Salgados Beach Villas

Very nice place! Very spacious

Photos are self explanatory. Broken fridge and equipment, mould and humidity all over the place. No furniture. Terrible beds. Dirty as if it wasn't cleaned for months. they are selling the villas because the developer went bankrupt a few year ago but managed to keep some properties. It's shameful that they rent things like this.

We stayed in this accommodation in our winter break (family of 4). The villa was a little bit confusing to find, but is actually right in front of VidaMar Hotel (turn right from the roundabout as you see the hotel). The villa is located in gated community and the reception is located in 1B area (left hand side as you pass security gate) so you feel extra secure (especially for us who rented a car). As we came in January, it was not really busy and a bit quiet (other than in New Year where some villas nearby having a New Year blast) so it was very relaxing. The villa is huge with dedicated parking in the basement and door direct to the accomodation. The parking is a bit tight though. We picked 2 bedroom-villa and it is a very spacious villa. Very high ceiling and airy with essential furniture. Saying that, as the room is basically quite empty, it is very echoey and a bit hard to hear what other family member was saying to you when you are not in the same room. There is swimming pool in each villa which is clean (1.2 m is the deepest) that we did not use (as it was too cold) and 4 loungers. Outside, there is also a dining table in case you like to dine after swimming. It feels like staying at home away. Kitchen has fridge-freezer, oven, microwave, toaster, coffee machine, kettle, washing machine and dishwasher. Dishwasher tablet and washing powder is not provided as part of your stay, but you can easily buy them in nearby supermarket 2 roundabouts away (Coviran). They also have an ironing board with iron, broom/dustpan/mop, etc. Wifi is strongest downstairs and TV is not very entertaining as not all channels work and they are either in in local language or dubbed. There is also TV in master bedroom and both bedrooms have AC (we don’t need that though). Master bedroom has ‘his and hers’ sinks and there is bidet in both en-suite. The only thing weird thing is that there is no shower screens so water would splash like anything every time you take shower so extra bathroom mat is absolutely needed. Comfortable beds and there is balcony in master bedroom facing the pool downstairs. Beach is only about 5 minutes away from villa, clean and quiet, maybe due to winter. If you feel like cooking, there is Coviran/Ocean Supermarket that has almost everything. It has an attached cofffe shop with some nice pastries. But if you don’t feel like doing anything, VidaMar Hotel could sort you out. We had our breakfast and brunch there and it was really good. Villa does not actually provide housekeeping, but there was staff came inside our villa when we were in to check if we need one. All staff were very friendly and helpful, we were allowed to have a late check-in as our flight was later in the evening. We were really grateful with that. We are thinking to come again very soon, maybe when it is a bit warmer so that we would be able to use the swimming pool outside.

The place was clean and very spacious! Our unit had 3.5 bathrooms, which was great for the 5 of us. We had our own pool and they gave us beach/pool towels. The resort/complex is beautiful and everything is new and contemporary. I'd definitely stay there again.

The location to the beach is unbeatable and the villa space is great! It was modern style with no carpet, rugs, plants to absorb sound so it was echoey and loud inside. The modern cabinet knobs were hard to use because they were so small which made opening the refrigerator and cabinets difficult. The backyard doors only opened one way so if the door was fully shut, whoever was outside would be locked out. With a couple adjustments, this place would be exceptional! The concierge was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Eateries in the area were tasty and well priced.

Let me tell you, do not book under any circumstances, this is the worst place I have ever stayed in and I have traveled around the world, I was misled as this is advertised as a 5* wow more like 3* and I am being generous, Issues Rotten decking Dirty floors, walls and furniture Kitchen falling apart Doors broken Pool grids dirty Pool grid broken very dangerous Pool floor 10inch crack This is place is so run down it’s a health and safety hazard and should be shut down I complained and they said there was nothing wrong and it’s not a 5* Not sure why they advertise this as a 5* Don’t be fooled by the lovely pictures on there website, they are about 10 years old This place is the worst