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Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel, Algarve

These are only published on our website from our own customers (Family Holidays Company and Quo Vadis), we check that each review is genuine but never moderate them so you can be sure to read honest and relevant opinions from other families.

Past guest ratings (average score, rated by 34 guests)

Overall holiday
88.82%
Recommend
100.00%

Past guest reviews (most recent first)

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
100%
Location
90%
Accommodation
90%
Children's facilities
100%
Food
80%
Value for money
90%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Totally relaxing. Lots to keep the children (and therefore us!) happy. Fantastic service from amazing staff. Everything is designed around making your lives with children easier!
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
I would recommend it to anyone. Only advice would be to take a jumper as the evenings can be chilly!
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Great service from family holidays company. All questions were answered really promptly and the whole process was incredibly smooth.

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
90%
Location
70%
Accommodation
90%
Children's facilities
100%
Food
N/A
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Peace and Quiet of the resort while full, Children´s facilities particularly for the very young, accommodation
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Fantastic resort for families with excellent facilities for Children and a good programme for adults if you want to stray from your sun lounger. A great number of pools so you can avoid the crowds if you wish. My main advice would be to try Nortada restaurant on Martinhal Beach for a change and more reasonable prices - the food in the hotel is excellent but as a Portuguese resident I know how high the mark up is on drinks particularly the wine!
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Excellent service

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
90%
Location
80%
Accommodation
90%
Children's facilities
90%
Food
90%
Value for money
70%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Accommodation / restaurants/ activities
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Check out the fantastic range of activities on offer
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Fantastic

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
100%
Location
100%
Accommodation
100%
Children's facilities
100%
Food
100%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Martinhal, Martinhal & Martinhal. They just understand what travelling with children is all about and the valuable ethos that happy children make happy parents!
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Book it! This resort was definitely busier this year than last as the word gets about. Book as much as you can before you travel eg kids clubs, activities and meals in the restaurants to avoid disappointment.
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Brillant as usual! Thanks team for another superb holiday! Really small point, didn't find out about the possiblity of booking seats with BA until really late & opportunities to guarentee being seated together on the flights were very limited and an extra cost. Best to offer this service on booking and advise families about seating arrangements on the various airlines earlier. The last thing you want to worry about when flying with children is whether if you leave seats to check-in you'll actually get to sit together.

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
80%
Location
80%
Accommodation
90%
Children's facilities
90%
Food
50%
Value for money
70%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
location, accommodation, beach
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
v good for young families. very well thought out resort. clean and well furnished apartments information on activities a bit patchy and took a few days to work things out Restaurant service v good but food average so v expensive for what we got. Cost of food three times local restaurants but not really much different.
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
v good
Family travelled with 1 child aged 2 in mid September 2014

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
90%
Location
80%
Accommodation
100%
Children's facilities
90%
Food
80%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Accommodation, Nortada Beach Bar, Swimming Pools
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
In July and August be prepared for some wind...
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Excellent
Family travelled with 1 child aged 4 in August 2014

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
100%
Location
100%
Accommodation
90%
Children's facilities
100%
Food
90%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
The staff at the hotel are outstanding across the board - The level of service was fantastic. Everything is designed around family life and making parents' lives easier which was brilliant. There was a very relaxing atmosphere.
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
It was the best holiday with children that we have ever had! It wasn't cheap but the expense felt worth it as it was so fantastic. Take a jumper for the evenings as it can get quite chilly with the wind (big plus during the day as it was warm but not oppressive heat).
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Service was great thank you!
Family travelled with 2 children aged 7 and 3 years in August 2014

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
90%
Location
100%
Accommodation
70%
Children's facilities
100%
Food
30%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
1)The private pool was so warm it was like a bath 2)Good recreational facilities for the children 3)Good beach
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
The quality of the restaurant food did not match up to the very expensive prices charged.
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Excellent. No improvement needed.
Family with 2 children aged 9 months and 4 years travelled in June 2014

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
100%
Location
90%
Accommodation
100%
Children's facilities
100%
Food
90%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
1. How Martinhal had given so much thought into what would make travelling with children easier. 2. Standard of accommodation 3. The fun the kids had and how they could have a level of freedom to play but we knew they were always safe
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Leave your worries about travelling with small children at home as Martinhal have it covered!!
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Great service as always. Just little thing, flight schedule had changed between booking & travelling. If this happens again, please update us with new timings as final documentation still had old flight timings on.
Family with 2 children aged 3 and 5 years travelled in May 2014

