Silchoro Apartments

Just happened to call into the travel agents whilst on a shopping trip to the town centre and came across one week’s availability at the Silchoro Apts, Albufeira.
Decided there and then to book it. When we got home we looked at the reviews for this accommodation. Some were very good and some were very scathing in their condemnation of the place.
Naturally you tend to focus on the bad reviews and think you have made a bad decision, as we did. So we bit the bullet and off we set.
The transfer was a nightmare, a forty minute transfer took two hours and we arrived at the Silchoro at approx' 10.30 pm expecting the nightmare to continue but when we entered our apartment we were pleasantly surprised. It was quite spacious, clean, and tidy although the furniture had seen a number of years service but in general was ok.
All of the wall light lampshades had scorch marks on them where the holt bulbs had touched them but they worked. The apartment was maintained regularly and clean towels also supplied regularly.
The building and grounds are also well maintained and the pool area is very pleasant although there are not enough sun beds to go around if the place is full and some of them are damaged.
The pool side bar serves up nice snack food but the main restaurant is dull and dismal as is the menu and the food, ate there once, do not recommend it. The staff at the Silchoro are friendly and helpful.
The Silchoro is situated in a built up area between 10 and 15 mins walk from the main shops and bars, it has a very busy main road along one side, and constant road noise can be heard whilst relaxing by the pool.
Overall view, good enough to stay for 7 nights as a short break but would not stay for 14 nights as a main holiday.

The apartments were nice and spacious, cleaners came everyday but Tuesdays.
The whole resort was great especially the old town, lots of entertainment in the square, nice bars and restaurants. If we went back we would stay closer to the old town.
Silchoro is too far away from anything, about a 20 minute walk with no bars on the way which is what we wanted because the bar staff at the hotel were so ignorant, they take absolutely ages to serve you, I think I stood at the empty bar about 10 minutes one day until they eventually stopped talking to serve me.
We had a pool view room which we were happy with at first until the two dogs across the road started barking, every time someone walked passed they barked, woke me up quite a few times. I recommend for any curry lovers to go to The Royal on the strip. very nice.
Anyway I wouldn't stay at that hotel again but would definitely go back to that resort.

We are very sorry to inform you about the bad situation of Silchoro Albufeira.
Apartments are very old and not clean, furniture should have been replaced at least 10 years ago. Beds are making terrible noises when you turn around whilst sleeping;
Not only you but also your neighbours wake up (also the next levels).
The kitchen inventory was not only poor but also of bad quality; the electric oven and cooking arrangements are very dangerous. The synoptically diagrams do not refer to
actual operating; e.g. if you think you switched on a cooking plate in the front it can happen that another plate is heated or nothing happens at all (so be very careful and check constantly).
The apartments are very noisy and the neighbourhood is not what we expect of normal social quality. We are very sorry if you have made reservations; we expect you will regret. But if you like noise whilst sleeping from adjacent buildings and or
Domestic services of local laundry and garbage trucks that is the place to be.
Cleaning service is a mess; we have never ever seen such a bad service in the last 10 years (independent of travel organisations or local circumstances all over the world)
The real value of the announced 3 stars are max. Between 1 and 1, 5.
The bed linen and mattresses were very old, sheets and blankets are not clean and the beds are not proper treated every day; so if you are looking to make up your own bed you are invited to make a reservation at these apartments.
We do not recommend Silchoro!

We arrived early in the morning to very friendly staff. It’s a very clean place, well priced beer which is great. The bar staff were great especially Katalina who always had a smile on her face.
I totally recommend these apartments to people of all ages, it’s not far from the main strip and they have a free bus service taking you to and from the beach, it’s a bit of a walk to the beach. I’ll be back there again next year as I had a great time.
A big thank you to all the staff that made me feel so welcome.

What a fantastic place! We arrived at Silchoro and the first impression was what a clean place.
We were welcomed by a very friendly receptionist who was always happy to help with any questions/problems we had.
The rooms were very spacious. The evening entertainment was fun and the food and facilities were top notch.
This hotel is a perfect place for old and young alike with a free courtesy bus running several times a day to Albufeira old town and Oura beach (which is at the bottom of the 'strip').
Me and my partner have spent a total of 4 weeks at this resort and two of them were at this hotel, I would certainly recommend this place to a friend.
Overall we had a fab time at Silchoro and would certainly return. For anyone who's considering a holiday here I would recommend Zoo Marine, Slide and Splash and Aqua Show.

