Studio 17 Atlantichotels

Recent Reviews: 397

• User:Sabrinasabs

  Trip type: Solo travel

  No communication for the check-in, no answers. Not recommended

  19 May 2026

  My check-in was at 01:00 am. As I did not receive any information about it, I contacted the property by email, several calls, and SMS 24 hours before, but no answer at all. When I arrived, there was a paper on the main door with a different phone number for the check-in. I called 6 times until I got an answer. It was so annoying, 1:00 am alone on a dark street, and about to sleep in the car because there was no communication. I won't come back and don't recommend it.

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• User:358libbyh

  Trip type: Solo travel

  Pleasant hotel

  18 May 2026

  Basic accommodation but has everything you needReception very helpful. Pool would be better with a heater just to take the edge off it. Unfortunately the carpark opposite is full of dog waste so not a good idea to use as a shortcut

• User:mary P

  Trip type: Couples

  Mostly good

  06 Sept 2025

  Apartment very satisfactory. Sadly lacking air con. Also there is a problem trying to contact reception by telephone. Phone just rings out. Another negative is there is only 1 key supplies As the key also controls electricity it can be a problem if 1 person goes out with key the other person has no electricity supply in the apartment.

• User:Michelle T

  Trip type: Couples

  Lovely Place to stay

  21 Apr 2025

  We arrived late in the day the reception was closed but sign on door how to access room , absolutely no problem, room was very spacious, very clean , we had 206 over looking pool , sun all day on very large balcony , bathroom very clean , had no problem with apartment block what so ever try not to listen to negative reviews, uber helped getting to bars as it is more residential but that was not a bother either . I'd give thumbs up 👍

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• User:colin s

  Trip type: Couples

  Not A Great Holiday Location At All

  14 Feb 2025

  The apartment was budget, clean and fit for purpose. It was small, had a balcony over looking the pool which offered a good sun spot..... I can not fault any of that. The WIFI is also free and very goodWe had issues with the water going off once, issues with the lift not working twice. Not good if you struggle with mobility and have to climb 6 or 7 floors . Also the apartment block is actually a residence for many, who have their pets. We got woke up at 5:30am by a barking dog next door, and the same couple shouting. Again their smoking not only filled the hall with a stench, but we also got it out on the balcony as well..It was quite sickeningThe reception staff were also quite cold, and could have been more friendlier. It seemed as if you were a burden to them or they simply didn't want to know. But the big drawback is location. This is not situated in a tourist area, it's actually in the middle of a residential area , that we found somewhat dodgy at times. A lot of graffiti and a gypsy camp actually facing the apartment block. The gypsies gave us no trouble, but they were very noisy at weekends , with loud music and laughing going on all Friday and Saturday night. The gypsy camp also has a rooster, and every morning between 4:30 and 5am it would start....and it doesn't stop. So be well warned on that oneWe also went to put our rubbish out, and were confronted by a very angry man, who seemed to have issues with the apartment block, and where it's staff had told us to put our rubbish. He was quite threatening and abusive.. When we complained at reception we were told to ignore him..UBER was our saviour. We got taxi's out every day and home again, door to door.. Alvor is a lovely part of town as is the Marina in Portimao and the beaches.. But the main town of Portimao is dirty, busy and heavily graffitied.. Not really a pleasant place.There is an ALDI and Lidl close by as well as a shopping centre.. Take an Uber into the AQUA Shopping centre, it's massive and well worth a visit, as is the fish market.In all, next time we will book a hotel closer to the tourist areas, and maybe go all inclusive. By the time you pay taxis, pay for you food, carry it home, cook it, bring out the waste, bla bla bla....it's not worth it. If you are on a strict budget it might suit you, but transport is the issue if you want to to the tourist thing. The number 14 bus is perhaps the closest and easiest way to get about apart from Uber, but I wouldn't have felt comfortable standing at the bus stop close to the apartment. So UBER was the only way..We spent 9 days there, and it was too long...I wouldn't go back. Sorry

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