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
100%
Location
90%
Accommodation
100%
Children's facilities
90%
Food
80%
Value for money
90%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
the flexibilty of the accomodation/services, the beauty of the area and friendliness of staff/locals and finally the attention to detail that was present allowing for relaxation rather than consatnt list making!
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
If self catering use the supermarkets for the main shop (down the road) and only use on site shop for top ups. Definately visit the surfing beaches a short drive uo the west coast ( amado).
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
vey helpful. likley to use you again.
Family travelled in May 2014 with 2 children aged 1 and 5 years

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
80%
Location
80%
Accommodation
80%
Children's facilities
90%
Food
70%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
The staff were brilliant withour little girl and really friendly overall. There was a play facility at every eating location with staff there to supervise our little girl playnig so we could relax a bit. The resort was really nice and quiet as it was off peak.
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Everything was great but hire a car as there is very little in the immediate area so you need to be able to get further afield for things to do if you want to go off resort. A car will also enable you to reach the local supermarket and avoid the high prices of the on resort store.
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Quo Vadis were superb - very well informed, great advice and all accurate. Very friendly service as well
Family travelled in February 2014 with a 1 year old.

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
90%
Location
90%
Accommodation
100%
Children's facilities
90%
Food
60%
Value for money
70%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Lovely location Fantastic accommodation Lots of facilities
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Forget the hotel restaurants and bars and use the beach bars on Martinhal beach especially Nortada. Food and drinks in the hotel are way over-priced and Nortada provides the same food (and will cook special requests)and drinks together with a fantastic setting and an area of beach for the children to play in.
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Excellent service
Family travelled in august 2013 with 1 child aged 3 years.

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
60%
Location
80%
Accommodation
90%
Children's facilities
100%
Food
90%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Accommodation, Setting/scenery, Service
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Great holiday apart from the weather - windy, wet and cold for much of the week. Other than that, place is nice and we had a good time.
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Service very good, thanks.
Family with 2 children aged 2 adn 4 years travelled on 12 May 2013

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
90%
Location
80%
Accommodation
100%
Children's facilities
100%
Food
80%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
The Children's clubs, access to the beach, the pools
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Hire a car so that you can shop independently - the shop on site is limited so we ended up eating out for every meal.
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Your service was great, took all the hassle out of the whole thing
Family with 3 children aged 8, 5 and 2 years travelled in October 2012

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
70%
Location
80%
Accommodation
50%
Children's facilities
90%
Food
50%
Value for money
50%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
The proximity to the beach, The kids facilities and pools, Being with friends
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
The rooms are unsuitable for toddlers as everything is at coffee table height - tv, phone, music system, lights, crockery, glasses etc... so beware! Visit the beach restaurant (independent) as half the price and twice as good as the hotel. Double check things like babysitters as ours was cancelled without our knowledge! Some staff very friendly and helpful others extremely surly... from friends apparently this is true for Portugal... If you want all restaurants open etc. then don't go out of season, we went october half-term and one restaurant was closed and one only served a poor standard buffet (with nothing for kids to eat) As you'd expect the weather in October was a bit hit and miss - when it was sunny it was lovely, but cold (coat weather) when it was cloudy. And very windy (apparently this is a feature all year round).
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Very helpful, provided good prompt information.
Family with 2 children aged 21 months and 4 years travelled in October 2012

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
80%
Location
70%
Accommodation
90%
Children's facilities
80%
Food
70%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Swimming pools, particularly the one near the beach with the trampoline play area, Village square with play area, Overall standard of the resort and attention to detail.
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Self catering probably requires a car, supermarket not easy to get to and shop on site nice but very limited. There are only three eating places on site and this is a bit tedious when you have a weeks holiday so consider how easy you will find it to get off the resort into Sagres, this is not easy with toddlers. Similarly, if your children are of walking but often asking for `up` to be carried you will need a buggy as the resort is a little hilly and gets a bit wasting to carry them everywhere. Otherwise, pitch up and relax as you will have a great holiday.
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Good, though knowing about extras up front should be standard

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
90%
Location
100%
Accommodation
100%
Children's facilities
90%
Food
80%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Children's club/Creche, Location, Accommodation
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Don't go if you dont have young children!
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Service was excellent. Would have been so grateful if the Itinery had detailed the meet and greet service, as I dont recall ever receiving the info (I'm sure I did) and totally forgot about checking I had this information until driving to the airport - if the info had been on the intinery it would have been fantastic and saved us having to book into the long stay carpark and pay an additional £84!!

