Very dissapointed in the hotel .On our first day we had to change our room 3 times.The first one had a broken balcony door,the 2nd one was very dirty.Finally the 3rd one was okay.The t.v. had no english speaking channels,which after asking about that was told that they had no intention of fixing it..The reception desk clerks were not very... more

I've just come back from Balaia Plaza and considering it is still out of season it wasnt too disappointing. The weather was SUPER!! I dont feel as strongly as other comments with regards to their negative experiences. But if I were to pick fault I'd mention the following: 1) THE WALLS ARE NOT SOUND PROOF!! I had to spend the... more

This hotel provided us with a very good value Self catering holiday, two weeks of sunny days but two persistent problems. Firstly, there still is no English language TV- staff won't say why not or when there might even be a thought of review of this. Secondly, power cuts due to electrical trip switches blowing-once three times in a single... more

The accommodation was spacious with good self catering facilities. The bathroom was dated and needed redone - although clean. The bedroom had a smell of damp - would not even think about putting clothes in the wardrobe. The location is identified as Albufeira, however in reality it is out of town and a good 1 hour walk to the old... more

We have just got back from a week in Balaia Plaza, we had a good time. A few gripes though, the light switches were not too safe, plastic covers missing. Mould round the bath, but not too bad. Furniture dated but serves it's purpose. Cleaner came in every day but 1 and made the beds but didn't change the sheets... more

If this is 4 star, then the rating system in Portugal is appaling. The hotel at it's best is 3 star. Transport to & from the resort is not worth discussing, as you have to walk everywhere! The only good thing was the room and the pool. Definitely would not recommend. more

As most reviewers have said this hotel is NOT 4star nearer 2.5. The only good thing about it is the rooms are large. But the drains smell fittings falling off wall .No english TV and no one cared. Furniture is shabby We paid euro 250 for a week thats a rip off for what you get the housekeeping was not... more

We read the reviews on this accomodation and were very impressed. But when we arrived we were most disappointed, the rooms are in need of a good cleaning, tiles filthy, bathroom smells awful, and in great need of decorating. We had no remote control for the television, and had no English channels on television, when we enquired we were told... more

Went for a week at the balaia and must say we all loved it. me 32, wife 30, children 16,8,7, and in laws 71 and 69. Rooms were very clean, large and had gret views. A little pricey and remote but with the Free hotel mini-bus to the towns, and back this was not to much of a problem. Would... more