Stayed here for 4 nights in Feb 08 as we were going to Algarve for business. Located right at the top of the strip, walking distance to most places. Rooms very spacious and clean. Kitchen well stocked although we didnt really make use of it. Lovely view of the pool from our room. Outdoor pool are not in use (with... more

Having booked a last min deal with tompson i have to say it was straight forward from beginning to end ! The coach transfer was not as long as thought ,vila petra was the first drop off ,must have took about 45 mins having arrived early at the hotel we were checked in and given room in the seperate blocks... more

Just spent 5nights in the Vila Petra. I booked it after reading other comments on this website so thank you tripadvisor!! An amazing hotel. The rooms were massive. A huge dining/living area with BBC1, BBC2, BBC3, BBC4 and Sky News. The Kitchen was one of the best stock kitchen I have ever come across. Dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, plenty... more

I stayed here with my family last August. we got two rooms. the place was fantasic, great friendly staff and the food was gorgeous. i have one complant tough, we had a problem with the toilet as in a pipe burst in it in the middle of the night. i slipped and hurt myself. when i asked for assistance twice... more

Stayed at the Vila Petra during the second week of December. Opted for the self-catering T1 apartment which had plenty of room for the two of us. Lounge had seating and dining for 4 people, kitchen equipped for 4 people, also had a dishwasher. Bedroom had plenty of storage space plus there was additional storage in the lobby area. The... more

Excellent accomdation, great facilities. Great location, just yards from pubs and restaurants, yet in quite area where you are guaranteed sleep. Found the staff were not the most friendliest but not rude or anything, so can be overlooked. Would highly recommend. more

I stayed this hotel with 2 families in the middle of Aug. The hotel is great at kitchen (well equiped) and overall very clean. They have 2 pools, one for kids and another for adults. They are nice as well. The reservation of the sun beds are allowed after 9:00 and it is also good point. Only the downside is... more

We were a party of 20 from Aberystwyth, Wales and stayed for a week in July. The Hotel was the best one that we have stayed in on the Algarve. The Bathrooms needed a little attention. The only down side to the Holiday was the Manager of this Hotel. Although this hotel is advertised as suitable for families, the manager... more

We stayed at the Vila Petra Aparthotel between the 2nd and 16th August (family of four - 2 children 12 and 14 yrs). We stayed in a one-bedroomed room in the main hotel and were booked on 10 nights halfboard and 4 nights eating out (flexi-dine option with First Choice). The room was extremely clean, modern, with tv (some sky... more