Mirachoro Praia Da Rocha

"Feared the worst after reading some of the reviews beforehand. Jet 2 package holiday. Dropped off on a main road, driver pointed to where the hotel was about 20 meters away and immediately thought of the Inbetweeners movie. Told at reception that room wasn't ready and to come back in 2 hours. Gave us time to find our bearings. Eventually checked in and was pleasantly surprised by the 1 bedroom room. Plenty of space. Aircon included but unit only in living area which meant the bedroom got toasty at night. Room was clean. Plenty of utensils, toaster, microwave, hob, kettle etc. Far exceeded my low expectations and the only let downs were first of all the pool is tiny and there isn't enough sunbeds at times. Secondly the cleaning team weren't great. They came to clean at 5pm on our 2nd day just as we were getting ready for an afternoon siesta so I asked them to come back the following day. Didn't see them again for 2 days so I left the bin and the towels outside the door the following day only to come back and find that they had done the other rooms but didn't even bother changing our towels or lifting the bin. When they got in the following day they emptied the bin, changed the towels and that was it. Didn't even sweep the floors. Also the walls are paper thin so you could be woken at all times of the morning with other guests coming in and slamming doors. Pleased to say I couldn't hear the cockerel from the room like other reviewers mentioned so that issue must be room dependent. Continente supermarket about a 10 min walk and there is also a lidls and an Aldi in the same area. Walk down to strip also about 10 mins but we tended to get an Uber back after a few refreshments which was only 4 euro. Ate in twice and food was good and keenly priced. Then discovered Funky Cat just round the corner who done amazing coffees and toasties. Overall for the price we paid, more than acceptable minus the cleaning team."

"Great hotel. Great staff especially eduardo & valentina on the bar. So welcoming & nothing is too much trouble for them. Lovely place to mix & meet people. 2nd time back & I will be back again"

"Too far away from supermarkets and restaurants…. Not good for anyone with mobility issues . Reception says 10 minutes to supermarket … no way it’s more like 25 minutes and you have to cross a busy main road . Yes you can walk to the beach but the same a good walk but there is a shuttle bus at 10 o’clock if you choose to use. The hotel itself is lovely , basic but everything you need for a self catering holiday. The staff work sooo hard everyday to maintain standards. The housemaids never stop ….. next door is a great place to eat Funkys …. I had a great week and met lots of people of different nationalities ….. yes there is a cockerel but what can one do ? Will I go back sadly no only cause it’s too far away from anything"