Valmangude Jardim Apartments, Albufeira, Portugal
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Recent Price: £103
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Hotel Description:
This attractive, spacious complex is a popular family choice. Plenty of wide grassy areas surround the main pool, making it great for kids. Centrally located in Albufeira, this property is well positioned for all the local amenities. loading...
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Valmangude Jardim Apartments Reviews
" Ive just come back from this hotel... "
Submitted By: Miss N Purcell
Ive just come back from this hotel after 4 days on a Hen Party.
The rooms are fantastic and for 4 girls all getting ready for a night out its plenty.
The pool is very spacious and with lovely clean water and the pool side bar is great value for money.
Based on what I went there for it was 10 out of 10 however, if I was travelling with my husband and daughter then I would not stay here due to them taking hen and stag do's on. There was a stag do there when we were and it was nt something your children would want to see however fine for couples or single sex groups.
If you ve got a hen or stag do go here!!!!!!
The rooms are fantastic and for 4 girls all getting ready for a night out its plenty.
The pool is very spacious and with lovely clean water and the pool side bar is great value for money.
Based on what I went there for it was 10 out of 10 however, if I was travelling with my husband and daughter then I would not stay here due to them taking hen and stag do's on. There was a stag do there when we were and it was nt something your children would want to see however fine for couples or single sex groups.
If you ve got a hen or stag do go here!!!!!!
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" I’m just back from the Valmangude... "
Submitted By: Ms Sarah Tracy
I’m just back from the Valmangude apartments. There nice apartments & are very spacious, all apartments have pool view, there quite enough, not much entertainment at night.
It’s very relaxing by the pool and all staff are all very friendly. The pool bar is ok, the toilets are not very clean so I would suggest you use the toilets in your apartment or in the actually apartment block.
Its great for kids, they can stay in the pool until about 8pm.
The apartments are a great location about a 7 minute walk from the beach & strip and there are other bars & restaurants close by.
It’s very relaxing by the pool and all staff are all very friendly. The pool bar is ok, the toilets are not very clean so I would suggest you use the toilets in your apartment or in the actually apartment block.
Its great for kids, they can stay in the pool until about 8pm.
The apartments are a great location about a 7 minute walk from the beach & strip and there are other bars & restaurants close by.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" There were 6 of us travelled... "
Submitted By: Miss L McLoughlin
There were 6 of us travelled altogether, with my 2 children 3 and 8 years old, for a week’s holiday at the end of June.
The hotel and apartment was very spacious and clean. The hotel staff were very friendly and polite. The pool bar offered a variety of reasonably priced food. Both pools were great for the kids.
I'd definitely use these apartments again. The only downside is the noise from the traffic on the road directly outside, but that didn't spoil the holiday.
Its location is great for getting on to The Strip and into Albufeira old town. Would definitely recommend these apartments. Really enjoyed holiday.
The hotel and apartment was very spacious and clean. The hotel staff were very friendly and polite. The pool bar offered a variety of reasonably priced food. Both pools were great for the kids.
I'd definitely use these apartments again. The only downside is the noise from the traffic on the road directly outside, but that didn't spoil the holiday.
Its location is great for getting on to The Strip and into Albufeira old town. Would definitely recommend these apartments. Really enjoyed holiday.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Broadway Travel
" Valmangude was very good value for... "
Submitted By: Miss K Colbeck
Valmangude was very good value for money, the rooms were much bigger than we expected! The staff were friendly and helpful.
the pool area was very nice and calm, and the bar in the evening was quite entertaining, but other bars and clubs are a very short walk away on the strip, where there's something for everyone.
The walk to the beach was also much shorter than expected from the descriptions, and the local bus to the old town was very cheap.
It was suitable for young people (like me and my friends), couples and families.
the pool area was very nice and calm, and the bar in the evening was quite entertaining, but other bars and clubs are a very short walk away on the strip, where there's something for everyone.
The walk to the beach was also much shorter than expected from the descriptions, and the local bus to the old town was very cheap.
