When we arrived we went to check in but we had to wait 2 hours, first we qued up which took about 30mins and then they told us we have to wait 2 hours for the room to be cleaned, as you might know after a flight all you want to do is just sit down and have a shower... More

A lovely, peaceful, clean hotel with friendly, helpful staff. It is a bit remote from Albufeira, a taxi is about 22 euro return but as we found Albureira a bit touristy this suited us. There is a little square 2 mins walk up the road with adequate choice of cafes and a really good pizzaria. The beach is a bit... More

We have just come back from a short break of just four nights. Took a chance on getting a transfer from the airport on arrival & happy to report it was easy & cheap. There is always the apprehension as you drop off other travellers and wonder what your hotel will be like but we were not disappointed. Our first... More

I'll keep it short because my review is late..we stayed september 2011 for one week, It is a nice hotel but i think a week is enough as it is quite remote and there isnt a lot to do, there is a square up the road (5mins walk) with a few restaurants and shops. I imagine you would be bored... More

We stayed at the Stella Maris last July so it's not all that fresh in my mind! Beautiful location and we had a lovely top floor apart-room that overlooked pine trees. Huge double balcony, spotlessly clean rooms. The pool is adequate in size for the hotel with a smaller one for children and spa bath which in 38 celcius heat... More

We stayed here a couple of times. The first time was when we were buying our house in PT and the agency out us up here. The other twice was when we were checking out our property. The hotel is absolutely fantastic and the rooms are beautiful and clean. The food, while not being anything special, is pretty good as... More

We did our usual family last minute thing and paid over the odds for a week at the Stella Maris that turned out to be six days due to flight and transit times. This was August last year and we will not be victims of our own indecision in 2012 with the US and Malta already booked for a proper... More

We visited Portugal for the first time in June. We could not have found a better hotel, great service and very friendly staff. The apartment was very spacious, and cleaned every day. The only downside was that the hotel is qite some distance from anywhere. Could really do with your own transport. More

We went to the Stella Maris last wk in October. Hotel staff were all very friendly and helpful. We got a discount on breakfast when we checked in, breakfast was buffet and as hotel was quiet after a couple of days the waitress just asked what we wanted and it was made it for us which was even better! Room... More