Breakfasts at Luca, with a view to the beach and a nice buffet spread, were great.

It was clean and close to the beach which is why I gave it any stars.

This hotel is right next to one of the best beaches in Lagos.

The location is conveniently close to the beach and has easy parking.

Pros:
•rooftop pool
•included breakfast
•comfortable bed
•proximity to beaches (5-20 min walk depending on which beach)
•proximity to city center (20 min walk) -

It was very convenient to the beach and the cliffs for walking.

The 1st beach you come across on the trail-Preia do Camilo is the best!

Right off of beach and walking distance to old town.

The hotel is so conveniently located to the beach, it's great.

You can walk to downtown along the beach path and it takes about 20-25 minutes.

Beach right at end of parking lot doesn’t get any better than that.

Location is really great (easy to walk to the beaches).

the restaurant has a 180 view over Dona Ana Beach.

Pros
Very friendly staff (especially Fabio and Lily at breakfast)
Perfect location to beach and 15 min walk to centre
Nice sized pool 
Tasty food 
Spacious room cleaned every day
Good sun spot
Good views from restaurant and pool 
Ticks all boxes

Cons
No sun on balcony facing the back (however still nice balcony) 
No kettle/tea/coffee in room 
Food option for vegetarians is limited 

Overall, great stay for a nice relaxing holiday!

Next to the most photographed beach in the Algarve.

and also its just 10-15 min away from the center and the Beach Praia Dona is in front of the hotel with its great cliffs..breahtaking!

The Carvi Beach Hotel is near these landmarks: Meia-Praia Beach, Praia da Luz, Museu de Portimao, Taxi Ferry - Ferragudo, Algar Seco, Bordeira Beach, Nossa Senhora da Rocha Beach, Mount Foia, Capela da Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Armacao de Pera Beach, Arrifana Beach, Capela dos Ossos, Cape Saint Vincent, Jonathan Markson Algarve Tennis Center, Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, Carvoeiro Boardwalk, Quinta Do Frances Winery, Pontal da Carrapateira, Caldas de Monchique, Praia de Albandeira, Martinhal Beach, Aqualand Algarve, Praia Da Amoreira, Meia-Praia Beach, ASA Algarve Sea Adventures, Praia Do Vau, Pintadinho Beach, Carvalho Beach, Amado Beach, Castelo de Silves, Praia da Senhora da Rocha, Fortaleza de Sagres, H2o PooL Lounge, Monte Clerigo Beach, Beach Hut Watersports, Vau Beach, Ponta do Altar Lighthouse, Vale de Centeanes Beach, Parque da Mina, Praia do Amado, Feira Medieval de Silves, Mareta Beach, Tridente Boat Trips, Caminho dos promontorios, Vale de Covo Beach, Praia Amando, Vale Figueiras Beach, Praia do Vale do Olival, Convento de Nossa Senhora do Desterro, Farol do Cabo de Sao Vicente, Mercado Municipal de Portimão, Igreja de Ferragudo, Farol de Alfanzina/Alfanzina lighthouse, Museu do Mar e da Terra da Carrapateira, Município de Silves, Porto da Baleeira, Moments Watersports, Castle of Aljezur, Alferce, João de Arens Beach, Molhe Beach, Praia do Carvoeiro, Carrapateira Extreme Tours, Silves Cathedral, Porches Pottery, Aurora Boat Trips, Fort of Santo António de Belixe, Paradis Plage Portimao, Praia DO Torrado, A Boneca, Amado Surfcamp, Solid Rocks Algarve Horse Trail Adventures, Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça, Leonel Telo- cerâmica-, Blue Xperiences, Museu Pintor Jose Cercas, Praia Grande de Pera, Praia dos Careanos, Vale de Centianes Beach, Algarve Surf School - Day Lessons, WoodSpirit, Museu Municipal de Arqueologia, SUP Sagres, Fortaleza de Santa Catarina, Ferragudo Boat Trips, Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Encarnacao, Olaria Pequena, Sea Kayaking Sagres, Nossa Senhora da Conceição Church, Museu municipal d'Aljezur, Kippis Bar, Barragem do Arade, Learn2Sail, Wildwatch Algarve, Carvoeiro Tennis Club, Algarve SUP Tours, R Star Surf School, Misericórdia Church, Divespot Portugal, Adventure Riding, Mission To Surf, Marina de Portimao, Algarve Freedom Kayaks, Carvoeiro Caves, Cape Cruiser, Sao Sebastiao Church, Boa Onda Surf School, Praia de Lagos, Discover Tours, Continente Centro Comercial, Praia dos Caneiros, Neptunos Surf School, Mercado Municipal de Silves, Original Thai House, QuadsExperience, Freeride Surfcamp & School, Aljezur Experiences Surf School, Estadio Municipal de Portimao, Icone Bar, CarvoeiroTours, Winery Convento do Paraiso, Divers Cape, Praia do Barranco, Alternativtour, Horse Adventure Tours, Algarve Racing, Déjà Vu Art Shop, Cocktail Garden, Sandytoes Algarve, Mar Ilimitado, Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Capelinha Bar, Barranco das Canas Beach, Kool Cocktails, The Jailhouse Carvoeiro, Sagres Discovery, Cross of Portugal, Burros & Artes, A TRIBO, Os Tres Macacos, Edifício Paços do Concelho, Longevity Medical Spa, Monchique Passeios na Serra, Indy Scooters.

