Mirachoro Praia

As you can guess by my title we've been before....4th time to the village, 3rd time to this hotel. Hotel decor is great-bright & summery. Pool area is good with ample sun loungers to go around. Rooms are cleaned every day and air-con is fine once you've got it figured. As to the staff-they are always happy to chat and smile if you just give them the time to do it. Supposed to be going futher afield next year but if we can even squeeze in a 5 day break we'll be back again. I would strongly recommend bed & breakfast though as there are a lot of good places to eat out all within walking distance, especially if you like fresh fish (oh and a superb Indian place 3 minutes away).

E.Lang, Hamilton
Mature Couple (36+)

Stayed here 17th June to 22nd June. Last minute booking. Booked room day before leaving and got excellent room. Alpharooms done really well. Had room 329. Third floor, massive balcony, lovely room. Aircon amazing, room really nicely done. Bathroom lovely. Overall excellent room. Pool really nice. Breakfast good choice. Colours are different, more like a trendy place trying to be. Makes a change from boring white that every hotel is and everyone knows. Definitely would go back. Great location. Short walk down hill to all restaurants and bars and beach. Overall great.

Richard Tapp, Hastings
Young Couple (18-35)

We stayed for 4 nights and agree that it was very good value for money. We stayed on a B&B basis as there is so many good resturants in the area.There was a good choice for breakfast but it was hard to get a decent cup of coffee.It would be an advantage if they allowed you to have tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms.We would go back again hopefully soon.

Anne, Wirral
Mature Couple (36+)

We had the most amazing time in Carveiro. The hotel was lovely, good choice at breakfast. Ideally located for a short walk to village centre and beach. Room was clean every day, good maid service, all staff very polite and helpful. We will definitely go back next year we loved it!

Ann Grimmett, UK
Mature Couple (36+)

This was our 2nd visit to the hotel in two years and have been very impressed both times. We arrived at 10.30 and were intially told that we couldn't access our rooms until 14.00 but after we explained we needed to change to play golf our rooms were made available almost immediately. The rooms themselves are very clean and towels were changed on demand by placing in the bath (contrary to other reviews). Hotel staff are all friendly and welcoming and the hotel itself very quiet, easy going and relaxed. One dissapointment was the breakfast where the automated coffee machine and fruit juice machine were not to the standard you would expect in a 4* hotel.

Gavin Price, Leicester
Young Couple (18-35)

Yet again Alpha Rooms came up trumps , excellent welcome at the Hotel reception even though we arrived early to check in (reception advised to state the time of arrival on the booking) the staff at the reception advised about the things to do in the Hotel and times of the meals. (very helpful) The Hotel is at the top of a hill which is o.k if you are fit because the going down was great but the going up was quiet a walk and anyone with a disability would find this quiet difficult. The whole of the Hotel was of a very high standard, very clean and lots of areas to relax in. The pool was big and a lot of the sunbeds had been replaced by new ones. The town centre is only a 5 minute walk down the hill and caters for any age group from the young to the old. Most of the bars when we stayed, opened till 2pm and 1 or 2 of them stayed open till 4pm, we saw no trouble and everyone was very friendly and welcomed you. I would recommend this hotel to anyone apart from the less mobile. A very pleasant holiday.

Julie Henderson, Derbyshire
Mature Couple (36+)

We have just returned from a weeks break at the Mirachoro Praia. The hotel was excellent and very clean. The decor was very bright bordering on 'illuninois'. We found the staff to be extremely nice and friendly. The hotel is in a great position with an abundance of resturants nearby so glad we choose the bed & breakfast option. Will definately book there again!

Mrs Robinson, Blackpool
Mature Couple (36+)

We spent 9 nights in the Mirachoro Praia Hotel, at the end of August '06.  We had a lovely holiday and will definately return.  The hotel was lovely, and our only problem was that sometimes, it was noisy as we were on the 1st floor.  I would book a 3rd floor room in future.  The room itself was very comfortable, and the maid service was excellent.  Towels changed everyday.  Airconditioning was a welcome feature, as it was extremely hot (40+ degrees most days) and there was also a small fridge.  The pool area was nice, although it was hard to get a sunbed after 10.30 am.  People placed their towels on the beds and then went off for the day.  The pool is nice and big, and there is a pool side bar which serves snacks.  The reception staff and night porter were very pleasant and helpful.  The hotel is perfectly situated in Carvoeiro, as it's just a short stroll from the beach & bars/restaurants.  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and hope to return again to the Mirachoro Praia Hotel.

