Hotel Luar

Hotels
7.5 (836 reviews)
Av. V3 - Sitio dos 3 Castelos , Portimão , pt

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Garden
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near beach, restaurants and supermarket
Friendly and efficient staff (specific praise for reception)
Clean rooms and well-maintained, attractive pool
Good breakfast selection/variety
Good value for money
Cons:
Rooms and bathrooms often described as dated and in need of renovation
Occasional strong sewage/odour from plumbing
Hard beds reported by some guests
No on-site restaurant; small gate to promenade kept closed during events

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Mixed feedback: several guests describe rooms and public areas as spotless and impeccably maintained, while others note cleaning shortcomings and occasional sewer/odour issues.
Service
8.5
Consistently positive: multiple mentions of friendly, helpful and efficient staff (specific praise for reception staff member Vincent).
Location
8.5
Very strong: repeatedly described as excellent, walking distance to the beach, restaurants and supermarket; quiet end-of-strip position praised.
Room Quality
5
Negative: several guests report bathrooms and rooms are dated and in need of urgent renovation, hard beds and ageing furnishings.
Amenities
8
Generally positive: pool is repeatedly praised and well maintained, sea-view balconies appreciated; some minor issues (closed small gate to promenade during events, no on-site restaurant).
Value for Money
8
Positive: multiple comments that the hotel offers good value for money and is a solid budget option for the area.
Food and Beverage
8
Mostly positive: breakfast frequently described as good with variety and quantity, though a few guests noted problems or dissatisfaction.
Overall Experience
7.5
Balanced: many guests report a very enjoyable stay and would return or recommend, tempered by recurring complaints about dated rooms and occasional plumbing/odour issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 04:55

Property Description

Stunning Ocean Views

Luxurious Amenities
The air-conditioned rooms at Luar Hotel are simply furnished and equipped with minibars stocked with refreshing drinks.

Convenient Location
Located just a short walk from various restaurants and Vau Beach, Luar Hotel also offers easy access to car rental services and shuttle transfers to Faro Airport.

Experience the beauty of Praia da Rocha from our balcony rooms and enjoy the relaxing sun terrace and bar. Book your stay at Luar Hotel today!

Important information:

Please note that the hotel offers transfer from/to Faro Airport. Guests are kindly requested to inform the property in advance if they wish to make use of this service. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that children up to 4 years old will be accommodated free of charge, either in baby cots or extra beds.

Children from 5 to 11 years old will be accommodated in extra beds, at an extra charge of EUR 15 per person, per night.

Please note that parking spaces around the property are limited and reservation is not possible.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 836 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Antonio • family_with_children • pt
8
Localização fantástica , simpatia em todos os funcionários e limpo .
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

TV muito pequena ( quem vê mal não lê as legendas) . Quarto um pouco desatualizado .

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Therese • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Artur • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

5 estrelas

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Jose A • solo_traveller • pt
9
Pros:

Muito bom. Sem exageros. Comodidade, confortável, localização todos os funcionários excelentes. Simpáticos e sempre prontos a ajudar.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
Ángela • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Lo mejor la ubicación del hotel, fantástica, la avenida de la puerta principal del hotel súper tranquila y el acceso a la playa y paseo marítimo y restaurantes por la puerta de la piscina genial !!. El trato del personal del hotel muy amables. Mi habitación con vistas al mar!! La piscina y el césped!!. La playa fantástica!!

Cons:

El desayuno es bastante pobre y poco variado. Relación calidad-precio no muy bien. Las habitaciones deberían ser reformadas, mi lavabo, bañera y azulejos estaban estallados y los accesorios del baño muy viejos y malos y el techo del cuarto baño muy mal. La bañera debería tener mampara no cortina por higiene y la presión de la ducha muy floja.El bidé y la cisterna del water muy bien. El aire acondicionado del hotel fabuloso La decoración de las habitaciones muy antiguas y es una gran pena porque reformándola y también reformando cuarto baño ganaría muchísimo el hotel, quedaría un gran hotel y no tendría envidia a ninguno de más estrellas. Estas cosas ya hace años que lo están diciendo los usuarios pero el hotel no hace caso. Teniendo en cuenta todo el precio me parece bastante caro

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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saffrons218 • Family
10
Great hotel would book again
Pros:

Great hotel, friendly staff and a brilliant location right next to the beach and plenty of restaurants. Basic room but clean and a great shower. Breakfast was lovely and food at the bar was also great. Could do with a few more sunbeds around the pool.

2026-08-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Teresa • couple • pt
6
Podia ter sido melhor.
Pros:

Boa localização e boa piscina com os seus arranjos exteriores.

