Clube Maria Luisa

Portugal , Algarve
Albufeira, Rua da Torre da Medronheira, .
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10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Leah

Lovely place, veyr friendly

Has mini markets and Post Office in the area and access to the beach and beach cafe was very good

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Renee

Very clean apartment. Staff were very accommodating and go over and above to help. Breakfast was delicious

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

Michelle

I would recommended this stay. Apartments are well appointed, recently renovated. Beds were not all that comfortable but decent.
Staff are all very nice.
Pools are a great amenity to have as an alternative to the beach.
If you have mobility issues, beach is down a huge flight of stairs - over 100 but also is part of the beautiful 7 Hanging Valley trail.
Great location, easy to reach downtown and all the action.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Katherine

Beautiful space.

Fantastic Hotel in a stunning location.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Robin

Close to the beach and a nice pool and courtyard.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Eitan

Amazing stay! The property is very well-maintained close to the beach and dining options. Highly recommended! Would def come back!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

David

Nice and quiet, easy access to the beach. A little isolated for dining options.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Dave

Everything is amazing guys thank you.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2025

jeffrey

Great location of you want to be close to the beach, you get what you pay for, just wish the staff took more time and care in supporting and assisting their guests. Staff probably needs training on their own site and what they have on offer and how to use their equipment on site.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2024

Erin

Enjoyed our stay very much!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2024

Jason

The property was right on the beach, just a few minutes walk. The apartment was substantially equipped for longer stays, parking immediately outside your entrance door.
The breakfast was incredible, the best hotel breakfast we have had in Portugal in 15 years! Gluten and dairy free options were plenty, the staff were so accommodating and friendly - our son felt completely included. Thank you!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2024

Jennifer

Staff was super pleasant! Room was updated and spacious. The shower has no door and water spilled into the bathroom, as drain was slow. We saw a few ants but nothing major. The AC was not very strong. The breakfast was good with continental offering but they made bacon and eggs when requested. Quiet dead end street but shops/restaurants were only 15min walk! Beach was a quick trip down the stairs. Overall a wonderful stay, would recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2024

Hugo

Quiet, clean, great breakfast and super close to the beach.

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2024

Melissa

Pool needs to be cleaned.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2024

Sian

Fantastic complex. Rooms were bright, modern and tastefully decorated. Staff were friendly and helpful. Excellent value.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2024

Antonio

Great place and location, the room was refurbished, like new.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2023

ailsa

Property was perfect,quiet and clean..pool and sun loungers available and kept clean and tidy.lovely gardens by pool.walking distance of 5mins to beach(easy walkable stairs) local large supermarket 12min walk.rooms had all u need for self catering stay and staff very friendly and willing to help

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2023

Max

Great hotel and beaches

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2023

Trudy

Room amenities listed laundry and picture shows machine, but our unit did not have laundry

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

02 Oct 2022

Verified traveler

Don’t stay here

First room was not suitable, asked for alternate room and it was worse than the first. Apartment had a musty smell, air con barley worked, had mold in the bathroom, bathroom wasn’t clean, coffee maker didn’t work and we were expected to pay for coffee while waiting for a different machine. Fan over stove was filthy. Checked out a day earlier. The only positive was the location to the beach.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2020

Hugo

Pleasant stay

Really nice stay. Really clean and close to the beach.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Stayed here before and the location is perfect for us, quiet, although a short walk to local supermarkets, restaurants and the beach etc. Apartment is spacious and well equipped. Kitchen area has all you need to prepare meals. Only negative is that the wifi is intermittent and TV channels are not in English..

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Many things in the room didnt work. The receptionist in the evening was very professional and welcoming but the staff in the morning had a very bad attitude.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

This property had everything we needed for a great stay for a few days. Situated and two minute walk to the beach, and five-ten minute easy walk to restaurants.

The rooms are definitely a little dated, but they have everything you will need, kitchen, fridge freezer, washing machine, tv etc. We loved that we could walk to the beach for a bit and then come back to the peace and quiet of the pool. We were there in the middle of the peak summer season and for a fair bit of the day, we were the only ones by the pool, which meant a pool lounge and palm tree for each of us!

Reception were friendly and helpful, and booked us an airport transfer for our final day which turned up on time. It was €35 for two adults, two kids to the airport.

We would happily stay here again as the beaches and beach restaurants are very family friendly.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2018

Jan

One night stopover

Stayed for one night, upon checking in they allowed us to use the pool.

