We stayed for a week from 9th July until 16th July and, apart from the fact that we were never up early enough to reserve the sunbeds, we had an excellent stay.
The staff were very helpful and we were never kept waiting. We found the food was good and plentiful but we didn't feel that it was upto 4* standard.
We would have liked to have seen a slightly more varied menu but, having said that, we never went hungry.
The hotel has its own beach but we were charged €7 to use the sunbeds on this beach. I feel this should have been free for the hotel guests.
We would have no problems staying at this hotel again and, for the price, it is excellent value.
The grounds were great. We can't say much about the swimming pool as there were never any sunbeds anywhere near it so that we could spend time there.
One thing we think would enhance the rooms, would be a the facilities to make tea and coffee.

Hotel was very beautiful, especially for the price. Lots to do at the hotel, beach and food was fantastic. However we found the staff here to be very rude to us during our stay and unwilling to help.

Very nice rooms liked the location of the hotel, as it was not in the centre. Food at the hotel although nice was very expensive for what it was. Would recommend any one staying here to visit the restaurant and bar just outside the complex, where a three course meal costs as little as 30 euros for two as oppose to 21 euros each in the hotel.

Good transport links from just outside the hotel, bus runs very frequently here and travel reps going to the hotel daily.
Would recommend Jeep safari and zoo marine which can be arranged from the hotel.

This hotel is ideal for any one with small children or some one who enjoys quieter surroundings.

The only thing that would make me think twice about going back here is the attitude of the staff

My self and my son (15), have returned from a weeks holiday at the Alfamar.... I think some of the other reviews were unfair ......If you want to look for criticism, then I guess you will always find it!!! Reception staff were a little "frosty" at first, however, if you smile and chat they were more than helpful, it was a bit manana, but you're on holiday!!!
The room was modern clean and tidy, lovely chambermaid came daily, and nothing was too much trouble. We had an amazing seaview.
The restaurant was spacious, and had a lovely balcony area where you could sit and dine. The food was always fresh, I think they tried to cater for most nationalities, but I guess nothing compares to ordering what you want from a menu. Restaurant staff very pleasant, and always happy to help.
My son was expecting a lovely sports complex, and I agree this was a bit lacking, however, he made friends with the animation team, and he was busy most of the day, evening was probably where it was missing lively entertainment, but hey the location and views were spectacular. The jeep safari excursion was fab, quite costly but worth every penny......
it is perfect for singles or couples who want to chill out, and just simply relax.
Is it always necessary to have full on entertainment, sometimes its nice to make your own enjoyment, and appreciate your surroundings. enjoy xx

Although I read the reviews, I didn't worry too much about them, and it was the best that I did. All the reviewers who said the hotel was horrendous, were either too picky or are only used to staying in top luxury hotels. Forgive me if I liked the hotel...
I'll start with the negative aspects (or with what I thank that can be negative aspects):
- For couples with kids, there is no animation team, only a large room with several games, coloring books and so on. So, either you put on your mind that you'll find yourself playing with your children, or they will be bored. May I say that despite of this, the hotel had lots and lots of children (simply, instead of playing with the animators, they played with their parents, just as it should be).
- The hotel is 3 km outside Albufeira, so if you intend on going to have fun at night, you'll have to hire a car and then head to Albufeira. There's not much near the hotel.

Positive aspects:
- rooms simply decorated (as all german hotel chains are) with good air con and great balcony with sea views (extra).
- food in abundance and varied, excellent desserts.
- the hotel is one of the cleaniest I've ever seen and i've been to Cuba, Brasil, all Canary Islands, Italy, Tunisia, Egypt. They have plenty of staff here that never stop the entire day.
- The hotel has a direct access to the enormous and peaceful beach, making it possible to be on the pool, head to the beach for a dive and return to the pool again.
- In case you decide to stay all day at the beach, there are parasols and sunloungers (10 euros a day for a porasol and 2 sunloungers).
- There is an internet corner (expensive, 1 euro for 10 minutes) for you to keep up with what's going on in the world. There is a minimarket, a beachclothing shop on the ground floor.
- bearing in mind that the hotel is Half Board, if you decide to have lunch, you have several choices: either the snack bar with self service and plenty of choice, or the restaurant Caravela, and yet, the pool bar.
- There is a indoor pool, mostly deserted, a Jacuzzi room and sauna (all free of charge).


Ah, just one small thing: the hotel has 170 rooms, and in July, 90 of them, were occupied by British people. So, loneliness is something you won't feel there.

Belive me, Falesia has the most gorgeous beaches in the Algarve and you should not let unfair opinions ruin your vacation.