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
80%
Location
80%
Accommodation
80%
Children's facilities
60%
Food
80%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Weather, pools, Sea food
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
We think Martinhal is great generally but especially for babies and over 5's, but the toddler age group is more difficult; there are no booster seats in the restaurants or available for the villas (its high chairs or nothing); no low sinks or stools in the resort toilets (so its prop them on your knee time); the childrens meals are huge (although they did let us split one meal between our two pre-schoolers); one of the restauramts doesnt open until 6.30pm for the evening; and the focus at this age appears to be on the drop off in kids club as there is only one small outdoor play area where parents can take their children. Oh and the potties provided in villas are terrible (can't get the wee out without it dribbling everywhere). You will find for this age group you need to take some of your own equipment.
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Quo Vadis are absolutely excellent. Not even sure if they are the cheapest way to go bt the service is top notch.

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
90%
Location
100%
Accommodation
100%
Children's facilities
90%
Food
70%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
The accommodation, location and the Nortada Beach Hut. All makes for a fantastic, relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle.
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Explore the off site eating facilities
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Service is excellent.

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
100%
Location
90%
Accommodation
100%
Children's facilities
90%
Food
90%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
The set up of the accommodation, and brilliant views in Ocean Houses. Swimming, the beach and going to the kids club (the children's favourite things). The relaxed atmosphere, but staff still attentive.
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
It can get very windy, so extra layers of clothing essential for the evening.
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Brilliant service as usual. Very helpful, booked babysitting and kids club in advance. Great advice on location of various houses, helped us make the right decision.

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
80%
Location
80%
Accommodation
100%
Children's facilities
100%
Food
90%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
The villa was superb, very comfortable and spacious. The kids club. Our 2 and half yr old daughter loved it and the staff were so friendly. The overall set up of the resort was very spacious and quiet. Although the resort was very booked up, it wasn't noticeable that there were lots of people there.
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
It was so windy in the resort day and night. At night we needed trousers and cardigans to stay warm and during the day it was chilly in the shade or when you got out of the pool. The staff say the wind dies down in September.
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Very helpful. I was having my second baby whilst booking and paying for the holiday and Julie kept me on track with what I needed to do at a time I was sleep deprived and not thinking straight.
Family with 2 children aged 4 months and 2 years travelled in July 2012

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
100%
Location
100%
Accommodation
80%
Children's facilities
90%
Food
80%
Value for money
70%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Beautiful location, Child friendly resort, Standard of accommodation
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Can be windy, Children's food can get a bit the same, Cleaning of accommodation can be hit and miss.
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
It was excellent - no complaints/ improvements
Family (2 children aged 1 and 3) travelled in June 2012.

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
90%
Location
90%
Accommodation
90%
Children's facilities
90%
Food
90%
Value for money
90%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Beach, tranquility, accomodation/facilities
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Take your own car seat, as no matter what you request getting a taxi with a car seat for a child seems to be an issue (has been 2 years running for us on the inward journey)
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Very good......
Family (1 child aged 5 years) travelled in June 2012

Julie from Quo Vadis / Family Holidays Company comments: We have had some problems with some taxi suppliers and are working very hard to resolve this.
Guest ratings
Overall holiday
100%
Location
100%
Accommodation
100%
Children's facilities
100%
Food
70%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Friends the girls made, relaxed environment, overall quality of the resort.
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
If you dont want to eat in the same two restaurants for a week hire a car
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Excellent as always
Family (2 children aged 6 and 8 years) travelled in June 2012.

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
80%
Location
80%
Accommodation
70%
Children's facilities
90%
Food
60%
Value for money
70%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Lovely weather with great facilities.
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
The cleaning of the villas was hit and miss. I have stayed in other villa style resorts, and they have emptied / stacked dishwashers (rather than leaving things on the surfaces) and at least wiped the table. I would have expected better for a 5* resort.
Family (twins aged 4 years) travelled in June 2012.