Cons:

Quartos precisam de modernização, sobretudo a nível das casas de banho. Num dos quartos, o porta rolos estava partido e o lavatório estava entupido. Apesar de avisarmos na recepção, nada fizeram. Não existem copos para escova e pasta de dentes. Pequeno almoço abaixo das expectativas.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Maria Jose • solo_traveller • pt
6
Pros:

Da localização

Cons:

Pequeno almoço fraquinho
Pão sem qualidade
Não haver fruta a não ser enlatada
Quase não haver internet

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Valente • solo_traveller • pt
9
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Manuel • solo_traveller • pt
8
Pros:

Localização, pessoal bastante simpático

Cons:

Falta uma boa identificação do hotel, para quem vem na estrada de automóvel passa pelo edifício e não se apercebe.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Mahnaz • family_with_children • nl
5
Mooje plek
Pros:

Locatie is echt veilig en dicht bij zee en shoppen.
Ontbijt echt beperkt en elje dag zelfde en saai en niet echt lekker.
Zwembad was goed en schoon.

Cons:

Ontbijt vond ik niks en ik moest voor laatste dag voor 2 personen betalen maar ik moest 6 uur weg en geld krijg je niet terug en als jij niet betaald dan kan jij ook niet hotel reserveren.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Jade • family_with_children • gb
9
Ocean views, festival dancing and fond memories
Pros:

Overall, a wonderful pleasant stay at Hotel Luar!
It turns put it looks even better in person as the photos do on the Internet.
Hotel staff were helpful and friendly, breakfast and food was served well, and our hotel room was spacious and was cleaned well everyday that we were there.
The location is excellent! The beach is literally behind the hotel and the pool is the perfect size for a swim or cool off.

Cons:

A few improvements would make it a solid 4.5 stars:
Pool - There needs to be clear markers that indicate how deep the pool is. Especially near the red mushroom - it's appearanace appeals to children, but it's a deep area of the pool!

Plug sockets - More plug sockets should be installed around hotel rooms. There was only one near my bed, and that was because I had to unplug the lamp.

Hangers/Pegs in the bathroom - The bathroom was great, but it needs a peg or hanger near the bath so you can hang you towel or clothes up when exiting the bath.

Furniture - The public furniture around the hotel is very comfortable, but is in need of a good clean. It's gives the wrong impression when you can see stains or crumbs in a couch.

Hotel Theme/Style - I personally like the old school look of the hotel, but it can be easily seen as being dated. The hotel either needs to update to more modern furniture and interior, or own their dated style and market themselves as 90s themed hotel with retro furniture.

Hope the feedback helps!

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • nz
6
Nice location but let down by small stuff that can be easily fixed.
Pros:

Good location, nice pool area. Was quiet. Beds ok and came with air conditioning. Did have a fridge.

Cons:

Shower was terrible, ran out of hot water, could not angle shower head. No jug or tea/coffee .

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Jose Luis • solo_traveller • es
6
Pros:

La piscina ,y la ubicación

Cons:

Es muy antiguo

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Evelina • couple • lv
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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joannemF2502QL • Family
10
Excellent, going back
Pros:

We have visited Luar Hotel for 8 years on & off now. This year was absolutely fabulous, our room & view was stunning. The breakfast was lovely. The service at breakfast & at the bar & by the pool was excellent, such lovely staff, nothing was a problem. The team behind the counter are good.. could be a tad more friendly. The location is absolutely brilliant, top of the strip, just across the street from the sea. The hotel is spotless & housekeeping are absolutely excellent & so through, they are a credit to this hotel. The food by the pool is good. Cocktails lovely! So the best recommendation I can give is we have booked again for next year. It's a fabulous hotel. Looking forward to returning.

2026-08-12 • via Tripadvisor
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liviamY1216KY • Couples
10
Lovely hotel🤩
Pros:

We cannot thank you enough for such an enjoyable stay and wonderful memories. Hotel Luar is a beautiful place to be!🥰 Thank you for everything! See you soon!🙂We love Algarve❤️🌞

2026-08-12 • via Tripadvisor
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eamonc282 • Family
8
Just stay here. Its good.
Pros:

Hotel Luar, thank you and well done.My family & I had a great time here. Its just a cool place. Its not a top luxury hotel but what you get is a clean, friendly, welcoming hotel whose staff are the biggest selling point along...aswell as the hotel location.
Very clean rooms- with hard working cleaning ladies, great pool for adults and kids. The people working at the front desk and the at the bar are perfect too.
Breakfast choice isnt its strong point but its plain and adequate.
The bedrooms/ensuite need updating but room size is good. All of the hotel is very clean and looked after well. I found it great value for all I needed.
Keep up the good work HotelLuar. Thanks again.

2026-08-11 • via Tripadvisor
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Joana • couple • pt
7
Pros:

Piscina excelente;
Localização maravilhosa, muito perto das praias e centro pedonal da Praia da Rocha. O hotel possui acesso direto à praia;
Restauração e supermercado nas redondezas.

Cons:

Pequeno-almoço com pouca variedade de pães/bolos/doces;
Quartos antigos - sem modernização.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee