Don Pancho

, Albufeira
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1 / 10
May 2011, kittym

3 readers found this review helpful

We have just returned from our holiday to Portugal to the Dom Pancho hotel in Albeferia. I have to tell you it was nothing short of a holiday from hell. Every single night we were woken up anytime between 2am and 4am, some nights for 2 hours at a time. There was at... more

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9 / 10
Aug 2009, aprilstracey

2 readers found this review helpful

My family stayed at this hotel for 10 nights. 3rd - 13th August. Hotel was excellent.
Would go back again. Not too far from the strip - maps available at hotel reception.
The old town is even better but is a taxi ride instead of a walk. No to Spain next year back to Portugal!!! Staff were very helpful and friendly.

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10 / 10
Jul 2009, ADRIAN1

1 reader found this review helpful

Don pancho is great hotel which is based in the algarves, self catering is cool but you have to get your own food, the pool sometimes is warm and sometimes cold, before you go you may need a portugeese book.

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8 / 10
Jan 2009, Victoriapike

2 readers found this review helpful

Nice hotel, only shop walk to the strip and the beach. Reception staff friendly and helpful as were the bar staff who make fantastic cocktails! Resturant in the hotel do a nice, good value meal and there is also many places to eat not far from the hotel - stone steak is a... more

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9 / 10
Aug 2008, Mrs I MANDALIA

As it was a last minute booking I wasn't very sure about the accommodation but when we arrived at the hotel the receptionist was very polite and helpful. The accommodation was very nice and clean. The swimming pools were well looked after. Food served in the restaurant was... more

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8 / 10
Jul 2008, Mr M Storey

Great hotel in a good location! The Strip is only a 5 minute walk away and the beach about 15, and with the Old Town and Marina both within bus/taxi distance everything is really easy to get to. The rooms are a decent size - the kitchen has basic utensils with a... more

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5 / 10
Mar 2008, joyceello

Don Pancho Is not a bad Hotel,But the lady in reception was not very pleasant or helpfull.She would'nt phone my transfer company to see when we where to get picked up, If you wanted a sunny room she said you have to pay extra for the sun , a horrid person. Entertainment was... more

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9 / 10
Oct 2007, Mr O Ladyman

1 reader found this review helpful

I stayed in the Don Pancho Hotel last week with my girlfriend for 7 days. My first trip abroad and I was more than satisfied with this venue, as a self catering apartment it was ok ... no chance of cooking, only toast and a cuppa but fine for wot we wanted as we ate out... more

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9 / 10
Sep 2007, brwon135

1 reader found this review helpful

Spent two weeks at the Don Pancho in 2005 and we had a really great time. We stayed in a studio apartment which was nice and clean, although towels could be changed more often. The pool area was spacious with enough shaded areas for children. It also had a nice play area... more

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8 / 10
Oct 2006, Mr D L Spencer

1 reader found this review helpful

I went with my two cousins for there 21st birthday and it was great only 5 min walk from the strip I would recommend it.
Hotel staff were very polite and caring, rooms were clean and tidy, the pool was a bit cold but what do you expect out doors
Over all it was a good week we all enjoyed it and we will be going back very soon.

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9 / 10
Aug 2006, Miss P Allison

1 reader found this review helpful

I stayed at the Dom Pancho with 2 friends we are all 18 and it was our first holiday abroad without parents. The Dom Pancho was very good, staff very friendly. The rooms were clean and comfortable. It was about a 10 min walk from the strip and about 15 min walk from the... more

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7 / 10
Mar 2006, Miss K Hedges & Webb

1 reader found this review helpful

We stayed in Nov 2005 for 10 nights and were very pleased with what we got for our money. it was a cheap deal so we was not expecting much, the apartment was quite large enough room for the two of us it was very clean. As we are two young girls we were very happy with the... more

