Carvi Beach Hotel

Portugal , Algarve
Lagos, Portugal, Dr. Armando Soares Ribeiro Praia Dona Ana Apt 33, S/N
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100 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Cyndi

The proximity of this hotel to the beach and coastline is amazing! The pool with the view is breathtaking. The room was nice but loud; I could hear the people in the hallways and stairwell. Great location and kind staff.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Eveline

Beautiful property located by Dona Ana beach.
Great rooftop restaurant and great breakfast buffet. Overall liked by stay . 😉

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Vincent

Awesome setting near the beach with great views from the roof terrace with swimming pool, roo.s were roomy and good for a family.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Lindsey

Great food, close to the beach, nice clean rooms.

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2026

Jennifer

Staff were great and friendly! Breakfast was fantastic! Awesome beach view!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Lucie

Tout à fait parfait , propre, pratique, bien situé et excellent service .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Robert

This hotel is located right next to a staircase going down to a small beach and the entrance to the boardwalk for Ponte Piedade . The rooftop restaurant is amazing also ! The staff was polite and friendly . We would stay here again !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Timothy

Hard to beat the location to the coast. Parking can be an issue but manageable. Great Restaurant. Rooms are spacious. Staff was helpful. The price is reasonable and the views are worth it.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Cameron

Perfect location and amazing pool bar, restaurant etc. Just the location and view is unbeatable.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Cassidy

Staff was very friendly and provided an easy check in. Our room was cleaned every day and the breakfast was delicious! Only downside was the bathrooms need a little renovation!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Ulana

Room was ok. It's good location. Walking distance to all beautiful beaches and views . And nice breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Stephen

Overall a very good hotel with an excellent location. One of the beds broke on the 2nd night but maintenance had gone home and it couldn't be looked at until the next. We fixed ourselves.
Silvia at reception is WONDERFUL! She is helpful and truly wants to be there for the guest.
Brigitte, apparently the chief of the reception was rude at times and it seemed as though she didn't want to be there.
Others are so middle of the road they are not worth mentioning.
Breakfast was amazing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Denise

EXCELLENT hotel!! Very clean, comfortable rooms w/mini refrigerator and great air conditioning! Praia Dona Ana (a beautiful beach) is right below. There are restrooms, life guards, beach chairs and umbrella rentals, and a nice restaurant serving reasonably priced food and drinks there. Several steps to the beach but doable. Cash only at the beach. There is an ATM for euros next to the hotel. The hotel has a nice restaurant w/an amazing view of the ocean. It is a bit pricey for lunch & dinner. The same restaurant serves a free, delicious buffet breakfast to guests (I believe it's 15 euros for non guests). There is a quiet rooftop bar w/a simple food menu (pizza, bugers, etc.), and a few steps up is a refreshing swimming pool. There's a little store next to the hotel selling snacks, water, drinks, beach accessories, etc. Also, across the parking lot is a great walking trail w/beautiful views. The staff was friendly & helpful. The maintenance crew kept the hotel clean. The hallways alway had a fresh/clean smell. There ARE elevators. We HIGHLY recommend this hotel and would definitely return if we headed back to Lagos. Tips: Get an International cell phone ad-on & load Uber onto your phone as taxis are not readily available, and Uber was extremely reliable and inexpensive. The town of Lagos is probably a 20 minute walk but a tough walk w/all the hills. A quick Uber, no matter your age, is recommended as you'll do a lot of walking in town and along the marina. Wonderful hotel!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Helen

When I return to Lagos, I would not stay anywhere else. The location, room and the superb breakfast buffet were amazing. We booked a partial ocean view room and had a lovely balcony where we could sit and relax after a day at the beautiful beach which is only steps away. The boardwalk which leads to spectacular views as well is located directly across from the hotel. Hotel staff were helpful and cheerful and made us feel at home. So sorry to leave Carvi Beach and the Algarve.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Stephanie

