Take every review at face value my friends, for every negative there is always a positive. This holiday was booked as a surprise for my 40th and it made for a very happy birthday. I'll deal with things one at a time. Check in was very quick, reception staff helpful. Be aware that if you have booked special requests (sea... more

We went to this hotel in a party of 22. The location was across the road to the very wide and sandy beach. The rooms were spacious, cleaned every day, lacked tea/coffee making. The resturant was large where a buffet breakfast and evening meal were served. Food was good and plentiful. Staff very helpful and accomodating. 2 of our party... more

really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. staff were friendly and always glad to help.the rooms were cleaned every day and clean towels were left. the location is brilliant, in the center of bars and restaurants, plenty of eating places, the safari bar was good value as was oberau( not sure on the spelling!). a visit to taffys bar is... more

All staff wonderful, the maids were amazing, very thorough and friendly. All bar and restaurant staff sheer delight and very funny. Perhaps the only minor thing for myself personally was that having high cholesterol and blood pressure, I had to eat healthily during late afternoon as the evening meals were full of 'things' I was not allowed to eat BUT,... more

Just returned from a 5 day break to Praia da Rocha staying at the Jupiter Hotel returning on 2nd October. On arrival we had a really prompt check in and were advised that our side sea view room had been upgraded free of charge to a front sea view. We were in room 203 on second floor. On arrival in... more

Just got back after staying at the Hotel Jupiter.We were half board which we wouldnt do again as the food was quite bland ,and served fish or chicken most of the time,not much choice for vegetarians ,the hotel was right in the centre of everything so you didnt have to travel far for anything.The hotel staff were pleasant. more

the room was clean but not enough room for clothes. the breakfast was the same everyday and was cold on most days. was charged 8 euros for taking a slice of cake from the dining room. no waiter service on most days around the pool you had to get your own drink from the bar and it usually took about... more

The breakfast was limited choice but everything was fresh and tasty. The staff were pleasant and helpful at all times and produced a superb birthday cake for two of our friends who shared a birthday on Tuesday. The shops are all within easy walk and the nearest shop on the beach sold the cheapest sunglasses! There is a cheapo "primark"... more

ideal location for everything close to some good restaurants. atlantis restaurant, titantic restaurant, all very reasonable.  take a trip into alvor and make sure to go to green door restaurant brilliant food make sure to book a table before hand as it is very busy. more