- Algarve Holidays
- Armacao de Pera
- Be Smart Terrace Algarve
This property is 5 minutes walk from the beach. Terrace Club offers an outdoor pool and apartments with a well-equipped kitchen, just 350 m from Praia da Nossa Senhora da Rocha. The property features a coffee shop and a buffet restaurant. All apartments are sunny and have large windows, some overlooking the ocean. Each one has an open-plan kitchen with full-size fridge, 2-hob stove and a dining area.
The coastline nearby can be explored using the property's rental bikes or on foot. Guests can also relax with a book in the lush garden. During July and August, Terrace Club has a poolside bar and live music. Children have access to their own pool and a playground.have an outdoor pool, gardens and a playground for children to have a great time, buffet restaurant and a cafeteria.
The 24 hour reception is at Be Live Palmeiras Village, just next to the apartments.
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Ukino complex is in a quiet area near Armarção da Pêra. There are different restaurants dotted around the area, a mini market close by and a bigger Supermarket a bit further uphill. It's very hilly.
The staff were all friendly and helpful.
We were staying on half board basis and our apartment was well equipped and comfortable, with separate kitchen/living area with sofa bed for a family staying there. Two French windows opened out onto a large balcony. Air conditioning plus fans in the rooms made it a very comfortable temperature.when outdoors it was up to 34° some of the we were there.
Towels are changed every two days and bedding every four. Other than that it's up to the guests to make their own bed - no hardship and wash up after themselves.
The restaurant was a short walk away and there was always plenty to choose from to eat and drink.
We were very happy with the Ukino Terrace but it's only drawback was having to climb up two flights of stairs to our apartment when already hot and tired as there are no lifts.
A pool area with sun loungers is accessed with a fob.
To get to nearby Armarção the best way is by the Comboio Turistico (noddy train) €5 return which runs hourly.
There are a couple of good bars/restaurants near the beach.
We really enjoyed our stay here, we went self-catering and didn't eat at the restaurant so I can't comment on the food, but the apartment was really spacious with a fully stocked kitchen and living area. The rooms were cleaned every 2 days. The pool area was great, plenty of beds to be had during the 2nd and 3rd week of September. The location is unreal, a short walk to the most beautiful beach (quite steep hills though) and all the locals restaurants are lovely. There is a great supermarket nearby with laundry facilities also. Really cheap and easy to travel to other more lively resorts if you wanted to explore. Fantastic value, we'll definitely be back
Very disappointing holiday. We booked all inclusive through easy jet which was expensive for 2 people. I am coeliac which the hotel were made aware of but there was no effort made at all to accommodate my dietary requirements. There were 2 members of restaurant staff who tried their best to help me but there were such poor options for GF that I barely ate making it extremely poor value for money. I had to ask for GF cakes, these were not left out, the GF bread was awful and I just lived on salad, fruit and cake for a week. One day the chef did make me some very nice pasta but most of the time it was just plain rice, same old pizza on request, salad or chips which I had to request separately. I did have a coeliac flare up as I had eaten a dessert that was not GF, the labels were not clear. Basically do not go if you have dietary requirements. As I say this holiday worked out expensive for 2 people in August as all inclusive but you were made to feel inferior with tiny glasses of drinks compared to other “paying” guests. There were no snacks at the pool. The bed was also incredibly uncomfortable. We went to Eden in June and it was amazing and cheaper than Ukino in August but the service there was impeccable. I would not recommend Ukino and would not return
We travelled here as a family of 5 containing 3 teens. The apartment was amazing, huge with 2 massive balcony's with sea views, air con in each room with separate controls for each room, we have never stayed anywhere with so much space for 5 people. Be aware no lift here so you have to carry your cases up flights of stairs. Pool area very clean, always got a sunbed but by 5pm the whole area was in the shade. We always got a table in the restaurant easily but the food was a bit samey. During the day the only place to get a drink was the pool bar and the restaurant, the only place to get food at all times was the restaurant. Once the pool bar shuts at 7pm, you get drinks from the sweet spot as part of the all inclusive which is a public bar attached to the complex. After 8.30pm getting a seat on the tables and chairs made from crates(very uncomfortable) was impossible. The live and very loud music went on until 11pm. Most nights we had to sit on our balcony as nowhere else to sit. Early nights for small children would be impossible due to the noise from the entertainment. 5 minute walk to local beach which wasn't that big, 5 mins also to only shop. I don't think we would return here in the future.
This was the 2nd time at Ukino Terrace and again it was a fantastic family holiday. We where in a 1 bedroom appartment which was clean and a very good size. Well done to all cleaners involved.
We went as Self Catering as we like eating out in the area, some fantastic places to eat nearby and at nearby town.
Sweetspot is a great place for snacks and drinks and has a great vibe about it. Prices very good
The pool area is chilled, Easy getting sunbeds and entertainment team work hard and like a laugh. Only thing I would say is that softdrinks at pool bar our priced at 3.50 for a small drink in a plastic cup. Sweetspot sells at 2.50 and you get a tin which is far better value. This should be looked at as we know so many who went over to sweetspot for drinks instead.
Overall, A great place for a budget family holiday if your happy to get a bolt and travel around the area
