Pinus Ria Reviews

Excellent value for money, clean and well positioned. Lacked "wow" factor but what do you expect for the money? Breakfast was surprisingly good, including fresh fruit everyday and we enjoyed their special portugese fare on one evening we ate in - impressive chef. We may go back but the lack of ambience would make us think twice.

I think some of the other reviews on this hotel are over enthusiastic.

It does not have the atmosphere or ambience normally associated with a 4 star hotel.  In many respects, it is more like a motel - 2 fairly soulless blocks situated behind a front reception area.

The food is dull and when we were there at Spring Bank Holiday the bar was empty every night apart from 1 couple playing Scrabble.

Fine if you want to use it as a cheap base for going off golfing or site seeing and well located near both Quinta and Vale do Lobo but don't expect much of the hotel itself.

Hotel very good staff fantastic ,  but food menu always unchanged. The staff could not do enough for us and so friendly.

The hotel was modern and very clean and the staff were extremely helpful. The hotel's best feature however, is its proximity to Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo which are a stunning mix of villas, golf courses and beaches. Best to hire a car to explore the Algarve and visit restaurants.

Very clean Good staff WILL GO BACK that says it all

I was slightly concerned on booking this hotel, simply because the price was so cheap. The term 'You pay peanuts, you get peanuts' came to mind once or twice. However, when I arrived at the Pinus Ria i was amazed at what exceptional value for money the hotel was. Rooms were more than comfortable - some of the best nights sleep of my life! - and the complimentary breakfast was great too. Our room was 5 metres walk from the pool and sunlounger area and parking outside our room was always available. Don't be fooled by thinking that the sauna, gym, turkish baths etc is free to use for guests as it is not! It is privately owned so there are charges for all its facilities, however, staff there are more than helpful and friendly and the facilities are all state-of-the-art. Probably the best thing about this hotel other than its value for money is its supurb location in Quinta La Lobo. Rent a car and experience all the beautiful golf courses, up-market shops, exquisite restaurants and tranquil beaches all a short 5 minute car journey away. Overall, i highly reccomend this hotel, for families, friends and lone-travellers alike. While it may not be one of the many 5* hotels around the area charging an arm and a leg, the Pinus Ria is exceptional value for money and you are guaranteed a great, enjoyable holiday in this beautiful area of the Algarve. I will no doubt be returning in the near future!