Decent sized apartment, overall a pleasant stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2015

Ladyburrrd

Favourite autumn escape

We just had 2 weeks in the autumn sunshine, peaceful, end of tourist time. Location is very out of the way from the main area so perfect for a peaceful break

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Review of Clube Maria Luisa

The apartments are spacious however the furniture and fittings are very dated and need upgrading. It is very close to the beach and 10 or 15 minutes from restaurants and shops.

The main issue with our holiday was the poor customer service from EXPEDIA. We had booked 2 apartments for 7 nights which was confirmed by e-mail in June 2015. On Monday 10 August 2015, 3 days before we were due to travel, Expedia sent an e-mail saying that the apartment reserved for my daughters could not be honoured and that they would have to stay in a hotel, 5 miles away, for 2 nights. When I phoned Expedia to find out why I was told neither apartment could be honoured and that all 4 of us would have to stay in the hotel 5 miles away for 2 nights. This was unacceptable as we had family members staying at Clube Maria Luisa. Despite spending over 2 hours on the phone to Expedia in the US at my expense, this could not be resolved. When we arrived at the hotel in Portugal they informed us that they had no reservation for us. They phoned Clube Maria Luisa and were informed that the apartments were now available for the 7 nights. When I spoke to the manager at Clube Maria Luisa to find out how this had happened I was informed that Club Maria Luisa had sent an e-mail to Expedia on Monday 10 August 2015 confirming that both apartments were now available for the 7 nights. I never received confirmation from Expedia of this e-mail. I spent over 2 hours on 2 separate phone calls to Expedia on Monday 10 August

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2014

EBTY

Great place, fab beach, amazing people

The apart-hotel is great, cosy and quiet. It is close to the beach, 10 min walk from the shops and a bit outside Albufeira city centre. The staff is great and Ricardo recommended the best places to eat.
We will go back!

6/10

Pleasant

17 Aug 2014

Buckalec66

Showing its age...but helped by staff.

Clube Marie Luisa is sadly showing its age. The decor and amenities reflect its 20+ years with no apparent modernisation. No Aircon in the rooms and curiously no available plugs in the tired tiny kitchen. Our toilet and washing machine failed and the fridge was more like another cupboard...such was its strength in chilling! All that said, the staff could not have been more helpful or pleasant. The rooms are cleaned very regularly. The area is quiet, with little or no passing traffic. Close to a busy beach...though not an easy access.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Nice hotel, close to beach.

A quiet hotel, near to beach. 15 minute walk to nearest stores so taxi needed to transport heavy shopping, esp larger bottles of water. Staff very helpful

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2013

Paul

Home for a while

It was about 20minutes walk to the super markets and the village of Vilamoura . Although transport was available I liked the walk. The locals an the staff were very friendly which was a bonus. You can get a bus to Faro for about €3 which was a pleasant trip.

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2012

G.C.

Great base.

Not really a hotel, but a great base to travel from and return and relax just the same. It is a shame there is no longer a bar or restaurant. There are plenty of places close by but it was nice in the past to come back from a long drive and have a beer before getting changed for the evening.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2011

Penny

EXCELLENT PRIVATE HOTEL LOVELY GARDENS AND NEAREST TO BEACH I HAVE SEEN

Lovely private hotel never crowded well kept gardens, right on the beach via the stone steps and the beach is the prettiest in the area after exploring surrounding beaches. Staff exceptional although only there 9-6, but will help you with anything you need. Really spacious - room number 7, view over pool lounge with dining area, full kitchen even has a washing machine small hallway and large bathroom. Twin beds which can be put together for a double, and sofa bed in lounge. Lots of storage space and safe. Two pools just big enough and very clean. Housekeeping great - towels changed beds made floors swept. Only went self catering as a solo traveller and never felt intimidated in hotel or town even on the strip where bars and clubs were. The hotel is so quiet and hidden away from people making their way to beach. Don't normally go to a place twice but would definitely be going there again. Rooms styled in traditional way do not expect contemporary plush 5 star, but that's what made it so nice you knew you were in Portugal, some 5 star rooms are all the same and you could be in the UK (except for weather) very quaint accommodation. All in all a great time had, relaxing and friendly polite staff. Nothing going on here as in entertainment or restaurant but plenty of choices within walking distance. Not really for children

