About Quinta Do Mel
The Quinta Do Mel Olhos de Agua is located in Quinta Do Mel, Portugal amongst the beautiful windswept forests and scrub lands of the Spanish countryside.
Each of the 10 rooms all offer modern comforts such as air conditioning, bathrooms, television and Wi-Fi. The main interest here is that this hotel is environmentally conscious with insulation and heating solar collectors that heat the water. Two rooms also have a panoramic view with a balcony.
The Quinta Do Mel Olhos de Agua offers their guests a variety of activities ranging from bird watching to boat trips.
Guests are offered breakfast through dinner using ingredients produced on the farm. Many options are vegetarian friendly and there is a tea house which offers a variety of teas from 9am-9pm.
There are shopping outlets extremely close to the hotel and the Castle of Silves is a must see for history buffs.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Delectable foods at the restaurant & coffee shop
Quinta Do Mel's guests speak well of the breakfast and overall food served at the on-site restaurant. They have tasted great sandwiches, 'tapas', cakes, best tasting coffee, as well as other local produce. Moreover, all these foods are served with a warm smile which totally add up to a great experience.
positive:
Accessible countryside location
Despite having a countryside atmosphere, the guests are impressed with the location of the hotel as it is situated just right outside Albufeira. It offers peaceful accommodations away from the hustles and bustles of the city but close enough to the supermarkets and the beach.
positive:
Strong Wi-Fi connectivity
Guests enjoyed the extremely fast and strong Internet signal available on-site. It is not just accessible at common areas such as pool or lobby, but also inside the rooms. The Internet performance was truly remarkable and had made such a great impact on guests' overall stay.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Slow staff service
Some guests were disappointed with the slow service of the restaurant staff and waitresses. The orders were also served a little longer than expected which left a negative impact on some guests who were already starving at the moment.
negative:
Cold pool temperature
Despite having a large pool offering a nice view of the area, some guests were still uncomfortable with the cold pool water temperature especially during the cold season. The lack of enough heating system of the pool even during summer time made it quite impossible for guests to take a plunge.
negative:
Hard and uncomfortable beds
Guests are a little unsatisfied with the quality of the mattresses or beds used inside the rooms. They were too firm and hard so it was quite painful to the back. As a result, some guests were not able to get some decent sleep.