Agua Hotels Riverside

“Look out for the flamingos!”

We have recently returned from a one week stay at the Agua Riverside where we celebrated a birthday and our wedding anniversary. We had checked out the location prior to booking and knew that the hotel was located directly on the riverside in a mainly residential area a little way out from the be... more

We have recently returned from a one week stay at the Agua Riverside where we celebrated a birthday and our wedding anniversary. We had checked out the location prior to booking and knew that the hotel was located directly on the riverside in a mainly residential area a little way out from the beautiful Algarve village of Ferragudo and across the river from Portimao. Having a car would be ideal, and although we did not have one, we still managed to get out and about. The Ubers are quick, cheap and safe. We were able to walk to and from Ferragudo. The train station is less than ten minutes’ walk away and trains run to Lagos in the west and Faro in the east. We also enjoyed a couple of boat trips from Portimao; one trip along the coast and another trip up river to Silves (we were dropped off at the hotel’s landing stage on the way back!). There is a good local supermarket nearby and also Lidls on the way to Ferragudo. Although we enjoyed our evening meals mostly in the hotel there are a couple of nice restaurants very close to the hotel. The hotel restaurant overlooks the river and we were lucky to see that the flamingos had arrived and were feeding a little way away on the opposite bank. One morning we were delighted to see the flock of flamingos flying along the river. The breakfast, although described as continental was anything but, the buffet comprised the usual hot items, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, beans, etc., plus fresh fruit, cheeses, salad, breads, freshly made pancakes along with fruit juices, teas and coffees, etc. We had booked a superior studio and were delighted with the view from our balcony overlooking the river towards Portimao. There was also a lovely surprise in the room for us on arrival. The room was very clean and spacious and the bed comfortable. It met all our needs. Special thanks to Miguel and Roger on reception for their help with a small problem and showing us how to set up an Uber account. However, all the staff including management, waiting and housekeeping were very friendly and helpful. The indoor pool and the outdoor pool both have a gently sloping entrance with a handrail down into the water which is ideal for anyone with a disability. The indoor pool is a little small, but we had it to ourselves on most days. We did not use the other Spa facilities. All in all, we had a wonderful time and after a wet day at the start of our week the sun shone.

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“Loved it. Great views, great rooms and great staff ”

Absolutely beautiful. That’s the only way I can describe it. Took my boyfriend there as a birthday present. Staff absolutely lovely, so helpful and soo genuine. Rooms are gorgeous, we had a view straight on the bar/pool outside. Had our room cleaned daily spotlessly. No bad words to say. Affordab... more

Absolutely beautiful. That’s the only way I can describe it. Took my boyfriend there as a birthday present. Staff absolutely lovely, so helpful and soo genuine. Rooms are gorgeous, we had a view straight on the bar/pool outside. Had our room cleaned daily spotlessly. No bad words to say. Affordable price as well. Had the staff notify us when our shuffle arrived. Everything was spot on. Hard to tell on the only picture I got off the view because it was dark, but just imagine that view when it was bright and sunny outside. Definitely recommend.

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“Christmas family holiday ”

Not quite what I expected for a 4 star hotel. Quite minimalistic. Room was fine, very spacious, for the 3 of us. Little tweaks required like changing the lamp shade and bread bin storage. A few more dishes required. Our stove top broke down twice but only fixed once. The bed for me as an adult c... more

Not quite what I expected for a 4 star hotel. Quite minimalistic. Room was fine, very spacious, for the 3 of us. Little tweaks required like changing the lamp shade and bread bin storage. A few more dishes required. Our stove top broke down twice but only fixed once. The bed for me as an adult could of been much firmer but the kids didn't mind. Room service daily, was ok. Tv had a goid few English speaking channels. Breakfast was not to our liking at all, didn't look nor taste appetising however, I believe that's personal as the other guest seemed to enjoy it. Fresh fruits bowls were good. We had lunch once, which was really good. Bare in mind it was Christmas week, so not much staff around. The few loungers outside required updating, as not very comfy or clean, but we used them anyway to catch a few winter sunrays. we didn't use the inside pool/spa. The pool is quite small and just dud nit appealing to me aesthetic wise. The staff were very helpful ordering us cabs and providing info. There is a well stocked convenient store literally 5 mins walk and a lidol around 15 mins walk. A cab will set you back 8euros into the local towns so try an Uber fir half the price. A lovely beach/marina about 8-10 minutes away. I personally wouldn't stay here again but I wouldn't not recommend it due to my personal choice and what I'm use too when travelling. We put in a request for a late checkout and was granted 2 extra hours which was most helpful for our later flight however, there is nowhere to lounge about (ie comfy sofas, private space) Ps things may look and feel a little different in the Summer months.

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