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Vila Marachique: Traveller Reviews

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Urbanizacao Vila Marachique, Alvor 8500, Portugal
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Vila Marachique
Ranked #11 of 26 hotels in Alvor
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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Bolton, United Kingdom
1 review
“Fantastic accommodation and complex”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2011

First time we have stayed at this complex and we were thoroughly pleased with everything there. The apartment we had was beautiful and the complexc itself was extremely well kept and the pool and gardens fantastic. Slight comment on distance out of Alvor was a bit further than we were led to believe but we still walked it each way every evening and also walked it to the beach a few times. Will definitely go again!

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Pontypridd, United Kingdom
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“Well kept complex but a little remote and under utilised so limited facilities”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2010

Very large complex with eight blocks of apartments some would be 200 metres away from the pool. It would be unfair to generalise and label all accommodation the same as it seems each is individually owned so quality of furnishings, comprehensiveness of equipment and cleanliness etc would be different. Because there are so many apartments, you would probably have to rely on individual comments or recommendations. As mentioned, some apartments would be near the pool, others further away. The pool area is completely fenced off with pass key access to only allow residents. A good thing perhaps but annoying for families who might want to visit the area separately. Also with so many apartments some face the pool others do not. And opting for a pool facing one may mean you don’t get the sun on your balcony at all whereas some facing away from the pool could have sunny balconies. Or not. It’s all a bit hit and miss unless you know to ask these questions of an owner. Our apartment overlooked the pool 100 metres away but never saw the sun on the balcony. The complex is a good 30 mins walk into the town centre. 45 mins from the beach. The nearest shop 15 mins walk away tucked behind another complex a few hundred metres down the road and on the opposite side. Difficult to find even by car. Nearest restaurant is opposite and another two a few hundred metres by turning right out of the complex away from the town centre. Nothing on the complex open, no shop or restaurant. The complex is very well kept and quiet but overall felt a little isolated even more so if you didn’t have a car for ease of access.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Birr, Ireland
1 review
“Perfect for families with children of any age”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2010

We stayed in apartment 113 in lote 5 for 10 nights in August. The apartment and complex was so clean and safe. The apartment had everything you needed for a family holiday even a small cool box which was so handy. The complex itself was perfect, the staff very helpful and plenty of green areas for the kids to play (our children are 12 and 8). They were allowed to play in the pool ie. jumping, diving, etc. you just are not allowed any inflatables or balls in the pool but these are allowed in the pool for younger children.
There were lots of families with different age groups and the kids all played together, rounders, football, etc. The pool table at the bar was a great addidtion with all the kids having their own tournaments. I would have no hesitation in reccommending this apartment which we booked through holiday lettings or the complex. It is a 15 minute stroll to the town and 4 euros in a taxi ,so a great location.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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donegal
1 review
“Not to be repeated holiday”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2010

We are just back from villa marachique having spent ten days there. Although the complex was very nice it is totally unsuitable for families with children over eight. There is a very large pool but they were not allowed play in it, it is strictly for swimming no fun allowed. There are so many rules its like a prison everything you do is watched leaving you with a very uncomfortable feeling. Sunbeds or umbrellas are not allowed on the grass area so if you are not lucky enough to get a space in the paved area around the pool which is very small you can only stretch out on the grass on a towel.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Fantastic - my idea of heaven”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2010
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Not to everyones taste - but to me, i love it

slightly out of town, superb pool, no louts.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Urbanizacao Vila Marachique, Alvor 8500, Portugal

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