Paladim Apartments

We have just returned from a lovely weeks stay in the Paladim, Albufeira. The apartments are very clean, spacious and well equipped with maid service every day.
The pool area was very well maintained. Unfortunately, although there is a rule that no one can use the area until 9.00 am and that no towels are to be placed on beds not in use, very few people actually adhered to this request.
The toilets were at all times spotlessly clean with plenty of soap, paper and towels. The bar area could do with some more entertainment in the evening but served really good snacks and was very reasonable.
There is a supermarket right next door and also across the road. We preferred Old town to the Strip which was very noisy and full of young revellers. There are lots of good restaurants around the apartments and it is only a short walk into Old Town for many more.
We had a very enjoyable stay, totally stress free and would recommend this accommodation to our friends.

Our apartment was very spacious and clean. The apartment was cleaned and we were given new towels every day.
The staff, particularly the bar staff and the cleaners were very friendly and helpful. The pool was clean and there were plenty of sun loungers although you did have to get up early to get one. The hotel food was simple but good value. There was entertainment a couple of nights a week which was ok, basic.
The only complaint I had was nobody enforced the rules like walking through the hotel soaking wet and taking glass to the poolside. There was also no lifeguard. We had a great time and thought the accommodation was fine.

The apartment was spacious and clean. Our room was cleaned and towels were changed daily. The bar staff particularly friendly and helpful. It’s right next to the local supermarket, and in between the old town and new town.
We had a pool view, not so good if you had room facing the busy main road in front. Didn't affect level of noise at night though. We had Karaoke and rock 'n' roll and parrot shows on in the bar which were all on once a week.
The pool was clean and plenty of sun beds, although you had to get up early to get one. Not a lot to do in the area but in the hotel there was a computer with the internet and MSN and sky TV down stairs. (you have to pay to go on the computer)

I’m am disgraced to say I stayed in these apartments. They were very unclean and there was a strong smell of smoke everywhere. The pool was dirty and had children’s nappies in the pool, they also hadn’t got a life guard on.
The toilets were constantly dirty and they showed no sign of cleaning them.
Every night there was a large number of drunks wandered into complex in the early hours of the morning, and with children trying to sleep i was very upset. The staff weren’t very helpful and weren’t very friendly.

The apartment at the Paladim was spacious, clean and basic. The staff were helpful and friendly. Overall the amenities were good but some areas need looking at. For instance, I used the toilets next to the bar/cafe several times and most times there was no soap, no towels or drying facilities.
Invariably the smell of cigarette smoke was overwhelming (not to mention the cigarette burns everywhere). I had an upset tummy on my last day and had to use the Invalid toilet as an emergency. There was a toilet roll but no soap or drying facilities. This worried me as I saw staff using these toilets and I wondered about the close proximity to the cafe.
I had my 2 grandchildren staying with me and obviously I needed to bath them. Alas there was no plug! I asked for one at reception and they said they would treat it as urgent - still waiting!
It was very pleasant around the pool but unfortunately only one third of the sun beds had a cushion - so you had to get there early!