Palm Villa Estudios

The staff were so sweet and welcoming, and I’d stay here again. Parking was handy, and the room was cute and well equipped. The bathroom was tiny, though, and with no AC the room got really hot. A bigger fan would’ve helped.

We planned on three days and stayed for ten. The hosts were friendly and open, and the pool area was great. The location put us between the beach, shops, and old town. Our studio kitchen had everything we needed, including a kettle, coffee maker, microwave, toaster, and decent pots and pans.

I checked in late last night, so this is an early impression, but it’s been great so far. The room is self contained, with its own kitchen area, shower, and WC. In Portugal, this has been the best value I’ve found for a room so far. My usual budget has been around £30 a night, and for just £6 more there’s a lot more included, even a nice pool around the back.

The owner was friendly and the facilities were good. We had a double bed and an attached bathroom, though the toilet area is cramped and might feel scary for someone with claustrophobia. There’s also a lovely kitchenette with some basic supplies and electric appliances.