Stayed last week at these apartments for 7 nights and luckily for us, the weather was good. Our apartment was really nice and modern, flat screen TV with all the channels. I would have thought being self catering we would have been provided with dishcloths and washing up liquid, and something to clean the bath out with, but this was... more

This was our second trip to the apartments in 2009 so we had a fair idea what to expect, the staff on the whole were most helpfull with the odd exception, the apartments are in need of some work , door handles are getting loose, paint chipping , loose plugs, and locks on sliding doors loose. Still no indoor pool... more

we were both impressed with our one bedroom apartment. very spacious, well equipped and it looked as though thought had gone into soft furnishings, pictures, lamps etc. our tv 'died' on the first night we were there - next day, it was replaced so no complaints on service. we had read reviews before going so took a travel kettle so... more

The apartments were spacious and well laid out... the washing machine was a fantastic bonus especially with young kids. A small soft play area for kids would be great either as when too hot they need something to do. Also as our group had teenagers 13 twins and a 16 year old were looking for something to do when inside... more

Just got back from a 10 day stay in the Forte Do Vale hotel The good points Absolutely stunning place in a good location between 'The Strip' (bars, clubs, pubs, chips and scantilly clad females) and the 'Old Town' The generously proportioned and well equipped apartments are serviced every day with towels and a quick clean of the bathroom and... more

arrived here after a disasterous couple of days at the bayside salgados. It was like waking from a nightmare to get cuddles from your mum! The forte do vale have extremely friendly helpful staff, a great end of season tarrif, good variety of entertainment in the bar and a pool you would quite easily get lost in. The hotel is... more

Just returned from a weeks stay at the forte do vale. Would definately recommend if you are after a relaxing peaceful holiday. We booked a one bedroom apartment and planned to let the kids sleep in the bedroom, but the sofa bed opened up as two single beds side ways on, so were a little small, but fine for the... more

Nice and spacious apartments, very modern decor. Shower good, beds really comfy. Kitchen had all we needed, can do without a kettle, boil a pan of water. Friends apartment had a hair-dryer but ours didn't. Had one day of rain, so the t.v british channels were handy- even if it was Jeremy Kyle and This Morning. Went to the Karaoke... more

Just returned from our second visit this year. Took along some friends who loved it. Reception staff are excellent and they arranged our rooms for where we requested, high level pool view. We have already booked for next April something they acknowleged. It is now becoming more popular as word spreads. Yes there are a few gripes as you may... more