Club Amarilis

This hotel is very basic and dated, despite this our room was cleaned every day and we were given fresh towels, beds changed on fourth day, pool area was good and we had no problems getting a sunbed, pool bar was fine, the let down at this hotel is the food, we were A.I., food was never very warm and not a great choice, breakfast was ok, snacks out with meal times were only served at certain times, the late lunch snacks at 3.30 the hot choice was burgers or hot dogs, always stone cold even if you went as soon as it opened, other choices were, salad or cheese, they could be doing with serving chips also. Staff were lovely and hotel is in a great location, walking distance to supermarket, shops, restaurants, bars and the gorgeous beach.

Stayed this hotel for one week in June 2026. Arrived early and was told our room wasn't ready but the receptionist said she would change our room to allow us to check in and go straight for lunch which was just starting. My friend and I had a one bedroom apartment on the 10th floor with a sea view. It was clean and well equipped, with every kitchen utensil and small appliance you would need. We were all-inclusive and didn't use much more than the fridge freezer and kettle, but ideal for self catering. The decor could be regarded as dated but remember you are in another country with different style and tastes. And everything was spotlessly clean which the most important thing to consider. Maid services every day, rooms cleaned and clean towels. Beds even changed after 4 days. Which is rare in a 3 star accommodation. Staff were always polite and helpful. And extremely cheerful considering the long hours they seem to work. Restaurant always had several choices for each meal of the day, several fish dishes, but you are in portugal. As well as meat and vegetarian choices, also small children's area to choose from. If you only want British food, this may not be the place for you, 2 nights a week there is an outside cooking station serving barbecue foods and one night a week is a Portuguese night, offering traditional dishes, including some beautiful Pastel de nata! Which were a huge hit with everyone. The hotel has two outdoor pools. Plenty loungers and umbrellas although these are fixed into the ground and can't be moved with the sun. The pool bar serves snacks mid morning and afternoon when the main restaurant is closed. But it does seem to be the same staff on at all the bars/restaurants all day, going between each one. They work extremely long days. The bar in the restaurant only had a few high tables with stools, which wouldn't suit everyone, another lounge area would be a nice addition for the future. Not everyone wants to walk back to the pool bar after dinner, to sit outside. There is a mini market under the hotel opposite and a larger supermarket up the bill towards the beach, which is within two mins walking distance. The hotel has a bus stop right outside to the right which would take you to the Marina or Aqua shopping centre number 35 for €1-85 each way. The Aqua shopping centre has 3 levels of shops and a good court. Lovely day out for shopaholics like myself. A short walk up the hill to the beach takes you onto the main strip, with bars, restaurants and shops. There in also a small blue train which costs €5 to take you around the resort, which allows you to see most of the highlights of the area, including the harbour, marina, museum and an old fortress Temperature for June was 25°-30° everyday. I was impressed with the cleanliness of the streets and thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. I would definitely return and would recommend you give this excellent 3 star hotel a try.

Good points Location to beach was good Beds was comfortable

Bad points Where do I start There was 4 in our party so we had 2 apartments and they was both the same!! Very dated my husband had to mend a chair to start with table was all blistered wall above table was all marked …. Kitchen had mould in it and stains on the walls… every lampshade was ripped ( this is both apartments still) Bathrooms Mould everywhere floor flooded when I had shower or bath absolutely disgusting Food We was all inclusive Food was COLD and tasteless repetitive every single day whatever time u went down to eat if it was as soon as the doors was opened always the same no variety and always cold … we went down the very last day at 7.30 am as the doors opened and the fried eggs was cold hard and dry . We think the food was cooked elsewhere and brought in !! Had a BBQ one evening so we went down hoping the food was going to be hot and freshly cooked NO same old story COLD !!! It wasn’t cooked on a bbq it came out of the kitchen and places outside !!! We was there for 10 nights after the forth night we decided to eat out in the Evenings ( yes we had pay more money out ) Snack Bar Guess what you could only get burgers or hotdogs between 3.30 &5.30 pm and they was COLD you could get ice creams 2 hours in the afternoon they where COLD 😂 No entertainment Gym …. Pay extra to use it Indoor pool …. Pay extra to use it STAFF VERY RUDE