The location was outstanding just steps from the Ana Dona Ana beach and about 15 - 20 min walk to the square which literally has everything.

The hallways are dark and almost give you a motel vibe.

We were put on the second floor and it was dark and looked very old.

Note: after dark move your car to a spot that you scooped out earlier that would be in the shade the next day.

The rooms are dark and the bathrooms are tiny.

We were on the lower ground floor down a dark corridor which felt quite unwelcoming.

A girl with dark hair came up to check to see if anyone needed drinks around the pool area and bought the drinks to you.

You'll start finding parking spaces in fhe evening, when it's dark, so approx.

Breakfast in the dark downstairs bar was a processed and tinned nightmare for us as we try to eat healthily.

Breakfast room is a little dark with not a lot of room between tables,bedrooms are very clean and comfortable.

The downside to the hotel was poor WIFI (although most restaurants have good WIFI access) plus no fan in the bathroom and part of the dinning area was quite dark.

The only downside for me was the dark bar and breakfast area.

We had a small, dark and unappealing room in the  groud floor.

To start the linen room, hoovers, mops etc were stored beside our room so it felt like we were entering staff quarters when we turned down a dark corridor with no lights or windows.

We were not happy with our allocated room as it overlooked a wall and was a little dark so after speaking to reception we decided to upgrade to a room with a view for an extra10Euros per night.

This hotel was average- the room was a weird shape and was very dark, beds kind of uncomfortable.

My final piece of ADVICE TO FUTURE GUESTS would be to book a room on the road side of the hotel as the ‘garden’ side rooms are very dark and depressing with no sunlight at all, insufficient lighting and an unimpressive view of the garden.

It was not available in the rooms, and was flakey in the foyer unless you sat in the dark corner opposite the reception desk.

but it felt like a bit of a scrum in a crowded dark room with plastic plates (fine if you're at a bbq or camping, not so much in a hotel though..) We only ate here once and went to cafes in town for pastries for the rest of the time.

The parking was a public beach car park… so at times as a hotel guest you had no where to park.

but unfortunately the experience was ruined due to the staff who seemed to need a bit more experience in how to handle guests etc.

Absolutely disgrace - I’ve never seen a hotel wake up their guests to complain about a clear error in their own system!

As it was off season there was lots of parking and seemed to be few guests at the hotel.

Additionally, the room was adjacent to a fire door that was accessed (and banged) by hotel employees and all other guests on the same floor, making it extremely noisy.

Don’t stay at a place where they treat their guests like this and cannot give you more that a towel a day.

but it was freezing and we did not get in it the whole week despite daily temperatures around 27 deg C, and very few other guests were brave enough either.

Guests do not have enough space to lay their suitcase down and/or reasonably store clothing in my opinion.

when we entered there where hairs on the floor.. the toilet had pee from guests before us.

however I think the hotel has a mixed international clientele and did provide something for everyone.

but too many broken shells) and with therefore many visitors which may also park on this parking lot (bad idea because hotel guests don't pay that much to stay at this hotel if parking isn't guaranteed.