Great location! Very close to the beach (walking distance).
There are two restaurants in the hotel and they’re both very good.
Service was great, rooms are clean.
Local convenient store downstairs, where you can buy beach stuff and food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Hemant

None

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Sunita

Good experience as close to the best beach

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Cesar

Location is perfect. Easy to get to and walking distance to amazing beach, cliffs. The facilities are well maintained and clean. Aren’t luxurious though. A bit of a walk to the old town where most of the restaurants are located at.
A nice breakfast is included
It is within walking distance from Ponta do Piedade, where you can watch an awesome sunset (see photo)
I would gladly return

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2026

Cyrus

Clean room, the beds were’t as comfortable for our preference, too firm. The fridge was confusing to use, not get cold, only a little bit. Bathroom was excellent. Staff was very nice. We would have loved a coffee set up in the room but their breakfast was fantastic.

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Karen

Rooftop pool was great! Everyone working there was professional and kind; seemed to like their jobs. Room was very good - not luxurious but definitely great quality.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Tracy

Great location to beach - just a 2 min walk, clean and modern.
Easy walk to shops and restaurants .

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Stuart

The location and breakfast were great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Thahsin

Breakfast was great, staff was nice, views were great

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Shelagh

The breakfast had lots of choices.
Staff helpful and attentive.
Alessandros( pool bar) was nice but food limited if you were trying to order around 6pm because some food was prepped in kitchen who were busy with the Restaurant customers.Restaurant had very good food and good service.
Hotel in good location to get to boardwalk and also walk into old town and the Marina for boat tours etc

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Tammy

The best location in Lagos for beach access and steps away from the trails at Dona Anna Beach. Breakfast was delicious. Highly recommend this place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Steven

Everything was excellent: the location, the pool, the views, the staff, and the rooftop restaurant is amazing. The owner and staff of the restaurant do an amazing job and seem very passionate about they do. Will go back (to both hotel and restaurant),

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Annamaria

Super clean hotel, helpful staff, nice swimming pool and bar, good buffet breakfast ( eggs, bacon, cheese, bread, jam, yogurt, fruit, croissant). Rooms are simple but clean, good beds (you can hear some noise sometimes as walls are thin but overall we had a good sleep). Perfect location, 2 minutes from a beautiful beach and from the start of a coast walk path that takes you to stunning view points. City center is 15/20 minutes walkable distance. You can reach it with a cheap uber ride.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Andrew

Excellent location amazing views and friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Andre

Good location, nice breakfasts, beach view!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Tatiana

Nice stay, convenient location with beautiful view of the ocean .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Marylene

Bel hotel, tres bien situé proche de la plage, certaines chambres avec vue sur mer et d'autres non. Buffet excellent. Employés très courtois. Je recommande cet hotel sans hésiter.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Cathy

Everything was lovely. Location is perfect. Breakfast was great!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Daniel M

No room service and limited restaurant

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Pierre

Rooftop Restaurant and Pool was awesome. Staff was always helpful and kind. Location near the sea was a eyeopener.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

caroline

The breakfast was great and the restaurant staff were excellent. However, our room wireless stopped working on day 2 of 4 and was never fixed. I asked for a different room. Nope. I asked for compensation and they offered a $5 bottle of wine in day 3. I had to work while there so it meant going to the lobby every time I had to do any work or check an email. They said they called someone to fix it but it wouldn’t be fixed in time. They should have offered us a new room as it was only our room affected.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2026

Shahbaz

The best thing about this hotel is the location. Room didn’t had coffee machine which is usually included. The wifi was awfully slow and cellphone signal was almost non existent. But the location, right next to the beach🏖️

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Cody

Highly recommend this hotel. Had an amazing stay here. The hotel was clean, stylish, and in a perfect location close to everything. Staff were friendly and helpful from check-in to check-out, and the room was comfortable with a great bed and nice amenities. Everything felt smooth and well taken care of. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting the area

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Jorge Luiz

Muito bom. Comida e atendimento foram excelentes.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Natalia