I am absolutely disgusted with the attitude from the staff. They were very rude and implied that my boyfriend and I were staying there without paying because the new receptionist had only taken our passports and not our booking invoices!
The room was foul, and the linen on the beds was too! Very basic, which to be fair you do get with self catering, however this apartment is advertised as 3 * when really it should be 2!
It was colder than Iceland there, but to be fair you can’t blame the hotel for the weather, but you can blame them for the foul smelling heater that emitted a very moderate temperature!
Oven was broken and I emptied sand out of my towel by mistake on to the floor, which was swept up 3 days later!
Experienced some very odd noises, i.e. the lift that makes a growing noise all night long and the couple above us that decided to push there single beds together, dragging them along the floor at 2am!
Would never ever recommend anyone to go there, however in its defence we went in April which is the low season so therefore it may have a bit more atmosphere in the summer and not resemble the Shining!
Sorry if you have booked there!

I went to Portugal with my boyfriend and his parents and we had a great time. The people were really friendly, especially the hotel staff at Silchoro.
There’s plenty of pubs, local and English, our fav was the "(Not all) Blues Bar" at the top of the strip. The owner was English and they all made us really welcome.
The 'Strip' is worth the walk to the beach and also for the pubs at night. Most pubs had happy hour on all day everyday, which was great!
Back to the hotel, our room was very basic, which is what you get anywhere when your self catering, but was very clean when we got there. The only complaint was that the cleaners didn't seem to clean very often, made the beds more though.
The food in the hotel was great, there’s cafe food in the day where u can get all sorts, light meals to sandwiches and at night the restaurant opens. We found the prices in the hotel were some of the cheapest around, for food and drinks.
There's a little train that takes u to the old town this is only 3 Euros and worth it. The Old Town was nice to, but is careful; it's a suntrap and was very very hot! This holiday was one of the best I’ve been on. Anyone that’s been to Magaluf and enjoyed it there will enjoy Albufeira.
Try to stay near the strip though. Montechoro, Sao Jao are both near the strip I think. Silchoro was a great hotel to stay in, highly recommend it.

We stayed in the 'Silchorro' in the Montechorro area of Albufeira 2 years back; it’s not on the strip but on top of the hill & about 5 mins walk away from the action. Not for those who have walking difficulties.
I was a single mum (first holiday alone) with a 6 & 5 year old & stayed for 2 weeks, it was great, and I'd go back again.
The rooms were huge, patio doors in lounge & bedroom, full kitchen including dining suite, microwave & freezer, 2 bathrooms (with baths) kiddie safe balconies (no bars to climb).
The pool was huge, clean, free sunbeds & mattresses to hire, children’s section of pool. the local cat (very well kept but over-fed) also came for a bit of fuss everyday and took a shine to the kids (we had to buy one when we came home!!)
Pool bar/restaurant with great food (that they will let you take to your room) weekly BBQ, friendly staff, 2 well stocked shops, games room, disco, cocktail bar, kids clubs.
I would recommend this holiday for families who want a safe but enjoyable surroundings.

Was a great holiday - such a nice place - great weather which my boyfriend enjoyed greatly and in which I got burnt - as always.
Apartments were lovely - people were always on hand to give us assistance whenever we needed it.
Food was lovely and decently priced. Pool was lovely, very refreshing in the scorching heat.
Was an overall great holiday, we were sorry to leave and are returning in 6 months time.

We arrived about dinner time to be told our rooms were not ready, however we went to the pool bar to have a drink until they were, and the pool bar staff gave quick and pleasant service.
The pool was very clean and big enough to have your own space, however sun beds were sparse which was not a problem as the grounds were well kept so we just put our towels on the ground.
We then went to our rooms which were well cleaned every day except Tuesdays with both towels and bedding, The rooms were very simple with few pots and pans which were ample for the cooking we did.
The bird bar was good with a very friendly woman behind the bar, the karaoke was brill. With two great hosts which get the guests up and singing which our family found out.
The apartment offer a bus service to and from the beaches, we were told the old town beach is best, we agreed and went everyday however the sun beds were 7.50 euros and the men who worked on them were very rude and didn't like you moving the umbrella to shade from the sun.
If you like a good night out and a drink then the strip is for you, it’s just a row of shops, pubs and places to eat.
All in all the apartment and the resort were excellent!!!!