Rocha Brava Village Resort

Location is lovely and has a relaxed atmosphere however, the cleaning and maintenance of the accommodation is dire. Absolutely definitely not up to its star rating on cleanliness or fittings. General things like cleaning and wiping down of surfaces before letting new guests in are not even done. Cushions on bed are stained, yet kept being dumped back on to the beds by housekeeping until I shoved them into the cupboard so they couldnt find them. The curtains all have dirty marks and sofas are stained. I bought mould killer and disinfectant to clean the bathrooms, which were gross with mould, and kitchen cleaner because otherwise it wouldn't have been hygienic to use, but i draw the line at doing all their jobs for them after spending upwards of 4k for a holiday. We had multiple cockroaches and bizarrely worms in the shower that kept coming throughout our stay. Fourth time here and definitely our last, as every year its going further and further downhill and cleaning is worse and worse. Cleaners come in and clean virtually nothing just flopping a dirty mop around the middle of the floor doesn't clean anything. Toilets, shower, bath and sinks werent cleaned by them during our stay. When we arrived the kitchen was still dirty with handprints from previous guests, grease and dust. The fridge, oven and microwave still had remnants of previous guests' food in. As we didn't fancy having E coli we cleaned it ourselves on day one. Literally no attention to detail at all by the staff. Needs a complete overhaul and simple things like lighbulbs that work, toilet seats that aren't chipped and harbouring bacteria, bathroom fittings should not be left rusty and broken. Clearly nobody actually checks that maintenance and cleaning staff are doing their job properly because these things are obvious as soon as you enter the villa. Seriously disappointed to the point we will not come back after spending previous years here.

Simply Superb and peaceful resort situated in a quieter part of the Algarve.

Rocha Brava is a huge resort spread over a cliff top area with three swimming pools and plenty of handy services within the resort, although a little pricey.

We stayed as a family of four in Villa 203, two bedroom villa with garden area. We loved it! loads of space, right next to the big pool but private enough. The villa was as you expect when travelling abroad and had everything a family would need for a two week holiday. The only thing that was a little light was the housekeeping service, but this did not bother us at all as long as we got clean towels handed in. The only other thing we had to contend with was ants, but this was way better than last years cockroaches in Gran Canaria!

The main pool is a fantastic space and was always very clean. Don't listen to other reviews about people reserving beds, this happens everywhere in Europe when the brits are in town! There was plenty of beds and we never struggled at all throughout our stay. It differed each day with levels of people, some days busier than others, but because of the surrounding area it never appeared too overcrowded. Be warned though, the pool is VERY deep at points, surprising for a family resort pool. There are also no staff at all around the pool area. Around the pool is a pool bar, tennis club and crazy golf. We signed up for pickle ball on one day which was a great experience for first timers, better than chasing tennis balls all over the court. Due to the location of this resort, the nearest main supermarkets are 10 minutes drive away, including and ALDI. We had a hire car which helped with these runs for shopping, be warned that if you don't then you will have to deal with the overpriced supermarket on site or the SPAR near by which is also expensive.

Thoroughly recommend the car hire and this can be done at reception and the car brought to you. For our seven day hire it cost £145. The car allows you to visit nearby Albufiera, Alvor, Lagos, Villamoura and many more!

Overall, a superb clean and well presented resort with superb accommodation and services.

PROS: Clean, Quiet and beautiful resort Has everything on site you will need Main Pool is 10/10 Accommodation has everything and more! Carvoeiro Town is five euro uber ride Best Restaurant we visited was Pashmina (Indian and next to the resort) Also Primavera Restaurant was top notch! Book a Villa with Garden to ensure the most privacy and space

CONS: Housekeeping is a little lighter than expected Onsite pool bar, coffee shop and supermarket are overpriced. Avoid. Not much just outside the resort (Other than the five star PASHMINA) so you will need to commute. Worst Restaurant we visited was Restaurant O Rede at the top of the hill on the way into Carvoeiro.

You will love this place! Simply Superb!