Core Holidays
Monica Isabel Beach Club, Albufeira

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Price by departure month

Per person, 7 nights, 2 adults — cheapest of ten UK airports. Going in Nov 26 instead of Aug 27 saves £564 per person (53%).
£350£550£750£950£1,150SepOctNovMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

Nov 26 in Algarve averages a daily high of 20°C with about 8 wet days — £26 per °C, per person.

Leaving soon

Imminent departures we currently hold for this hotel.
2026-09-14 · 7 nights · London Gatwick£886 pp
2026-08-31 · 7 nights · London Gatwick£940 pp
2026-08-22 · 7 nights · Glasgow Intl£1,024 pp

School holidays & term time

Fixed weeks, re-priced every capture.
depart-14d£1,024 · 22 Aug 26
depart-21d£940 · 31 Aug 26
depart-35d£886 · 14 Sept 26

What guests actually say

From 25 recent reviews · 88% of them mention the food
Location 4.2Sleep Quality 3.3Rooms 3.1Service 3.2Value 3.4Cleanliness 3.4
Food. 22 of 25 reviews mention it — 8 positive, 6 critical.
  • “The food is good, we are not fussy and loved it but again heard others were less enamored.”
  • “The restaurant and bar are very busy, and for the size of the place, needs more venues.”
  • “Rooms very tired located in very hilly are npt suitable for disabled Food bland and very mediocre On arrival np towels or cutlery in apartment.”
  • “Dated but clean accommodation, food ok, always something to eat, drinks good, staff helpful and friendly.”

Counted by keyword across review sentences — a rough guide, not a sentiment score.

4/5Great holiday, ok hotel in great location, busy resort a surprise1 Jul 26

The main thing this has going for it is definitely the location. Upon arriving at the reception, the bar and proximity to the beach just blows you away. I think we were lucky with the room as it was very nice with a stunning sea view, but heard other rooms need a bit of a tidy up. In general this can be said about the whole place really. …

3/5Tired hotel needs refurb1 Jul 26

Rooms very tired located in very hilly are npt suitable for disabled Food bland and very mediocre On arrival np towels or cutlery in apartment. Asked for upgrade willing to pay no availability ?? On the plus side pools beach and staff good. Would we stay here again NO

3/5Hotel ok apart from cockroaches.1 Jul 26

Cocroches in the rooms. Very good food.

4/5Great holiday!1 Jul 26

Honest review! The location of this hotel is fantastic, beach front and only 5 euros to either old or new town. Dated but clean accommodation, food ok, always something to eat, drinks good, staff helpful and friendly. Was lovely and relaxing Mon to Fri then got rowdy at the weekend but this didn't spoil our holiday although rowdy they we…

4/5Fantastic Holiday!1 Jun 26

Fantastic holiday - Ignore the negative reviews! Stayed here for a week early June as a family of 5 adults and can honestly say we had a great time. Pool area is busy and entertainment team do a good job. Food is good, always a number of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Dinner always includes meat, fish, pasta, fresh salad, chi…