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
80%
Location
60%
Accommodation
80%
Children's facilities
90%
Food
80%
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
The fact that Martinhal is not just "family friendly" but is in fact all about families - so no worry about annoying other people with your children's antics! Great, spacious, stylish accommodation in the bayside villa. Fantastic childcare available - for both our 6month and 2yr old - so we got a proper break with some 'grown-up' time.
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Martinhal / Sagres is very windy and so is noticeably cooler than other places in the Algarve - make sure you take some clothes to wrap up in for the early mornings & evenings. And don't expect to sit out on your balcony for drinks as the sun goes down without feeling the significant breeze. Book a table for dinner if you want to eat outside in the 5pm "rush hour" The onsite supermarket is small, but stocks most things that you might need for children - from nappies, baby milk (aptamil) and food - and adults, with great coffee and pastries, and a selection of takeaway dinners - and it is really really well priced for a captive audience. 1euro for 1.5l bottled water was a pleasant surprise - so don't think you have to head down to the supermarket in town for day to day bits. A nonslip bathmat for kids in the bath would be a great idea for the resort to supply - as our 2yr old found standing a little tricky - next time we'd probably take one of our own just to make bathtime a little easier. The bedrooms do have blackout blinds, but they only do so much. The children's bedroom in our bayside villa faced the sun in the evenings - so the room was quite light. Not a massive issue for us - but if your children are very light sensitive, you might want to think about bringing a set of the stick-on blackout fabric / blinds you can get to help a bit more.
How did you find the Family Holidays Company service? How Can we improve in the futhre?
Great service - and really helpful with BA's ridiculously difficult infant seat policy. That was the issue that caused the most frustration and I'm pleased we got to the bottom of it - hopefully it will prove useful for other families going forward. Was great to think that there was 'someone' to actually direct questions / issues to - rather than just an email address. The personal service made a real difference and I am already looking to planning my next trip with you.
Family (2 children aged 6 months and 2 years) travelled in June 2012.

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
90%
Location
N/A
Accommodation
N/A
Children's facilities
90%
Food
90%
Value for money
N/A
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
The resort itself, the kids club, the beach
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Try and book a villa/house with an ocean view as close as possible to the village. Or if you have a garden house ask for the one closest to the village/kids club, some of them are quite a walk from the amenities.
Family (2 children aged 4 months and 2 years) travelled in March/April 2012

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
80%
Location
N/A
Accommodation
N/A
Children's facilities
90%
Food
50%
Value for money
N/A
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Beaches, kids facilities, people/staff
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Look to self cater for some nights as food not great and very expensive. Go with a different car hire company, Kings were terrible!
Family (2 children aged 2 and 5 years) travelled in April 2012

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
90%
Location
N/A
Accommodation
N/A
Children's facilities
100%
Food
N/A
Value for money
80%
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
1. Great children`s facilities. 2. Well equipped houses. 3. Lovely staff.
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
1. Gets chilly at nights and most eating/drinking areas are outdoors/open, so take some warm clothes. 2. If you are planning to eat separately from your children, but are on half board, tell the hotel in advance because they will have to issue separate eating vouchers for you and children. The whole voucher system is a bit chaotic and irritating anyway. 3. The resort is a bit isolated, so if you like to be able to walk into villages etc, this might not be the place for you. 4. The beach can be windy, but we found it quite pleasant generally. 5. You have to pay for sunbeds on the beach.
Family with children aged 6 and 4 year old twins travelled in May 2011

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
90%
Location
N/A
Accommodation
N/A
Children's facilities
90%
Food
80%
Value for money
N/A
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Pristine, modern accommodation and facilities. Beautiful Beach. Lying on a jumbo beanbag at the main pool by the beach.
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
You don`t need to bring much stuff as the resort is very well equipped. It can be very windy there which makes it noticably cooler than the rest of the Algarve. Consider some kind of transport if self catering as the nearest supermarket is a couple of miles and the shop in the resort has a limited selection of products. Watch you stuff! I had an expensive camera stolen whilst having lunch at Os Gambozinos. Perhaps an isolated incident, but not the kind of thing you expect at a secure, family resort.
Family with children aged 3 and 4 months travelled in May 2011

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
100%
Location
N/A
Accommodation
N/A
Children's facilities
90%
Food
70%
Value for money
N/A
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Standard of accommodation, quality of resort, family-friendliness of resort and safety
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
Take a garden house if you have small children, you get a lot of space for your money with your own garden area and roof terrace as well as access to own pool within cluster of houses. Remember that there are 4 pools in total so don`t just stick to the one by the beach which is the busiest. Club 98 was always empty, as was the one by the garden houses. Hire a car - the shop on resort is limited and expensive. There are 2 supermarkets within a 10 minute drive that are much cheaper.
Family with child aged 5 months travelled in May 2011

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
90%
Location
N/A
Accommodation
N/A
Children's facilities
100%
Food
80%
Value for money
N/A
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
1) Quality of resort - child friendly, clean and lots to do 2) climate - perfect weather in September for children - warm and breezy 3) beach front location
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
It can be windy so take appropriate clothes especially for children
Family with children aged 3 and 1 travelled in May 2011

