Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 49 reviews.
Empewe
Netherlands · Group of friends · August 2025
“The best hospitality you can get”
+A nice clean appartement with a great view
Maria
United Kingdom · Couple · July 2025
“Good to Average”
+The apartment was clean and well-equipped for self-catering, which made our stay very convenient and pleasant. We were pleased to find that everything was provided - from pots, pans, and utensils to basics like salt, pepper, tea, and a little coffee. There is a large sized fridge freezer, cooker and microwave. An iron and a hairdryer were a welcome addition. Also shower gel. The balcony offered a view of the sea, which was a nice way to start the day. Also good balcony furniture with table, chairs and sun loungers. There's a local supermarket with friendly staff. This is relatively well-stocked though we did find it to be a bit too expensive.
−On arrival we had a negative first impression of the surrounding complex which looked quite run down, with dirty paving and a general feeling of neglect. There are separate single beds and we would have preferred a double. The decor and furniture is dated. While there are plenty of towels, these are thick and bulky - brown/grey. There are plenty of good quality pillows and extra bedding if needed. There were not enough coat hangers for two people staying a week. The apartment wasn’t cleaned throughout the week. It was disappointing to have the same sheets and towels etc. for the entire stay and we were expecting at least one mid week cleaning service. The pool area is not conveniently located -a walk down onto the carpark and out onto a road with dirty and broken paving. Once you get to the pool area, the steps were covered in debris and cigarette ends, and the entire space was in need of a jet wash. There were weeds around the pool and a lot of bees floating in the water. The pool itself was freezing cold, and the broken steps made it unsafe to get in and out. The bar area was outdated, in need of new furniture, and drinks overpriced compared to local bars. The barman was unwelcom
Sarah
United Kingdom · Couple · July 2025
“Lovely stay, wonderfully clean and well equipped”
+Lovely apartment with everything you need, very well equipped and lovely and clean. Great air con
−the apartment beds are a little uncomfortable, the pool sun beds are the most uncomfortable sun beds I have ever used but this is no reflection on the apartment itself.
Guest reviews
United Kingdom · Group of friends · July 2025
“Lovely 3 months stay. Everything was easily accessible the pool was lovely and stay atthe pool bar friendly. Will be su”
+It was easy to find, clean and well equipped, with linen and towels and milk, bread and cheese and Ham. 2 local shops very close by.
Marina
Germany · Couple · June 2025
“Superb”
Wayne
United Kingdom · Couple · May 2025
“Lovely little spot with great amenities and terrace”
+Lovely apartment, everything you would ever need for a short stay, nice tips like shower gel, shampoo, bottled water and nice soft furnishings/towels etc. The views from the terrace unreal and the sunbeds a real advantage
−Pool area tried hard but was tired, barman excellent, needed some music and a few more parasols to “make it work”
Alex
United Kingdom · Couple · May 2025
“Excellent value, perfect for couples.”
+Excellent value. Apartment was clean and had everything we needed. Good location, just a short walk from the old town. Mini market just below apartment. We had a short stay but it would have worked well for longer ones also.
−The only slight problem was that the beds were not very comfortable.
Hannah
Ireland · Group of friends · May 2025
“Great stay”
+Very clean apartment, comfortable beds, very well equipped and good location
−I think the shutters on the patio door make the room feel very dark, complimentary water on would also be a good touch for those arriving later in the evening.
Melanie
United States · Business trip · May 2025
“Sufficient”
−The location of the facility is not very great. I felt like a lot of the buildings around the area were abandoned and empty although the neighborhood was very quiet. I wasn’t particularly feeling quite safe as a solo traveler. I also want to follow up that the parking at the facility was horrible. I had to return back to the apartment complex by 7 PM in order to get a parking spot close to the building and not have to park on the street one night. I had to park across the street and what looked like in abandoned business.
Josh
United Kingdom · Couple · March 2025
“Exceptional”
+We absolutely loved our stay at Sol Brilhante! The host was so welcoming and was there if we needed anything! Perfect studio apartment which was immaculately clean. The location is extremely quiet which was great and within walking distance of Albufeira Old Town! Would definitely stay here again!
−Nothing!