Beautiful hotel and staff

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Julie

I was impressed with the cleanliness, friendliness of the staff. Excellent location next to a beautiful beach and the boardwalk. We enjoyed our nightly walk into town for supper. Unfortunately, on our last day (March 30) I got food poisoning that I can only contribute to the breakfast buffet. I didn’t eat anything else that day.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Nipa

Location location. Start of the boardwalk trail to lighthouse. Great views. Breakfast views, rooftop pool and bar! Loved our stay and would stay same place next time. 15m walk to Lagos, restaurants nearby. Trolley stop at hotel!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Isabelle

Great - location, breakfast, room, patio, pool, bar. Loved it all!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Davis

We really enjoyed staying at this location as the breakfast had a lot of variety to choose from, we also had a partial view of the ocean which was fabulous. The location was perfect as the hotel was walking distance from the main town and also was able to take walks along the boardwalk which flows along the ocean. We spent some time at the beach which is one of the nicest beaches we’ve been at. It was also very quiet at night which was fantastic to spend time at the pool and views at night when we returned from our daily excursions. The place was fantastic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Anya

Straight across from the boardwalk, great food at the restaurant on the roof, and about a 15 minute walk to town! Perfect for a few days stay in Lagos

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Amanda

Lovely staff, sea view from breakfast was fabulous. Place was kept very clean and overall was a lovely experience. Free parking and steps to a beautiful beach were great perks. My only complaint was that the food at breakfast was always cold. Even tbough it was kept in hot plates. Its as if they werent even turned on. Overall quality of the hot food isn't great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Kajal

Great breakfast menu, clean, walkable to the beach, and great location

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Richard

Great hotel and in a perfect location!!! We would stay here again if we return!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

KIRAN

Best location. Great place. Super convenient

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Joseph Benjamin

Great breakfast with lovely view. Location close to the famous sea cliffs. Pool was good. Friendly staff and clean rooms.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2026

Jennifer

Room was very basic, but they are clean. The hair dryer almost exploded when I used it and pretty sure it was the same one they have had since the 70s. Halls are dated. Feels like a university dorm. The location is definitely the best part.

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2026

Daniel

Everything was fine but the Internet connection that it was very slow.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Emily

The views from our bedroom were amazing and we were steps from the beach!! The breakfast was great and had a lot of variety. The staff were spectacular, very kind, and super accommodating - they had a kettle we could use for our room!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2026

betty

Breakfast was great , beautiful location , staff were awesome , would stay here again if I ever return

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Mohammed Shoaib

Good breakfast with a beautiful view. Clean room. Only issue was there wasnt a lock on the bathroom door in my room.

Short walk to city centre. Nice costal walk nearby. Nice beach nearby.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Aimee

Nice from the outside and rooms weren’t bad but the hallways were dark and seemed like a dorm room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Paul

Overall very acceptable!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Sophia

It was a pleasant stay

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2026

Visharad

Property is right on beach but do not have better view from the rooms.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Mark

Yes and yes

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Neda

Really enjoyed my stay here.
The rooms were super clean, the location was great, and the restaurant was excellent. The staff were also amazing, very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Debra

The room was booked with a partial beach view and it was perfect. The balcony was large and we enjoyed spending time on the balcony. It was too cold to swim But the pool looked clean.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2026

wayne

Side sea view good

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2026

Darrel

Location is Great! The hotel was comfortable and convenient and the breakfast and view were a great way to start the day.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Geoff

Beautiful hotel nothing was to much trouble and the breakfast was perfect

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Naina

Room and,amenities all good.

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2025

Hala

The location was excellent near the beach but the room was very bad a family room one of the wall sides of the room was not straight and very narrow the ceiling and the wall was leaked as if it was raining on the beds and the wall was very wet .

