Jardins Da Ria

“Pleasure”

Although we enjoyed the hotel,we were advised by text three days before that both pools were closed for maintenance,we were told we could change booking but it was too late as we had friends close by.The hotel was very badly sign posted from the main road also it would not let us put the address ... more

Although we enjoyed the hotel,we were advised by text three days before that both pools were closed for maintenance,we were told we could change booking but it was too late as we had friends close by.The hotel was very badly sign posted from the main road also it would not let us put the address in our sat nav.It is advertised as a four star but we feel hotel is very tired looking & in need of money spent on it,really it should be a three star.Staff we very friendly & helpful breakfast was just okay

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“Need a car!”

Stayed here for a week with my daughter and niece (14 & 15). On arrival via airport taxi transfer there was no reception staff at the desk. A phone was available and a number - staff came quickly to check us in. The apartment was great. Large living area, big bathroom and decent sized bedroom. T... more

Stayed here for a week with my daughter and niece (14 & 15). On arrival via airport taxi transfer there was no reception staff at the desk. A phone was available and a number - staff came quickly to check us in. The apartment was great. Large living area, big bathroom and decent sized bedroom. The only issue with the room was a small balcony and to get clean towels, we had to ask at reception although on the last day we discovered if you leave the towels on the floor they would be changed. The location was very remote used you have a car. There are no shops and only one other place to eat within walking distance. The pool area was good but the sun beds were a bit tired and very few umbrellas. The indoor pool was cool but came in handy when the weather wasn't great. The staff were in the main very helpful and most speak English. The food we had was good however there isn't a menu to choose from - the choice is either the meat or the fish. The bar was a bit of a challenge! There isn't a bar tender - to order a drink we needed to ask reception to get someone to serve us. Not the staffs fault - the hotel obviously don't staff everything! Breakfast was good. Wide choice of breads, croissants, pastries, hot food, fruit etc. there is no limit as to the quantities so you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast. If you are staying here I would definitely recommend a car! There is a port about 5km away which is lovely to visit but very expensive in a taxi (20€ one way and more for the return trip) and Torreira is about the same distance in the other direction. Along the river are little beaches which are busy with people fishing and sunbathing but these are just a bit too far to walk to. The beach is about 7km away near to the port so if you want a beach this hotel isn't ideal. This hotel is ok but not what you would expect for a holiday hotel....lacking in atmosphere and not much going on but the area is very nice if you like quiet non tourist areas.

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