Core Holidays
Real Marina Hotel & Spa, Olhao

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Price by departure month

Per person, 7 nights, 2 adults — cheapest of ten UK airports. Going in Dec 26 instead of Aug 27 saves £605 per person (59%).
£300£500£700£900£1,100SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

Dec 26 in Algarve averages a daily high of 18°C with about 7 wet days — £24 per °C, per person.

Leaving soon

Imminent departures we currently hold for this hotel.
2026-08-30 · 3 nights · Bristol£511 pp
2026-09-14 · 7 nights · London Gatwick£932 pp

School holidays & term time

Fixed weeks, re-priced every capture.
depart-21d£511 · 30 Aug 26
depart-35d£932 · 14 Sept 26

What guests actually say

From 25 recent reviews · 88% of them mention the food
Location 4.5Sleep Quality 4.5Rooms 4.6Service 4.5Value 4.4Cleanliness 4.7
Food. 22 of 25 reviews mention it — 13 positive, 3 critical.
  • “There is a wide selection of breakfast and we enjoyed our dinner by the pool.”
  • “Breakfast is absolutely superb as it was on the previous occasions.”
  • “The pool bar is excellent and the small selection of meals is adequate.”
  • “Just a few little niggles: on three occasions there were private functions in the restaurant and there didn't seem to be enough staff to serve drinks, so the bar staff were rushed off their feet.”

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

4/5Wonderful holiday in Olhao1 Jun 26

Our family enjoyed our holiday in Olhao especially the seafood. The hotel is accessible to wide selection of eateries. We stayed in the junior suite, the rooms are spacious and clean but perhaps a wardrobe can be added on the second bedroom and the broken daybed fixed. The shower is over bath which is a concern for our family with mobilit…

5/5A great hotel in a great location1 Jun 26

This was our third time at this hotel and this time we had a suite on the fourth floor. The accommodation was superb - two bathrooms, two wardrobes, a massive bed and enough floor space to hold a wedding reception. Breakfast is absolutely superb as it was on the previous occasions. The pool bar is excellent and the small selection of meal…

4/5Nice hotel, but……1 Jun 26

Nice hotel, but, not 5*. Reception area looks 5* with loads of comfortable seating and a bar (that was never open). 3 lifts so very little waiting. Carpets in corridors look like they need a deep clean, they’re not disgusting but a clean would help. Bathroom nice but a bit worn, toilet seat loose from when we got there until we left. Doe…

5/5Would go back1 Jun 26

Well we’ve been back a week after a fantastic stay at this hotel. We upgraded our room from Park View to Marina View at very short notice, a big shout out to Sara on reception for accommodating our request. All the hotel staff were really friendly & proficient. Our room, 305, overlooking the pool & Marina, was spacious, clean & well prese…

5/5Fantastic hotel.1 Jun 26

1st experience of this hotel. It is just fantastic. Location just short walk from anywhere in Olhao. River, marina directly infront of the hotel. Worth extra few pound for ria view and balcony. Room was beautiful. Big big bed all the toiletries you need there. Im fussy but everything was good quality. Excellent hairdryer. Pillows weren't…