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2010

Monika

An ok hotel if you're on a budget

We had some problems with the check-in (waited almost 5 hours to get our room), and the staff didn't really give us any info about local attractions (maybe because we were there out of season?), but overall it was ok, staff friendly. The room was a bit dirty and needed refurbishment, but consisted of a living room, bedroom, separate, fully-equipped kitchen (kettle, microwave, washing machine, dishes, cutlery etc.) and bathroom - plus a spacious balcony. There was a heater in the bedroom, which was good, because it got cold at night (we travelled to Algrave in November). We had room service almost every day, there was a medium-sized swimming pool, and pool table at the bar - unfortunately, at the time they only served hot drinks - again, because it was out of season. It's a good hotel for those who are on a budget - don't expect many luxuries. It had one huge advantage: its location. Loads of stairs to the beach, but if you're fairly fit, it's three minutes walk, and the beach is lovely. We'd recommend the walk on the beach - when you get down the stairs, turn left, and you get rewarded with some beautiful views, soft sand and grottos. Alternatively, walk on the cliffs - it's breath-taking. The hotel is also near to the supermarkets, bars, restaurants and about 40 minutes walk to Albufeira, which is worth visiting. The hotel surroundings, however, are very quiet, which was great. Our room was facing the car park, but we still got a bit of a seaview from the balcony.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2010

Would go back again

Good location, right next to the beach and a nice area to stay in. Not far from the main restaurants and bars. Would recommend to hire a car and see places around the algarve.

The hotel was very nice. It is basic and all you need really. It is quite and a pleasant place to stay. Might need to bring your own towels and a little kettle though. More suited to couples and those who want a quite and relaxing holiday.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2010

Vicky

Very impressed

This hotel deserves more than its 2 star rating. Lovely and quiet. Close to the beach. Very friendly staff who were great with our two boys, age 6 and 8. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2009

Verity

Lovely apartments

These apartments have great amenities for their 2 star rating. Especially nice because the kitchen and dining area area are in seperate rooms from your bedroom which I haven't found in other 2 star apartments. Great location near the beach, restaurants and shops and area is quiet and peaceful. A very relaxing holiday. Take a kettle though as they do not provide one and boling water on the hob was time consuming!

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Reyner

The room was nice and well equipped, and the staff was very helpful. Totally recommended.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2025

Klaus

Empfehlenswert

Ein ruhig gelegenes Appartement-Hotel, mit Nähe zum Strand und freundlichem Personal.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2023

Guilherme

Passeio em família

Apartamento com todos os acessórios necessários para uma estadia confortável.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

11 Aug 2023

Lina

Fint läge nära stranden och fint litet poolområde. Bra lägenhet men den saknade tvättmaskin - enligt information vid bokning skulle det finnas. Enligt information vid bokning skulle det även finnas restaurang på hotellet men det gjorde det inte. Vi rekommenderar inte frukosten. Dålig och otrevlig service i receptionen.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

22 Jul 2023

hanane

Appartement is zeer verouderd, alles is aan vernieuwing toe. Paar stukken laminaat waren kapot. Douche hing een vreemde geur. Wij waren er maar een nacht en dat was lang genoeg.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2023

Regine

Excellent emplacement

Hotel charmant
Tres bien placé au calme avec plage en direct, via un petit chemin de 20metres
Logement pas de première jeunesse mais tres propre et tres bien équipé
Je recommande

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2022

FRANCOIS

Bien placé !

Bon hôtel !

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2022

Steve

C'était une belle place pas chère !

Bon apart-hôtel, vieillot mais avec de bons équipements. Bien situé et tranquille. J'ai passé 12 nuits là-bas et ce fut tres bien. Mais, étant donné que l'endroit fermait en décembre et janvier pour de très grandes rénovations, les 7 dernières journées furent moins intéressantes car les ouvriers travaillaient tout autour de mon apart-hôtel. Donc, bruit excessif pas endurable. J'espère que les rénovations seront profitables car on demolit tout l'intérieur.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2022

Carla

Localização fantástica

Muito bom

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2022

Jorge

Agradable

Me sorprendió mucho este alojamiento por su tranquilidad, personal muy amable...

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Aug 2022

GHISLAINE JOSIANE

Accès a la plage mis à part 125 marches à descendre qu’il faudra remonter c’est top
Le moins grande terrasse ensoleillée sans parasol

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Oct 2021

Lorenza

Il monolocale che avevamo prenotato si trovava al piano terra con vista parcheggio ma con un aggiunta di € ci hanno dato un’appartamento al primo piano, sempre con vista parcheggio ma almeno questo appartamento era stato rinnovato da poco. Molte delle cose elencate sulla lista della stanza nel sito di hotel.com non c’erano o erano a pagamento.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2021

leo van der

accomedatie had een eigen zwembad maar lag toch dicht bij een strand dat ook weer niet heel druk was

Leisure Partner