Not suitable for young or elderly have to rely on taxis which are hard to get Book near main strip good 40 min walk to strip.No atmosphere bar empty !Little cuhion for a pillow expect more after paying £ 900 plus for a week. Staff nice at reception. on my departure did not get a smile or a thank you... More

my family and I have just returned from staying here and we loved it !! the hotel room was huge and well equiped with a double balcony. the beds in the living room pulled out so the two boys were very comfortable. yes, the pillows were a bit skinny but it did not spoil the comfort of our stay -... More

Brilliant time here, our first time in Portugal. Maid service every day and cleans towels. Apartments are biggest we have stayed in, air conditioned. Would definitely recommend it to family and friends. Cant wait to come back next year! More

Just returned from a 'girlie' weekend away to Portugal, where we spent three nights at the Balaia Plaza Aparthotel in Albufeira. Accommodation was very spacious, and spotlessly clean ! Pool and surrounding area very clean, and Pool bar serves great food, and value for money ! We'll definitely be returning ! More

I have mixed feelings with this hotel. It has many good qualitites but quite possibility as many bad qualities. I will start with the good...the hotel rooms are huge there is plenty of space and loads of wardrobe space. There is a kitchen that has pretty much everything you would need including plates, spoons etc. The cleaning service in the... More

Nice hotel - biggest apartment/room we have ever stayed in! Spotlessly clean and maid service etc excellent. Hotel very very quiet although according to staff was full? Don't know where people were hiding - bar competely empty - food only available at pool bar ( breakfast/lunch good though) and no entertainment whatsoever. And my usual complaint about hotels -why can't... More

If no room service for three days, 2 small cushion type pillows between three people and unhelpful staff is your idea of a special holiday experience then the BALAIA PLAZA HOTEL is the accomodation for you.My wife,teenage son and I were due to spend a relaxing ten days at the Balaia sadly we lasted just three. On arrival we requested... More

We stayed here last weekend, got a very good price and for that got a large apartment with large balcony that would easily hold four. the furniture is not new and shows some signs of wear but it is all useable and fine for what we needed. A few previous reviews have complained of no English channels on the TV,... More

The hotel itself is beautiful and the rooms are kept clean and tidy on a regular basis. The children in our group loved the pool. Its very quiet and peaceful but the downside is there is no entertainment. The beach is a steep walk and i would not reccomend this to anyone who is disabled or unable to walk very... More