We have just returned from a fabulous week here, and agree with a lot of previous reviews, including the beds being hard. Reception staff very efficient, and when checking in, you are offered a glass of sparking wine, whether it was a bus load of travellers, or just one person. On arrival for our evening meal, the hotel manager was... More

Visited this hotel for the first time in Feb 13. Staff very nice and helpful. A spotlessly clean hotel. Beautiful food, both cold and hot food could not be faulted, lovely selection every day and also beautiful choice of two soups every day... oh and champagne, plenty of it if you wished at breakfast!!. The beds were not comfortable but... More

The hotel is great. Really clean, lovely open areas and great pool area too. There are two separate pools; one for children specifically. The food was buffet style but despite that was very good! Really, really impressed with a great choice. My son, who has a dairy allergy, was able to eat easily. Generally the staff was fantastic too! There... More

We stayed at the Riu Palace for 1 week in April. What a gem of a place in an unspoilt resort! It was our first visit but we will definitely go back at some time. We agree with a lot of the reviewers who say the staff are excellent. We found that the hotel had an air of professionalism about... More

Have just returned from a two week holiday for trhe second year running and enjoyed it so much have booked again for next year. The hotel is without doubt the cleanest we have been to and all areas are regularly double checked by a supervisor to maintain their very high standards. The rooms are comfortable and nicely equiped with table... More

Our fourth stay at the Riu Palace, Albufeira. From check-in to check-out the Palace continues to meet our every need. Staff are very helpful. No complaints about the rooms. Food options at breakfast and dinner are plentiful. TOP TIP: If you book online via Riu website opt for payment 7 days before arrival date and keep a close eye on... More

Went to The Riu Palace for a short three night break and really enjoyed it. Room was a good size clean and comfortable. Champagne every morning with breakfast was a bonus. Plenty of sun beds available and a lovely secluded beach down a couple of hundred steps. Only downside which won't bother everyone is no free WiFi available other than... More

We have visited The Rui Palace Algarve several times for seven to ten day breaks to relax and re charge our batteries. This time we booked direct and requested and were allocated a beach/sea view room.We had the morning sun on our balcony and whiled away pleasant hours gazing out to sea and admiring the beautiful garden before our marathon... More

The hotel is in a nice quiet location and is kept very clean. Rooms are of a good size with a seating area inside and 2 chairs for the balcony with cushions. As ever in these hotels sound insulation is very poor and the hotel had to move us due to the noise from next door.The next room was fine... More