Our recent stay at Vibra Algarb as a family of four left much to be desired. We booked two interconnecting rooms for four days, expecting a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, the hotel fell short in several areas.
First impressions were mixed—the hotel is large, but there isn’t much to do within the premises. For an all-inclusive hotel, we found the dining options severely lacking. There is only one restaurant included in the package, where you have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu becomes repetitive quickly, making it boring, especially for longer stays. While there is a second restaurant, you have to pay extra, which seems unreasonable given the all-inclusive tag.
The state of our rooms was disappointing. One of the TVs was broken and appeared as if it was about to fall off the wall due to visible cracks around the mount. This raised concerns not just about comfort but also safety. Additionally, despite repeatedly requesting an iron and ironing board for three days, we were told they had run out. It’s absurd that a hotel of this size does not have enough basic amenities like irons for its guests.
The hotel also boasts a program of daily shows via an app, but this was poorly executed. Although the app promised shows three times a day, only one actually took place during our entire stay, which was quite frustrating.
However, the worst part of our stay was the incredibly thin walls. If you’re a light sleeper, avoid this hotel at all costs.