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
100%
Location
N/A
Accommodation
N/A
Children's facilities
100%
Food
80%
Value for money
N/A
Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
Quality of the Ocean View Appartment and the beautiful terrace where we sat whilst the boys were asleep. Fantastic facilities for young toddlers. Lovely unspoilt, unbusy beach and great selection of pools in the resort with toys for the little ones.
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
If it`s windy go along to the next beach which is beautiful and sheltered. Use the deli on site the fresh bread, croissants and fruit make a great, quick and easy breakfast. Nappies, swim nappies and baby wipes in all sizes are available. A little local beach stall by Martinhal sells a good selection of beach toys at reasonable prices. Our twins loved their dumper truck and wheelbarrow
Family with children aged 4 and 1 travelled in September 2011

Guest ratings
Overall holiday
80%
Location
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Accommodation
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Children's facilities
100%
Food
80%
Value for money
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Would you recommend Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel to a friend?
Yes
What were the best things about your holiday?
The accommodation is faultless, clean, perfect for families and great views, the pools are excellent and the food is also great.
Any advice you would give to someone else taking the same holiday?
It is worth realising that they are a new resort and that they are still trying to perfect some of the hotel workings, service etc. It isn`t bad by any means and most of the staff are superb, very friendly and helpful, just every now and then things take a bit longer or someone else does it a bit differently. The accommodation is excellent, but the little shop can be a bit expensive, so worth maybe a trip to the supermarket or handy to remember soap powder and dishwasher tablets. If you have a nespresso at home they have them too and so pop a couple of capsules in your luggage, to save yourselves buying them onsite. Restaurant Villa Vela is excellent in Sagres. The kids are so happy here so you end up being happy too.
Family with children aged 3 and 1 travelled in October 2011

Opened in 2010, the luxurious Martinhal, both sophisticated and contemporary, is one of the finest luxury family resort in Europe.

Located on a stunning sandy beach within a protected national park, the resort is far away from the tourist crowds of the Algarve. Carefully blended into the landscape it is the sort of place you can enjoy your own privacy in a chic, contemporary townhouse or head to communal areas such as the village square or pool when you (or your children) feel the need for activity or sociability.

The resort has three main categories of accommodation – the hotel offers interconnecting rooms, village (1, 2 and 3 bedroom houses) and luxury private villas with heated pools. Do ask us for advise as the room types can be confusing!

The resort has five swimming pools (all of which are heated), a tennis and sports club, a gym, a spa and a wide variety of water sports.

With a creche from 6 months, many family friendly extras such as gated playground, fat boy bean bags combined with the flexibility of spacious self catering accommodation in a beautiful unspoilt area of the Algarve, it is perfect for a superb family holiday.



No of rooms:155 houses, 45 villas, 37 hotel rooms

Check in/check out:1400/12 noon Hotel and 1500/1100 Houses and Villas

Highlights...

  • Self catering within a resort
  • Creche from 6 months
  • Gated playground, trampoline
  • Large sandy beach
  • 5 swimming pools all heated
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Tennis and Paddle court and tuition
  • Soccer coaching
  • Bike hire and daily bike tours from beginner to tough all day rides
  • Pick and mix activities - yoga, pilates, jogging, bike ride, dolphin watching
  • Daily family activity - family football, family fishing, family boat trip etc. during peak season
  • Non-motorised water-sports (surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, paddle, pedal boats) on beach (external company) during summer
  • Walk to small resort of Sagres across beach
  • Nearby: horse riding, golf, jeep safari

For an amazing family holiday to the Algarve, fill out the enquiry form on the left and our family holiday experts will help plan the perfect trip for you. 

All housesare spacious and furnished to the highest standards with open plan living/dining and kitchen area. Kitchens are modern and include large fridges, freezer, hob and oven, microwave, coffee machine as well as washer/dryers. There is a large  32” satellite TV with multi channel selection and video on demand, WiFi and MP3 docking station.

Hotel rooms do not have kitchen or living/dining areas but do have Nespresso machines.

Deluxe Garden House (1 bedroom)

The 39 semi-detached Garden Houses at the resort are set within a walled garden making them safe for little children. Each has a  veranda and there is a large free form pool (fenced) at the centre.



One bedroom Garden Houses are located either on the first or ground floor and have double room, a bathroom with tub and shower, a full equipped kitchen, open space living room and dining area with sliding doors towards either a furnished terrace or balcony.



