Our verdict
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What we like Got an amazing deal Quiet Very clean Super location (beach) |
What we dislike NA |
The overall verdict
Hotel Vasco da Gama is located right on the beach in the seaside town of Monte Gordo. This hotel offers a variety of rooms that are all very clean.
With a selection of restaurants and amenities, it's the perfect holiday destination. The hotel is perfect to discover the Algarve or venture further into Spain which is only a short drive away.
With a selection of restaurants and amenities, it's the perfect holiday destination. The hotel is perfect to discover the Algarve or venture further into Spain which is only a short drive away.
Full test review
Hotel Vasco da Gama is a beachfront hotel located in Monte Gordo in the Algarve in Portugal. Where I stayed in this hotel about 40 years ago with my parents, it has gone through a great deal of modernization. Located on the beach, it's the perfect hotel for a relaxing beach hotel. But if you feel a bit more active, there is a great swimming pool and plenty of other amenities to keep you busy during your stay.
Somehow, i had managed to book this hotel + dinner and breakfast for 56 euro which was a steal.
Somehow, i had managed to book this hotel + dinner and breakfast for 56 euro which was a steal.
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The room:
There is a selection of different rooms, from double rooms to suites, ranging from sea views to inland views. There are also apartments available.
I had an inland double room that was freshly decorated. The room was fully airconditioned and had a nice balcony. The ensuite bathroom was spotless and was fitted with a bath that also served as a shower.
There was a basket with soaps, shampoo's,....
The restaurant:
There is plenty of choice for food. Where i enjoyed the Vasco da Gama restaurant where they serve buffet style meals, there is also Barraquinha, a restaurant located right on the beach.
In the pool bar, there is also a menu with light meals suitable for the entire family.
So what is the Vasco da Gama restaurant like? I enjoyed the evening buffet which was varied with plenty of Portuguese specialties being served. Dishes ranged from regional to international options, grilled dishes, a variety of salads and appetizers and a selection of local desserts.
In the morning, a continental buffet style breakfast is offered. The buffet has a large selection and there is nothing better than starting the day with a delicious breakfast.
It must be said that the restaurant is busy , even when I visited in May. But don't worry, there is always place available.
There is a selection of different rooms, from double rooms to suites, ranging from sea views to inland views. There are also apartments available.
I had an inland double room that was freshly decorated. The room was fully airconditioned and had a nice balcony. The ensuite bathroom was spotless and was fitted with a bath that also served as a shower.
There was a basket with soaps, shampoo's,....
The restaurant:
There is plenty of choice for food. Where i enjoyed the Vasco da Gama restaurant where they serve buffet style meals, there is also Barraquinha, a restaurant located right on the beach.
In the pool bar, there is also a menu with light meals suitable for the entire family.
So what is the Vasco da Gama restaurant like? I enjoyed the evening buffet which was varied with plenty of Portuguese specialties being served. Dishes ranged from regional to international options, grilled dishes, a variety of salads and appetizers and a selection of local desserts.
In the morning, a continental buffet style breakfast is offered. The buffet has a large selection and there is nothing better than starting the day with a delicious breakfast.
It must be said that the restaurant is busy , even when I visited in May. But don't worry, there is always place available.
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Facilities:
There are plenty of amenities to keep you occupied during your stay. Off course there is the large swimming pool, but then there are the following amenities:
There are plenty of amenities to keep you occupied during your stay. Off course there is the large swimming pool, but then there are the following amenities:
- Tennis courts
- Mini golf
- ping pong
- snooker tables
- gym
- massages
- playground
The area:
The hotel is located on a magnificent beach that runs for miles in each direction. The hotel is the perfect location if you want to discover the Algarve or venture into Spain. That's correct, the Spanish border is only a 10 minute drive away. There are two options to get to Spain, you can drive across the Guadiana on the A22 or take the ferry between Vila Real de Santo Antonio (Portugal) and Ayamonte (Spain).
I would highly recommend taking the ferry.
The hotel is located on a magnificent beach that runs for miles in each direction. The hotel is the perfect location if you want to discover the Algarve or venture into Spain. That's correct, the Spanish border is only a 10 minute drive away. There are two options to get to Spain, you can drive across the Guadiana on the A22 or take the ferry between Vila Real de Santo Antonio (Portugal) and Ayamonte (Spain).
I would highly recommend taking the ferry.
