AP Oriental Beach - Adults Friendly

Hotels
AP Hotels & Resorts
8.8 (2745 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 2745 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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Gladys solo_traveller us
1
No me gustó no regreso
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Mala experiencia en ese hotel no vuelvo porque son metiro el gerente y mala atención

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Nikita solo_traveller ru
9
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Kate couple gb
6
Average, definitely not a 4 star hotel.
Pros:

Spacious rooms. Good location. Nice breakfast selection. Room was kept clean and tidy by the cleaning staff.

Cons:

Would not class this as a 4 star hotel. Did not meet expectations. Private beach is actually just access, need to pay for sunbeds with another company. Small touches around the hotel were not to the standard I would expect - sunbeds etc not wiped down in the morning, still wet and stained, no cushions to use and when we asked was told they don’t provide them. Basic tea and coffee, no milk provided and again when asked we were told no.
Apart from elizandro. Staff were not attentive, they were not rude but not friendly or helpful. During the day hardly any staff around the grounds to assist with service.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Aras-Altas couple de
8
Gutes Strandhotel mit vielen Möglichkeiten wie Swimmingpool, Garten und Ausblick aufs Meer!
Pros:

Sehr geräumige Zimmer! Bügeltisch und Bügel auf Anfrage sofort zur Verfügung gestellt! Der Strand ist in der Nähe!

Cons:

Etwas langer Weg zum Zimmer, teilweise nicht mit Aufzug erreichbar! Keine Parkmöglichkeiten im Hotel!

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Maria couple de
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Luciana couple ch
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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H.J.C.M. solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

De inrichting, het vriendelijke personeel en het uitzicht. Ruim balkon met zitje en 2 ligbedjes.
Goede locatie. Het hotel had een eigen trap van strand naar hotel.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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ReRud solo_traveller ch
7
Schönes Strandhotel, das in vielen Punkten Freude machte
Pros:

Tolle Lage am breiten Sandstrand

Adults Only entsprach voll unseren Bedürfnissen

Grosszügiges Morgenbuffet

Gute Betten

Sehr schöne Überraschung am Geburtstag

Cons:

Personal beim Frühstück zeigte wenig Empathie, unpersönlich; wegräumen des gebrauchten Geschirrs dauerte eher lange

Äussert schlecht isolierte Zimmertür, sehr lärmdurchlässig

Lästiges Geräusch vom Lift: jedes Mal, wenn er stoppte, drang ein unangenehmes Geräusch bis ins Zimmer hinein, solange der Lift benützt wurde

Balkontüre schwer zu öffnen (fehlende Griffe)

WLAN auf Balkon sehr schwach, und teilweise auch im Zimmer Ausfälle

Beim Buffet am Abend wurde z. B. Fisch 1h nach Eröffnung nicht mehr nachgefüllt. Man sagte uns, es habe keinen mehr.

Lärmige Bauarbeiten am Strand

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Adelheid extended_group ch
10
Pros:

Sehr sauber und alle sehr nett, gutes Büffet und eine sehr gute Lage. Strandzugang sehr gut.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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EJCS solo_traveller pt
9
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Venture46440 Friends getaway
10
Great location and stay!
Pros:

Elizandro greeted us with a big smile and a glass of wine! So friendly and helpful! He was able to get us a parking spot out front which was awesome and we appreciated all his help and recommendations. Our room was as great, lovely patio and view. Highly recommend this hotel.

2026-05-16 via Tripadvisor
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TrailBlazer1713 Friends getaway
10
Algarve Stay.
Pros:

This hotel was a real nice experience. Great beach. Great location and the staff were excellent. Specifically Elizandro. He was so helpful with getting us settled in. Finding parking. Thanks for making our stay a pleasant one.

2026-05-16 via Tripadvisor
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joannesL6895SK Friends getaway
10
Elizandro and AP Oriental Hotel Portimao
Pros:

The Hotel was above our exceptions and the location was absolutely perfect with stunning view is the Ocean. Elizandro went above and beyond. He greeted us with a smile and made sure we were well looked after at check in with a nice glass of wine while we waited to be checked in. We were a group of 8. We had to call fromt desk a few times during our stay and he was up to the room and solved our issues instantly. He was a pleasure to see every day with his smile and was always asking if everything was OK.

2026-05-16 via Tripadvisor
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Radtel Couples Burnaby, British Columbia
6
Overall, our stay was ...okay.
Pros:

We stayed here for 4 nights, mostly to get over jetlag in a location around Faro.

Our room (11) was a good size with a balcony that had a great view of the ocean/beach. Bathroom was good (in general). Breakfast presentation and selection was fine. There were 3 automated coffee machines that were in constant use. Complimentary sparkling wine was on offer.

The location was fine for walking to most bars, restaurants and beaches.

We had a warm welcome from the staff. We were shown to our room (room 11) by one of the staff. He showed us some of the features about the room. When we asked if there was a mini fridge, he said no and went off to get our bags. We found it and showed him when he returned.

Outside, music was blaring from a nearby outdoor café. This happened 2 days on our stay. Most of the time the room and balcony had very little outside noise.

Breakfast, the first day, was really crowded. After that it was easy to find a place to sit. My guess is that a tour group must have booked the hotel.

We needed to sew a button on and asked the front desk if they might have a small sewing kit. They said that they did and handed me a small complimentary box. When I got back to our room, it turned out to be a shaving kit. I repeated this and they gave me another box. Went back again. They said that didn’t have one. I asked the next day and a different staff member found one.

They also didn’t have a 120V to 220V adapter (I forgot mine). They didn’t know where I could buy one either.

It seemed to be a constant problem on this trip that showers would leak (or spray) water around the room. AP Hotel Oriental qualified in this standard.

Overall, our stay was okay.

2026-05-16 via Tripadvisor
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Joanne couple gb
10
Gorgeous hotel in a great location with amazing views and friendly staff
Pros:

Great location at the quieter end of the resort. Beautiful hotel. Lots of sunbeds. Lovely staff. Plenty of food of good quality and choice. Fantastic room.

Cons:

A little more evening entertainment would have been nice. Cushions on the sunbeds and chairs would have made the outdoor space perfect.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Klaus Linsner couple de
6
insgesamt für 4 Sterne zu teuer - Preis- Leistungsverhältnis passt nicht
Pros:

Strand:
Lage direkt am breiten Strand - dort sind 20-30 Volleyballfelder am benachbarten Stadtstrand - reger Betrieb.
Zimmer:
Etwas in die Jahre gekommen und abgewohnt - sauber, aber nicht wirklich top!
Essen:
gutes Essen mit viel Auswahl zum Frühstück und Abendessen - ab und an Livemusik zu den Essenszeiten

Cons:

- im Zimmer wrude nicht Staub gewischt - im unmittelbar angrenzenden Cafe/Bar zeitweise laute Musik - ab 22.00 Uhr aber Ruhe - keine Parkplätze am Hotel - Parken im öffentlichen Raum in der Nähe.
Am Strand wird mit Baggern derzeit Beachsand verlagert.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Markus couple at
10
Pros:

Sehr positiv
Live Klavier zum Frühstück

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Lothar couple de
9
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Younes couple nl
8
Een mooie ervaring in Moorse Arabische stijl
Pros:

Ontbijt , diner en de mooie architectuur

Cons:

Gym; zeer beperkt en outdated

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
9
Fantastic
Pros:

Spacious. Clean. Pleasant location with great views

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-15 via Nuitee