That doesn't include the existing 10 or so squashed mosquitos already on the walls which prior guests had obviously spotted.

The hotel as an institution does not care much about their guest's experiences.

We also found the hotel to be very empty during the day, guest obviously went on day trips or to the beach as not many people hung around the pool and the bar at night had to close early due to noise restrictions.

But they kept well informed when they switched shifts what was going on in their guests life so they kept an eye out for the first luggage that actually eventually arrived from our fairly useless airline.

The staff were friendly and when there were a few minor issues with loud guests the matters were sorted quickly and did not reoccur.

but when you give your guests free wifi it would be nice if it worked.

Here's what I didn't like:
Getting the TV remote at reception, felt a bit cheap
No English channels on the TV apart from BBC world
The room was extremely basic, I heard another guest complaining about ants in the room
Limited choice of spirits at the bar

Although we get coffee at breakfast it would be great to have a kettle in the room as breakfast is not until 8am, meaning we couldn’t make a coffee in our room before heading out early for the day.

We missed having a hot water kettle in the room.

The only downside was the lack of a refrigerator in the room.

We also asked for and were given a kettle for the room (being from Yorkshire) Rooms are Basic

The only negative I would have is a small one, I would have liked a fridge in the room

Second there is no fridge in the room which we did really miss.

There is small fee for the safe and we paid 30 euros for a fridge in the room for 6 nights.

If I was nit picking I would say that they need kitchenettes in the rooms, the waiter/bar staff could be much quicker, and the ancient gym equipment could be updated.

it would have been nice to have a fridge in the room to keep the water cold.

There was also no mini bar, therefore no fridge in the room.

I wish they had a fridge on the rooms, that was really a turn off.

We did miss having a fridge in our room and not sure whether some of the other rooms did have one.

The other downside is there wasn't a fridge in the room

I will start with a gripe which is the lack of a fridge in the room, which my wife and I found frustrating as there is no way to keep drinks or snacks cool.

but if we could offer some helpfull suggestions they would be as follows:
Try and improve the Wifi
A small fridge in each room would also be a great help for guests who might need to keep medication etc.

Luca’s rooftop for  breakfast and dinner is  an extraordinary option!

Luca's rooftop restaurant for dinner was excellent food and service.

but plenty of food and with a view as well.

The room was clean, great location (20 min walk into main restaurant area), great rooftop views.

Anything we needed, any questions we had, anything was answered with a smile and the guys at the restaurant were absolutely top notch and a pleasure to be around.

The hotel is in a pretty cool location and the restaurant is very good.

but the food is good as well as the morning breakfast.

The included breakfast and the restaurant serve amazing food.

Amazing to wake up and eat a complimentary breakfast with an incredible view.

I’ve stayed at The Carvi several times before and this was the first time I’d been given hot water for my tea 🙂
We used the restaurant several times during our stay and each meal was very good.

No words to express my sincere gratitude 
EXELLENT SERVICE, EXELLENT FOOD 
A very special thank you to all team's

The breakfast that was included, is a buffet with all sort of food and two coffee machines/Tea.

Breakfasts are great with a breathtaking view, and the restaurant is phenomenal for dinner as well.

I found all the staff pleasant and accommodating, particularly José in the restaurant.

The on-site rooftop restaurant is also very good.

Restaurants are close by and the hotel is right by the sea hence location is ideal.

Housekeeping kept the room tidy throughout our stay.

but the location is great, the rooms and really clean and comfortable.

Really clean room with a big a beautifully made bed.

And the rooms were really clean with a coffee machine and empty fridge (due to covid).

The room was very clean and the maids were excellent.

Clean rooms with good views, extremely helpful, responsive, accommodating and friendly staff.

The rooms were very clean and I had a balcony.

Although the room was clean, it was quite small.

The room was very clean and it was very close to dona Ana beach and only a 15 minute walk from town.

The rooms are clean, quiet and very comfortable.

I rate a 5 for service and the incredible views!

even though the hotel advertises ocean view.

The included breakfast was great and gorgeous views.

Breakfast was included with a gorgeous view from the top.

Had a wonderful room (jr. suite) with large windows and a deck with a side view of the water.

The breakfast had a nice selection and the views were incredible.

I confirmed with the front desk there is NO OCEAN VIEW as advertised on some sites, it's a PARTIAL ocean view.

Sea views from a spotlessly clean and comfortable room.Well located to access the old town and also coastal paths and walks.

Had a room with seaview and balcony, loved to see the sun reflecting in the sea at the morning.

Carvi Beach Hotel

kitchen in room

dark

guest

beach

restaurant

view

Loved having a pool/seating area on the roof for additional chill time after the beach.

We stayed in a marina view room, which was lovely.

Super convenient location for bars, restaurants, fish market, boat trips, golf, beach.

It is worth paying that little extra for a marina view room at the front of the hotel.

Marina Rio overlooks the marina and is a short walk to the town centre and the main beach Meia Praia.

The Hotel Marina Rio is near these landmarks: Meia-Praia Beach, Praia da Luz, Museu de Portimao, Taxi Ferry - Ferragudo, Algar Seco, Bordeira Beach, Mount Foia, Nossa Senhora da Rocha Beach, Capela da Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Arrifana Beach, Armacao de Pera Beach, Capela dos Ossos, Cape Saint Vincent, Jonathan Markson Algarve Tennis Center, Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, Carvoeiro Boardwalk, Quinta Do Frances Winery, Pontal da Carrapateira, Caldas de Monchique, Martinhal Beach, Praia de Albandeira, Aqualand Algarve, Praia Da Amoreira, Meia-Praia Beach, ASA Algarve Sea Adventures, Praia Do Vau, Pintadinho Beach, Amado Beach, Carvalho Beach, Castelo de Silves, Praia da Senhora da Rocha, Fortaleza de Sagres, H2o PooL Lounge, Monte Clerigo Beach, Beach Hut Watersports, Vau Beach, Ponta do Altar Lighthouse, Vale de Centeanes Beach, Parque da Mina, Praia do Amado, Feira Medieval de Silves, Mareta Beach, Tridente Boat Trips, Caminho dos promontorios, Vale de Covo Beach, Praia Amando, Vale Figueiras Beach, Convento de Nossa Senhora do Desterro, Praia do Vale do Olival, Farol do Cabo de Sao Vicente, Mercado Municipal de Portimão, Igreja de Ferragudo, Farol de Alfanzina/Alfanzina lighthouse, Museu do Mar e da Terra da Carrapateira, Município de Silves, Porto da Baleeira, Castle of Aljezur, Moments Watersports, Alferce, João de Arens Beach, Molhe Beach, Praia do Carvoeiro, Carrapateira Extreme Tours, Silves Cathedral, Porches Pottery, Aurora Boat Trips, Fort of Santo António de Belixe, Paradis Plage Portimao, Praia DO Torrado, A Boneca, Amado Surfcamp, Solid Rocks Algarve Horse Trail Adventures, Leonel Telo- cerâmica-, Museu Pintor Jose Cercas, Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça, Blue Xperiences, Praia Grande de Pera, Praia dos Careanos, Vale de Centianes Beach, WoodSpirit, Algarve Surf School - Day Lessons, Museu Municipal de Arqueologia, SUP Sagres, Fortaleza de Santa Catarina, Ferragudo Boat Trips, Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Encarnacao, Olaria Pequena, Sea Kayaking Sagres, Nossa Senhora da Conceição Church, Museu municipal d'Aljezur, Kippis Bar, Barragem do Arade, Learn2Sail, Wildwatch Algarve, Carvoeiro Tennis Club, Algarve SUP Tours, R Star Surf School, Misericórdia Church, Adventure Riding, Mission To Surf, Divespot Portugal, Marina de Portimao, Algarve Freedom Kayaks, Carvoeiro Caves, Cape Cruiser, Sao Sebastiao Church, Boa Onda Surf School, Discover Tours, Praia de Lagos, Continente Centro Comercial, Praia dos Caneiros, Neptunos Surf School, Mercado Municipal de Silves, QuadsExperience, Original Thai House, Freeride Surfcamp & School, Aljezur Experiences Surf School, Estadio Municipal de Portimao, Icone Bar, CarvoeiroTours, Winery Convento do Paraiso, Divers Cape, Alternativtour, Praia do Barranco, Horse Adventure Tours, Algarve Racing, Déjà Vu Art Shop, Cocktail Garden, Sandytoes Algarve, Mar Ilimitado, Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Capelinha Bar, Barranco das Canas Beach, Kool Cocktails, The Jailhouse Carvoeiro, Sagres Discovery, Cross of Portugal, Burros & Artes, A TRIBO, Os Tres Macacos, Edifício Paços do Concelho, Monchique Passeios na Serra, Longevity Medical Spa, Indy Scooters.

If you forget beach towels, the hotel will give them to you with a deposit.

The hotel has a great location on the marina and it’s worth getting a room with a marina view.

A short walk across the bridge and you into the marina bars and entertainment, or go the other way and you are into town with fabulous restaurants and bars.The beach is a little further on and is excellent.

Lots of place to eat near the hotel and nearest beach is just 10 minutes walk from the hotel.

the extra paid for a marina view is well worth it.

The hotel location is right on the Marina where all the boats are located if you plan a trip to visit the fabulous beaches rocks and caves.

Close to the pedestrian bridge to the marina, walking distance to beach, restaurants, train, bus and centro.

Easy access to Praia Dona Ana and other beautiful Algarve beaches.

Make sure you book a marina view room as the views are outstanding.

The Hotel is located in a great Spot just a walking distance to loads of lovely Restaurants and Cafe bars and beach and Train Station.

Newly renovated, clean, great views if you get marina balcony side, good breakfast (ask for fried eggs if you like), easy parking.

We had a fantastic view from our room of the harbour and we could walk to all the pubs resturants and entertainement within minutes.

This allowed us to go to the beach, come back and still shower while the hotel held our bags and get on our flight all clean.

The location is fabulous with the marina area and the main square only minutes away.

however, the main road was noisy albeit if the doors were closed you could not hear it, the aircon was very reliable and the rooms were cleaned well daily.

Hotel will be closed for three months Nov to end Jan for major refurbishment.

We thought this may be a problem, especially on the Friday night.however, once the balcony door was closed, we did not hear a thing.

but at night time when the door is closed I heard nothing.

The only complaint we have is that the bar closed each night at 23.30 just about the time we returned from dinner in the town and would have liked a little drink before bed.

When the balcony doors are closed you don't get disturbed at all by traffic noise.

When the patio door is closed, you don't hear much of the noise.

The rrom faced the Avenue and whilst traffic was steady at times we never found the noise intrusive and when the patio door was closed it was of no consequence at all.

We had the sliding door closed since we had A/C in the evening.

but that was closed due to renovation work .

At night, with the sliding glass door closed, there was no noise.

We did manage to drown it out by having the balcony door closed, and the air con on.

We were directed by the cafe staff to a nearby dentist who unfortunately was closed.

We also couldn't have the balcony door open in the room due to the noise from the bus station.

While noisy during day and early evening, the noise was mostly gone when we went to bed so we left our door open to enjoy the fresh air.

Also noise from bus station was deemed a problem I was on first floor overlooking the station, yes if your door is open you hear the buses

I know some people complained about the noise and congestion on the streets when the patio/deck doors were open

We had the door open at night, and the noise from the street wasn't bad.

it is impossible to sleep with the patio doors open.

Slight noise from the road if you leave the patio doors open

Finally, as we were leaving on an early flight, i went to Reception to pay my bill the night before to be told, they would open the breakfast room at 6.00 am to accommodate our departure which was a very nice touch.

however we could not open the window as the bus was standing there and idling at 1am in the morning.

mind you, the only self catering we did was open a bottle of wine.

The road can be noisy with the windows open,

We paid extra for an underground garage which is very small and takes a lot of turning to get ot of plus a staff member has to open it for you evry time you go in and out.

Hotel is located on the marina which was convenient for tours and food

Walkable to the center where the restaurants, bars, shopping is located.

