AP Oriental Beach - Adults Friendly

Hotels
AP Hotels & Resorts
8.8 (2632 reviews)
Av. Tomás Cabreira , Portimão , pt

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Spacious and beautiful rooms
Friendly staff
Live music
Cons:
Noise from events
Inconsistent food quality
Parking issues
Long check-in times

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Some concerns were raised about the maintenance of common areas during peak events.
Service
9.3
Most staff were friendly, but there were instances of being overrun during busy times.
Location
9.3
The location by the beach was praised, adding to the overall experience.
Room Quality
9.3
Rooms were spacious, well-presented, and had lovely views.
Amenities
8.8
Some amenities were lacking such as parking information.
Value for Money
8.8
Many felt that the experience did not match the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Quality of food was inconsistent and suffered during peak event times.
Overall Experience
8.8
Despite issues with the event, the hotel had favorable aspects overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:11

Property Description

Magnificent Ocean Views and Outdoor Pool
Hotel Oriental - Adults Only offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean from its rooms and outdoor pool. Enjoy the beauty of Praia da Rocha right from your spacious balcony.

Exquisite Dining Experience
Indulge in the à la carte lunch menu and buffet dinner at The Restaurant Oriental. Sip on cocktails while enjoying live music in the afternoons and evenings. For more dining options, explore the vibrant center just a short walk away.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind on the panoramic pool deck or in the garden area, perfect for sunbathing or reading a book. With direct beach access and proximity to Portimão Marina and Alto Golf Course, the hotel offers a perfect blend of relaxation and leisure activities.

Experience luxury and relaxation at Hotel Oriental - Adults Only. Book your stay now to enjoy a memorable vacation by the beach.

Important information:

Charges are applicable for special facilities and services, including room and shuttle service to and from Faro Airport.

The hotel reserves the right to request full payment or a credit card guarantee upon check in.

Guests booking at nonrefundable rates should inform the hotel of their invoicing details (Name, address, and VAT number) at the time of booking.

When booking more than 9 rooms, different cancellation and prepayment policies may apply. For half board and full board bookings on the 24th and 31st December, a special dinner will be prepared (with drinks included).

Guests may experience some noise or light disturbances from June 14, 2026, to July 5, 2026.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: FAO

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2632 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Diana couple ch
10
Parfait et on a hâte d’y retourner!
Pros:

Ce n’est pas notre premier séjour. On aime toujours l’emplacement vue sur mer, le confort de la literie et la taille de la chambre. Le calme et le choix au petit déjeuner. Le piano en live.
Le souci du détail, la Direction m’a laissé une jolie surprise dans la chambre le jour de mon anniversaire! Merci!

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Jean-Philippe couple be
9
Pros:

La vue et le petit déjeuner

Cons:

Loin du vieux centre

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Reinaldo couple pt
8
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Renate couple at
10
Alles hat super gepasst
Pros:

Das Essen war sehr abwechslungsreich und gut - für jeden Gusto war etwas dabei. Immer gute Salate, viel Fisch, Fleisch, Nudeln, Nachspeisen.
Wir hatten ein Zimmer ohne Balkon, was für Ende Februar ok war. Das Zimmer war rießengroß, das Bett sehr bequem.
Im Badezimmer hätte etwas mehr Ablagefläche sein können, als Frau hat man doch etwas mehr Utensilien mit :-)

Cons:

Nachspeisen, die Stücke könnten etwas kleiner sein, die Torten waren immer nur im Stück zu haben. Man konnte sich nur selbst etwas herunter schneiden was mit der Zeit sehr unansehnlich war

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Paul couple nl
8
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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José Carlos Vieira couple pt
9
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Flavia solo_traveller gb
10
It was a lovely stay and I was able to get the rest I needed.
Pros:

The property was nice, clean and staff were always polite and welcoming.

Cons:

The pool didn’t appear clean and limited options for bfast. The QR code site needs to be updated as when I called for room service the number was incorrect and the kitchen was closed. The information on the qr code site had incorrect times and information.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
M
MartaBronze couple pt
9
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Ivo couple pt
10
Pros:

Decoração, decoração, quartos limpos!

Cons:

No nosso quarto, passava muita luz por baixo da porta! O que nos deixou desconfortável.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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João solo_traveller pt
6
Prefiro não comentar para além do que disse
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

O que eu não gostei é da responsabilidade do Booking. Pedi um quarto com vista mar. Paguei um suplemento e o que me foi entregue foi um quarto de esquina num piso de R/c. Tinha vista de mar muito parcial. Faltou a vista deslumbrante. Depois o Booking perguntou se queria cama de casal ou duas camas. Pedi cama de casal. O hotel responde que está sujeita à disponibilidade do momento. Não tivemos a cama de casal porque o hotel estava cheio. Não fiquei convencido do argumento. Para mim é claro: se oferecem as opções, estas devem ser garantidas. Portanto, a avaliação está condicionada ao que o Booking colocou como opções. Consequência: não voltarei ao hotel (não posso dizer que seja por causa do hotel). E vou pensar duas vezes na próxima reserva se utilizo o Booking.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Nathalie couple fr
9
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Pui Hong solo_traveller gb
8
Enjoyable beach front stay
Pros:

Location is really good, the space is nice too.
Got the best view of the beach from terrace.

Cons:

Facilities a bit old. Construction worker right outside my balcony when I was half naked.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Bettina couple dk
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Elisabeth couple ch
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Eva couple at
9
Schöner Aufenthalt direkt am Strand
Pros:

Die Lage vom Hotel mit direktem Zugang zum Strand ist wunderschön. Das Frühstück mit live Klaviermusik war sehr stimmungsvoll und geschmeckt hat es uns auch. Insgesamt hat es einen gemütlichen Flair, auch wenn die Einrichtung ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen ist. Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis war sehr gut und wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.

Cons:

Hellere Lampen im Zimmer wären fein, ist aber nur eine kleine Anregung.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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NUNO couple pt
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Philippe solo_traveller fr
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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fdelgacien couple es
10
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Kerstin couple de
10
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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313rebeccaw Solo travel London, England
2
Terrible customer service. Still no response despite numerous emails.
Pros:

I stayed for the MotoGP weekend in November. On arrival I was not told at check in that I needed a hanger for my car for the parking. I returned on 07/11/2025 to my car after an afternoon at the beach to a parking fine. I was told to email the reception team and they would get the fine void and removed. I did this and thought nothing of it. I then on 16/01/2026 received a €30 charge from the hire company on my card. I contacted the hotel to say I had received this charge and that the matter should have been resolved with the fine void. No response from the receptionist or manger of the hotel.
On 04/02/2026 I came home to a letter from Portimão traffic with a €60 fine for the same parking matter. It turns out the €30 from the hire car company was an admin fee for them sending the details to the traffic department and the fine is still outstanding. For 2 days now I have been calling, emailing and have also used the live chat to ask for the manager and no one is getting back to me.
Today (05.02.2026) the live chat told me AP hotel doesn’t have parking! Well why was I then given a hanger and continued to park there for the rest of my stay?
The staff at check in (the older gentleman who checked me in and then ‘handled’ the fine, was rude and clearly did nothing to void this fine.

The lift in the hotel is also really noisy with the hydraulic brakes that can be heard day and night from rooms.

I am still after contact to get this fine resolved.

Despite the great location of this hotel I would never stay in an AP hotel again due to this service, which is a shame as I visit Portimão every year.

2026-02-05 via Tripadvisor