“Superb in every way” - TripAdvisor
Reviewed 20 September 2011
We've just returned from 9 nights at this exceptional hotel. From the fantastic pre-sales service (nothing was too much trouble in terms of organising our room, advising on travel and ensuring we got the most from our holiday) everything about the hotel and it's staff are first rate.
We booked via the IC Hotels booking site and used some of our Priority Club reward points, so we paid an additional 24 euro per night for a sea view - absolutely well worth the cost as the views are simply stunning. We had a fabulous suite on the top floor, the refurbished rooms are luxurious and have a fabulous huge bathroom. The balconies are somewhat small but with such stunning views you really don't notice, and they make the perfect spot for an early morning coffee or late evening G&T!
The rooms are equipped with everything you need, tea and coffee, fridge, wide screen TV and lots of space - fabulous. A very comfy bed and excellent service in rooms.
The public areas are cool and spacious with a modern feel, the Boavista bar has the most amazing views and does a fabulous happy hour where cocktails and drinks are almost half price - an absolute must - don't miss this chilled out hour! We had breakfast on the terrace from time to time - again stunning! The pool area was a little crowded but there are several levels and we found we preferred the upper levels where the views were again absolutely amazing. The pool itself is fab!
Armacao was a real surprise. Although we've travelled extensively in Portugal it was new to us. It does have some high rise buildings but you don't see any of this from the Holiday Inn - just the glorious beach and coastline. However, the resort is truly Portugese, the food and service was some of the best we've experienced, at immensely cheap prices. The old town is lovely, we really enjoyed sitting at Pedro's Bar (on the Fisherman's beach) for a mid morning coffee and tostas (for the grand sum of 3 euro!).
Top Tips - sea view room a must, get a suite if you can, happy hour is brilliant value for money, best restaurants for us were Cozhina Do Mar (old Town) 10 euro for 4 courses!, O Fernando (just across from Holiday Inn - lovely fish dishes), Happy Talk Chinese Restaurant (turn left from Hotel and head away from the Town - it's the last restaurant). A superb holiday - we will definitely be back.
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We've just returned from 9 nights at this exceptional hotel. From the fantastic pre-sales service (nothing was too much trouble in terms of organising our room, advising on travel and ensuring we got the most from our holiday) everything about the hotel and it's staff are first rate.
We booked via the IC Hotels booking site and used some of our Priority Club reward points, so we paid an additional 24 euro per night for a sea view - absolutely well worth the cost as the views are simply stunning. We had a fabulous suite on the top floor, the refurbished rooms are luxurious and have a fabulous huge bathroom. The balconies are somewhat small but with such stunning views you really don't notice, and they make the perfect spot for an early morning coffee or late evening G&T!
The rooms are equipped with everything you need, tea and coffee, fridge, wide screen TV and lots of space - fabulous. A very comfy bed and excellent service in rooms.
The public areas are cool and spacious with a modern feel, the Boavista bar has the most amazing views and does a fabulous happy hour where cocktails and drinks are almost half price - an absolute must - don't miss this chilled out hour! We had breakfast on the terrace from time to time - again stunning! The pool area was a little crowded but there are several levels and we found we preferred the upper levels where the views were again absolutely amazing. The pool itself is fab!
Armacao was a real surprise. Although we've travelled extensively in Portugal it was new to us. It does have some high rise buildings but you don't see any of this from the Holiday Inn - just the glorious beach and coastline. However, the resort is truly Portugese, the food and service was some of the best we've experienced, at immensely cheap prices. The old town is lovely, we really enjoyed sitting at Pedro's Bar (on the Fisherman's beach) for a mid morning coffee and tostas (for the grand sum of 3 euro!).
Top Tips - sea view room a must, get a suite if you can, happy hour is brilliant value for money, best restaurants for us were Cozhina Do Mar (old Town) 10 euro for 4 courses!, O Fernando (just across from Holiday Inn - lovely fish dishes), Happy Talk Chinese Restaurant (turn left from Hotel and head away from the Town - it's the last restaurant). A superb holiday - we will definitely be back.
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