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Killarney, Ireland

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5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 3 weeks ago
Just back after 5 nights in Pinhal Da Marina. Really liked these apartments. We had a studio with pool view. Liked the sun loungers on the balcony so then you could either stay in balcony or go to the pool for your sun bathing. No fault atall with apartment. Clean and spacious. The studio was quite spacious. We did not eat in the restaurant just had a drink there in the evening and it was nice. Lady at reception on our check in was very pleasant and helpful. It is about 8 to 10 mins walk to Marina. Bit of a climb on the way up but nothing major, we did it twice and 3 times a day everyday!!! I would recommend these apartments and we hope to return next year.
Date of stay: October 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for your excellent review, we are very happy to be able to share your experience and satisfaction with the entire team.
We hope to welcome you again and continue to deserve your trust.

Warmest regards

The Team of Pinhal da Marina
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Just come back from a four night stay here. I cannot fault any of the staff or the apartment which had everything you could want. However I went half board and was expecting to be able to choose from main restaurant menu when I went down but that was not the case, you get a menu with a choice of 2 starters and 2 mains which does change every day. Luckily I found something I wanted every day but could say that may not be the case for everyone. The only meal that really disappointed me was on the first night which was on Monday and the menu said calamari with chips or rice which so I expected a nice plate of squid with chips on the side but it was deep fried squid rings with chips, hardly a main mea. However after that it improved. But it would be nice if you published the half board menus online as well as the full menu so customers could understand what they might get. It is a 15 minute walk into vilamoura marina or quarteira but an uber only costs about €5, and within a 5 minute walk you have a small plaza with a bank, a few restaurants and bars and a Spar supermarket.

Date of stay: October 2024
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Aurélio Picareta, Owner at Pinhal da Marina, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your review, we appreciate it and want to continue increasing guest satisfaction and providing wonderful holidays.
As basis we have a predefined menu for each day, for half board, where the choice may sometimes not spark interest in a specific dish.
We want the quality and freshness of our products to reflect the satisfaction of guests' choice and for this, in cases of less prestigious dishes to our guests' appetite, we always give the possibility and propose some options honoring satisfaction.
However, we will evaluate the menu and half-board menus and prepare more appealing dishes, hoping to be able to welcome you again at Pinhal da Marina and surprise you in a positive way.

With kind regards

The Team of Pinhal da Marina


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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Nice hotel with a good location. Rooms were really big with everything you need. Pool area was nice and clean. The playground and playhouse were good activities for my 3 year old daughter.

Less than 5 euros in a taxi to get to the marina or Quarteira.

Staff were really nice and knowledgeable.

Date of stay: September 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Aurélio Picareta, Owner at Pinhal da Marina, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your excellent review, we are delighted to be able to share our guests' comments with the entire team.
We hope to welcome you back to Pinhal da Marina and continue to deserve your trust.

Warmest regards

The Team of Pinhal da Marina

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Reviewed 31 August 2024

A lovely little village type setting. Gated. Very safe. We arrived by car, parking is free and could park as close to out apartment as possible. We had a 1 bed apartment, top floor of 2 stories, overlooking the bigger pool. Fabulous. Room was spacious and absolutely spotless. Sunbeds on the huge balcony. All staff were friendly and helpful. Family of 4 so we had 2 single beds in bedroom and a sofa bed with roll out bed under it. Awful and just to confuse us there was a staircase in the room that led upstairs to a door to nothing. Odd but didn't bother us. We found the bar/cafe on site reasonably priced.
Pools were lovely. Never struggled for a sun bed, always some empty. There is a little library and lots of info about the area in reception.
Now, the reason for 3 stars. We had a family of 4 in the apartment next to us. Woke us up about 2am 1 morning, screaming, shouting, slamming doors, sounded like furniture thrown about and definitely glass smashed. Went on for about 30 mins.
We attempted to ring the 3 x emergency numbers provided but no answer and could not get through. My children were petrified. I woke next morning to go speak reception and noticed several blood stains down the shared, white washed wall staircase. Awful.
Informed reception of incident. They advised me they had been told of an incident occurring in the night and someone was injured by a gate. Most probably a lie as we definitely heard glass smashing, and the refused entry to the cleaner. I advised of the blood marks on the wall. They were still there over 24 hours later when we left!
Aware the disrespectful guests should not cause the lower marking for the resort but the way it was handled was extremely poor!
I also spoke to the family in the apartment below, who too heard all same nosies and tried to report.

Room tip: Hire a car Bring ear plugs Very tranquil
Date of stay: August 2024
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Aurélio Picareta, Proprietário at Pinhal da Marina, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your review, we are satisfied that in generally Pinhal da Marina was a pleasant place for your holidays.
We do everything to please and provide an excellent stay for our guests and make them loyal.
The incident that was reported by the guests themselves, was what we consider to have been an incident caused by jumping from the wall, causing injuries.
Cleaning was carried out on the stairs with some caution, we always have to check the condition of the guests and we never know if other steps will have to be taken in cases of incidents, which is why the area involved is not immediately cleaned.
We hope to welcome you back to our resort and provide you with days of excellent rest, for which we are renowned.

With kind regards

Team of Pinhal da Marina

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Reviewed 14 August 2024

Loved this holiday. We stayed in a studio room with pool view for 10 nights self catering. There was everything you could possibly need including fridge freezer, 2 rings, microwave. All pots, pans, utensils, cutlery & crockery etc. washing up liquid & tea-towels also provided. Free safe. Air con good.
The staff on reception & in the restaurant were the loveliest, most friendly staff ever. Ate in the restaurant on an evening most nights & the meals were fresh, tasty & plentiful.
No problem getting a bed by the pool most days but it wasn’t a problem anyway because every single room had 2 beds provided on their large balcony. We didn’t mind using these on a few busy days because we didn’t have children with us.
Lovely & peaceful around the pools, no need for entertainment or music.
5 or 6 minute walk to the Spar ( use the side gate for leaving & returning to complex, it saves a few minutes) the beautiful marina is between 15 / 20 minutes walk depending on your mobility.
Already booked for next year we enjoyed it that much.

Date of stay: July 2024
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Aurélio Picareta, Proprietário at Pinhal da Marina, responded to this reviewResponded 16 August 2024

Thank you for your excellent review.
We are always very pleased when we achieve due success, when our efforts are recognized in favor of good service and well-being. It is equally gratifying to know that you are already planning your next vacation with us, it is a sign of trust and we want to welcome you and provide with our excellence.

Warm regards

Your team from Pinhal da Marina

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Reviewed 4 August 2024

I just want to say we had the best time . Thank you to all the staff ,from the cleaners to the reception staff . Big shout out to Dora on reception she put up with all my questions before and after I arrived. Lovely quiet location, 15 mins walk to the marina . My 5th time visiting and will be booking for next year . Thank you all so much ❤️

Room tip: 20 min walk to the marina but such a lovely little oasis ✨️
Date of stay: June 2024
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Vilma Nunes, Sales at Pinhal da Marina, responded to this reviewResponded 5 August 2024

Dear Mary,

Thank you so much for you lovely review! It warms our heart to know that we were able to provide you, again, such a great holidays! Pinhal da Marina truly appreciates your loyalty. Waiting to welcome you again in a future that we wish near.
Yours Sincerely, Pinhal da Marina Team

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