having read most of the other "good reviews" I totally agree with all that had been said. The location could not be better, overlooking the beach with fabulous views. The rooms were spotless and we had clean linen and fresh towels every day. The breakfast was not the best but to be fair there was enough to eat, from cereal,... More

Stayed last week of May, just before season started. Most things covered by other reviewers so bullet points to keep it simple. Location- Simply the best to be had on the Algarve. Right on the beach with easy access to the Old Town's restaurants & bars. Building- Built in the 60's. Fabric generally good. 6 floors in total with 74... More

We were a party of five so had booked two rooms at the hotel.. The location is very central to both the old town and the new town. Needless to say the view from the balcony is spectacular as all rooms face the sea. It was wonderful going to sleep and waking up to the sound of the waves lapping... More

I stayed at the Sol E Mar June 2013..... Having visited the Algarve for ten years staying at b/b-5 star hotels & enjoyed every holiday! I thought I would have a change & stay at a beach front hotel, the Sol E Mar seemed to be ideal also 4 star & in the old town. I arrived at the hotel... More

I was rather disappointed by the hotel, as although it is in an excellent location there is no outdoor pool to go and relax by if you don't like the beach which I particularly don't, and the inside pool is so small if there were more than six people in there at one time it would be crowded. I was... More

Let me start by saying this Hotel was built in 1965 by a British company. It is beautifully designed for that time and has all a British holidaymaker would have wanted then - and now? Yes, it still does. All of the rooms overlook a beautiful beach. A broken bedside light was dealt with next day. There is an unfortunate... More

Excellent location for the beach and the old town. The rooms and the food are very good but as a few have said keep away from the low room numbers as there is a bit of noise from the hotel next door being renovated. Pool is ok if you like being in a goldfish bowl, it has a glass walled... More

The other reviews have mostly said all there needs to be said ,excellent location,keep above the number 5 rooms on each floor till the building next door is renovated,clean but old style. No sun lounging facilities other than going to the beach.Inside pool is freezing .In the town Flavours is a nice restaurant ,head upstairs lovely view and decent food,very... More

Excellent location for beach and the old town. This was our second stay at the hotel for the reasons mentioned. We booked half board with a drinks package, please don't bother with the drinks package it simply means 1 and only 1 drink with your evening meal whether it be a very small bottle of water it means you pay... More