ザ マグノリア ホテル(The Magnolia Hotel)

Lovely staff and facilities marred by dishonest reception policy. €150 will be taken from you at reception. It isn’t ‘held’ it is taken and it isn’t refunded until you chase the hotel several days after you have left. This has happened twice. It is borderline theft.

A quiet hotel, a 10 minute stroll away from the centre were there are bars shops and restaurants lovely atmosphere, take a torch as the roads are un lit. A fantastic welcoming from reception and all the staff especially Anna the bar maid, the rooms were ample with all mod cons set in an American diner/ drive in style, beds were comfortable with spacious wardrobe space, the only let down was the lack of tea/ coffee making facilities in the room, the food was good though we only had breakfasts as we were a golfing 4 ball, the pool was heated with plenty of loungers. Would definitely recommend a visit. We played Q.L North and South courses and Laranjal all in excellent condition, give them a blast.

The good bits .. The staff are by far the best bit about this hotel - they are all friendly and helpful and always engaging. Special shout out to Reception staff and also the lovely Carolina in the breakfast room. Breakfast is good, serving buffet style food, or cooked to order. Didn’t eat anything else there so can’t comment on that. My husband used the gym which he said was very good. The communal rooms are pleasant. The bedrooms are clean (except for one day when our room service was inexplicably overlooked!) The other bits … The hotel location is fairly close to the centre of QDL but it’s not really walkable due to it being on a busy main road with no footpath. The bedrooms, whilst clean and with comfortable beds, are very basic. We had a Plus room which was ground floor with a small terrace. It was very poorly lit having no central light and only 3 lamps (one of which didn’t work!). Very little storage - consisting of one small wardrobe with 3 drawers. Bathroom was again clean but no space to stand any toiletries. It was a good powerful shower. I think there are lots of additional leisure facilities but we didn’t use them as we were on a short golf break. There is a secure storage room to keep clubs in so you don’t have to keep them in your room. Overall the hotel is fine if all you want is a clean base to stay that is handy for local golf courses.

Fantastic Hotel, very near all the golf courses and nightlife. A great pool and bar area perfect for couple or group of golfers. Staff we brilliant and incredibly friendly. One small/tiny complaint there were no coffee or tea facilities in the room. Also if you wanted a latte, flat white or cappuccino at breakfast there was a €2 charge which seemed a bit ridiculous. I heard lots of people mention it? For €2 why bother annoying people? Breakfast as a whole was lovely and the chef was amazing..

I just want to thank this amazing place for taking us in over this last week after our flights were cancelled and we were left basically on the street. 12 of us arrived at 10pm on Monday evening and they couldn’t do enough for us, the place is unreal and the staff are even better, thanks to you all

Great hotel for a golf trip. Very clean, great breakfast and excellent service and staff. Heated pool, gym and sauna are a bonus. Definite recommend. 10 minute drive to Quinta Do Lago. This is my third trip and you know the standards here are consistently excellent.

Amazing stay, staff are wonderful, resort is clean and in immaculate condition. I felt like I was in Miami South Beach sipping on Margaritas by the pool. Kids had a blast from the kids amenities to the pool area. The resort is intimate and people are well trained and ready to assist any request! We will return!

Disappointed with the hotel. We stayed as a family in July. We cant fault the staff. They cant do enough for you. All very polite and friendly. Cleaning staff are amazing, came every day and had the rooms spotless (we stayed in one of the cottages). Problem here is the pool. Barely ever any sun-beds available and had to leave one day as there were no sun-beds available. Had to find a grass area to lie down, see photo. Loads of towels left with no one on them. Obnoxious teenagers clearly rammed into hotel rooms, taking all the sunbeds of other hotel guests. There needs to be better management of hotel guest numbers. When staff know its busy it should be made known if you leave your towel longer than an hour it will be removed. Ie Better management of sun-beds, it happens at other hotels. The hotel doesn’t have a big enough pool area for all the guests. It really should have s second pool instead of the un-used. Tennis court area. Its not even a cheap hotel. Also, dont be fooled, its not in Quinta do lago resort area. It’s outside on the main road towards Vale de Lobo. They will tell you its beside the Conrad, its not. Kind of sells itself that its on the resort. You have to walk (10 minutes) along the main road with no footpath to get to Quinta shops. Death trap. Should be a footpath at least we had a car. They have covered parking but that’s mostly taken by the staff. Again this should be for guests only, but seems like no one cares. Overall a disappointing stay, as they say, read the reviews before you book. We will never stay here again. So many other better places to stay so don’t waste your time.

Interesting use of “a boutique hotel”. This place lacks any real charm although the staff are excellent. A combination of blocks of rooms which are functional rather than stylish. The bed is comfortable, but the wardrobes are very cheap and the hangers block the ill fitting sliding doors. There were no tea or coffee making facilities in the room, not even a kettle! The hotel is located away from the main centre and walking out at night is dangerous due to the lack of any pavements. In fact hotel staff advise against walking at night. Breakfast is very good, but the lunch and dinner menus are very simple and lacking in choice. There is a nice heated pool and well equipped gym if that is your want. I was staying over the Christmas period and the whole place was very flat and totally lacking in atmosphere. Not a place I would go to again!