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Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha

3.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Avenida Tomás Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimão, 8500-802
  • Place, Rocha Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Três Castelos Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Algarve Casino
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Exterior

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View (2 pax)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Exterior

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View (3 pax)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Exterior

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View (4 pax)

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha

Beachside apartment to enjoy 2 outdoor pools and white sand beach
Spend the day on Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha's beach or relax by one of the apartment building's 2 outdoor swimming pools. Each apartment provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, plus a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a sitting area, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony. Limited housekeeping is available.
Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and bidets.

This Portimão apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha, you're just a quick walk from Rocha Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 outdoor pools. Built in 2000, this comfortable apartment building has 30 apartments. Free WiFi and a kitchenette are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchenette, a washing machine and a balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Rocha Beach and 12 minutes by car from Alvor Beach
Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Portimão apartment.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the city centre
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 30 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2000
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 9721/AL; 9724/AL; 9730/AL; 9734/AL; 9735/AL
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Varandas da Rocha
Varandas da Rocha Hotel
Varandas da Rocha Hotel Portimao
Varandas da Rocha Portimao
Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha Apartment Portimao
Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha Apartment
Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha Portimao
Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha
Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha Portimão
Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha Apartment
Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha Apartment Portimão

Reviews

Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

joao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Average adequate property, very close to beach. Car parking within an underground carpark that was very difficult to navigate both entrance and exit and very small space to park in - parked once then used street parking. Biggest issue was with keys to open front doors, garage and the apartment front door - took 20 minutes one evening to access apartment as key just would not open door. Otherwise a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

david

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no indication where the entrance to the property was When we did manage to get in there was was no reception area ! !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly when I read the reviews about this place after my husband booked, I was very sceptical. People said it was dirty, had cockroaches, no hot water. None of this was true. About the hot water, you must realize that water heaters in Europe are half the size of North American ones. We had plenty of hot water. The only thing we didn't like are the beds are a little hard but it was the same at the previous place we stayed. We made do. Also tile floors are always cold which I'm not fond of but we had travel slippers with us. So would we go back there, definitely!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
App had everything you could need, plenty of space etc. Nice sea view. Must mention Elton who was very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Angatu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Paula Vagli

Travelled with partner
Amazing location steps from the beach! You can find everything such as shops, restaurants, ATMs at walking distance, including a grocery store at the same complex! Property manager Filipe was excellent and accommodated all our needs. The building/apartment are showing its age and could use some TLC. Apartment cleanliness can be improved. Bottom line despite the things mentioned we had a great time and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 20 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Travelled with group
Close to the beach, restaurants, tours and shops
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bilal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed during a festival on the beach, Filipe was great help when our flight got delayed and we had to check in abit later than expected, very accommodating. Only issue is cleaners came in unannounced at 0830 on the day of our check out when our check out time was 1000, they came back later.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view. Across the street from the beach. So close to all the bars restaurants and shopping. In fact it had a great grocery store in the complex. I love the heater and washing machine as I was staying in the winter and for 7 weeks.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
I like the location. Close to restaurants and bars. Right across the street from the beach. Had a lovely view of the beach. A super market in the complex. Good facilities. It was nice having a cleaning lady come and change our towels and bedding and clean the place. Filipe the manager was always quick at answering any questions I had. I did not like the bed. It was very low and hard.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The apartment was quite nice but dining chairs were uncomfortable after approx. 1 minute! Only one lift out of two was operating which meant a long time waiting. On one night, when we returned from a restaurant, none of the lifts were working and as my wife is partially disabled, she had to walk up 7 flights of stairs. This took a long time and was very painful. Therefore, you should advise people that it is not suitable for disabled clients. This is an observation, not a complaint but I won't stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

darcy

Travelled with family

Three stars with potential to be four stars

property management was excellent, friendly and accommodating. the ranking at 3 stars is appropriate. improvement could be made in bed size and quality. The double beds available were not suitable for larger frame people with back difficulties. Suggest beds could be an option of two twin beds or put together with a top foam mattress pad covering the joint. This could be King size, at very little expense difference and superior comfort for visitors. The price of stay was good value, with appreciation of ocean view that was slightly detracted by the unfortunate condition of restaurant roof in view. There is some potential for this accommodation to be 4 stars, with a few details attended to
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well decorated clean and exceded our expectations. Great sea view , very quiet and pet friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and wonderful balcony sea views , Apartment was clean and had everything needed to enjoy our stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Seattle

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located at the famous Tomás Cabreira strip, it is set in the Praia da Rocha district. Top location, next to shops bars and restaurants. Great view of the sea and the beach from the 6th floor, two balconies! The manager, Filipe ,was most courteous and very helpful. Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great flat

I think it should be described as side balcony with sea view and not beach front as u can only see the sea if you sit outside which it wasn’t hot enough for us to do Also if you had washing machine and air con on fuse would blow But get place clean tidy carpark we where very happy with it Thanks Ian G
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Stay!

Very good for the price, good location, well equipped. Takes a day to get familiar with all the peculiarities. A bit loud some nights, but it’s a beach resort so that’s ok. Manager, Filipe, is excellent....TY👍

6/10 Okay

Agnes, Ontario/Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location.

Staff are very accommodating, hotel is quiet and clean and the location is as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018