It was suitable for young people (like me and my friends), couples and families.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" I’ve just come back from one of the... "
Submitted By: Miss Sl Stimson
I’ve just come back from one of the best and most relaxing holidays I’ve had.
The staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and very nice.
The pool area was excellent, cleaned everyday and the snacks were nice and reasonably priced.
Entertainment was ok but there are plenty of bars and restaurants locally and a great Chinese restaurant across the road.
Albulfeira is beautiful plenty to do for families lovely beaches.
I will definitely go back there again with my family whom also enjoyed it!
The staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and very nice.
The pool area was excellent, cleaned everyday and the snacks were nice and reasonably priced.
Entertainment was ok but there are plenty of bars and restaurants locally and a great Chinese restaurant across the road.
Albulfeira is beautiful plenty to do for families lovely beaches.
I will definitely go back there again with my family whom also enjoyed it!
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- Date of Holiday:May 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Valmangude Is the best holiday I’ve... "
Submitted By: Miss Sabryna Levesley
Valmangude Is the best holiday I’ve been on! Its ace and the pool is huge! Boiling weather and lots of entertainment. Staff are friendly and the apartments are really clean, the kitchens are ace and so is the shower
Really upset to have left, want to go back! You should really go, its really nice , inside is REALLY posh ;]
I would really want to go back but probably wont go back til march you should not miss the chance to go! Its really, really fun and the pool is best. p.s cocktails are ace too.
Really upset to have left, want to go back! You should really go, its really nice , inside is REALLY posh ;]
I would really want to go back but probably wont go back til march you should not miss the chance to go! Its really, really fun and the pool is best. p.s cocktails are ace too.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" I thought the resort itself was good... "
Submitted By: Mrs C Stevenson
I thought the resort itself was good but just the accommodation was rubbish.
The pools was a good size and lovely views from the windows but the apartment when we went in it was not clean and the showers and bath was disgusting it was like rust on the walls and the toilet seat was always creaking so when someone needed to go toilet in the night everyone had to wake up for it.
The staff was very polite and very helpful. In this stay you have everythink there including English internet, 2 pools, pool bar, television, lifts, games room -1 etc. I really enjoyed getting out of the apartment because the maids was not cleaning it properly and i was disgusted.
In the night the entertainment went on until 4am in the morning so you would not be able to sleep even on the top floor and the children would be up all night.
The pools shut at 7pm so the children could not be able to stay in the pool at night if they have nothing else to do the drinks were expensive and couldn’t afforded it every night.
The pools was a good size and lovely views from the windows but the apartment when we went in it was not clean and the showers and bath was disgusting it was like rust on the walls and the toilet seat was always creaking so when someone needed to go toilet in the night everyone had to wake up for it.
The staff was very polite and very helpful. In this stay you have everythink there including English internet, 2 pools, pool bar, television, lifts, games room -1 etc. I really enjoyed getting out of the apartment because the maids was not cleaning it properly and i was disgusted.
In the night the entertainment went on until 4am in the morning so you would not be able to sleep even on the top floor and the children would be up all night.
The pools shut at 7pm so the children could not be able to stay in the pool at night if they have nothing else to do the drinks were expensive and couldn’t afforded it every night.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Just got back, had excellent time!... "
Submitted By: Miss K Gaydon
Just got back, had excellent time! Apartments were massive and very, very clean, all staff were really friendly. Pool area was spacious and again very clean, garden areas tended to more or less every day.
Albufeira is for all age groups young and old alike! Locals are friendly and always happy to help. I preferred the strip on a night out as the old town is more for couples and children.
Albufeira is for all age groups young and old alike! Locals are friendly and always happy to help. I preferred the strip on a night out as the old town is more for couples and children.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Just back from a week at the... "
Submitted By: Mrs K Barrett
Just back from a week at the Valmangude and wish i was back there. Had a great holiday, extremely spacious apartment with friendly staff and very clean. Fantastic pool with well kept gardens and the pool bar serves a great value all day English breakfast at just two euros fifty cents! Well worth it!
