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Reviews of Monica Isabel Beach Club 3 stars

Forte Sao Joao, 8200-325 Albufeira, Portugal

#78 of 87 hotels in Albufeira

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Review score

Based on 717 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    7.0
    Great location and amazing breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole apartment needs some remodelations, the windows, doors and floor show signals of degradation. The flush toilet and the air conditioner made some strange noises while operating. The noise of people dragging the chairs outside of the apartment during the morning and at night.

    Great location, very close to the beach and the hotel minimarket has some useful items. Amazing breakfast, a great variety and tasteful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    8.0
    Brilliant location for girls holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    6.0
    Comfortable hotel room to serve as a base for exploring around the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool space was quite small for the number of guests in the hotel. The same applies to the other public spaces in the evening.

    The rooms were of a decent size. Staff were helpful. Breakfast (we were only B&B) was really nice… food was good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    8.0
    Great location, very clean, good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need to hire hairdryers for room(€10 refundable deposit). Not great hairdryers, need to hold button constantly to work , just for anyone who is considering bringing one with them. Snacks such as pizza, baguettes at pool side bar are OK but they ran out of items quickly but again not a major issue. There is a steep hill down to beach but hotel does have lift which can bring you down to that level (incase anyone has mobility issues).

    Great location near beach, less than 6 mins in taxi to old town, plenty of transport available. Clean, large welcoming reception area with complimentary water. Bar located next to reception area as well as pool aoife one. Rooms were clean, spacious, balcony with seats& table and sea view. Fridge in rooms, great to keep water/ snacks in. Staff were friendly, supermarket on site which was really handy. Plenty of loungers by the pool, which is also super close to the beach. You can hire beach towels at reception, refundable deposit which saves on packing!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t stay at the main hotel building so therefore getting to my hotel room (next to the main building) consisted of going up and down stairs.

    The food was amazing!!!!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, friendly staff, large comfortable and clean room.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    7.0
    It was decent for a stag do.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I could hear a lot from the rooms above and beside. Even them coughing.

    The breakfast was ok but lack of tables/chairs.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is disjointed and doesn't flow well. Pool is a completely separated area. From pool to restaurant is a bit of a hike. Avoid hotel if you have mobility issues.

    Nice outdoor pool area & size. Close to beach

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hallways were dark and weird. Cleaning staff were very loud in the morning.

    Very close to the beach. Room was very clean

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food options

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower ran cold Extra signage for pool and beach to make it easier to know where you’re going Outside noise

    Good location, close to the beach. Large pool area.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All be good

    Food and near beach

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not entirely sure why I was charged 2 euros per person tax when the hotel I went on to stay at did not charge this.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    6.0
    Would stay again but self catering
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were so hard and uncomfortable and also the all inclusive the food was awful

    The location was brilliant

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    this resort is very noisy. After a long day when you just want to rest, the rest of the clients are ready to party down. I cannot count how many nights I was awoken by clients coming home yelling and screaming on their way to their rooms (at 5 am) If you are looking for rest this is not the resort to come to.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Great for a few days - but definitely not a 'main holiday' location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The hotel is old and in need of renovation across the entire site. Cleaning was basic. We were on the floor just below the dining room - although we had a beautiful view and a very large wrap-around balcony - the noise from people scraping their chairs above was truly bad. Soundproofing between rooms is non-existent - so definitely take ear-plugs! In spite of the enthusiasm and effort of the team - the entertainment left rather a lot to be desired...! My final gripe - although the hotel is located on the beach - sun loungers and umbrellas here (not around the pools) were charged at 20 Euros a day (1 umbrella and 2 loungers). It's the first time I have ever been to a beach hotel where there's a charge to use the facilities. It's worth noting as if you're going specifically for the beach and hoping to use the facilities - then this could be quite a significant addition to your costs.

    The staff at the hotel were exceptional. Very informative and helpful - Carla at reception was outstanding - and deserves a special mention. The staff in the restaurant were consistently numerous and always smiling (it really does make a difference - so this was really lovely). In spite of the 'aged' hotel (stuck somewhere circa 1994) - the food was very, very good. There was such a variety - so many lovely, healthy dishes (I was worried it was going to be 'everything with chips' - but this was absolutely not the case at all). Everything was always replenished, both at breakfast and dinner - and there was such a vast choice - I really couldn't find fault. The hotel is situated far enough out of the town for it not to impact one's stay - yet is easily reached if necessary in a 10 minute taxi ride. The hotel also has direct (easy) access to a long beach - which was lovely for walks etc.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    ideal for our group and the weather was a great bonus too.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    evening entertainment could have been better however we weren't over bothered as there are a couple of pubs close by if you want a change

    Rooms were great and we had a sea view too. Drinks and food were all fine and as we were a group of 10 people suited us. Pool area was also fine with no issues getting a sunbed. It is located on the beach and you can walk easily to the old town .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    Was exactly what we needed as a family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Food was often quite cold and samo

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Fantastic location. Had everything we wanted. Hotel looking a bit tired so needs a bit of an update.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    I feels safe and relaxed in this location . Beautiful place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms need refurbished

    Very good location,the food excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no hair dryer and the airconditioner looks a bit old but still does the job though.

    I like the evening activities which were really fun. Secondly, how close it was to the beach. The breakfast was amazing as well and staff were great and helpful. Thank you

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little too noisey from the entertainmwnr until 11

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel needs to be renovated,very old furniture,the sockets broken,for the hairdryer, cattle, towels to the beach needs to leave deposit.

    Location,beach, everything it's walking distance from hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise in mornings

    Location as it was so close to the beach

    Stayed in May 2024

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