Annette Kelly, Ireland
Young Couple (18-35)

This was a gem in the making apart from a couple of things that left you wondering if you would recommend it to your best friend. When we arrived we had a good welcome, our rooms were excellent beautifully decorated and clean.We travelled on a half board basis and went down to dinner the first evening to find good quality food, a good salad selection and a choice of four main meals all buffet style. The restauraunt was very busy and there did not seem to be many staff.Sometimes there was no table to sit at and used plates were piled high. At times there were no utensils,glasses or plates. In the morning we stayed by the pool which was of good size spacious and clean. This is when we began to notice small details. There was only one staff at the pool bar who had to constantly run back and forth to the hotel, very serious guy but then I would have been if I had to work in those conditions, Hotel was not as clean in outside toilets as it should have been. So good food,friendly staff, good rooms but a few things that let it down. I would use it again but not in high season as I don't think they had enough staff to cope with large numbers. Position of the hotel excellent, 10-15 min walk to beach. Excellent italian restauraunt opposite and try A Readies restauraunt outside of hotel and up to the left excellent steak and very good service.

Bev Plested, Staffordshire
Mature Couple (36+)

The hotel was absolutly perfect, situated just outside the resorts busy centre, but literally take a stroll out of the front door, past the beautiful swimming pool and within 50 yards you were into an area with extremely good quality restaurants and bars.
The hotel is immaculately kept, very clean as is the room cleaning service on a daily basis that was to a high standard.
We only stayed on a bed and breakfast deal, but the breakfast was excellent, providing a good selection of continental and English (albeit as usual German frankfurters) but even the coffee machine is good with a little initiative and adaptation a decent cup of coffee could be had.
All in all the hotel is ideally situated, just above the resort but only a short distance for most amenities, and I thoroughly recommend this hotel to anybody considering a stay in this lovely resort.
My wife and I are very well travelled people and this hotel and resort is for people who like old Portugal and appreciate the simple but important touches that make this hotel and area good value for a short break.

Alan Paul Weston, Doncaster, england
Mature Couple (36+)

Stayed at this hotel for 10 days from 18/6/06 with my friend (female and 50ish)and found it to be a great base from which to explore the Algarve.Had a very pleasant room, good size, very clean and the small refrigerator was perfect for chilling the wine! Fresh towels each day and shower gel and shampoo provided, don't rely on the hair dryer if you want a quick fix though. Breakfast was good with plenty of choice - fruit, fresh and tinned, yoghurts, cereal,cold meats, croissants, bacon, eggs and more! Don't be in a rush to toast your bread though. Didn't use the bar or have any evening meals so can't comment on those.The pool and surrounding area are really nice, we used the jacuzzi and there's an indoor pool too plus rowing and running machine if you're that way inclined!! Hope they don't carry the weird and wonderful colour schemes of the reception and bar/lounge area into the bedrooms. Our only complaints would be about the lateness of the maid service - the latest was 7.15pm and several times around 5pm - not good if you're wanting a rest after a hard day at the beach. Would also have been nice if the staff made more effort to speak or smile - just a good morning is all we wanted. Alex the night porter was the only member of staff to engage in conversation.All in all this hotel was excellent value for the price we paid,very clean, quiet and relaxing but would have been bored with Carvoeiro without a car. There are several fabulous beaches within a short driving distance.Would definitely stay there again.

ann woodward, Derbyshire/England
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I have been aware of the hotel for a few years, but due to family situations have never stayed in the hotel until earlier this year.
When as my daughter and her family were in the process of buying a property locally. I have 3 grandaughters who were going to be a 'Little Bored' to say the least as parents looked to completely furnish the property, so I was asked to join them for a part of the time.
When we arrived in February, the weather was very dull, but we were all extended a warm welcome by the staff and were provided with rooms near to each other, this was very convienent.
The rooms were clean and very comfortable. We were provided with clean towels daily and a good supply of soap and shampoo.
The baths were a little small but the water was always hot and was kept in plentiful supply. very much appreciated by all the family for a quiet relax before we went to have a quiet drink inthe bar before our evening dinner.
Coffee and other hot drinks were availably in the bar but I felt that tea and coffee making facilities would have been appreciated in our rooms, particularly on 'Baby sitting nights' or if someone just felt like a relax.
Dinner in Feb was a choice of 2 main meals and self service o.k. for those with a larger appitite, however not much thought as to ask if any special diets i.e. vegetarian were required.

