Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Messages were answered quickly, information was clear, location was right near beach with private underground parking. Grocery store and shops/restaurants nearby. Apt. was bright with a nice balcony, bdrm was a decent size with nice closet space and balcony areas/windows. Bathroom had nice counter space and storage space, towels. Kitchen was adequate for 1 or 2 people. Heaters worked well once they heated up initially.
  : Outside temps were chilly which made the tile floors cold even with the heat on. This is likely a benefit in the summer! I suggest replacing the veg't peeler and adding a spatula and a 10" or longer knife to the kitchen ware. Also the lack of dish soap, cloths, cleaning supplies was annoying. Buying a 500ml dish soap for 5 nt stay is ridiculous, as well as garbage bags, sponges. The Sofa/Bed was not that comfortable, Springs can be felt :(

Disappointing
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : location
  : Kitchen without equipment to cook meals, no replacement of toilet towels, etc.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : The position was very good the person I spoke to for entry was very helpful.
  : The apartment was a little tired.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : The location is great! Cleanliness was ok. Since the apartment is located on a busy street, there is noise from bars around, but the value for the money is great. I can't complain.

Very Poor
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : We didnt stay in the apartment. We felt the description of the apartment with a sea view was misleading. To see the sea view one had to stand on the balcony and turn your head sharply to the right to see the sea. We were very disappointed and walked straight out and went somewhere else. Sitting on the balcony one looked at an apartmernt building wall in front of the apartment. We would like to get a refund please.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Good
Traveller Type:
  : Location is perfect, right in front of the beach, part of the bustling strip of bars and restaurants, a short walk to anything youll need.
  : Every time we tried to use the kettle the power would go off and the hot water would run out quite quickly. Also wish we were given a spare set of keys to access the building.

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : The view from the apartment was fantastic and a great location for shops, bars and beach.
  : Uncomfortable bed. Couch bed was worn and falling apart. Dinning chairs old and broken. Didn't use the oven as it was dirty and no instructions on how to use it. Cupboards old and falling to bit's. Etc etc etc

Fair
Traveller Type:
  : Size was ok, location was ok, facilities were ok.
  : Shower head was a little worn out, beds were uncomfortable, utensils were very basic if existent, swimming pool was cold and pool area looked dirty.Communal hallway smelt of curry every time.

Poor
Traveller Type: Business Traveler
  : Beautiful view, location ideal
  : Bathroom v dirty, no attempt made to clean the bath or the screens. Had to clean myself. Cutlery same, had to buy essentials to clean b4 use. The pillows were bad and caused me neck pain, shame as the bed was fine.The worst; I asked for a late 1pm checkout and was told no problem well in advance of my stay. To be fair I emailed 2 days b4 I was due to leave asking to extend late checkout from 1pm to 2pm and was told fine. However the cleaner arrived at 8:30. I explained the situation but she arrived early at 1pm. No problem, I left her in as I was finishing shopping and came back and there was a man there berating me for not leaving. I was v uncomfortable. I explained that it was agreed I could check out late and I tried calling the contact but there was no answer. This man continued to berate me. I don't know what to say, I am a careful single traveler (careful as I am female and travel alone). I am so disappointed. The worst is that my company is seeking reliable accommodation for my colleagues who also must travel and I cannot recommend this place. I am really disappointed. All accommodation has flaws and this apt could have been something if the bathroom was cleaned more aggressively. In all honesty i have found as a frequent traveller when you mention such issues they are corrected with honesty. However in this case, due to the aggressive man and lack of communication it is a real shame that regret not being able to recommend