Dom Pedro Portobelo

Booked 3 rooms for family holiday. We booked studio apartments but we got 1 bed apartment, which were huge with fabulous Seaview and really large balconies. The apartments are a little dated but the size and balconies really make up for it. They are fully equipped with everything you will need for self catering. 2 tvs which we didn't use,2 large sofas which I think were sofa beds,lots of glasses and delph.a fully modernised bathroom with walk in shower. The hotel is being modernised at the moment. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful, even allowed us a late checkout as we had a late flight. Bars and restaurants very close by as is the marina.

I am a time share owner who traded a week for this week. The location is perfect for walking to the marina, nearby restaurants, market or pharmacy and the casino is right across the street. The staff is simply amazing from the front desk to the housekeeping and shuttle drivers that take you to golf. (The golf courses are crazy pretty but that’s a different review). The unit itself was a one bedroom and very spacious including a large lanai with views of the ocean and surrounding hotels. But I can’t give five stars because the unit is so old. The TVs aren’t “smart” so no streaming. The appliances are all dangerously old. There’s very little artwork to brighten the place up, the beds were not that comfy. The HVAC was off which was okay because we didn’t need heat or air and could open the doors to the lanai. But a ceiling fan would have been great at night so we could close the door and not be too warm. There is a lot of late night foot traffic below coming from the bars at the marina or the casino and the sounds carry so nighttime earbuds came in handy. The nightstands are small and the lamps are glued down so space is limited for something like a cpap machine should you need it. You must do your own dishes but there is no dishwasher or dish soap so get some at the market. No starter paper towel roll either like in similar units . No coffeepot for us spoiled Americans. Get some instant coffee! Overall we really enjoyed our stay, just wish they would update the units and I would come back.

From start to finish we had a wonderful time at this hotel. A special mention, paru, fernando, sagu and sudip. They are a credit to the hotel, nothing was too much trouble. The pool area and rooms are nice and clean. Breakfast was so tasty with lots of choice. We will be back thank you

My partner and I had an excellent 10 nights at Dom Pedro Portobello at the end of September. The 1 bedroom sea view apartment felt huge! The furniture/decor and utensils in the kitchinette/living room and bedroom were a little dated in style but in great condition. The bathroom was more modern, plenty of space, big mirror with plenty of light, great shower. Decent sized pool with plenty of sun loungers and parasols (all that towel out early stuff isn't allowed - appreciated). We never spent any time in the bar area, but very much enjoyed the one evening meal we had at the restaurant - my swordfish main was particularly tasty. We had breakfast included which we were very happy with, even after 9 of them!. I'll call out the pasteis de nata, fresh watermelon/melon/pineapple, and surprisingly good scrambled eggs as highlights. Amazingly friendly, flexible, and helpful staff - at reception, in the restaurant, and room cleaning. Our last morning was a very early exit and they kindly arranged a packed breakfast for us to go. We never got a chance to use it but we were told it's possible to access a spa at a neighbouring Dom Pedro hotel. The location is good, 5 min walk to either the beach or marina. Vilamoura we found a little pricier than the more Portuguese/less touristy Algarve towns like Faro, Loule, Tavira, but still cheaper than the UK. There's plenty of good food and drink options - especially all the fresh seafood. We would happily return here in the future.

There is nothing negative I can bring you here. Location: Fantastic with 2 minutes walk to marina Room: OMG Bigger than my house with a wonderful sea view Breakfast: Best I have had and I travel a lot Staff: All lovely, helpful and friendly Will definitely return to this lovely hotel if I come back to Vilamoura Thank you for a wonderful stay ♥️

8 of us have just returned for a 5 nights stay (3 rounds of golf). The hotel is a great location with plenty of bars and restaurants within easy walking distance. The apartments are very spacious with comfy beds and an excellent shower! Yes the decor is a little old but it 100% did the job for us. Breakfast was nice and the staff very friendly. If your looking for a hotel to stay for a group golf trip I’d 100% recommend Dom Pedro Portobelo