Location was really nice - just a half-block from the waterside, near walking streets with lots of cute restaurants and cafes, and an easy walk from the stadium (we were there to attend a football match). The decor of the rooms was really nice - I was in the "green room" upstairs; friends had the red room and the purple room on the main floor (where the breakfast patio is). The breakfast was really excellent for a smaller facility: wide selection of fresh fruits, eggs made to order, etc.

As an older person with creaky knees, I did have to be careful going up and down the steep staircase to my room. This is not the hotel's fault! It was not a big problem at all unless you are in pretty bad shape.

I stayed here for one night 5 years ago and I liked it so much I decided to spend here my whole stay in Algarve. The property is very well maintained and it looks like I remembered it. It's cozy and very clean. The staff is nice and helpful. It's located in the city centre. There's no parking, parking on the street is payable but there's a big, free parking nearby (next to Repsol petrol station).

I think a breakfast was better last time. It could be improved a bit. For sure organisation could be better. However, it was still good. I'm not sure if the ring bell is a good idea. Reception is open only in some hours, some guest(s) came in the middle of the night and used the bell. I don't know why, but they woke up the other guests and still there was nobody at the reception to open door.

The staff were very friendly and helpful - offering places to eat - great suggestion - delicious 😀👍. There is a large parking lot nearby, so no worries about finding a spot when we were there. They offer a nice buffet breakfast and an outdoor sitting area to eat. There is a small pool there as well, but this was closed during our stay due to temperatures. Our room was nice, but you may want to get one of the bigger rooms for a bit more space. You can unpack your stuff into the offered armoire, but we opted for suitcase living for a couple of days. The location of this Guest House may not be for everyone, as it is away from the beach area. It is a quieter area, but there are several shops and restaurants nearby. If you want to head to the beach, it is a short Bolt ride away or a nice walk. I would suggest doing Google Street view to see where the entrance door is as well. Thank you for a great stay.

The doors weren't very soundproof, so closing doors, talking, or other noises were heard fairly easily. I can certainly assume the opposite as well. The beds were comfortable, but a bit firmer than what we are used to.

We stayed in the yellow deluxe suite, which is a very spacious, comfortable and quiet room on the top floor with a beautiful view of the river and the river promenade. The reception and breakfast staff were very helpful and efficient. Breakfast was good and included eggs cooked to order. The location is great. The guesthouse is excellent value for money.

The steep stairs up to the top floor when you are carrying luggage (there is no elevator)

I will start chronolofically: 1/ The management's communication was exceptional; they waited for us close to 4 hours after our original ETA and greeted us, showing us around all the facilities. 2/ The facilities were amazing - it was our 28th anniversary and when we decided to use the pool in the evening we were completely alone and felt like we were in a 5-star resort on an island, very private, beautifully lit with a special welcome box of fruits and chocolates, plus a great wine for our occasion. 3/ The room was huge with over 12-foot ceilings, contributing to the special atmosphere of this beautifully restored property; the comfortable king-size bed and huge bathroom added an incredible sense of pampering to our experience. 4/ The breakfast was generous and diverse, which was a welcome end of our visit. Bravissimi!

The room was bright and spacious! The bed was very comfortable, and the pillows were fluffy but not too soft. Breakfast was nicely laid out each morning, and there was a decent selection of items. Parking was close by and not overly expensive. There are also lots of restaurants, banks, and shops in the vicinity.

Pur room was adjacent to the main stairwell, and people going in/out of the main front door would slam it, which was very loud in our room.

Everything was really clean. Very good breakfast. Rooms were spacious. It’s in the middle of Portimão which helped us get everywhere we wanted! The staff was really really friendly and helpful!!! All together we’ve had an amazing week during the off season! Thank you Villa Rio!!! ❤️

Good location for both the town and the river area. Beautiful old building sympathetically renovated. We enjoyed a great view over the river from our attic room. Enjoyable buffet breakfast and coffee. Lovely staff. We appreciated being able to leave our luggage prior to check-in and after check-out.

A very steep flight of stairs up to the first floor. A hand rail would have been a great help for our safety.

We loved everything about this guest house! Our room was immaculate, the bathroom was stunning and well equipped (the shower had 4 different settings), breakfast was delicious and the eating space is located on a covered balcony, the pool was delightful and much needed in the hot temperatures, and the location was perfect! Would highly recommend and would stay again!

There isn't an elevator and rooms are located upstairs. This would be a concern to anyone with mobility restrictions.

The location, size of the room, hygiene and cleanliness of the room and most of all, the hospitality and professionalism of the staff. Would recommend it anytime to friends and family.

Just the info regarding the heating and air conditioning, as we froze at night as we slept, ignorant of the availability of heating, as well as the availability of hot water, as I had to bear with a cold shower at night and cold wash in the morning.