Best Laundos Hotels

This hotel was part of the earlier state-owned ”Estalagem” (hostel, Inn) and potentially firstly opened in the 1970 still during Salazar or shortly later? At least this place is from times Portugal was trying to pioneer turism business (by state). Yes the location with the views is great - but that's unfortunately all (free views you'll have from the Sao Felix church as well). Many of such historic Estalagems have been closed down in recent years mainly because the new owners (after state has left the tourism business and e.g. Pousadas to Pestana) didn't want to invest and the places showed their age. So the left over Estalagems were available for last 2 centuries around 40-50€/night! Tradionally in Portugal breakfast is included and al of the Estalagems has special views and perks (like a pool). However after the pandemic the management of this place thinks rates around 100-150€ are reasonable for the same old rooms. Yes, some parts of the bathroom and maybe the AC seem to be renewed (not the hairdryer e.g.!!), but the first mistake is done at the reception (behind the desk visible to all guest as welcome). The remaining decor in the rooms is worne (not from 1975 but maybe 1995), the carpets are completely worn, though are minibar, cupboards etc. Building is in poor shape, Pools are historice Breakfast was below average and remember that -since 2023 - the comunal city want a direct contribution from all guests per day 1,5€, which is a joke: most of the streets are still noisy cobblestones - this money does direclty to wrong channels! I'd recommend not even to think any second to stay in this place except you want to invest your valued money in a truely historic experience which will at the end be a disappointment!

A magnificent 3 stars, with service quality of 4, modern, very well located, with excellent rooms, very comfortable, well equipped, with many technological resources. Breakfast rooms are large and bright and high quality breakfast, without defects, with a variety of and permanent rest. There is a very friendly and available staff. Private parking and excellent access. To repeat.

Het hotel is wat afgelegen maar direct aan het strand. Er is voldoende parking en in het hotel zelfs is er weinig tot geen drukte. Vriendelijk en behulpzaam hotelpersoneel die wel niet altijd zo goed Engels spreken. Het hotel is zeer traditioneel aangekleed, oogt daarom wat oubollig maar heeft juist daardoor wel sfeer. Er is een groot zwembad maar door de zeewind is het er niet altijd aangenaam om te vertoeven. Op het strand kan het wel wat druk zijn (en komen ook andere toeristen van buiten het hotel). Er is wel een gezellig kraampje/bar aan de toegang tot het strand. Verder is er ook een heel leuk wandelpad dat vele kilometers ver gaat. Het ontbijt is niet zeer uitgebreid maar gewoon correct met diverse soorten broden/koeken, beleg,... Wij hebben er ook elke avond lunch gegeten. Er was steeds keuze tussen een vis- en vleesmenu. Er waren ook gekookte en rauwe groenten beschikbaar. Het dessertbuffet was vrij uitgebreid (taart, pudding, ijs, fruit,...) en vonden wij zeker lekker. De kamers zijn netjes en worden door het schoonmaakpersoneel ook netjes gehouden. Wij lagen achteraan in het hotel en hadden geen last van lawaai of warmte (de airco heeft nooit opgestaan en dit in augustus). De wifi is wel voor verbetering vatbaar, wij hadden niet echt een goede ontvangst. Op de tv kon je enkel maar zenders ontvangen waar Portugees werd gesproken. De badkamer had een ruime inloopdouche en ook de bedden waren comfortabel. De prijzen van de dranken zijn zeker democratisch (in het restaurant was het 2 euro voor een biertje). De eindconclusie is dan ook dat dit hotel een goed verhouding prijs/kwaliteit heeft.

The staff in the lobby was very cheerful and nice. The hotel is very big. The meal was very good. I want to use it next time.

We always find ourselves very warm in the hotel during our stays, but they should watch the Spa a little, because it is supposed to relax and not listen to people making noise. for the rest there is nothing to add, for us very well

The stay was beautiful and pleasant. The location is good and the beach or restaurants are well accessible from the hotel. The staff was nice and friendly. Rooms and bathroom were large and clean. The breakfast room was a little smaller, but there was still enough room.