Stayed at Balaia Atlantico with my fiance in May 2009 (3 nights)....... It was by far the best experience I have had of a hotel abroad. The apartments were clean, spacious, and modern in appearance ( with built in radios in the bedroom and bathroom, and 'his' and 'her' sinks!! ). The staff were extremely friendly and there to advise... more

This was our secod stay at this hotel, our first one was in 2006. As then we stayed for four nights on an All Inclusive basis, tagging it onto a stay in another hotel on the Strip. As others have said it is out of the way and the surrounding area is a bit run down. If you are not... more

very clean and tidy, staff very helpful, especially Ana and Fillipe rooms were huge but the bed was a bit hard food (buffet style) very good, always hot, 3 or 4 choices of main each day with fresh salads and fresh fruit, cheese and crackers etc hotel was excellent but a bit out of the way 60mins walk to the... more

This has got to be one of the best hotels i have ever stayed at. The rooms where so clean, big, and mordern. The staff where so kind and helpful and the maid came round everday to clean the room. I would recomend this hotel to anyone. Although it is a bit out of the way from the main town... more

first things first its out the way a bit the main strip of bars is about 1 hours walk at the least and the town a further 20 min there are no supermarkets or shops even near the balaia just a small shop in the hotel , the hotel bus runs 4 times a day in winter and 8 in... more

my husband and I stayed here in August 2008 along with our teenage daughter and 2 year old son. what an absolute nightmare! .first the good points:-The hotel is wonderful, clean, spacious and modern. pool is an excellent size with plenty of sunbeds.staff came around regularly and removed towels from beds which weren't in use this could cause problems if... more

Have just returned from the Balaia Atlantico after staying for a week all inclusive and have to say how pleasant the whole experience was. The entire hotel was spotlessly clean, even the communal areas were mopped and wiped down regularly. The food although sometimes a tad cold (OK, but you can ask them to microwave your meal to make it... more

Went on a long weekend with the girlies and had a fab time! Although a little out of the way (quite a drive from the airport), we got there and were pleasantly surprised with the size of the place. The lobby was large and had cosy settees which instantly made me feel relaxed and what impressed me all the more... more

we arrived at the Balaia Atlantico on the 1st of october and straight away were impressed by the complex. the pool is beutiful but freezing and the poolside drinks and food were spot on though all deep fried. it was quiet and lovely weather though at the weekend allot of portugese come and use restraunt and facilities. The food in... more