Tom Van Nijverseel

Review of Quinta da Marinha Palace Hotel...

We expected more from this 5 star hotel. Hotel is ...

We expected more from this 5 star hotel. Hotel is somewhat outdated and not optimally maintained. Here and there you see things that need replacing. In our bathroom the sink was clogged and there was an awkward toilet brush. At the swimming pool, they allow everyone to put their towel on the sun loungers in the morning, which means that there are no more available places, but many empty places throughout the day. Poolside restaurant is definitely on the expensive side for Portuguese standards. Breakfast was very good and staff were friendly. There is a golf course attached to the hotel, but since we do not play golf we have not used it. Despite some comments, this is certainly not a bad hotel, but it doesn't feel like a 5 star hotel. During our transit in Portugal we stayed in several hotels with fewer stars, which we feel scored better than this hotel.