Garden PlayaNatural Hotel & Spa

September week long stay with my adult Daughter . After a hour and 15 min transfer from Faro we arrived lunchtime. Quick and efficient check in although lacking somewhat in information about the hotel. Our twin superior room was clean and comfortable with plenty of space. Comfortable beds and pillows with adequate bedding and towels. Some toiletries supplied. Limited tea and coffee supplies. One bottle of water in fridge. Our smallish balcony had a partial sea view and overlooked side of hotel. The tv had no English speaking channels or information on what was available at hotel. No information on activities in room. Room cleaned daily to a reasonable standard. Good aircon. Food in buffet style restaurant was mostly good but food never hot enough for me. The staff were always very friendly and efficient. There was always something to eat that satisfied us. Wine , beer soft drinks and water served with meals .No tea and coffee available at lunch or dinner .We always refiled our water bottles with no issues. Grounds of hotel Always clean and tidy . Ample sun beds. Pools very cold. Indoor pool insisted you wear a cap ! pool towels available at a cost of 10 euro deposit each and 1 euro to change them. After a couple of Days we found the interactive tv in reception which explained what activities were on and how to retune your TV. We did this but could still only get CNN. No iron available for room they insisted you had to use the chargeable laundry service. The cocktails came from a machine and were simply awful. Otherwise drinks ok and bar staff friendly. Some snacks available but not advertised. The evening entertainment was not to our liking and did not start until 10.30 pm.Too late for us. The Outdoor blue bar opened at 8pm and was a nice spot to watch the sun go down. The hotel shop was very limited with stock. Mainly older clientele stay here which suited us and wanted peace and quiet. The ferry to nearby beach was free but no really much to see. The villiage is quiet sleepy and not really worth venturing out of hotel for. Overall we really enjoyed our stay .

My partner booked this trip, as a relaxing holiday was well needed. This holiday was just that. I cannot fault the hotel nor staff. The entertainment staff were brilliant, really made my holiday as I was most definitely entertained.

Stayed here 21st - 28th September, couldn't say one bad thing about the hotel or it's staff. I traveled here with my partner and our 2 friends who were also a couple. Definitely a hotel that you would use for a relaxing holiday, which is exactly what we were after. Pool area is fantastic, always so many beds to choose from, especially the luxurious Balinese beds which are 20 euro for the day. Food selection each night was great, always something to choose from, a wide array of meats, fish, pasta, potatoes, salad, rice, desserts, ice cream.. so much choice and it's always great! The true shining star of this hotel however is the fantastic entertainment team who work so hard each day, they're always so kind and warm. They never push people into doing the activities which I think is great, just informative of what is on. Special shout out to Alba who made my holiday so special, she was always so friendly and told me how funny she found me when I got up to do the activities. Hotel altogether is a hidden gem, it is secluded however there is a beautiful beach just a short boat ride away or El Rompido is within walking distance or the shuttle bus can take you down to it, which is a stunning fishing village. Truly a fantastic, relaxing special place.