We also walked to the local supermarket and enjoyed a couple of nights sitting at the balcony while sipping wine and eating tapas.

It's a 15 minute walk to get more into the heart of town and restaurants/bars,

The breakfast buffet offered a great choice and the food was delicious.

Sitting across from the marina, the hotel was a short walk to the center shopping area where restaurants and shops were located.

They even opened up the breakfast restaurant early for us on departure day.

The breakfast room is fabulous, great food, attended by friendly and helpful staff as always.

It's close to the beaches, central city and tons of restaurants.

We enjoyed the down time on the balcony eating snacks and chatting.

Pros: Great location next to the old city, street parking was free (low season), next to the marina, lots of restaurants nearby, friendly staff

Cons: No restaurant in hotel, breakfast is very limited.

Rooms are comfortable with a lovely view across the marina, a place full of enjoyable bars and restaurants to catch the afternoon sun.

The hotel is in a great location overlooking the Marina and is within short walking distance to Meia Praia, Marina bars and restaurants, train and bus station and Lagos town, and car parks.

We had to leave 30 minutes before breakfast started, on our last day, and the staff was kind enough to accommodate us early, so that we could take advantage of the great food.

Friendly  and helpful front desk staff, great location near the bus station and old town, Rooms very clean and well equipped .

The rooms are so clean, towels changed almost daily, and the breakfast is just superb.

The hotel is absolutely spotless throughout.Or room overlooked the marina which was great to watch the coming and going of the various boats and yachts.The roof top terrace  is a delight.

Overall: good location, clean rooms, friendly staff.

A warm and friendly reception , beautifully clean room overlooking the Marina.

The personal was polite and the room was clean.

The rooms were clean and comfortable and the staff were really friendly.

The hotel is spotlessly clean and the rooms are modern and have everything you need.

The rooms are spotlessly clean and maid service very good - all staff are very friendly and couldn’t do enough for us (we were the only Brits here due to travel restrictions) - in particular George who was outstanding.

The rooms are spotlessly clean & maid service is very good - all staff are very friendly & couldn’t do enough for us (we were the only Brits here due to travel restrictions) - in particular George who was outstanding.

Our room was clean and spacious with a view to the river, the scenery was so stunning!

We stayed 3 nights at this hotel, and our room was very clean, the staff was amazing, and the breakfast, that was included in the price, was absolutely excellent!

Our stay was wonderful, very clean rooms and modern !

Breakfast was a great selection, and our room was clean and comfortable.

The rooms are quite clean and comfortable and while they didn't restock the coffees and teas during our 5 nights,  they did restock the shampoo.

Room was very clean, nice balcony facing marina.

Marina view, spotless room, fantastic staff, lovely breakfast and great location for everything in Lagos.

Very clean rooms and the staff is very polite.

Thankyou for about the 20 th time  this time celebrating our 30 th anniversary  ❤️  
This hotel gets better each year so friendly  like family now 
Super clean  modern with a twist nice pool area and views with lovely seating area 
Breakfast always good

but our view was of a bus depot so book a marina view if you prefer.

The hotel is so nice and quaint with a beautiful view of the Marina.

We stayed four days at Hotel Marina Rio in early june 2022..Perfect location a few minutes walk from the train station and old city..Our room had a nice balcony overlooking the marina; the rooms in the back overlook the bus station and parking lot.

From the welcoming friendly   staff, the relaxing ambience and its lovely location overlooking the marina.

On the rooftop is a swimming pool with plenty of beds on the terrace with a stunning view.

Clean and modern rooms with tea and coffee making facility with lovely views across the marina.

Our room had a balcony with two chairs and a table with a  view of the marina.

We stayed on the second floor in a Standard Twin room with Marina View, which was well appointed and very clean.

Didn’t mind the view as it was nice to sit outside with a glass of wine after a day out at the fort on Ponta de Sagres.

I really recommend to book a room with Marina view, it’s amazing.

Overlooking the marina, perfect view to relax and unwind.

Our room was classed as a city view which actually overlooked the bus station/city - this wasn’t an issue at all as there was very little disturbance from it.

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