Cabo de Santa Maria Island Mountain Vacations

The property was beautiful, beautiful scenery. Majority of staff interactions was positive but it was obvious they were short staffed. We made a few requests and we had to ask a few times to get these. We don’t think it’s the staffs fault that there were these issues, these were due to insufficient staffing by the proprietors. Restaurants were overpriced for the food available. We didn’t feel it was of British 5 star standards.

Stayed here in August with my husband and 6 year old for 12 nights. The rooms are modern, clean and beds very comfortable. The pool was the highlight, it's huge, with 2 smaller kids pools. Plenty of sun loungers and nice fresh towels every day - so no need to bring any. The breakfast was fantastic! We paid for the buffet one evening which was very expensive and I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The Italian restaurant was nice but overpriced. The hotel is located next to the beach which is great but we discovered all of the sun loungers had reserved signs on them so we couldn't stay long with no shade. There really isn't much around the hotel at all, we ended up paying quite a bit to go into albuferia in the evenings. Overall we loved the hotel itself but wouldn't go back due to the location and very overpriced food and drinks.

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Grand Muthu, and it’s somewhere we would come back to. However, it’s important to know what to expect. We would be coming back for the atmosphere, but essentially nothing else. Positives: - The pool was the biggest highlight, it was large enough that even when it was packed there was plenty of space. (Just make sure to grab a spot before 9am) It was also very clean. - Proximity to the beach was great, we were able to end our days with a beach walk, which had beautiful views. - Excellent air conditioning. - The location was great. New town was a quick walk, old town was a quick taxi as well as the Albufeira Marina. - Looked better than surrounding hotels. Negatives - This hotel shows its age, a lot of damage and not updated spaces. While it was reasonably cleaned, it still felt old. - Housekeeping was okay, we came back to a messily made bed, or only one towel instead of two. We ended up buying our own soap because even when requested it was not replaced. - We did see several cockroaches both outside and inside the hotel. As well as lots of ants inside our room. - The absolute worst thing was the food. The aquabar had decent food, but the listed partner restaurants were horrible. A lot seemed like microwaved or store bought packaged food. We did enjoy ourselves but we would not get the food package again, and our expectations would be to relax and enjoy the beautiful pool / beach as well as explore the nearby towns more.

loved that we can book different cuisine for evening meals all decent take on the options available, staff were really attentive at hotel and restaurants, in particular the buffets as these would get VERY busy at times Kids loved the Kids Shack, great idea, always seemed well stocked Liked that mostly "reserved" towels were moved by management on occasion so that there was a fair chance for all to get a space by the pools. I would say there needs to be more advertisement on activities as I missed the stretch class, but the morning pool/aqua workout was fun, I did most of them over the 2 weeks, would definitely recommend and visit MGM hotels again

The property was beautiful, beautiful scenery. Majority of staff interactions was positive but it was obvious they were short staffed. We made a few requests and we had to ask a few times to get these. We don’t think it’s the staffs fault that there were these issues, these were due to insufficient staffing by the proprietors. Restaurants were overpriced for the food available. We didn’t feel it was of British 5 star standards.

Stayed here in August with my husband and 6 year old for 12 nights. The rooms are modern, clean and beds very comfortable. The pool was the highlight, it's huge, with 2 smaller kids pools. Plenty of sun loungers and nice fresh towels every day - so no need to bring any. The breakfast was fantastic! We paid for the buffet one evening which was very expensive and I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The Italian restaurant was nice but overpriced. The hotel is located next to the beach which is great but we discovered all of the sun loungers had reserved signs on them so we couldn't stay long with no shade. There really isn't much around the hotel at all, we ended up paying quite a bit to go into albuferia in the evenings. Overall we loved the hotel itself but wouldn't go back due to the location and very overpriced food and drinks.

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Grand Muthu, and it’s somewhere we would come back to. However, it’s important to know what to expect. We would be coming back for the atmosphere, but essentially nothing else. Positives: - The pool was the biggest highlight, it was large enough that even when it was packed there was plenty of space. (Just make sure to grab a spot before 9am) It was also very clean. - Proximity to the beach was great, we were able to end our days with a beach walk, which had beautiful views. - Excellent air conditioning. - The location was great. New town was a quick walk, old town was a quick taxi as well as the Albufeira Marina. - Looked better than surrounding hotels. Negatives - This hotel shows its age, a lot of damage and not updated spaces. While it was reasonably cleaned, it still felt old. - Housekeeping was okay, we came back to a messily made bed, or only one towel instead of two. We ended up buying our own soap because even when requested it was not replaced. - We did see several cockroaches both outside and inside the hotel. As well as lots of ants inside our room. - The absolute worst thing was the food. The aquabar had decent food, but the listed partner restaurants were horrible. A lot seemed like microwaved or store bought packaged food. We did enjoy ourselves but we would not get the food package again, and our expectations would be to relax and enjoy the beautiful pool / beach as well as explore the nearby towns more.

This hotel is a relaxing and therapeutic space with great healthy food choices on offer.

From the moment we arrived at this beautifully elevated agriturismo in the heart of the Portuguese Alentejo, we were swept into a different rhythm—one that felt personal, civil, and unhurried, as if we were cherished guests at a friend’s traditional whitewashed farmhouse. The property itself is a vision: simple and elegant, with classic whitewashed walls that glow in the afternoon light and frame sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, from the rustic charm of the architecture to the serenity of the interiors—each space whispering comfort and quiet sophistication. Francisco was a true gem, anticipating our every need with warmth and grace. His attentiveness never felt intrusive—only kind, genuine, and full of care. And breakfast with Dina was nothing short of joyful. Her Brazilian sunshine smile lit up the mornings like the first light over the fields. It was as if we were waking not just to the day, but to life itself. What made our stay so extraordinary wasn’t just the beauty of the place, but the feeling it evoked: that rare sense of being truly welcomed. Everything felt so personal, so considered, and so soulfully Portuguese—with just the right touch of elevated ease. We left feeling restored, grateful, and already dreaming of our return.