Riu palace was a fabulous hotel and staff and management were very polite, helpful and friendly. Food was brilliant i am a very fussy eater and every night the food changed and was beautiful.The rooms and hotel are spotless. Having stayed in a travel lodge the night before going to Riu palace and tossing and turning all night on the... More

We have just returned from a fab week at the Riu Algarve.Rooms are large and have everything needed.Main restaurant is buffet and a bit of a scrum but good good food.The A La Carte Restaurant however is fantastic.We ate there 4 times in a week and the food was fabulous.The only problem is, it calls itself an A La Carte... More

Spent a week here returning on the 6th JuneThis hotel is outstanding in everyway. It is spotless and every room is kept clean. The rooms are comfortable and you can request matress topper for bed. Safe and mini bar in room both payable. Room 3081 was with a pool and sea view. No rush for sunbeds in morning. Sunbeds have... More

Read many reviews before selecting this hotel and many reviews mentioned the hard beds.... I'll get the downside out o the way first...they were very hard. we did get toppers which eased a little bit but its such a shame a high class hotel cannot provide comfy beds! Rest of review is positive. Everywhere spotless. Rooms (93 ground floor) large... More

Just got back from a fantastic week at the Riu Palace. The location of the hotel is quiet, with excellent views of the sea if you venture up to outer fence or are lucky enough to get a room with a sea view. Down the road is a small strip of pubs and restaurants that cater for a typical British... More

It was our first time in portugal and we had a 5 day stay in this lovely hotel. it took about half an hour from Faro airport to get to the hotel- We used yellow fish transfers and they were excellent, very friendly and efficient, they had wifi in the car and a baby seat for our toddler. The hotel... More

would recommend hotel for a quiet family relaxing holiday. absolutely spotless throughout with an army of cleaning staff.rooms spacious and comfortable.public areas lovely ,classy and comfortable,staff were fantastic - they all seemed genuinely proud and happy to be there and the bar staff made serving drinks an art form. gardens,beach pool pristine (pool cold but I managed to swim in... More

My husband and I have just returned from a two-week stay in this excellent hotel. Our room on the third floor was spacious, comfortable & sparkling clean, Our balcony with its great views along the coast was in the sun from mid-afternoon until sunset and was an ideal setting for a drink before dinner. Food was buffet style offering a... More

We have trusted this brand of hotel for the last 9 years and never been let down. The Riu Palace Algarve is a perfect example of the usual quality you come to expect from this chain. The food is exemplary, it cannot be faulted. The rooms are well serviced and adequate. The staff are attentive and polite. A good holiday... More