Porto Istana hotels from RM348

"Hotel clean and functional, but rather dated as other reviews mention. Plenty of secure parking available on site off-season. Pool area looked okay, but didn't take advantage. Breakfast not of great quality, and breakfast supervisor man rather hostile and peculiar, overly protective over his seating arrangements with multiple guests being relocated having sat at the "wrong table"."

"Excellent hotel within walking distance of airport."

"The hotel is beautiful. Rooms are well maintained with an incredible sea view. The staff is very professional, polite and friendly. I have had overall a very pleasant experience. I would strongly recommend to stay there!"

"Wonderful hotel and location. The staff were also amazing - 5*"

"the property is showing its age and staffed by very young people breakfast was adequate but the coffee terrible"

"Good"

"Simply amazing. 10/10 on everything, I highly recommend"

"After initially feeling a little disappointed, as we arrived the very first day of the season to find things were not open or functioning, we ended up having a wonderful 3 night stay here and would definitely like to go back at a different time. Hotel is clean, the staff are friendly and helpful. It is a little out the town so if, like us, you don't have a car be prepared to walk! But it's perfectly manageable to reach beautiful beaches by walking."

"Booked this hotel with my brother to celebrate his engagement. Being a Marriott, we had solid expectations… which were quickly “adjusted.” First thing: they charge for everything. €10 just to get room service, and a note in the room basically warning that bringing in outside food could cost you up to €200. So yes, your Lidl sandwich might be a financial risk. We booked mainly for the pool (it’s the main photo). Got there in April, 24°C, ready to relax… only to be told it’s closed because it’s “not warm enough for the locals.” Apparently this happens a lot, the disclaimer is there, just buried at the bottom. Then the deposit: €50 per night, so €150 total. My brother got charged €400. Staff admitted it was a mistake, but the refund only came at the end of the stay, not ideal. Room phone was broken, but we did get a free upgrade after asking to move, which was probably the highlight. Other quirks: “free” gym you can’t use unless you’re a Delta member, and shared balconies where you can enjoy your drink alongside someone else’s TV. Breakfast was great. Dinner? €25 for a small pasta. Also odd for allergies: clear labeling at breakfast, but peanuts everywhere at dinner and €10 to remove ingredients. Overall: decent hotel trying to feel luxury, while charging you for breathing too enthusiastically. Would I stay again? Only if I skip the snacks, forget the pool, and watch my bank account closely."