Centrally situated within a 10 minute walk of the strip with its huge selection of shops bars and restaurants. Oura beach is a little further but well worth the walk and a taxi to virtually anywhere in Albufeira costs no more than four euros. Booked this as a last minute holiday and it was a total bargain.
First choice rep is Alyson whose smile brightens everyone’s day. Seen first hand the hard work the reps put in as my daughter is in Albufeira working for First Choice so if u come across Leanne, give her a big hug from me! Will hopefully be back before the end of the summer season.
Centrally situated within a 10 minute walk of the strip with its huge selection of shops bars and restaurants. Oura beach is a little further but well worth the walk and a taxi to virtually anywhere in Albufeira costs no more than four euros. Booked this as a last minute holiday and it was a total bargain.
First choice rep is Alyson whose smile brightens everyone’s day. Seen first hand the hard work the reps put in as my daughter is in Albufeira working for First Choice so if u come across Leanne, give her a big hug from me! Will hopefully be back before the end of the summer season.
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- Date of Holiday:Apr 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" We have just returned from a holiday... "
Submitted By: Mr M Crouch
We have just returned from a holiday at Valmangude Jardim apartments in Albufeira. We have 2 children (11+9).We do not have a great deal of money, so we were placed a lot of hope on this holiday and I have to say that we can't wait to go back.
We booked the holiday on the advice of a friend and were a bit nervous after reading several horror stories about dirty apartments and rude staff, horrific noise levels, lager louts etc, etc. We arrived in the morning and the gardens looked absolutely fantastic and spotlessly clean. The pool was clean and had no sand or rubbish in or around (unlike some reports have said).
The staff in the pool bar are friendly and helpful and it has satellite TV in their as well as in the reception foyer. If you want the TV in the room it is about 15 euros for the week, but we didn’t bother. The only down side was waiting for apartments to be cleaned, but we were there at 11:15 am and the check in time is 3pm, just like here really, but that is down to First Choice not telling you, not the apartments management.
There are safety deposit boxes which are about 12 Euros for the week (£10) ish, with and equal amount as returnable deposit. There was entertainment every night, but the only ones we stayed in for were. A parrot show and the Karaoke on Tuesday and Saturday - These were fantastic fun. We did not have any noise from the strip as reported by others and no lager louts. There is a bakery a few hundred yards away and a mini market a hundred yards further.
a couple of hundreds yards on again is a Supermarket on the left by the "Worms" and this is called "PLUS". Its very cheap indeed and the staff are very friendly, as are all of the Portuguese people. If you make your way to the Strip, there is nothing to fear. Lots of bars and shops and restaurants. Not laden with nightclubs as written previously and obviously busier the further into the season you go. For families, I recommend April, May and October.
Halfway down the strip on the right hand side there is a restaurant called Restaurante Ramos. You will not find better food or friendlier staff or better value for money. We found it with Four days to go and went Four times. They are fantastic. Great with the kids and very warm and welcoming. we ate inside and not outside. They seem to like when people come into the main restaurant. Great holiday, great location, great beach (1km walk or 3 euros taxi ride).
Zoomarine and jeep safari are well worth doing. We swam with Dolphins! Don’t go looking for breakfast outside of these apartments - nowhere is cheaper - 2.5 euros each for full English, and the food is great.
We booked the holiday on the advice of a friend and were a bit nervous after reading several horror stories about dirty apartments and rude staff, horrific noise levels, lager louts etc, etc. We arrived in the morning and the gardens looked absolutely fantastic and spotlessly clean. The pool was clean and had no sand or rubbish in or around (unlike some reports have said).
The staff in the pool bar are friendly and helpful and it has satellite TV in their as well as in the reception foyer. If you want the TV in the room it is about 15 euros for the week, but we didn’t bother. The only down side was waiting for apartments to be cleaned, but we were there at 11:15 am and the check in time is 3pm, just like here really, but that is down to First Choice not telling you, not the apartments management.