69 m2 – 81 m2

Sleeps up to 2 adults plus 1 child (under 2 years) in a cot.

Grand Deluxe Garden House (2 bedroom)

Decor and fittings are the same as the Deluxe (1 bedroom) Garden Houses but they have 2 bedrooms, ensuite shower room, a separate bathroom and furnished balcony upstairs and the open plan living areas with furnished terrace below on the ground floor.



129 m2

Sleeps up to 4 adults or children plus 1 child (under 2 years) in a cot.

Master Deluxe Garden House (3 bedroom)

Decor and fittings are the same as the Grand Deluxe (2 bedroom) Garden Houses but they have a third twin bedroom with extra shower room downstairs.



139 m2

Sleeps up to 6 adults or children plus 1 child (under 2 years) in a cot.

Grand Ocean House with Partial Ocean View (2 bedroom)

The Ocean Houses are at the heart of the resort and are all 'upside down', with bedrooms downstairs and open plan living areas upstairs to maximise the stunning views over the ocean.

Downstairs there are two en suite bedrooms either of which can be converted into a twin or a king-sized double, one with walk-in shower and the other with bath tub and shower over. The master bedroom has large patio doors opening out onto a terrace furnished with loungers.  Upstairs the houses have a large open-plan space with patio doors opening onto a spacious balcony with sofa area, giant bean bag and partial ocean view.

117 m2

Sleeps up to 4 adults or children plus 1 child (under 2 years) in a cot.

Grand Ocean House with Full Ocean View (2 bedroom)

As the Grand Ocean House but with full Ocean View.

117 m2

Sleeps up to 4 adults or children plus 1 child (under 2 years) in a cot.

Master Ocean House with Partial Sea View (3 bedrooms)

As the Grand Ocean House (2 bedroom) but with a third twin bedroom on the ground floor.

145 m2

Sleeps up to 6 adults or children plus 1 child (under 2 years) in a cot.

Master Ocean House with Full Sea View (3 bedrooms)

As the Grand Ocean House with Full Sea View with an extra twin bedroom downstairs.

145 m2

Sleeps up to 6 adults or children plus 1 child (under 2 years) in a cot.

Grand Bay House (2 bedroom)

The Bay Houses are located on the Eastern fringes of the resort and are the most spacious and secluded, with stunning views over the national park and ocean. These houses are 'upside down' with bedrooms downstairs and  open plan living areas upstairs to maximise the stunning views.They have an East-West orientation allowing the best views from both sides, beautiful sunrises and sunsets. There is a private garden downstairs and a balcony each side upstairs.

Downstairs there are two bedrooms, one kngsize and the other a twin, a walk-in shower and a separate bathroom with bath tub and shower over.  Upstairs the houses have a large open-plan space with patio doors opening each side onto a spacious balcony with sofa area, giant bean bag and park/ ocean view.

123 m2

Sleeps up to 4 adults or children plus 1 child (under 2 years) in a cot.

Master Bay House (3 bedroom)

As Deluxe Bay House but with an extra twin bedroom downstairs.

148 m2

Sleeps up to 6 adults or children plus 1 child (under 2 years) in a cot.

Grand Pinewood House (2 bedroom)

Arranged along the edge of some Pine trees these houses are within easy reach of the main facilities. Each House has its own private garden with a swimming pool.

On the ground floor there is a fully equipped kitchen, open plan living room and dining area with sliding doors towards a terrace, which leads you to a large garden and pool area (4x8m2 and 1,2m2 depth, surrounded by a children’s safety fence), plus outside table, chairs, sun beds and fat boy beanbags.

On the first floor – a double room with balcony and en suite bathroom and a twin room and a further bathroom.

128 m2

Sleeps up to 4 adults or children plus 1 child (under 2 years) in a cot.

Master Pinewood House (3 bedrooms)

As the Grand Pinewood House with an extra twin bedroom and bathroom downstairs.

138 m2

Sleeps up to 6 adults or children plus 1 child (under 2 years) in a cot.

Hotel Beach Room, Full and Partial Sea View

Situated close to the main building, in a perfect location close to the pool and beach, each ensuite room has its own private wood deck and lawn with a full or partial sea view.



34 -37 m2.

Sleeps 2 adults plus 1 child (under 2 years) in a cot

Hotel Terrace and Beach rooms, Sea View

Situated in the the main building, in a perfect location close to the pool and beach, each ensuite room has its own balcony or private wood deck with a full sea view. Some open out to the lawns.