I was happy to return to the hotel with my husband in April when the Reception area was undergoing an overnight transformation, the decorators were in during the night and we came down to a blue wall, red wall new cushions and white voils which added a whole new warmth and brightness to the area and really made for a very WELCOMING Reception area, Lovely.

Break fast well what can I say other than there was so much choice and variety!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And so much of it, Fruit, cereals, juices, meats, cheeses, biscuits, bread and all the hot English you could wish for. The only draw back if being honest was that the coffee was not very good, tried all 4 varietys', stayed with the tea or drinking chocolate.

The staff in every part of the hotel were extremely courtious and went out of their way to provide a service that was second to none.

We will stay again and would recommend the hotel for families, (great indoor and outdoor pools). The local beaches within walking distance.
Golfers, great place to relax and plenty of courses locally.
Singles who wish to explore th

Mrs B Simpson, Cheshire,England
Mature Couple (36+)

Staff -  Were helpful and attentive.
Rooms - Good sized and comfortable with pleasant outlook over the pool area.
Breakfast - Juice from the machine was terrible how can a country which produces oranges not serve fresh juice for breakfast, otherwise pretty good.
The overall condition and location of the hotel was very good and is well worth a visit, although I imagine it would be rather busy in the high season..

Jim Marshall, Norwich/England
Mature Couple (36+)

We are a mature couple aged 66/67 years and found the Mirachoro Praia suited our holiday style immensely. Plenty of easy car parking, extremely clean and SUPERBLY QUIET, except for the very occasional late night couple in the corridors (always british of course!). The rooms were serviced daily with fresh towels and any small requirements, such as a bulb replacement, were dealt with speedily. Breakfasts were adequate, without being splendid, and investment in an additional coffee machine and replacement toaster would improve things considerably - but Hey if this is the sum total of complaint - then no complaints!!
Carvoiro is still delightful and literally 50 yards from the hotel front entrance. Would we go to the Mirachoro Praia again? Absolutely YES.

ron mahon, North East England
Mature Couple (36+)

This is the second time we have stayed and the stay was as good as ever. We stay on a B&B basis as the local restaurants are wonderful places to dine. We will be going back with our friends again & again.

Gordon Reid, Portsmouth/England
Mature Couple (36+)

Carvoeiro is a fantastic resort with many excellent resturants.  The Mirachoro Praia is a superb base for exploring the town and the area generally. It is a reasonably short walk downhill to the town square and beach.  Many other excellent beaches are only a short drive away.
The hotel is beautifully clean and well maintained.  The pool area is very quiet and sun beds are available throughout the day. It is easy to dose on your sunbed following a late night!  The staff are very friendly and helpful.
The rooms are comfortable and well furnished, and include a small fridge. Balcony areas are quite private. Bathrooms are very clean and bright.  The hairdryer in the bathroom is very slow. More hangers would have been useful.
We stayed on a bed and breakfast basis because the food available in town is so excellent and reasonably priced.  The breakfast buffets were slightly disappointing but adequate.  We have used the Mirachoro Praia twice now and would certainly return again.

Sian Harkin, Pontypridd, Wales
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Stayed for three nights with my 15yr old son as a post exam treat! Hotel was well equipped, very clean and blissfully quiet.  The pool area is very pleasant and we had to sample the "swim up to" pool bar!
Breakfast was slightly disappointing - little fresh fruit, hard eggs and suspect pastries but the rolls were good and fresh! Didn't try the evening meal as options outside the hotel are too good.
Idealy situated for the bars and restaurants of Carveoiro but some way from a decent beach.
If chilling out by the pool and the comfort of an air conditioned room is what you need this is superb.

Chris Tomlinson, Chorley, Lancashire
Family with teenagers 12+

Cannot fault the hotel. Modern decor, good sized rooms with decent breakfast buffet and great swimming pool. It's in the centre of Carvoeiro and whilst I don't rate the town much (Lagos is heaps better), the hotel must be amongst the best ones in Carvoeiro. Good base to visit Silves, Monchique and nearby Alvor.

P.Carpenter, Bristol/England
Family with Children 11 and Under

Excellent choice of hotel, only intended to stay 2 days but ended up having a week there.
Hotel clean, food very good, staff friendly.
Will use hotel again when visit this area.

Michael Keane, Barnsley, England
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