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Reviews of White Shell Beach Villas 4 stars

Empreendimento White Shell, Quinta da Sra. da Rocha, 8400-489 Porches, Portugal

#1 of 71 hotels in Porches

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 145 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    8.0
    A lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We expected more from breakfast. The food was good but it lacked variety. The staff, while nice, urgently needs barista training. We got some oat cappuccinos that were undrinkable. The walls of our villa could do with some fresh paint. It would have also been nice to have a small table on the sunny side of the villa.

    The villas are nice and well-clean. As vegetarians, we very much value having a kitchen, and it was very well-equipped. The hotel was calm, green, and close to beautiful beaches (10-minute walk). Free access to e-bikes, tennis, and padel courts is nice.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    10
    Excellent resort to spend a holiday relaxing, enjoying the sun.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much but the pool water was still a bit cold at this time of year.

    Great resort with super friendly and helpful staff. The apartment w 2 bedrooms was great, very good lay out with terrace in the sun and one in the shade. Very well equipped kitchen.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location that you are 10 ~ 20 mins drive away from more populated towns where you have a lot of restaurant options as well as organized boat trip. The property itself is beautiful with a lot of lounging area around the property. Garden nicely arranged as well as inner decor. I particularly find some of their decoration very interesting, like the local handmade vase and pendant light (i forgot the brand, if staff sees this message could you let me know?)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Even with the spa hiccup would recommend and come again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Some of the staff weren't as helpful as others. There was a misunderstanding about when I had booked a spa treatment and the situation was dealt with badly - I ended up not having a treatment - those members of staff need customer service training. They eventually agreed they were in the wrong and provided a discount to our whole tab bill.

    The villas are designed beautifully. They've thought of everything and the baskets with wheels that you could throw your beach stuff in to walk down to the beach was a lovely touch. Loved how there were 4 different locations to sit outside our villa! 4!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    What a great place for the family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really cool and stylish. The staff were amazing and so friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

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    Amazing villas with a lot of facilities. The staff is very nice and polite and are ready to help you in any possible way. The villa felt super luxurious and very nicely equipped. The location is fantastic. I loved my stay here.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Lovely stay for family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, just suggest to have curtain next to kitchen

    Indoor swimming pool is nice for small children. Everything is perfect and beyond expectations. Bed madress is also good, not the super soft ones.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Family holiday ❤
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, easy 5 minutes walk to the beaches, excellent restaurants nearby. The staff at White Shell are very friendly and efficient. Breakfast was always good and fresh and not crowded. Lunch was equally great. Evening cocktails on the rooftop terrace were very nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful apartments near the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleaning service didn’t wipe down the tables during the days.

    It was a beautiful property, super big and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    A gem close to Beganil Caves
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    We like everything about this resort. it is modern and all equipment are up to date. Beaches are only 10 min walk away, 10 min drive from Beganil Caves, super friendly staff, tasty breakfast with a reasonable cost, roomy with a lot of space for two of us. will visit them next time in this area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Staff are great , in particularSergiowhcheeredusupeverymorning
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found the air conditioning system very good but we would have liked a manual of instruction to lower the sound of it

    Overall fantastic place to stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    10
    Our stay at the White Shell Beach Villas was absolutely wonderful in every way!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is nothing to dislike about this property.

    The villas are absolutely gorgeous with everything you want or need. The indoor pool and hot tub were very nice. The electric bikes that were available free of charge was a very pleasant bonus.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    Cozy place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only discomfort was breakfast. We haven't made preorder at the evening and we were waiting for a really long time our breakfast. So pay attention to that fact and make preorder of breakfast and enjoy.

    Me and my family we had fantastic time in White shall beach villas. Room, territory, atmosphere, dinner, staff, everything was fantastic. My children enjoyed swimming in warm and cozy swimming pool.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There were some small spiders inside. Thanks God I am not afraid of them :)

    Great location. Everything needed for a comfort stay in the villa! I enjoyed the territory and equipment of the villa. I would definitely recommend it!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    8.0
    Nice 3 bedroom villa
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 3 bedroom villa was very nice and plenty of room for our family of 6. Breakfast is very basic but we had dinner the first night and it was very nice. The location is good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    8.0
    Perfect (but a little pricey)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The quality of the facilities is great, but probably could do with a few more considering the price. A games room would be a big plus. Biggest gripe: the pool bar shuts early, so not much to do in the evening, or a focal point for people to meet and the kids to play. (And - a note to the management - please, update the TVs so guests can log into Netflix, Disney etc.!)

    We had a great holiday: we loved the modern apartments, heated indoor pool and jacuzzi. Free bikes and racquet sports were a nice touch. The place felt welcoming for kids (ours, 8 and 10). There was no shushing and few shut off areas. There were plenty of things to do locally (we loved Slide & Splash). We didn't hire a car, and used Uber, which I'd recommend and do again.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    9.0
    Great property with friendly staff, good breakfast, not crowded, and good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was too cold and dinner selection was limited.

    We liked the apartment because it was big and well appointed with AC in every room. The parking was great. Kitchen was excellent.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    8.0
    Nice if you like quiet places and have your own space
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complimentary water, nor tea/coffee in the room. Breakfast was very simple. Not much variation.

    The apartment is very spacious and nicely decorated. Outside chairs and daybed was nice. Location was 5min from the beach.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic Villas, beautiful grounds, we enjoyed the pool area, especially the serenity at this place, well equipped apartments/villa, fantastic amenities, e-bikes etc… Friendly Staff, great breakfast, everything is close by, beach, restaurants, supermarket… One of the most relaxing places in the Algarve.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    10
    Excellent stay in beautiful surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The staff are excellent - so helpful and friendly. Rooms are beautiful and facilities fantastic. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and will definitely be back for a third time! x

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    8.0
    Courteous staff great apartment good location but pricey for facilities provided
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gym was not a gym - enough for 2 people running machine and bike- tiny space could not have mat and weights down at same time. Also small children in it. A big disappointment sadly.

    Apartment was super spacious and well equipped Staff excellent arranged a great tennis coach for my daughter,

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot water ran out in the middle of the shower.

    The room's luxury feel, the breakfast, the outside pool. There's a beach near but needs bit walking and there's a steep hill but it's easily accessible with the car. Nice calm area.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    9.0
    luxurious villas with amazing facilities and very friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no negatives.

    amazing facilities (outdoor pool, spa, gym, free bike rental), super clean and staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought the lunch food could be improved. It wasn't as good as I thought it would be.

    Loved the hotel and its facilities. Staff were great, friendly and very helpful. Villa was clean and modern

    Stayed in July 2023

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