34 - 37 m2

Sleeps up to 2 adults, 1 child aged 0-11 years and 1 child under 2 years in a cot in the terrace rooms or up to 2 adults and 1 child aged under 2 years in a cot in the beach rooms

Hotel Beach Suite

Situated in the main building, in a perfect location close to the pool and beach, the beach suites have loft-style double height living spaces with the open plan bedroom situated on the mezzanine level. Each has its own private lawn with a sea view.

50 m2

Sleeps 2 adults plus 1 child (under 2 years) in a cot.

Interconnecting Beach Rooms (Partial Sea View)

Interconnecting Beach Room (Full Sea View)

Although predominantly a self catering resort (except for the hotel rooms), you do not need to self cater!

There are three restaurants - fresh seafood, fine dining or family friendly and if you are feeling lazy you can take advantage of the home delivery service. Children's menus are available.

O Terraço, combining eclectic design, fresh top quality products from both the "surf" and the "turf", regional food and wine with warm efficient service in a relaxing environment, offering kids facilities, bring a contemporary family dining experience



As Dunas, it is the wide selection of absolutely fresh fish that the restaurant is renowned for.  A veritable ocean harvest is cooked and presented in a typical Algarve fashion. Special "catch of the day" options further enrich the choice.



Os Gambozinos, located in the heart of the resort it is the perfect venue for the whole family.  This Italian restaurant features an a la carte menu with hot and cold anti pasti, salads, delicious pasta dishes and a wide range of mouth-watering pizzas and main course daily specials.

The Beach Club Pool Baris a pool bar located a stone's throw away from the Martinhal Beach and is adjacent to As Dunas. A thirst-quenching selection of drinks, fresh fruit juices, and ice creams can be ordered at the bar  A selected menu of hot and cold snacks are also available.

 

Club 98is the resort's lively tennis and sports club and is situated along the northern boundary of the resort.  The bar serves a range of drinks, snacks and ice creams.

The Village Square Juice Bar, a popular meeting point for families and friends, the Juice Bar is located at the indoor/outdoor Village Square Pool.  The menu lists an appetizing assortment of hot and cold sandwiches with a tempting choice of different fillings, but also savoury nibbles, as well as pastries.  The children will love the ice creams.  A select range of hot and cold drinks, beers and wines is complemented by a healthy choice of fresh fruit juices and smoothies.

M Bar,is the family coffee shop and surf bar with the best surf themed ambience featuring a stage for live entertainment, cozy sofas, an incredible 1970's VW camper van booth, a dedicated kids bar with i pads and games area adjacent as well as a connecting door to an outdoor protected play area. 



NB not all bars and restaurants are open all year. Restaurants available for breakfast and other meals will be advised on check-in.

The area...

This is one of the Algarve’s least developed regions, and in Sagres a friendly and informal atmosphere prevails, unhurried and quite charming.

Sagres, one of Portugal’s most historic towns, is set on a headland overlooking a picturesque harbour, within the boundaries of a protected but untamed natural park.  Classified as an area of outstanding natural beauty, the park is distinguished for its landscape, geology and flora and fauna.

It is the only part of Portugal that shares two different coastlines: the southern coast and the western coast. In all, there are around 25 different beaches to sunbathe and relax on. Beaches situated on the south west coast tend to be more sheltered and are ideal for watersports.

Inexorably linked with the sea, Prince Henry the Navigator, who helped finance Portugal’s Voyages of Discovery during the 15th century, established a school of navigation near the town.

The Sagres region is all about the great outdoors, and guests of Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel can either take advantage of the resort’s comprehensive sports and activities programme, or plan their own itinerary; hiking, biking, watersports...

What will the weather be like...

The Algarve on Portugal’s southern coast is blessed with sunshine all year.



May – September offers the best sunshine, warm and sunny with an average of 11 hours sunshine a day and virtually no rainfall, average temperatures ranging  between 23 – 30 C, although the sea breeze usually makes it pleasant in the hottest months.



The Algarve is a year round destination and winters are mild and perfect for families if you just want to relax and be warmer than in the UK. Daily temps are 15-18'C, perfect for golf or tennis. You would expect rain on some days between November - March.



Sagres is the most South-westerly point of Europe and is typically windier than many other resorts along the coast, as such the temperature does drop a few degrees. The winds are particularly strong during July and August a popular time with windsurfers.

Babysitting

Reservations should be made with at least 24hours in advance. €14 per hour for one or two children, €19 for 3 children from 08h00 until 24h00 and €17/€22 per hour from 24h00 until 08h00.