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great holiday!
my sister and i booked our hotel at last minute and as we literallt left about a week after we booked it and got a very cheap deal we weren't expectin alot!! our expectations were completly outdone! the hotel was fantastic and our apartment wonderful, we had a beutiful view over the pool and then could see out 2 the sea! the apartment was clean and had everythin we needed for the week!! it was also in an great position so that we could walk 2 all the clubs, pubs and resteruants without being distrubed by the noise of them all! we... more
Excellent all round apartment
We stayed as a party of 3 girls for a hen weekend in late June. We had looked at the reviews on this site first, which were mixed but we took a gamle, and it paid off. We were very impressed with the staff, the apartment, the cleanliness, and the pool was large enough to actually swim in which is rare these days. The location was perfect, just a 5 minute walk to the strip (and we felt safe with the walk, which was an important factor for us) The beach was 10-15 minutes away, but we only went once because the pool area (and snack bar)... more
noise noise and more noise
We stayed at Dom Pancho for a week and during this time we experienced a few problems. Having read the other reviews i realise these must be of people who had a pool view room...lucky for them,as we didnt. We stayed on the back side to the hotel on the first floor,as i took my 1 year old daughter. Rooms were very clean i must admit, but on this side of the hotel we were awoke every morning around 2-3am by the metal bins being collected by the bin men. it sounded like they tipped the bins into the wagon and then got a large stick and... more
Good choice for the Algarve
Stayed in the Don Pancho first week in July, like so many this was a late deal (8 days before departure) we stayed in an appartment which was excellent, everything is brand spanking for this year, so new kitchen, new bathroom, new furniture. Although ther pool is large, the local beach is 10 mins walk away and is very beatiful with lovely golden sand, however the sun beds and brollies on the beach are £10 per day (per 2) to hire so someone is making a killing. There is a local tourist bus (small charge) that also takes you to the... more
A Welcome Return
We returned to Dom Pancho having had an enjoyable stay 5 years ago. The apartment had been renovated to a high standard and was clean and spacious. We had a pool view and enjoyed evenings out on the balcony as well as many evenings in the bar downstairs. Being close to the Strip was ideal for us as my Mum struggles to walk too far but still wanted to enjoy the nightlife. Would highly recommend these apartments and am already saving for next year. more
brillant location, spotless apartments
we stayed in these apartments for 2 weeks, we had a brillant time, the apartments were spotless and the maids cleaned the apartments every day. great location a few minutes walk to the lively strip, and a cheap taxi ride to the old town, plenty to do and loads of entertainment in all the different pubs on the strip. lovely restaurants, would definately go back there again and stay in these apartments. more
Everything you need and Very Clean!
Hi, I have just returned from the Dom Pancho today, I booked through a late deal with Thomson, I have never done this before so was anxious as to what accommodation I would be landed with on arrival. However, I was quite happy on arrival at the Dom Pancho. I have just read previous reviews and noticed that some people experienced damp and outdated decor. Maybe they have changed things then as I didnt think this at all! There was no smells that I noticed whatsoever (though I did not venture into the sauna area). Also the kitchens were... more
great holiday
the location of the hotel was really good for the bars and restaurants as it was only a few minutes walk but wasnt so good for the beach which was about a 20 minute walk away. we had a really good holiday but the hotel definately needed refurbishing! it was comfortable and the pool was great but the rooms were very dated and the bathroom and kitchen weren't too nice, although it didnt put us off too much! the hotel was quite lively, however it was mainly families and we expected more younger people, also the bar was usually quite empty which... more
Take your earplugs!
The complex is in an OK position. The design of the building means that any noise reverbs all around the building. Good swimming pool & friendly staff. We had a choice of pool view or mountain view. We chose the later but had a view of the main road and the noise of the traffic & the local bar opposite, that had live singers on until the early hours. Insist on a pool view & you should be OK more
fab hotel, great location
i had been to albufeira once before but was definitely pleasantly surprised to see the hotel. we had a room with a pool view which was nice and all the furniture was finished to a high stanard. the rooms had everything you would need (apart from a kettle). the hotel is literally a five minute walk to the strip which has something for everyone. the top end had bars for those who want a quiet night and the other end has the usual disco bars. head to matt's bar for a good night then finish at la bamna's or reno's for a good old boogie.... more

Don Pancho also called

  • dom pancho
  • dom pancho algarve
  • Dom Pancho Aparthotel
  • dom pancho aparthotel albufeira
  • dom pancho portugal
  • Address: Areias de Sao Joao 8200, Albufeira, Portugal
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  • Bar/lounge
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  • Swimming Pool
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Don Pancho travel tips from your fellow travellers
  • Visit the old town, you can walk or there is a train from the strip - by Victoriapike
  • I loved the Old Town and the beach - by aprilstracey

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