Costa D’Oiro Ambiance Village

“Beautiful hotel on a quiet street!”

We absolutely loved this hotel. Right from checkin the staff were super helpful. The woman working took us on a quick tour to show us where the amenities are located. It is not a classic hotel, but a collection of small buildings on a quiet street. She also offered us a beach umbrella to use for th… more

We absolutely loved this hotel. Right from checkin the staff were super helpful. The woman working took us on a quick tour to show us where the amenities are located. It is not a classic hotel, but a collection of small buildings on a quiet street. She also offered us a beach umbrella to use for the week which was a lifesaver in the August heat. They also have beach/pool towels in the room. Parking was included and located in a large lot right beside the main building. We booked a standard room and had emailed months earlier requesting a king bed, which we received. The room was a good size and was quite clean. The private balcony was also a good size and included 2 chairs, a small table and a drying rack for clothes. The drying rack was really appreciated as we had bathing suits to dry everyday. I should point out that we were on the second floor. The first floor balconies were less private and some were just an extension of the pool deck. This might be preferred for some people but we were happy with the privacy. The fridge in the room was very small and was filled with for purchase items. We would have preferred an empty fridge as we wanted to store our beach lunches. We took things out to make room but there wasn’t a lot of space in the room for storing the items. There was air conditioning in the room which I’ve heard isn’t common in Portugal. The pools were lovely. We liked having the option of the main pool and the quieter pools close by. The drinks at the pool bar were significantly more expensive than anywhere else we went in Lagos and they weren’t very good. I would recommend getting drinks from the convenience store around the corner and avoiding the bar unless you really want a cocktail. Breakfast was amazing and was included with our stay. The pastel de natas were so fresh and tasty. There were lots of options. I’m sure anyone would find something they liked. We ate at Do Village once. It was good but not great and more expensive than other options nearby. The server who I believe was the manager was very pushy with the wines. I really just wanted a glass but he brought over the bottle menu and held it open to this page so I couldn’t see the other pages. I asked about a glass and he said something like “we don’t offer these wines by the glass.” I could have been more assertive but we were tired from travelling and a bit thrown off by the interaction. We appreciated the convenience of eating at the hotel on our first night but probably wouldn’t eat there again. The hotel was a bit of a walk from the city center but we knew this going in. We walked home every night around 10:30pm and felt completely safe. We thought the walk was worth it for the quiet location, parking, proximity to the beautiful beaches and the ease of getting to the hotel. Ubers were very unreliable so if you are staying at this hotel, prepare to walk or look in to public transit.

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“Just an OK place to stay”

A very spread out resort. To walk to breakfast was a half a mile! They would pick you up if you called, but very inconvenient. Breakfast was always the same buffet. Eggs were horrible. Fruit was very good. They only provided one bottle of water for the entire stay. It was just ok for us. Would de… more

A very spread out resort. To walk to breakfast was a half a mile! They would pick you up if you called, but very inconvenient. Breakfast was always the same buffet. Eggs were horrible. Fruit was very good. They only provided one bottle of water for the entire stay. It was just ok for us. Would definitely try someplace else next time.

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“Comfortable stay with great service, but a small balcony for three persons”

We were three adults staying in a one-bedroom apartment in the main building. The apartment had one bedroom and a combined living room/kitchenette. It was about a 10-minute walk to Praia Dona Ana and a bit further to Ponta da Piedade. The walk to Lagos Old Town took around 20 minutes. Positives: T… more

We were three adults staying in a one-bedroom apartment in the main building. The apartment had one bedroom and a combined living room/kitchenette. It was about a 10-minute walk to Praia Dona Ana and a bit further to Ponta da Piedade. The walk to Lagos Old Town took around 20 minutes. Positives: The beds were very comfortable, even the extra bed. The apartment was cleaned daily, and the housekeeping was outstanding – everything was spotless when we came back from our day trips! There was an open wardrobe in the bedroom, although no extra hooks anywhere else for hanging clothes. Tip for the hotel: Add some hooks to the walls – there’s plenty of space for them. All the staff were super friendly and service-minded. The hotel restaurant served a lovely breakfast every morning, and we also had dinner there a couple of times – great food and friendly service. Delicious drinks were served at the bar. Negatives: There was only a small balcony, suitable for two people at most. We asked for an extra chair, but the reception suggested we use one from the indoor dining table, which made it quite cramped. There were no extra hooks in the apartment to hang towels or swimwear, apart from those in the bathroom. You had to use the fold-out drying rack on the balcony wall, which meant only one person could sit outside at a time. If the balcony is only equipped for two, despite the apartment being for three, this should be clearly mentioned in the hotel description.

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