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Suket

Great stay. Walking distance from city center and away from crowds. Beach access is the best

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Ibrahim

Pleasant stay at this lux hotel by the beach. Breakfast was sumptuous and the view from the restaurant overlooking the ocean was magnificent.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Anthony

Staff friendly, breakfast very good. Bed is comfotable ,location excellent

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

wayne

Everything

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Mary

Lovely location!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Mary

Everything was fabulous. I loved how close to the beach it was and the room was just lovely.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Patricia

Very clean. We’ll appointed rooms. Friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Katey

Perfect location! Right on the beach and 20 minute walk into the city. Very clean. Nice pool. Delicious restaurant with breakfast included.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2025

Martin

Beach access and quality the best!! Apart from a seaweed problem at one end, but not a problem.
Room was simple but spacious and airy with stunning views of sea and sunrises. (Junior Suite 4th floor).

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Kerome

Right by the beach and nice Restaurant.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Martina

Overall exactly what we wanted. Right by the beach and the boardwalk. Hotel was great overall.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Sandra

The Carvi was great hotel with its beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean and proximity to Lagos Old Town. It had a wonderful roof top pool and included a nice breakfast each morning. Also next to the hotel was a fantastic boardwalk/walking trail overlooking the beaches. Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Danielle

Gorgeous direct beach access. Beautiful sunsets and decent breakfast.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Paul

Breakfast was fresh and changed each day with a great view each morning as we sat outside on the rooftop. Beautiful beach is 2 minute walk away, Rooftop pool was a great way to relax. Rooms cleaned each day with fresh towels. Able to do our own laundry by hand and hang the clothes to dry on the balcany.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Madalena

This location was perfect for us. It has direct assess to Praia Dona Ana which was a great place to hang out and enjoy the surrounding. In the evening we would walk (about a 20 min walk) to Old Town. Breakfast was great, lots of variety. I would stay here again when I visit Lagos!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Oct 2025

Ashley

Came to Portugal for our honeymoon, we booked this hotel primarily for the location- stayed here for 10 nights, loved how close it was to the beach and a walk into downtown Lagos for food.
Our overall experience was okay, some things I didn’t like was we had to pay for towels to borrow then got our deposit back once we returned the towels. Well one of our towels dropped on the balcony below us from the wind (we could see it) and when we told the front desk they said they make a note of it but we never ended up getting our deposit back for it…
Hotel rooms were not cleaned everyday and at weird times. Beds were made almost everyday but not fresh sheets (I know this because there was sand in my bed which wouldn’t have happened if they were fresh) not the end of the world but unusual for a hotel in my experience traveling.
There was one day / night where the entire 4th floor (where our room was) had no wifi.
To the right of the hotel is a beautiful beach, to the left is a run down hotel that the cartel took over. We always walked towards the right and avoided the left when going downtown.
Overall we would book this hotel again primarily to be close to the beach and walking trails.
Breakfast included was good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Danielle

Breakfast and dinner at the hotel restaurant were delicious! Pool was great and the beach was absolutely breathtaking. 10/10 recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Karen Anne

Rooms were very clean, staff at reception always friendly and accommodating
Vicinity probably was the most picturesque in Portugal
Loved the long walks on top of the cliffs
Very happy we booked this resort
Thank You from a Canadian couple and their 1st visit to Portugal

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Natalie

The place is in a great location close to the beach. Loved it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Ovidiu

Balcony with nice view of the sea.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

James

Great location close to the beach and walkway. Breakfast was fabulous. About 15 minute walk into town.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2025

Lucimar

O ponto forte do hotel é a localização, na praia de Dona Ana . Dá pra ir a pé a praia do Camilo, ponta da piedade, centro e marina. Limpo, pessoal atencioso. O café da manhã é simples mas suficiente.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

fernando

beautifull view,good food,clean

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2025

Martin

Rooms were basic but very clean. Rooftop Sun deck, pool and lounge were good. Breakfast was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Fantastic location too!!!! Nothing negative to report….

