Oceanus Aparthotel

"Visited 27th Oct-3rd Nov. Having never been to Portugal as a family before, we didn't know what to expect. Now, we don't want to leave! As soon as we arrived, we felt welcome & it felt like a home from home. The staff are just so lovely and can't do enough for you; particularly Ilidio in the restaurant area, who is one of the nicest men I have ever encountered on holiday. The breakfast buffet, although small, is perfect and very well attended, with new, freshly cooked items added regularly. Much better than some of the larger buffets that we've experienced over the years that get left out going dry for hours or left empty. You will have everything you need to set you up for the day; including complementary mimosas, if that's your thing! We stayed in room 14; an extra large family room, which was well equipped with everything you could need, plus 2 bathrooms & 2 balconies. Very clean & well maintained and the beds were made every day. The pool area is lovely and quiet and the drinks from the bar/restaurant are great. It's the perfect base to visit both old town & new town; only €5-£6 each way via Uber (always available within a few minutes). We will definitely be back!"

"I visited as a single mum with my 3 kids. We had a great time, hotel was clean and spacious. The gym - wouldn’t call it a gym. A treadmill and a handful of weights under 10kg. The outside pool was clean and safe for kids, but they wouldn’t let you bring your own drink and snacks. Great location, but very hilly to the beach and it wasn’t the best pushing my disabled child. There is a intermarche 5 minutes down the road, bus stop outside too. I wouldn’t call it evening entertainment, it was karaoke but barely anyone turned up. Overall, I felt safe as a single parent!"

"Just back from a week away over October half term. We stayed in a one-bed apartment on 2nd floor above reception—one of those with the rounded brick balcony you’ll spot in the hotel pics. Balcony was a great size and soaked up the afternoon sun (definitely worth the extra for the sunny side). Slightly random: only three chairs for four of us. Inside, the apartment was classic Portuguese style spotless, with a well-equipped kitchenette and a great bathroom featuring a big walk-in shower. Outdoor pool was nice though it did get shady pretty early. We weren’t too worried as nearby beaches were fantastic (Praia da Falesia is a must). Staff were lovely and the indoor pool came in handy when we had a rainy day. Entertainment was low-key, two live music nights and a karaoke session while we were there, but enough to keep us occupied in between visits to local restaurant's and bars. All in all, a fab week."