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Oriental Hotel in Praia da Roche Portugal?
Has anyone stayed here before, i’m going in September, any advice on best places to visit or any tips in general appreciated please?
I’ve not stayed there but I have been there on a travel agents inspection visit.
I was there in November 2005 and although it could be said they made a special effort knowing they were being inspected by travel agents we also spoke to holidaymakers who were there and they all said they were having a lovely time with no complaints.
Its not a big hotel, in fact I think theres only about 90 rooms if I remember rightly. But they were lovely- bright and well decorated with quality soft furnishings. I think there was also a mini-kitchen which was unusual for a hotel. Many rooms had sea view which was really nice. The beach the hotel sits on is fabulous and the swimming pool was freeform and perfectly acceptable.
It does have a kind of an Oriental/Moorish atmosphere. I really liked it and the meals we had there (lunch & dinner) were fine. If you are eating out, there are some great restaurants nearby – try La Dolce Vita (Italian) across the road and Sabor Gaucho (Brazilian) next to Villa Rosa.
I would say that the hotel appeals more to those over 30 but I would definitley consider going there myself again.
I think you’ll be absolutley fine there, but do have a wee look at the reviews here:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g189120-d289044-r6561633-Hotel_Oriental-Portimao_Algarve.html
I hope you have a great holiday- all the very best of luck
Its in a quieter position but only around 5 minutes walk from the strip if you want the nightlife.
3 Responses to “Oriental Hotel in Praia da Roche Portugal?”
January 17th, 2010 at 10:44 am
I’ve not stayed there but I have been there on a travel agents inspection visit.
I was there in November 2005 and although it could be said they made a special effort knowing they were being inspected by travel agents we also spoke to holidaymakers who were there and they all said they were having a lovely time with no complaints.
Its not a big hotel, in fact I think theres only about 90 rooms if I remember rightly. But they were lovely- bright and well decorated with quality soft furnishings. I think there was also a mini-kitchen which was unusual for a hotel. Many rooms had sea view which was really nice. The beach the hotel sits on is fabulous and the swimming pool was freeform and perfectly acceptable.
It does have a kind of an Oriental/Moorish atmosphere. I really liked it and the meals we had there (lunch & dinner) were fine. If you are eating out, there are some great restaurants nearby – try La Dolce Vita (Italian) across the road and Sabor Gaucho (Brazilian) next to Villa Rosa.
I would say that the hotel appeals more to those over 30 but I would definitley consider going there myself again.
I think you’ll be absolutley fine there, but do have a wee look at the reviews here:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g189120-d289044-r6561633-Hotel_Oriental-Portimao_Algarve.html
I hope you have a great holiday- all the very best of luck
Its in a quieter position but only around 5 minutes walk from the strip if you want the nightlife.
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January 17th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Not sure about the hotel – try :
http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/ –
But the beach in Praia da Rocha is fantastic, clean, soft sands with plenty of space. In the evening, a trip to Alvor is nice, a small fishing village with outdoor restaurants where you can sit and watch the sun go down. Very romantic. We’ve been to both Praia da Rocha and Alvor and thoroughly enjoyed it. Also, try and look out for a trip called ‘Best of the West’ where you get to go to Cape St Vincent to see the ‘end of the world’. Fabulous.
Enjoy!
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January 17th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Hi! I haven’t but I know the hotels in Praia da -rocha are pretty good!
xek out my blog for more info on the Algarve!
http://experienceportugal.blogspot.com/
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http://experienceportugal.blogspot.com/