RR Hotel da Rocha

"Spent over a week there and from arrival, check-in was instant meeting pleasant receptionist and door man who brought bags to room. Very impressive and spacious room with super king comfortable bed. The shower is spacious and modern but the shower/bath requires long legs to get in, as the side is high, cleaning staff are super and so pleasant. Plenty of room on the balcony with three chairs and a table with still plenty of room to walk around it, but being a pool view had little direct sun. Breakfast had plenty of choice, with real orange juice, yes, but didn't change from day to day and the layout is surprisingly confusing . Did buffet one night, not really good value at 35 a head .Table staff are pleasant, guy checking i-pad is military, could smile as could egg chef. Pool area from my part was great as it is shaded but might not suit someone seeking a colour or a warm swim. Location is just perfect, across the road and your on the boardwalk, taxi round the corner, bus 33 stop outside the door and host of restaurants and pubs minutes away."

"A mixed experience 🤣 Hotel was very good, staff were, without exception, excellent, but the pool area was a real letdown🤫 Pool was very small with only about 40 loungers but the real issue was that it is surrounded by other tall buildings so that there is no continuos view of the sun. It was a glorious week, weatherwise but we managed about 30 mins max sunbathing as kept having to move bed. If lounging by the pool, soaking up the rays is your thing then this hotel is not for you. The fantastic sandy beach is only about 200 yards away but down a good slope but if you are not into a walk and sand then it a no-go 😎"

"Good reception upon arrival, enough information to start your vacation. Spacious room with side sea view, it was very beautiful and a pleasant breeze on the terrace. Giant large bed (more than 2 meters wide), with a good mattress. Slept wonderfully here. The curtains also darken well! The cleaning team comes by every day and leaves everything tidy. We could always park in the neighborhood / in nearby streets. In the low season (October - March) this is free everywhere. Breakfast was very extensive, lots of choice, and gluten-free products were also offered. Lovely hotel! 😊"