We just returned from a 3 night golfing break in Vilamoura and stayed at the Olympus Hotel. The Hotel itself is very dated and in desperate need of refurbishment. The decor is old and tired as nothing has been renewed or replaced since the place was built in the 1960s/70s. The Hotel certainly doesnt' deserve the 4 star rating (more like a 3 star)

However, the rooms are very clean and fully equipped. Others have commented on the vast size of the rooms. We stayed on the 3rd floor and had a corner room which was huge with a balcony that turned the corner of the building. You need to stay on the 5th floor and above to get a view of the marina.

The staff are very friendly and the hotel is ideally situated just a few steps away from the marina with all the shops and restaurants. The breakfast was self service with a good choice of hot and cold food.

Overall, I would say that the Hotel is ideal if you are only staying a few nights and want to stay close to the Marina. Great for golfing breaks, but not necessarily the place for a long family holiday due to the drab and dated decor.

Would recommend the Hotel to those travelling on a tight budget - don't expect any luxury here.

Would return in the future.

Was a bit worried about staying here as i hadnt really read any good reviews of the place so i was pleasantly surprised. We had a 2 bed apart on 1st floor, room 120, it was huge, there are 5 in our family we could have fitted another 5 in easily!!!!

Very clean & friendly staff. Excellent location as you are right on the marina, even though were were on the road we heard no noise which was surprising.

The childrens pool was brilliant, not very deep and i felt my 2 small boys were very safe in there as it was totally away from the main pool, and as it was only a small area there was only room for a few sunbeds and they were taken by the people with small children.

Would recommend this hotel, only thing i was disappointed with was that the bathroom needed updating very quickly!! But we didnt go to spend our holiday in the bathroom so didnt let it worry us.

We stayed in the Olympus June 20 – 27 on the first floor Room 106
Before we arrived, we were a little apprehensive as we had read the comments on Trip Advisor (all valid)
When we did arrive, we were very pleasantly surprised. The apt was MASSIVE. 2 spacious bedrooms, huge sitting room/kitchen, average size bathroom,
The Balcony ran right around both bedrooms, sitting room 7 kitchen. Granted we were on a corner apartment.
Air Conditioning which worked 100%. Apts cleaned daily, towels changed daily except on the Sunday we were there.
Staff on the whole were very helpful & friendly especially “Pedro” at the Reception. He was so nice & helpful, full of life & eager to help. He is a very special employee.
Although there were no vacancies, the place never appeared crowded. The pool area was fab. The pool was big and there were always beds available.
Cushions couls be bought at Reception for €1.50 each, however if you had your lunch at the snack bar which was always very tasty, you can get a refund of your cushion spend.
The Olympus is only a few mins from the Marina & the vast choice of Bars & Restaurants…And what a choice. Fantastic choice of Top Quality foods.
We especially enjoyed an Italian- IL Lampara and a Swedish one called-
Went to a show at the Casino which was very enjoyable but took good advice & didn’t have the meal
We slept well and had no issue with noise or Refuse Collection.
I AM A VERY LIGHT SLEEPER NORMALLY
On the whole we had a wonderful time at the Olympus, outstanding value for money & I would have no hesitation in recommending this Apartment

An excellent location, close to the Marina, cafes and resturants. The accommodation was very dated and is in need of an update throughout. The apartment was spacious and clean, housekeeping being carried out each day.The reception area is not particularly welcoming but the staff are polite and helpful. The lifts in the building did not inspire confidence, they were very slow and noisy. I don't believe the accommodation is suitable for young families or elderly visitors. A good choice for those on a budget or on a short stay. My accommodation was on the 6th floor overlooking the swimming pool.