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The hotel is stylish and the staff is friendly. Room hygiene is excellent. The highlight is that the size of the twin beds is more comfortable, which makes me comfortable given that the beds at the Four Seasons Hotel Lisbon are small size single beds in Europe. But the breakfast was not good, and the overall price/performance ratio was not as good as Wyndham, which stayed a week later.

Our second time in the Algarve and so pleased to have stayed at the pretty Pine Cliffs - think comfort in splendid surroundings. The Ocean Suites are very well designed for privacy and functionality. The kitchen and living room are so gorgeous and perfectly equipped (there is everything you need). So we opt out of breakfast, as it was very easy and only a short morning walk to the nearest shops for fruits and snacks for the children. There is a pool a few steps away from your Ocean Suite. If you stay at the OS you have free access to the spa which is lovely too. We prefer the sea though - and Praia da Falesia is absolutely stunning - it reminded me of Brazil with fun waves and golden sands. In February the sea is cold ( and so clean!) but not a problem for us as we are big fans of cold water. Just wished they had more options on their Beach Restaurant bar menu. The walk to the beach is easy offering a beautiful view of the falesias. My recommendation is to read the website to understand the difference between the residence/Ocean suites and the hotel. The resort has plenty to offer in an elegant relaxing way and their service was really good. You know when you arrive at your hotel room for the first day and everything is spotted on? Everyday, the cleaners were so good that it felt like we had just arrived - the bed, bathroom, kitchen everywhere was organised as if it was our first day there. We dined at the Pescador most of the nights and the food was amazing. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. We ventured out to Olhos d'agua once but most restaurants are closed in February. We hope to come back next year. Have a good season!

My wife and I stayed at the Hotel Tivoli Marina, Vilamoura from 15/5-22/5/23. We were also here in 2014. We would definitely come back as well ! No problems with flights nor transfers. Jet2 staff on arrival in the airport are very good at guiding you to the correct transfer coach. Checking in - we were given a room in the hotel that when we opened the door, we could tell already had guests! ( Shoes/items in the room). We went downstairs immediately to report the error.Thankfully, Hugo in reception got us a room within an hour. We had booked a sea view. There was not enough room in the fridge for our own items, but we managed.( I have to keep some medications in the fridge). Hotel is very nice. Breakfast is great with a wide choice. We also ate in Oregano; Peppers; Glee; D'Azur poolside and Argo cocktail bar - all excellent. We did not tell the hotel staff it was my birthday during the stay, but they must have noted it from the ID documents etc. I enjoyed a complimentary surprise cake and Prosecco with my wife. The staff in the spa are lovely. My wife and I booked the sauna; indoor pool and the jacuzzi for 45 minutes. It is complimentary for a resident guest. All in all a very relaxing place to stay. Thank you.

We booked this hotel for a relaxing break, and that’s pretty much what we got. Our booking included a private transfer from the airport and from the moment we set foot in the hotel we were made to feel special. The checking in process was very straightforward, and although our room wasn’t quite ready due to the early flight, we were offered breakfast while we waited. Our bags were delivered to the room, and we were greeted with a welcome flower, complimentary bottle of water and sweets. Two bottles of water and chocolates subsequently arrived daily, which was a welcome surprise. The room itself is very spacious with a huge and very comfortable bed, TV, plenty of storage including wardrobe with a light, ironing board & iron, fridge and coffee machine. The bathroom forms part of the bedroom with sliding doors for privacy, and includes a lovely bath and walk in shower, plus complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes and slippers are also provided for the spa. We didn’t use the aircon so unable to comment on that, but the balcony included a table with two chairs plus a sun lounger. Our room had a distant sea view and overlooked some lovely gardens with resident blackbirds and Iberian Magpies. Pretty sparrows can be seen around the complex, as well as a Hoopoe bird. The hotel is situated in extensive grounds with access to the beach which boasts stunning cliffs. It is well worth visiting the beach, and walking around the headland. Be sure to check out the gardens with the Love Tree, swing seat and secluded loungers. One of the reasons we chose this hotel was because of the indoor pool. We knew that the weather at the end of March/early April could be unpredictable. As it turned out, we were pleasantly surprised – most days were hot albeit with a degree of breeze. Towels are provided and loungers plentiful. What we didn’t bargain for was the temperature of the outdoor pools – they were freezing! We arrived on the 30 March, and the pools were not heated until our last full day, allowing us to really enjoy the experience. The other disappointing aspect was the lack of vegetarian options for meals. Breakfast was fantastic with so many options for all – cooked breakfast, variety of egg dishes cooked to order, cheeses & cold meats, cereal, fruit, yogurt, bread & pastries. We booked half board and dinner was a different story. On the first and second nights I managed to cobble together some dishes to make a meal. I did speak to the restaurant team who were incredibly helpful and attentive for the remainder of our stay. Overall, we loved the hotel. The WiFi is pretty good, there are lifts to every floor, and the hotel is beautifully decorated throughout.

Visited in May 2022 and September 2019, although this isn’t a recent review, after having a not so great holiday in Tenerife this year, this has made me appreciate how fantastic Pine Cliffs really is. We will absolutely be back. We stayed in the Ocean Suites both times, the facilities are excellent, the cleaners so thorough, staff always very helpful on reception, the spa is such a treat to visit (treatments are on the expensive side though). The kids club is amazing, with the Pirate ship and playground. We visited on my Mum’s 70th birthday and went for lunch at Mare on the beach, the staff sang Happy Birthday in Portuguese which was so lovely. In terms of the rooms, we couldn’t fault anything, the beds are very comfortable, rooms are quiet. The pools are a little cold, especially the one by Ocean Suites, but that’s good if it’s hot. The breakfast gets very busy and the staff are great, but if you’re in Ocean Suites you have the chance to bring your own food or visit the other cafe available. Steak restaurant by the front is great, as is the resultant on the terrace by the pools. Cannot wait to visit again, thank you Pine Cliffs.