the pool area was lovely always sun beds available

the hotel seems to be missing the feeling of management, kind of feels like it s run by kids

the beach- wifi very poor so unable to listen own relaxing music

exceptional wifi all over the resort woth specified wifi in the rooms

the breakfast service was slow and the food food was not tasty

minibar, safety locker, comfy beds and laundry possibility

we loved the gym, the breakfast and our beautiful balcony room.

gym facilities very basic

there is also a small gym, with a selection of mainly cardio gear, but again, we didn't make use of it, choosing

very kind and helpful staff. spacious and clean room. great breakfast buffet.

when i finally got to check out and saw my bill, i said your missing my laundry bill (silly me for being honest

big germans not showering befor they got in pool

location and spacious grounds - amenities: several swimming pools, tennis courts, mini golf etc - historical

offered a nice room with balcony when i wasn t happy to be on the ground floor facing the crazy golf

beach bar area was under construction which we knew ahead of time so got a great deal as a result

during weekends, early in the morning or in the evening, you can forget about it - it s adults only, but it

the staff in the rooftop bar ( which is where breakfast is served) we're really friendly & helpful

not to many choice for breakfast

the location is excellent and pool is brilliant

also the way the roof top bar is advertised i expected there to be more of a vibe when going up there, even if

the laundry service was useful

cheerful receptionists, close to the beach, the sun, the included breakfast was great.

there was not wifi inside rooms, only in the hall.

clean rooms and good wifi

breakfast was simple but satisfying, with several options to choose from

welcome, funky room decor full of character, good food - ate dinner and breakfast here, great atmosphere in the

breakfast was perfect, great choice of options and great service.

room service is impeccable

there is a bar downstairs which closes at midnight but before the music is very loud

to the stuff, especially dory who is super helpful and nice :)) they also allowed me a really late check out

- about rooms: laundry cleening rough and approximate, in a five star hotel is not accepted to find spots on

is one of the cleanest i have ever seen and the staff were incredibly friendly, especially to the kids

beautiful facilities and spaces, amazing food, and the staff just made our day every day :) the kids loved it

the hotel beach bar was our favourite spot

no menu in room for room service, no snack machines for late arrivals

the breakfast was lovely and you had different options which was good

everything was great location, staff, room terrasse, breakfast highly recommended

very good breakfast with plenty of choice

it was central, clean and comfortable and all the staff were very nice. breakfast was good.

wifi was sketchy

cold pool ester

no have room service

breakfast, very quiet hotel really relaxing, the staff is great , food at the restaurant is also

good ventilation (natural air flow) and air conditioner, good pool, great shower, good gym, staff was very

wifi extremely limited; one hour free than you need to pay

hotel, beautiful beach, lovely staff, delicious food, fantastic breakfast, clean rooms, strong wifi (can even

charming hotel at good location. clean and has good wifi.

place, room 110 next to bar and breakfast, but no worries

only thing i didn't like was that the plant tree hangs over the pool and it makes a huge mess

lovely pool in the sea

however, it is truly minutes from the main street, the rooms are really comfortable, and bar is super fun with

the breakfast was good, the bar was perfect for a drink at sunset

the private beach right next to the wonderful pool by the ocean it's really nice and comfy

the pool is wow

the bar by the beach is a nice place to while away the time

enough sunbeds round pool and people taking chairs so nowhere to sit in bar area and staff didn t seem bothered

water park great for the kids

the screaming children by the pool. the dated rooms. the insane volume of mosquitoes.

the resort was great lots to do. buffet was decent. restaurant was nice. pool was clean.

water park great for the kids

the wifi is unreliable and the sun beds are to a large degree blocked by towels (and no

to hotel to airport, good english) and hotel location is stunning, rocks and followers with pool next to the

having to hire pool foams for the loungers was a nuisance.

little aircon unit the living room/ kitchen

there's a wifi in apartament but yo have to pay for it

amazing food, great flavors and options. lovely pool and rooms

location good but englih breakfast always cold and not good

the breakfast options were also so vast, really good

the resort was absolutely packed which meant you had to fight to get a sun lounger at the pool, either

location - all inclusive with nice restaurant and good food / swimming pool - garden

caboverdians kids where playing there, everything looked very secure and chill

and a 5x daily bus shuttle to the main santa maria strip but it was walkable in 20 mins even with kids in tow

caboverdians kids where playing there, everything looked very secure and chill

as soap in the bathrooms , towels not enough and never changed, nothing for cleaning in the kitchen, bad restaurant

hard, the water from the shower and tap very brown, no sponge or little towel or anything in the kitchen, there

on the same week, i've asked the hotel to do my laundry and they did, however that return the clotting on the

was a bit outside the main city, the rooms were quite small. pool area was also not to spacious.

the pool is great and the breakfast is delicious

breakfast was good with a good variety of food available

transfer from/to airport - possibility for late checkout on an affordable price - having a good breakfast every

we waited for the laundry service to take our dirty clothes for 2,5 days after we ordered the service

even after asking multiple times at the reception and the pools, it was not possible to determine which sport

coffee at breakfast was horrible

the kids pool provides a safe place for toddlers to play

the beach is not that close if you want to walk there with kids

in common areas was also poor: staff frequently walked past plates with old food left near the pool, sometimes

lovely hotel... we had a villa with private pool and that was the best family fun we had!

to dinner, no animation, harassment from minute 1 from a guy that try to sell tour and the spa package

everywhere, very poor food from breakfast to dinner, no animation, harassment from minute 1 from a guy that try

i liked the breakfast buffet and how quiet it was. not too busy.

spa was a highlight and restaurants in nearby santa maria were nice

sal does seem the place to just relax and chill by the pool/sea rather than explore

downside is that tha pools close at six in the evening

at the table, from certain items being charged twice to water only sometimes available at the gym or in the mini

breakfast in the main buffer was extensive with the usual range of made to order eggs etc

no laundry list or bag

to get a chair close to the pool for a short stay, they allow guests to reserve with towels from early morning

- wifi: temperamental in parts of the hotel and does not reach the beach

restaurant options but they told us the wrong day so we missed our booking we paid for a pool view room but the

the atmosphere was great during the day near the pool and the buffet meal was not bad at all

didn't like the way bar staff used house spirits when they have branded spirits i had to ask at bar and keep

complete lack of toilet facilities, none very close to swim up bar which makes you wonder if many people could

to pool and beach

staff fantastic pool areas grounds

gym too small, and restricted opening hours.

swimming pool with a lovely bar makes you feel peacefull

the freshwater pool and sun loungers are fantastic we will definitely be returning

there are a couple of different types of day beds available round the pool or there are ones round the other

perfect breakfast and good wifi

swimming pool area just in front of the beach

laundry very clean and the room was cleaned everyday

they forgot to order us a taxi in the morning, couldn t get back our laundry or tell time when it s going

the staff great, breakfast amazing an having a free bus to santa maria twice daily makes me wanting to come

there was sufficient room around the pool area and there is a great view on the sunset

pool is cleaned in morning, when it s not possible to use it. no wifi in the room.