Quinta Paços do Lago

The staff were especially lovely, with Annabel as host and Isi as the breakfast fairy. My accommodation consisted of a vestibule with a cozy sofa, table, small fridge, kettle, and coffee machine. From there I went into the bedroom with a huge bed, desk, wardrobe, and a small balcony with a breathtaking sea view. I wish there had been a small table there, and it would have been nice to hang things in the vestibule. The bathroom was also amazing: a huge shower at the front of the bathroom, then the sink and toilet. Everything was simply very spacious and stylish. The pool was perfect for refreshing. Breakfast was modest but had everything needed: fresh fruit salad, yogurt, cereal, cheese, sausage, and delicious cakes. You were always asked whether you wanted scrambled eggs, fried eggs, or scrambled eggs. Various breads and different jams were also available.

Madeleine·2 settimane fa

“Immer wieder”

We stayed in the Amadeus Mozart apartment. It was a very nice apartment with a great terrace and sea view. The bathrooms were very modern. Breakfast was good and different from the usual hotel buffets. The hosts were very nice. The parking spaces are a bit tight at the hotel.

Helli1972·Un mese fa

“Wunderschöne Insel, beim nächsten Besuch jedoch eine andere Unterkunft”

Friendly reception, cleanliness, nice room, large bathroom, balcony view. Small tip… go to Camara de Lobos for dinner in the evening, a small harbor with many nice restaurants, only 10 minutes by car. Very nice atmosphere. The restaurants near the hotel are definitely not recommended. The breakfast was monotonous, and aside from the cake there was no variety, and the quality (especially the cold cuts) could be improved. One chair on the suite balcony, no table – for a two‑person suite that is semi‑optimal. The balcony is tiny, yet two small chairs and a small table would fit, and one would want to sit outside together. As a guest you had no access to any of the large terraces (except the breakfast terrace) or the garden (which looks very poorly maintained) or the salon. All of that is private and separated by ropes. We would have liked to see the garden up close, but we were immediately shooed away. There is no cozy chill‑out area where you can stay in the evenings, instead of the tiny balcony. What amazed us the most… the Quinta is not an Airbnb with a key box, but you are invited to become part of its history, to connect with the Quinta’s nature. We would have liked to do that, especially considering that a professionally made booklet in the room praises the uniqueness of this Quinta. During our 12‑day stay we saw neither the host nor the lady of the house; the only contact was with the service staff/room girl, and there was no communication at all. Ana, Duarte’s wife, did not greet us in 12 days, nor did she ever ask how we were, nor did she say goodbye. The farewell, after 12 days and 2000 euros, was handled by the service staff at breakfast with a handwritten note about our beverage consumption and the remark that only cash was accepted. No personal goodbye, no thank you, no “we hope you had a nice stay with us”, absolutely nothing. Our conclusion: there is definitely a lack of respect, interest, and appreciation towards the guest. Apparently only the money matters.

Sabine·Un mese fa

“Loved the peaceful and very genuine atmosphere”

Very nice and peaceful location. Nothing

Dennis·Un mese fa

The comfort and the view were great. The female staff were always exceptional, extremely friendly. Nothing to point out.

Filipa·Un mese fa