Paraiso Albufeira

"Do NOT use this hotel it is infested with BEDBUGS!! TUI representatives refused to believe Pest Control Professionals who found the bed bugs. We came home with over 50 bites on our bodies (Bed bugs anaesthetize upon biting & the bites can take a week or more to come out) Hotel is definately NOT 4 star, more of a 1/2 star and is in dire need of refurbishment. Stain marks on the sinks in the bathroom and surrounding areas. Kitchen cupboards that fall apart upon opening, and are very dated. Bed light switches that come away in your hand when switching the lights on (extremely dangerous!) Pool side was dirty and unclean, cigarette ends & rubbish everywhere & cracked tiles (not good if you have small children) PLEASE AVOID THIS HOTEL ITS A DISGRACE!"

"If there ever was a hotel that needs a bit of TLC it’s this one. I was between giving it a 3 or 4 star but the staff are very nice so that’s what swung it. There are pros and cons to staying here, the outdoor area is nice but the pool needs to be cleaned more. It was really dirty with grit and sand down around the bottom edges and I didn’t see anyone cleaning it (bar the tiled sun loungers area surrounding the pool) in all the days I was there. I had to stop using it after two days. Usually you see someone adding disinfectant in the morning or evenings at hotels but not here. So they would badly want someone cleaning the pool regularly. There are a good few tiles missing from the pool too, it should be drained, cleaned and repaired. Also there are not enough sun beds, it was ok because it was October but I’d hate to see it in the summer. Needs more sun beds. The breakfast is ok. The hot breakfast not so great but pastries etc were really good. The rooms are spotless and very well cleaned by the cleaning staff. Fresh towels and sheets everyday. Beds dressed. The cleaning staff do a great job keeping the place very clean. The door locking system is a bit outdated, a physical key is used here, it should be updated to key cards. The old furniture didn’t bother us it gave the place a bit of charm but the couch beds need to be changed they were very uncomfortable. Broken springs. We asked for an upper story room and the hotel accommodated so thanks for that. Again the staff are lovely. I am told the hotel is changing ownership hopefully the new owner will clean it up, paint it, replace furniture and modernise it a bit because it needs it. It wouldn’t take a lot to bring it up to scratch. There’s a shop where weed can be brought and a tattoo parlour onsite so it’s a bit of a weird one as a ‘family hotel’. There is also a Spar shop onsite which is handy. Location is good, there is a food court five minutes away but to be honest there isn’t too much to do in Albuferia. Not many activities are offered outside the hotel, usually areas have a lot more to do. We wanted to book a boat it wasn’t possible for days until the day we were flying home so it didn’t happen and the strip which is a ten minute walk away is the most soulless strip I was ever on, there are far better strips in other places. We were there on a family holiday but it didn’t look like too much craic for anyone that would come to go out on the beer. But ya the hotel was grand don’t believe the terrible reviews and all the staff are very nice."

"My 17 year old daughter and I stayed here for 5 nights. First and foremost all the staff; Reception, cleaners, bar staff, entertainment team were very welcoming and friendly which added to our experience. Rooms were very clean and had everything you need including a hair dryer! The pool is huge and well kept, plenty of Sun beds and if there aren’t any left there is loads of lovely grassy areas to lay a towel down so no problem! Plenty of eateries literally just out of the door and large supermarkets. Entertainment was good and made is laugh a lot 😂 There is a 15min walk to the old town and a 15 min walk in the opposite direction to the New town, the strip so very central and I am not the fastest walker!! There is a taxi rank 2 mins away from the hotel if you don’t fancy walking and little road train you can catch for €4 We will be returning 👍"