I just stayed here for 5 nights. I was given a very small studio with garden view in block a. Room was extremely clean, cooking facilities useless ( one induction hob) tho you dont go there to cook i guess. Powerful shower and extra clean bathroom a bonus. There is a hill to walk up but nothing too much as... More

forte de sao joao and monica isabel are both owned by the same people. The location was great 10 mins walk from the strip and 15 from the old town, where you could walk by road or by beach. The apartments were well kept, cleaners came every day with fresh towles, etc. The staff at the hotel were very friendly... More

A very good location - near the beach (100-200m), Strip 10 min walking, old town - 20 min walking (also hotel provides bus transfer service 3 times a day to old city and back), fantastic ocean view!!!!! The furniture of the room is not new, but the room is very clean and you will have all you need there.. Cleaning... More

Just returned from a week in portugal, booked through algarve getaways and couldnt have picked a better place to stay. We travelled with our two sons aged 7 and 5 and had a two bedroom apartment in the new Areias de sao joao complex. Howard and Barbara, the managers of the complex were first class from booking the apartment to... More