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Pension A Mare Bed & Breakfast: Traveler Reviews

Praia de Salema, Salema 8650-194, Portugal
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Topeka KS
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62 reviews 62 reviews
42 hotel reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
“Simple Charm and Friendly Hospitality”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

I loved this little inn. Don't expect ritz -- this is a tiny, seaside town in the western Algarve, not far from Cape Sagres. But do expect friendly locals and a warm welcome at this cozy b&b on a hill overlooking the Atlantic.

A friend and I spent one night, arriving after a pleasant, 3-hour drive from Lisbon. Manager Bettina was a delight, making us feel right at home, and giving us our choice of the available twin rooms. (Needless to say, we went with the greatest view.)

The room was small, but the beds were comfortable, and there was a frig and service for making instant coffee or tea, and yes, wifi. The bathroom was surprisingly large, with a decent-sized shower and abundant hot water.... we were content. We also had free reign of the common area/breakfast room.

Speaking of breakfast, it was great. Bettina provided personal service, and a nice selection of excellent, just-delivered-from-the-bakery bread and croissants, along with jams, honey, fresh fruit, ham, cheese, coffee, tea, milk, and fantastic, fresh-squeezed orange juice -- accompanied by a lofty view of charming Salema and the sea. For the price, this was unbeatable.

Parking was easy, just part way down the hill (easier than it looks in photos). We found the people of Salema to be a delight, and the town is within a short drive of the Cape. It's a great stop during your visit to the Algarve.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fort Worth, Texas
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14 reviews 14 reviews
12 hotel reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“More like a B&B than Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

Located in the quiet villiage of Salema but short drives to Lagos (beautiful/colorful ocean cliffs & rock formations) and other places of interest; stayed 3 nights in Apt B with a nice 1 bedroom (comfortable double bed), kitchenette, livingroom & patio; bring your own food, kitchen & bath supplies; please note - lots of steps; owner resides in England but was visiting for the holidays & was very friendly & helpful; we really enjoyed the ocean views.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Campbell River, B.C.
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35 reviews 35 reviews
13 hotel reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“The best place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

This was a great place to stay. It is about 2 blocks from the beach. Very quiet and has free parking. Our room was simple but we had a large patio where we spent most of our time and did not really need the room.
The breakfast was very good.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
16 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Grea views and location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012

Stayed her at the end of our cycle trip of 7 days. Clean and comfortable rooms, lovely views from the breakfast room, and breakfast was lovely. Our host was very helpful in organising the taxi to Lagos the next day for our group, however it would seem that when we arrived at about 2 pm, we were earlier than expected. There was a mobile phone to use and a contact number, which we used, the host did not seem very happy to have her lunch interrupted and did not make us feel very welcome initially,.( this was the only negative point)- otherwise all good and we would return.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Chester, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Wonderful view & location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2012

We visited Salema last year several times to go to the beach and saw A Mare then and made a quick note. SO this year we stayed for 5 nights in Apartment A, which was great. We had the best view in Salema and breakfast every day looking over the beach was just lovely. Bettina who runs the apartments & b&b was so helpful and friendly.In Salema its self there is probably restaurants and 2 or bars which was plenty to choose from. We will definatley be returning for another stay at A Mare.

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Pension a Mare Hotel
Pension a Mare Hotel Salema
Pension a Mare Bed And Breakfast
Pension A Mare Bed & Breakfast Salema, Portugal - Algarve
Address: Praia de Salema, Salema 8650-194, Portugal
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Region: Portugal > Algarve > Faro District > Salema
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Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 4 B&Bs / Inns in Salema
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A friendly B&B style guest house just 100 meters from a fine sandy beach. Fishing village with Lots of local restaurants, but no discos. ... more   less 

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