Creche

6-24 months.The crèche is located in a separate location to the kids club, and has sleeping and quiet areas as well as age appropriate toys and crafts.

High season charges 1st May - 31st October 2016

09h30 - 11h30         25€                11h30 - 12h30(extra hour)            10€

12h30 - 14h30         25€                14h30 - 15h30(extra hour)            10€

15h30 - 17h30         25€Reservation required. Last minute bookings subject to availability.

*Pay 5 and get 6 sessions. Pay 10 and get 12 sessions.

**50% discount on second child, but they must be siblings



Childrens' Club

2-5 years (Raposinhos Kids Club) and 6 – 8 years (Raposinhos Fox Club) The club has lots of toys, games and puzzles and an outdoor play area.  It is centrally located at the Village Square and is run by fully trained child-minders. Sessions are 9h30 - 12h30, 12h30 - 14h30 (high season only) and 14h30 - 17h30) daily.

**Clubs for  6 years and older operate during main school holidays only.**

High season charges 1st May - 31st October 2016

9.30 - 12.30           20€ per session             Themed Workshops

12.30 - 14.30         20€ per session              Set Menu included

*14.30 - 17.30       10€ per session              Themed activities*



Reservation required. Last minute bookings subject to availability.

Kids programs available upon request *Themed activities from 15h00 to 16h00. All prices include 23% VAT

Childcare T & Cs

Terms and conditions apply for all facilities and services mentioned in this leaflet. These can change at any given moment without prior notice.

The kids club Terms & Conditions for 2016 are as follows:

• To guarantee the space for your child in the desired sessions, it is advised to pre-book and prepay.

• Bookings are accepted on availability.

• Certain activities will incur an extra charge.

• Published programmes will be subject to changes.

• The price of the session will be charged upon booking.

• Cancellation / No show fee within 24 hours - we will charge the value of the session if the child doesn’t attend the session without a reason.

NB: To guarantee the space for your child it is essential to pre book and prepay - contact T: +351 282 240 200 orres@martinhal.com



These can change at any given moment without prior notice.

Lessons

Football and Tennis Coaching

Operating on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays during peak season (usually May and October half terms, Easter and Summer school holidays but please ask us to check your dates) with 1.5 hours for 6-12 years olds and 2 hours for 13-18 year olds each day.

 

 

Teens & Tweens

There is plenty to keep your older children entertained at Martinhal! During the holiday season your 9 to 13 year old will enjoy themselves at the Explorer Club, and your 14 to 16 year old will have a great time at the Blast Club.

These clubs are the ideal meeting point for your tweens and teens and are running a special activity programme with active outdoor activities like windsurf, surf, dolphin watching, diving experiences, biking and other fun activities like for example mocktail contest and t-shirts painting. All accompanied by our fully trained and experienced leisure team.

All Clubs are very popular and places are limited, so it is advisable to book your activities in advance to avoid disappointment. Activities can be bought on a daily basis, or you can pre-purchase activity packages at special rates. For more info on the available activities and prices, please speak to our reservations/ reception team.



Please visit - http://www.martinhal.com/sagres/en/listing/kids/brochures-en/



There is also a 'Blue Room' which is unsupervised but with computer games and Board games for children 8 years and over.

Baby/toddler equipment

Complimentary: Potties, WC bases, Thermometer, Socket protectors, Door protectors, Baby baths, Bottle Sterilizers, Bottle Warmers, Stair Gates, Nappy Changing mats,  Stools, Bed Guards, High Chairs, Baby Carriers:   



Extra charge: Push chairs, bicycles, cots



Dining

Kids menus in all restaurants.



Please note that the above mentioned opening hours may be changed without prior notice, particularly in low season.



Beach

Large sandy beach, with shallow water for paddling, and lots of room to run and play. (Can be windy)

Swimming Pools:

Four heated pools and 3 toddler pools



Useful

Washer Drier, dish washer and I-Pod docking station in all of the village houses. DVD players can be hired locally at a cost of €10 per day. Free WiFi in all village houses. There is a small welcome pack on arrival which gives you tea, coffee, water, milk, biscuits and wine!  

Shop: There is a small shop on the resort that sells a limited supply of nappies,formula, wipes etc..  



First Aid

The hotel has its own nurse, and there is a clinic & pharmacy in Sagres -  just 5 minutes away by taxi.



Previous guests have commented:

‘The creche was excellent. The staff were very friendly and clearly knew what they were doing. We felt our daughter was very safe there.’

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