Family-friendly Hotels in Carvoeiro

We had an incredible time at this beautiful resort. We travelled as a family with two children. We enjoyed the spacious 2-bedroom villa with very comfy beds! We had self catering and enjoyed some meals at the restaurant (tip is to buy bottles of win instead of per glass!). We made use of the swimming pools which were especially great when the sunset came in. We also enjoyed the small gym and sauna/steam room and the padel tennis for free. The staff were very friendly, we like the eco friendly approach which allowed to reduce the cleaning service in return for some vouchers to spend at the bar/restaurant. We had a rental car and went to some amazing beaches that were all within close reach. Another recommendation are the water parks (slide and splash is worth a visit).

Context - 12 night stay, family with 2 young teenagers in August We stayed in Villa 100, a 'luxury 2 bed townhouse' Accomodation: Great accomodation, some maintenance required, but not important. The accomodation was spacious, clean, beds were really comfortable, showers were great, loads of kitchen storage, sofas really comfortable, effective air com, kitchen with 4 burner hob, ovem, microwave, toaster, cofferr machine, washing machine and dryer. 5 star comfort, and nearly 5 star appearance (just a few maintenence piece needed ie chips in kitchen cupbaords, locks of bathrooms not aligned etc) Outside the accomodation we had 2 loungers, 4 would have been better, a table with 4 chairs with a few of a small pool. The pool near our villa was excellent. We generally were able to get this to ourselves at some points in the day, and there were always loungers available. This isn't the main pool. The main pool is a couple of minutes walk from the villa, and again excellent. it was quiet, but still an atmosphere, no problem getting loungers. On one day we had to hunt down an umbrella. There is also an indoor pool, that opens out to a terrace. Didn't think we'd use it, but it was really nice, and we used that as well. Useful when it's windy and the outdoor pool got chilly. The spa was good. My wife had a treatment that she said was very good. there was a steam room and sauna, both good, a small gym (didn't use). Jacuzzi was open, but didn't seem to work ie no bubbles! Outdoor pool bar was closed for refurb, but an indoor alternative was available. Restaurant was probably the biggest disappointment. We were self catering, used it once, and didn't return. The food was ok, but comparing it to the external restaurants we ate at, was nowhere near as good and significantly more expensive. Service in the restaurant was more comparable to a 3 star hotel. What was particularly disappointing was that 'portuguese' night was just a subset of the standard A la carte menu. Housekeeping were variable, ranging from spectacular to average! Some days they even unloaded our dishwasher which was a lovely touch. Other days they took away hand towels and didn't replace them. Resort did not have much to do for teenagers, other than making their own entertainment in the pool, but for us that was fine. Overall, a hotel is pleasant, lovely pool areas and accommodation is extremely comfortable but let down by the restaurant. Outside of the resort, in Carvoeiro we ate at 'Elliots' in the centre, and 'Recanto da Boavista' (2 minute walk from the hotel). Both of these restaurants were excellent, and catered well for my son who has a milk allergy. The other place we went to in Carvoeiro was Sandoskas. Again really good, but more cheap and cheerful. Whilst their bread contains milk, their baguettes don't, so hot dogs with baguette is a milk free option! The ice cream shop opposite also does a good range of vegan ice creams. Supermarkets are plen

This is a beautiful refurbished hotel . Rooms great size , and we had a terrace balcony. Great bathroom. Breakfast is exceptional with plenty of choice and all very fresh .. choice of fruit great for me and my husband was happy with choice of eggs and omelettes Service was excellent at breakfast and some great staff ! The pool area was lovely but on the 3 days we spent there from 10.30 to 3.30 there were at least 8 sun beds with towels and bags on them that no one ever used .. please look at having staff remove this items after a certain amount of time as we would have loved to have used the soft comfy bed at the pool My husband used the gym but was disappointed that there was no water and nothing to clean or sanitise the gym equipment after use … some sanitising wipes would have been great . A manager actually came down to look as another guest complained but he looked around and left ! We would def return to this hotel as it’s in a fab location , breakfast excellent , beautiful views , bar area lovely . Peaceful and quiet and surrounding areas lovely with plenty of great restaurants

Advantages: This is a relatively large and beautiful resort, with two-story bungalows inside. It has different indoor and outdoor swimming pools, 2 restaurants, and a supermarket. The price/performance ratio is very high. I lived in a 2-room apartment with an independent kitchen and terrace. The bathroom is in the middle of the straight line between the two rooms, which plays a role in sound insulation. The room itself was quiet and spacious. There are several deck chairs on the terrace. The kitchen has an oven, electric kettle, microwave and refrigerator, which is very convenient. Disadvantages: The cleaners clean the room only once every two days. It takes 7-8 minutes to walk from the hotel entrance to the room. Only when you first check in, there is a battery car to take you off (free of charge), because the guests brought their luggage.

The room is large and quiet but the boxes are old and dirty gardens with locked parts. The balcony is large but dirty and needs a update in the painting. The bathroom is good but with strong smell from the rack. The room is large and it would be good to have a supplement waste because it only has in the bathroom and in the kitchen. The mini kitchen has a good fridge but the boxes and pia are very old, with a strong smell. I missed detergent and bubble in the kitchen. The room level would justify having a Nespresso, it would be very good. The good point are towels of excellent quality in both the room and the pool. The area of the pool is beautiful, well-cared garden and top chairs to sleep. The bar is interesting, but I didn't use it because I found the prices a little cheap. We have dinner one day at the hotel, I don't recommend it, it's buffet service and the food wasn't good, it was expensive.

Located in Lagoa, Hotel Baía Cristal Beach & Spa Resort is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Carvoeiro Beach and Benagil Beach. This beach hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Marinha Beach and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Slide and Splash Water Park.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Lagoa? This hotel has 22 square feet (2 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 121 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

OK the positives to start: the apartment is big and very clean, kitchen was fairly new and the bathroom was a good size too with two sinks, the pool was a decent size and I'm afraid that's it... Negatives: the gentleman on reception took forever to check us in, half an hour... he was on his mobile the whole time. The beds are awful, like sleeping on a slab of concrete, hardwood under the mattress. The pillows are small and lumpy. The breakfast had to be one of the worst we have had, no variety, same thing every day. Bacon and scrambled eggs, not once were they hot. Bread for toast, croissants were bland, no sweetness, fruit salad looked awful, cereal, bread, meat and cheese, that was it for the whole week... Not fresh juice, tasted like cordial. We only stayed B&B so cannot comment on lunch, evening meal or snacks. There are kennels nearby and the barking in the early hours took its toll, was up around 5.30 every morning, not what you want when on holiday... This could be a great place if it was updated, the furniture is also old looking...

Go to the Benagil cave, about 10 minutes by car. The whole hotel is similar to a small resort. It was a bit similar to the one I stayed in Las Vegas. The living room is very large. I did not try the restaurant and the pool. The front desk was very welcoming and cost-effective.

Located in Lagoa, Quinta do Paraíso is within a 10-minute drive of Carvoeiro Beach and Vale de Milho Golf. This family-friendly hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Carneiros Beach and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Slide and Splash Water Park.Dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include outdoor tennis courts. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Rabelo, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.