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Formosa Park Hotel & Apartments
Praia de Ancao | Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, Almancil 8135-172, Portugal
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Spacious rooms and fabulous food!

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4 of 5 stars
jellybeancurls 10 contributions
London
Sep 8, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Just returned form an 8 day Holiday at the Formosa Park.

We booked the holiday based on previous reviews - and were not disappointed!

It was just as we expected - a nice relaxing hotel surrounded by a beautiful nature reserve close to a fabulous beach!

Rooms/apartment: Huge and meticulous! We had a kitchenette and although we did not cook it was wonderful to have the full sized fridge to keep all our drinks cool in! It was nice to have so much space! The TV even had BBC, ITV & Cbeebies - I know not the most important thing on holiday - but it was relaxing to watch and to keep up with Coronation street - when our young son was in bed.

Restaurant/Breakfast: The breakfasts were good. Not the most extensive that I have had - but everything was adequate and in good supply. However, the restaurant evening food was just fabulous!! We ate there most evenings and enjoyed every dish! The kids menu was very good too!

Pool area/gardens: Very nice - nothing pretentious or stunning - but practical and clean. The main pool was of a good size as wasthe kids pool. There was also a playground which needed a little tlc - but was certainly enjoyed by my 4 year old!
The gardens had a gate which led down to the beach through a steep path through a pine fragrant nature reserve, and then across a wooden boardwalk to the glorious beach! It is a good 8-10 min trek - but well worth it! Our son managed it no problem - though it could be tricky if you had a pram!

Staff: Professional and helpful

Surrounding area: Best to have a car! We got by using a taxi - but it did add a good 25- 30 euros to every meal! Vale do Lobo had a lovely selection of restaurants and had a very upmarket feel! ...also if the hotel call a taxi for you - they add 2.5 euros everytime to your bill - we were not informed of this until we saw our bill at the end of the week!!

To summarise - a nice, friendly hotel, in a remote but beautiful location with excellent food and clean spacious apartments!

  • Date of stay September 2007
  • Member since January 06, 2007
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5 of 5 stars
madkat 1 contribution
Northern Ireland
Aug 27, 2007 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

We spent a lovely 12 days in the Formosa Park in July. The hotel is excellent with easy disabled parking right outside and a beautiful lobby. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Our apartment was two bedroomed and on the pool level overlooking the pool and gardens. There is a lift for disabled access. The apartment was a good size, well furnished with a small kitchenette open plan to the living area. No oven, but then who wants to do serious cooking on holiday! One bedroom was ensuite and the other bedroom had a seperate large bathroom across the corridor. The whole apartment was airconditioned and had a terrific balcony with chairs and a table for eating outside. Rooms were cleaned daily.
The pool was large with a separate childrens pool and there were plenty of sunloungers. There is also access through the gardens to the beach. However, the path is not suitable for the disabled person and is a good 10 minute walk. You can drive down to the beach but again there is still a walk over a long boardwalk. There are plenty of sunloungers for hire on the beach.
The hotel has an excellent restauraunt and definately worth going bed and breakfast as the breakfast buffet is excellent with hot and cold options.
You definately need to hire a car if you stay at the Formosa Park as it is a 5 minute drive through the nature reserve to the hotel and about 8 minutes to the Quinta Plaza shopping and restaurant complex.
All in all though definately a great place to stay.

  • Liked — apartment size, airconditioning, pool and cleanliness
  • Disliked — nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with teenagers
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since November 23, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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Fabulous Jem!

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5 of 5 stars
disheaka 25 contributions
cork, ireland
May 4, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

my mother and I stayed here for 5 nights in April and loved it! the hotel itself is beautiful, we had a huge 1 bed apartment fully equiped and were even supplied with fluffy bathrobes for our stay.

The pool area was really lovely and towels were supplied everyday. We only ate in the restaurant one night and it was very good but buffet breakfast every morning was top class with lots of choice.

The beach was about 5 mins walk from the property and looked beautiful and very quiet. Qunita de lago was 5 mins away by car and has lovely shops.

The staff were attentive and friendly at all times and couldn't have been nicer!

The only downside was that the hotel is a little isolated, we rented a car for a few days but if you just want a nice property to relax and sunbathe in then this shouldn't bother you at all.

  • Liked — The Apartment
  • Disliked — Location
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Other
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since August 31, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine, Golf
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Nice hotel

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4 of 5 stars
Filipoco 59 contributions
Lisbon, Portugal
Nov 12, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
2/3 found this review helpful

Good hotel, in a very quiet place, near a great beach. Nice swimming pool, spacious suites, modern, cleaned and well decorated with all facilities. Excellent breakfast and very pleasant staff.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2005
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since November 12, 2006
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4 of 5 stars
SteveMountain 1 contribution
London
Oct 27, 2006 | Trip type: Family
4/4 found this review helpful

We stayed in July and booked a one bedroom apartment for myself, partner and child of 13. The apartment was very nice but I would recommend booking a pool view and not a garden view.
The restaurant serves a great breakfast and lunch but would certainly recommend you sample the local restaurants away from the site, so a car is a must. We found the staff very friendly and the service excellent and the rooms were very clean.
There is not much entertainment in the evening in the hotel however, a short journey in the car there is a lively up-market shopping and eating place. The restaurants all around we paid for the 3 of us between 75 and 100 euros per night. however if you travel further i.e. loule or tavira (which takes about 40 mins by car) it is less expensive.
Overall I would recommend this hotel/apartment for a family holiday

  • Liked — It was very clean
  • Disliked — Pull out bed in lounge however chambermaids put bed back every day
  • Tips/Secrets: — get a car
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with teenagers
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since October 27, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Great pool scene, Families with young children
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine, Golf, Spa
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Address: Praia de Ancao | Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, Almancil 8135-172, Portugal