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2025

James

Parking was public parking right near a very popular beach which made it difficult to get a spot in the afternoon. Staff were awesome!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Jatin

Lovely hotel!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Danielle

Loved the location and the views from breakfast and on the rooftop

2/10

Poor

05 Oct 2025

Lisa

€200+/night for mold, fake eggs, and hostile service? Absolutely not.
I’ve stayed in 40+ hotels across Europe and North America. Carvi Hotel was one of the worst price-to-quality ratios I’ve encountered. I rarely leave reviews, but this experienced left me with no choice but to WARN other travellers.
The reality doesn’t match the photos. Our room had visible mold and rust in the shower, no bathroom ventilation, and filthy AC filters. By day three we were both feeling sick and checked out early.
The breakfast was inedible. Eggs bulked with filler, instant coffee pretending to be fresh, sugary water instead of juice. We both got stomach aches. At this price, it’s insulting.
Service was dismissive to hostile. One staff member was great. The rest gave eye rolls for simple requests like beach towels or purchasing a drink. We felt unwelcome from start to finish.
Common areas reeked of industrial cleaner — more hospital than hotel.
When I tried speaking with management, I was told no one was on-site and to “contact Expedia.” We’d booked four nights but left after three.
To the owner: We saved for months for this trip. Your hotel didn’t just disappoint us — it soured our impression of Portugal. At over €200/night, travellers expect clean rooms, edible food, and basic respect. You’re currently failing on all three. Wake up.
This isn’t personal — it’s a fair warning to other travellers.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Audra

The hotel has beautiful views of the ocean and surrounding landscape. The breakfast is fantastic and the staff are friendly! A quick 20 min walk to the old town. A perfect stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Julie

Amazing location!

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Oct 2025

Susan

We specifically picked this hotel as it advertised parking. On our very first day there we left to do laundry in our rental car and returned at 11am only to circle the parking lot for at least a half hour. If you plan on staying here don’t bring a car. The hotel is attached to a very popular public beach and nothing is available until late at night. Staff were rude when we asked if we could parking in the empty spots designated out front (see picture). On our second day we told the from desk that our shower leaked from the hand attachment and after 5 days no one came to fix it. The shower pressure was definitely an issue. They had problems with plumbing as we could hear the sink gurgle when you flushed the toilet and all they the night you could still hear this. Towel deposit for the beach was 20 euros cash and staff would not even give you an extra towel. Although the beach and walking paths are close just stay somewhere else and take the $4.50 train trolley that stops right there. Pictures make the hotel look new but it is far from that, infact there is a large derelict building with graffiti all over it next door.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Kaitlyn

The view of the beach from the rooftop pool and restaurant is amazing! Our room was adorable. Only complaint - they are strict with the towels and will not give you any extra lol.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2025

Gissel

Room was clean and comfortable. However, I was on the third floor, right below the restaurant and I could hear everything while it was open. Since 8am to after closing. I could hear all the chairs moving while they were cleaning. If you stay there try to get another floor, maybe. The place is excellent and in a great location.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Oct 2025

Jack

Carvi Beach Hotel was a pretty good stay overall for what the property offers. The location is excellent, close to the beach and within walking distance of Point-of-Rocks. The rooms were clean and comfortable enough for the price point.

That said, there are some important things to know:

Strict Room Policy: Nothing is allowed to be taken to your room — not even a cup of coffee. This felt unnecessarily restrictive.

Towel Policy: The hotel has a strict 3-day rule for beach/pool towel exchange. Only on the third day can you swap for fresh towels. Even if your towel is dirty, sandy, or covered in mud, you won’t get a new one until day three. I understand the eco-conscious effort, but really — even a Motel 6 would hand you a fresh towel if you asked.

Breakfast: Mediocre at best. Powdered eggs, undercooked bacon, and a very limited selection. It did not compare well with the breakfasts we enjoyed elsewhere in Portugal, where the variety and quality were much higher.

If you go in with the right expectations — basic accommodations, good location, but limited amenities and service policies — it’s fine. But don’t expect flexibility or a quality breakfast experience.

Leisure Partner