There are safety deposit boxes which are about 12 Euros for the week (£10) ish, with and equal amount as returnable deposit. There was entertainment every night, but the only ones we stayed in for were. A parrot show and the Karaoke on Tuesday and Saturday - These were fantastic fun. We did not have any noise from the strip as reported by others and no lager louts. There is a bakery a few hundred yards away and a mini market a hundred yards further.
a couple of hundreds yards on again is a Supermarket on the left by the "Worms" and this is called "PLUS". Its very cheap indeed and the staff are very friendly, as are all of the Portuguese people. If you make your way to the Strip, there is nothing to fear. Lots of bars and shops and restaurants. Not laden with nightclubs as written previously and obviously busier the further into the season you go. For families, I recommend April, May and October.
Halfway down the strip on the right hand side there is a restaurant called Restaurante Ramos. You will not find better food or friendlier staff or better value for money. We found it with Four days to go and went Four times. They are fantastic. Great with the kids and very warm and welcoming. we ate inside and not outside. They seem to like when people come into the main restaurant. Great holiday, great location, great beach (1km walk or 3 euros taxi ride).
Zoomarine and jeep safari are well worth doing. We swam with Dolphins! Don’t go looking for breakfast outside of these apartments - nowhere is cheaper - 2.5 euros each for full English, and the food is great.
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- Date of Holiday:Apr 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Had two weeks at the Valmangude... "
Submitted By: Mrs B Fowler
Had two weeks at the Valmangude Jardim apartments in Albufeira. We had a great holiday. The apartments were clean. The pool was clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The Pool cafe did good meals. It was close enough to walk to the old town or to the strip (but far enough from the strip not to hear the noise). There were loads of places to eat for 6 euros, beautiful beaches, loads to do.
It was fairly easy to visit Faro, Lagos, Portimao, Villamora by bus from the bus station (would suggest you take a taxi to the bus station, it only costs 4 euros)
The full day organised trip "Best of the West" was good value.
Unfortunately the old town was being dug up to do drainage/repaving but the front and the beach were untouched.
As a family we would recommend a holiday at the Valmangude Jardim apartments.
It was fairly easy to visit Faro, Lagos, Portimao, Villamora by bus from the bus station (would suggest you take a taxi to the bus station, it only costs 4 euros)
The full day organised trip "Best of the West" was good value.
Unfortunately the old town was being dug up to do drainage/repaving but the front and the beach were untouched.
As a family we would recommend a holiday at the Valmangude Jardim apartments.
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- Date of Holiday:Apr 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" The Resort is awful, full of lager... "
Submitted By: Mrs R Martin
The Resort is awful, full of lager louts who have nothing better to do on their holiday then get drunk. The place is ugly too, turn down the wrong street and it feels like you are in bay route! There is graffiti everywhere, and the smell of the bins and grids is unbearable.
The only plus side is the beach, that is lovely. Well worth watching the sun set over the old town.
We preferred the old town to the strip. The strip is very much like Blackpool, dirty and full of dodgy bars. The old town is more typically Portuguese, but once again, stick the main areas.
Now the Apartments. They are dirty and the staff were totally rude and unhelpful. We were placed in a room (204) where the patio door and the main door didn’t shut properly, and was over the bins. We asked for a move, and had to wait 2 days before they agreed. The next room we moved to (214), was only slightly better, at least the door shut! The maids do not clean very well, in fact all they do is sweep the floor and make the beds. The kitchen surface was not cleaned once during the 2 weeks of our holiday - seriously!
Also don’t ask for a wake up call. We and several other guests asked for one on our day of departure, this was not done. Their excuse was "I forgot".
I seriously wouldn’t recommend these apartments. They are surrounded by 3 very, very busy roads, and it is very difficult to sleep (along with having lumpy pillows). Also groups of drunken lads walk past singing until way past 5am.
