Barlavento Islands Hotels with Bars / Lounges

"We stayed at Vila Verde for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year in a huge apartment. It has a very relaxed and chilled out feel in the complex, an others mentioned parts need updating but this is being done. The staff are all polite and friendly from the security guards cheering me on my morning run to the reception staff being so helpful and the housekeeping services ensuring our room was always spotlessly clean. It’s a short walk, hotel shuttle or a €5 taxi to the hustle and bustle of Santa Maria where there’s lots to see and do. There is also a private beach which is quiet and peaceful too. We would definitely recommend and return here as it’s just the peaceful relaxing stay we were wanting."

"It was how spread out and spacious the resort was "

"Great staff, tremendous food and an awesome pool for kids and adults. "

"Séjour très agréable, l’hôtel est proche de la plage et surveillé en permanence avec des agents de sécurité. Bien aménagé avec restaurant plage. Il y a aussi le restaurant la Tortue en soirée qui est plus intime avec son bar. Personnel très poli, souriant. Hôtel très propre. "

"Staff were all fantastic, especially the waiting staff but also Black Crow security. The food was exceptionally good. We don’t usually choose all inc but we need not have worried. Food was varied and menus well thought out and fantastic quality . Pool side restaurant also excellent. Rooms big, immaculate, stylish, walk in showers. All obviously newly refurbished. Towels and linens 5 star quality. "

"Clean, stylish room ( we had a junior suite), lively gardens around pool- full credit to cleaners gardeners and the staff we met. It’s not in the beach ( 3 min short walk ) on a road but not noisy and hid from view with cleaver design touches. The problem is in some policies. Charging for water in the room is outrageous. It’s not complimentary coffee when you have to spend £2.50 to put water in the machine. Straight off a flight, with no water and paying for it - no shops nearby at all, is really poor. A hotel at this price should have complimentary room water, every day."

"Quick and easy check-in. Very spacious room with a very large bathroom. All staff very friendly, helpful and courteous. Large selection of food in the restaurant. 10 minute walk to the beach. Two minute walk to the local and free waterslide park. "

"There was no "

"overall a good value place to stay - tired in places (towels need a refresh) but staff and food better than other all inclusives . Beach is beautiful"