Royal Obidos Villas & Apartments

We booked a month ahead because we wanted a relaxing break, but the main wellness facilities weren’t usable. The indoor pool wasn’t warm, the Turkish bath was out of order, and the sauna was too cool to enjoy. At reception, the only offer was a 15% restaurant discount, which didn’t make up for the advertised facilities being unavailable. We should have been told ahead of time if key spa features wouldn’t be working. Instead, the setting was cold and we lost the chance to unwind. The service and massages were good, but they couldn’t make up for the unusable amenities. Very disappointing.

A car is essential if you want to explore the area, since the hotel is in the middle of nowhere. It’s a great spot for golfers, with outstanding restaurant food, amazing room service, and excellent concierge service. I had a great stay at this top-notch hotel.

The hotel sits right by the sea, with gorgeous views and a very quiet, peaceful feel.

The apartment had two connected rooms, one with a sitting area and dining table, the other laid out more like a hotel room with a kitchenette. The golf course was the real highlight: beautifully kept and genuinely challenging, with several tee boxes to suit different skill levels. The food was bland and undercooked, and wildly overpriced. We paid €36 for two shots and €5 for a soda.