Algarve Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Algarve, Portugal

"We loved staying at Belmar and highly recommend the breakfast buffet. Even though our unit had a kitchen, it was nice to eat at the buffet and we had beautiful views of the beach in the distance. The Belmar is a beautiful resort with several outdoor pools that are not heated and a heated indoor pool and hot tub. We were there at beginning of April and were able to swim in the cold outdoor pools but we were the only ones who could tolerate the cold. We swam in the indoor pool also which was nice. And we used the hot tubs which were nice but not crazy hot. I would guess 90 degrees. The hot tub is indoors and for adults and kids 16 years and older. No younger kids allowed. Our kids were old enough so it worked out well for us because the hot tub wasn't busy. Early April is a shoulder season so the resort was busy but the surrounding areas were quieter and the ocean was cold but people including my kids still swam in the ocean. There is a 5 minute walk down to the beach from the resort. The beach is a public beach with parking so others can drive there. I prefer it that way. And there were no chairs by the beach, not even ones you could rent. But maybe that's because it was not summer yet. We loved Lagos and parking was relatively easy but might be busier in the summer. April is a great time for hiking and we did two of the cliffside hikes and loved them."

"We found the hotel to be of great quality, and the staff was very helpful. It also boast a very scenic location. Overall, I would highly recommend this hotel to my fellow travelers!"

"Fabulous, wonderful location, staff were amazing!"

"Honestly, the only thing I would change is I wish the gym was open for longer than 7am-7pm. Other than that, I don’t have anything but wonderful things to say. This is a proper 5 star hotel"

"The staff welcoming & helpful. Wardrobe in rooms dated, Spa under renovation so not available. Services, local amenities very good."

"Great - location, breakfast, room, patio, pool, bar. Loved it all!"

"Everything was great Front desk arranged for 3 am shuttle to airport"

"Had an excellent stay, the hotel itself was fantastic, and the staff were friendly, helpful, and delivered truly great customer service throughout. The food was also amazing. Would definitely recommend!"

"We had an amazing time at this hotel. The staff were extremely nice and helpful. We loved the breakfast, live music at night, the easy access to beach, and the beautiful landscaping of the hotel. Everything is thoughtfully designed. They even provide books by the pool in case you would like to read something."