Yellow Praia Monte Gordo

We have stayed at this hotel before and this time found that it appears to be under new ownership, It was not as upmarket as before.

There was building work going on in the room above our room which I reported but it continued the next day, I asked for a reduced rate and they saidthat could only be done through you .

Proximity to nearby towns/cities. Size of rooms. Very bad odour from drains in my bathroom which was at times unbearable and sometimes I could get this smell in the corridor directly outside my room. I complained twice to no avail. No supervision at the pool. Difficult to enjoy swim in pool due to unsupervised behaviour by other users. Music also too loud at pool which made it difficult if you wanted to relax and read or talk. Breakfast choice not very varied. No hotel directory in room telling you how to use its facilities including phones/tv/AC in room. No "Do not disturb" signs in room.

Good location. Friendly and helpful staff. Good housekeeping services. Modern entrance, reception area and bar. Nice large balcony and lovely seaview. Rooms are old fashioned and need to be modernised. Hotel does not deserve 4* rating, more like a good 3*.Poor choice at breakfast. Hotel is not located on the beach as per description and photo on website but across the road. The pool area is not attractive and not enough umbrellas to go round, some of them broken. We spent our time on the beach which is fabulous.

Location of hotel is excellent. Since we only stayed for one night and arrived fairly late, the hotel's facilities were not used. We had two junior suites booked and were upgraded to full one bedroom suites. We were very disappointed with the cleanliness in the rooms. Also, some of the furniture was badly stained and no-one felt like sitting on anything. The carpeting in the hallway on the 3rd floor was also very badly stained. The hotel seems to cater to many families which would explain the stains and heavier wear.

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