Reviews of Balaia Sol Hotel, Albufeira, Portugal

I stayed at the Balalaia Sol for...

Overall Rating:

3/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mr A BUTLER

Comments:

I stayed at the Balalaia Sol for 2 weeks and if I had stayed one more night I would have been taken home in a basket. The complex is clean and tidy but very small and miles away from anywear except for the tennis club at the nearby Qinta De Balaia.... read more

I took my boyfriend here for a...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

sandersj

Comments:

I took my boyfriend here for a weekend as a birthday treat. As a weekend stay I can give it 10 out of 10, but i wouldnt stay here for my main holiday. It is in a lovely quiet spot, yet it is only a 20 minute walk from the main strip in albufeira (or a... read more

On the plus side the staff were...

Overall Rating:

5/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mr E J Whitelaw

Comments:

On the plus side the staff were very friendly and helpful and the accommodation was clean.



On the negative side the complex is almost claustrophobic and very noisy during the day. The three studio apartments myself and my... read more

Booked this holiday on the...

Overall Rating:

3/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2007

Tour Operator:

Airtours

Submitted By:

ube

Comments:

Booked this holiday on the advice of the travel agent as a 3 star complex.



The complex was very very small the rooms were tiny and the rest of the facilities were no more than the pool bar.



The bar area... read more

These apartments are situated on...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2006

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Miss K Chamberlain

Comments:

These apartments are situated on the outskirts of Albufeira in a very quiet area. They are not suitable for people with walking difficulties as the surrounding roads are currently under construction.



The complex was spotlessly... read more

Booked this on the advice of the...

Overall Rating:

2/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2007

Tour Operator:

Airtours

Submitted By:

Mr C Brady

Comments:

Booked this on the advice of the travel agent. Location in a "field" about 2 Kilometres from the start of the resort.



Facilities on site very poor for a 3 star.



Beware of the Sol name as it has nothing... read more