Basically restaurant - awful , rest - fantastic. A few tips about the restaurant: Firstly breakfast. If there is no milk for coffee at breakfast, there is usually some by the cereals as no-one tries to eat cereal more than once as it is stale. Don't even consider the eggs unless you have very good dental cover. They appear to... more

We were very impressed. We hired a car for the week as we didnt relish the thought of the 3/4 hours in the airport transfer coach. It was an easy 50mins & we were there. The reception staff were quick, friendly and very helpful although we struggled to find it due to lack of signs! Our apartment was lovely &... more

Having read previous reviews I was concerned when I arrived at the resort about what to expect, particularly from the half board option. Upon our arrival we were shown to a spacious two bedroom apartment, the master bedroom of which had an en suite bathroom and its own balcony. The apartments are spread throughout the village, but centre around three... more

my friend and I decided a lastminute week's break away from the chilly UK weather ,got recommended Ocean Club by Thomas Cook. Yes it was quiet, but the town itself is very quaint, clean, lovely beach and some really good restaurants eg Forteleza opp the church. Ocean club was a bit of a let-down although I couldn't fault our very... more

We have just returned from a great 2 weeks at the Ocean Club, booked through Mark Warner. We were met at the airport by charming staff and the journey took an hour to transfer on a good road, our apartment, which was superb was very spacious. spotlessly clean and beautifully appointed by the 24hr reception and indoor pool. The welcome... more

Just back from a 2 week break with a 20 month old and had a lovely holiday but to make this easy i will bullet point: Accomodation: had to be moved from 3 storeys to ground floor as had a baby with pushchair and no lift (?) - both apartments were excellent , spacious , very clean and well furnished.... more

Booked and stayed with Mark Warner. Staff really helpful and friendly. Nice pools. Relatively quiet as early season (despite the Maddy McCann papparazi !). Childcare looked good. Apartment was nicely appointed and well equipped. And the weather was superb. However, TERRIBLE food at the Millenium restuarant. School dinners. If this is included in your price, budget to eat elsewhere. Luz... more

We booked a late deal to Ocean Club and loved it! The apartment (King Palm) was huge and we seemed to have a larger apartment (more like a villa) just for the2 of us. The kitchen was fully equipt with fridge, freezer, washing machine, ovn, hob and plenty of crockery. The bedrooms were large with plenty of storage. The balcony... more

Spent 4 weeks in the resort September/October 2007 after booking direct with the owner - yes you can book direct with the owners of the apartments as they are all privately owned. My apartment was well furnished with brand new furniture (I understand all the furniture has been replaced since November 2006). It also has a newly fitted kitchen complete... more