Casa da Lagoa

The location made it easy to get to the beach and supermarkets quickly. Parking was spacious, and the breakfast area was nicely decorated. The breakfast was pretty good, with cheese, ham, yogurt, fresh bread and pastries, and coffee, tea, and juice. Eggs would have made it perfect. Our room was very clean, newly fitted, and well equipped. The AC worked great for heating. I really enjoyed the hotel’s minimalist design, and the pool looked picturesque with lemons and oranges around it. A cozy, stylish place with a very friendly host.

The breakfast was nice, and you really can’t beat the value here. It’s close to the ocean and the restaurants there, with plenty of restaurants and pastry shops just a few minutes’ drive away. The room was comfortable, with air conditioning, and the beds were very comfortable too. Everything was very clean. The only issue was getting hot water during the morning shower rush. It was a little hard to come by, but the water was still warm.

Everything was brand new and really clean, and the pool was pleasant and clean too. The homemade marmalades at breakfast were splendid, though the rest of it wasn’t special, with only one kind of cheese and ham. It’s not expensive, and the pictures are honestly taken. Still, we found it overrated and felt there was a lack of knowledge about how to run a hotel. A pity, given how clean and new it is. On arrival, the woman helping us seemed stressed when several guests came in at once. The owner’s claim about her knowledge of different languages wasn’t accurate. That can happen. We’d asked for a quiet room, but could clearly hear the electric system when the gate opened, and late arrivals made it less quiet than we’d hoped. There was no restaurant available for guests who hadn’t ordered in advance, and we couldn’t find the menu. Another guest recommended the €5 parking option, but parking still wasn’t included. The shower wasted a lot of water because warm water took ages to come through. The bathroom mirror was much too low for a tall person because of the low roof.

We only stayed one night, which was a shame because we found the place by chance on a road trip and would have liked to stay longer. The rooms were spacious and very clean, and the property was beautiful and modern for a beach house. The staff were extra wonderful. We’d love to come back for a longer stay.