Also the swimming pool, was dirt, there was sand covering the bottom of it, and that was there for the whole 2 weeks. We spent most of the time at the beach.
I wouldn’t recommend the reps trips either, went to Seville (the shops closed until 5.30pm for Siesta just as we got there), Jeep Safari (jeeps are not open top, and drive on the normal roads), first choice fun cruise (secluded beach was a busy beach full of litter, and the barbeque was abysmal). <br>
The only plus side is the beach, that is lovely. Well worth watching the sun set over the old town.
We preferred the old town to the strip. The strip is very much like Blackpool, dirty and full of dodgy bars. The old town is more typically Portuguese, but once again, stick the main areas.
Now the Apartments. They are dirty and the staff were totally rude and unhelpful. We were placed in a room (204) where the patio door and the main door didn’t shut properly, and was over the bins. We asked for a move, and had to wait 2 days before they agreed. The next room we moved to (214), was only slightly better, at least the door shut! The maids do not clean very well, in fact all they do is sweep the floor and make the beds. The kitchen surface was not cleaned once during the 2 weeks of our holiday - seriously!
Also don’t ask for a wake up call. We and several other guests asked for one on our day of departure, this was not done. Their excuse was "I forgot".
I seriously wouldn’t recommend these apartments. They are surrounded by 3 very, very busy roads, and it is very difficult to sleep (along with having lumpy pillows). Also groups of drunken lads walk past singing until way past 5am.
Also the swimming pool, was dirt, there was sand covering the bottom of it, and that was there for the whole 2 weeks. We spent most of the time at the beach.
I wouldn’t recommend the reps trips either, went to Seville (the shops closed until 5.30pm for Siesta just as we got there), Jeep Safari (jeeps are not open top, and drive on the normal roads), first choice fun cruise (secluded beach was a busy beach full of litter, and the barbeque was abysmal). <br>
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2005
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Basic clean apartment, lovely gardens... "
Submitted By: Mrs D Craven
Basic clean apartment, lovely gardens and pool.
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Resort has every thing within walking distance beach 5 minute walk away pool snackbar has a good menu eat there a lot.
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Slide and splash well worth a visit but the zoo marine was brilliant dolphin show was amazing. <br>
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Resort has every thing within walking distance beach 5 minute walk away pool snackbar has a good menu eat there a lot.
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Slide and splash well worth a visit but the zoo marine was brilliant dolphin show was amazing. <br>
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2005
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" This holiday resort is for families... "
Submitted By: Mrs Z Sterling
This holiday resort is for families and party goers alike. There is plenty of fun, water sports by the beautiful yellow sandy beaches.
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Many activities to do, a week is not enough. Horse riding, jeep safari, boat trips, gypsy markets, etc.. Shopping is great with lots of gifts to choose from. Eating out is easy with English meals as well as Portuguese, Chinese, Thai, and lots of others.
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Accommodation, best choosing 3 star or above. Natives are very friendly and accommodating. Very modern with indoor shopping complexes, plenty of supermarkets. Cheap drinks in supermarkets, but drinks in the pubs and bars is about the same as UK prices. Some bargains to be had, but some things are a bit expensive.
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Beaches - lovely sand, lovely sea, great caves and stuff.
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Nightlife: Buzzing for all clubbers. <br>
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Many activities to do, a week is not enough. Horse riding, jeep safari, boat trips, gypsy markets, etc.. Shopping is great with lots of gifts to choose from. Eating out is easy with English meals as well as Portuguese, Chinese, Thai, and lots of others.
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Accommodation, best choosing 3 star or above. Natives are very friendly and accommodating. Very modern with indoor shopping complexes, plenty of supermarkets. Cheap drinks in supermarkets, but drinks in the pubs and bars is about the same as UK prices. Some bargains to be had, but some things are a bit expensive.
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Beaches - lovely sand, lovely sea, great caves and stuff.
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Nightlife: Buzzing for all clubbers. <br>
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2005
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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Advice: easy going holiday
Activities: to many to choose from
Good for: Beach