We stayed at Hilton Vilamoura last September, choosing the As Cascatas apartments, and overall had a really lovely family holiday. The As Cascatas apartments were absolutely fantastic for us, especially travelling with our young son. Having a separate sleeping area made such a difference, giving us space to properly relax in the evenings. The apartments are located within the Hilton resort complex, so you get the best of both worlds – the space and comfort of an apartment with full access to all the hotel facilities, including the pools, playground, gym, games room and spa. A very special mention to Maria in the hotel restaurant, who was truly exceptional. The hotel is incredibly fortunate to have someone of her calibre on their team. She couldn’t have done more for us during our week-long stay and made every dining experience feel warm and personal. There were, however, a few downsides worth noting. The main pool is not heated at all, which we were told is standard in Portugal, but it did make swimming less enjoyable at times. The games room was also frustrating to access – despite being told our key would work, it didn’t, and we had to ask staff for assistance multiple times. We also ended up losing money on a few machines that weren’t working properly. The biggest drawback was the poolside snack bar, which is significantly overpriced. For example, a pizza costing €23 felt excessive, and it was noticeable that very few guests were eating there. Given the hotel’s location, you are somewhat reliant on on-site options, so more reasonable pricing would make a big difference and likely encourage far more guests to dine there. That said, a great tip is to head out the back gate of the hotel and visit Café del Arte – the food there is fantastic, better quality, and at nearly half the price. Overall, despite a few frustrations, we had a very enjoyable stay. The apartment setup, facilities, and standout staff like Maria made it a memorable and comfortable family holiday.
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