Ria Park Hotel & Spa

LocationFriendly staffExcellent breakfast

Breakfast was good. Pool area comfortable. Room was very clean and tidy.

Loved every minute of our stay.

Since the check-in we loved every minute of our stay. The staff was extremely professional and kind. The free shuttle available on request is a wonderful add which we didn't even need since the hotel is less than 10 minutes away from the most amazing beach. One day we walked to Vilamoura, it took us about 1 hour and it was amazing, so if you don't mind long walks along the beach we'd highly recommend it. The pool is fantastic, the room was sparkling clean, the whole building looks incredible, the neighborhood is super quiet, there's a free shuttle and you can request beach towels at any time. We were already very very happy with our stay but what really exceeded our expectations was the surprise birthday cake and sparkling wine we found when we got back to our room on the day of my birthday. We didn't even mention this in our booking or during the check-in so the fact that they noticed and arranged all that created a wonderful memory. Thank you so much to the staff of the Ria Park for one of the best holidays we ever had.

Honestly nothing. If I really had to pick something since the breakfast was absolutely fantastic I guess the restaurant could have been better. The food was still really nice, just not incredible. Honestly not a problem since we wanted to explore the area anyway and the food in Portugal is amazing!

Ultra cleanWonderful warm friendly chatty relaxed patient staff Full of light and space in communal areas Pianist in bar every night No loud music by poolSimple systems for everything ( eg beach towels)Layout and size of hotel made it easy to get around Rooms were beautifully calm and peaceful and I think sound proofed with small balcony ( I had one overlooking the street and lots of palm trees) Luxurious bedding Twice daily maid service

Once I had drunk my complementary water in my room ( one litre plus three small bottles in fridge ) it was not replenished and there were no water dispensers in hotel. The hotel is a 15 -20 minute walk away from a shop. I tend to drink 2litres a day. Gym opens at 9am but would have preferred to get in at 8am, then eat breakfast. Pool the same.

Food, staff, hotel itself. The pools.

Some facilities were a bit outdated (airco and hair dryer). The price is too high for the overall experience

The breakfast choice was first class ,the only item was the hot selection was not always hot it just needed the heat to turned up under the food containers.Apart from that everything was excellent so its only a suggestion. Stayed a few times at the Rio Park good to see so many of the staff still there after so many years.

Lovely breakfast and staff very helpful, we are in our seventies and we love a pot of tea first thing in morning not just a cup you have to make yourself .So young girl went into kitchen and brought us a try with 2 pots of piping hot tea to the table which we really enjoyed .Towels lovely and soft and big also white robe and slippers

Think they need to bring back the practice of serving you your tea or coffee to your table at breakfast Years ago they always did

Breakfast was great friendly staff, duty manager was very accommodating. Pool bar FANTASTIC! great service from the 2 lads.

Came to turn down room to early at times.

Staff were very nice and helpful.

Breakfast was same as 100's of other similar hotels. Hot buffet was in fact cool served on cold plates.

Breakfast was poor and cold

Only had coffee and tea making facilities on the first day had to request from room service on other days

nice pool and grounds. great beach

only had machine coffee for breakfast

Great location Clean

Some staff were not very approachable which is a shame as others were lovely.

Hotel had a good layout and the rooms were spacious and comfortable.

At breakfast the staff did not clear the tables.

In spite of the quibbles we enjoyed our stay, the Pool facilities were excellent and staff friendly.

Room service had to be constantly prompted about drinking water And milk in the room. The bed dipped in the middle But they did partially remedy it as soon as they were told. The breakfast was generally very good, but there was nobody cooking fresh eggs/omelettes. There was only one wardrobe with limited space for two peoples clothes and virtually no space for shoes.Overall, there was a slight feeling of parsimony as if the place was being run by an accountant!

Location is amazing, hotel is stunning, so clean, & beautiful. Room incredibly spacious, bed large and v comfortable.

Most staff v helpful but some not so friendly. Piano playing 2 of our nights was too loud in our bedroom. Hot food for breakfast was cold when eating it.

We booked for 1 night but ended up staying 3 nights and would have extended but for our return to work after 3 weeks travelling Portugal.We will definitely return.

No Negative

Was good proximity to the beach

Staff could have been friendlier and the overall service element was missing

We only eat breakfast at the Hotel but there was a lot of choice, the food was good. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice in a good setting.

It was a shame that the Spa facilities needed to be booked in advance of our stay as nothing was available and no one told us prior to our arrival.

It was immaculate, and housekeeping should be commended for a fantastic job. Lobby bar was nice, with a good choice of freshly made drinks. All the staff were very professional.

No complaints.

Super buffet breakfast and the hotel was spotless

Nothing it would havr been good if snacks were available after the pool bar closed