Hotel Rural Quinta do Marco

Lovely tranquil location, but not difficult to find. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was large, very clean, with a very good en-suite that had an excellent shower. Outdoor heated swimming pool was a bonus and was open for around 12 hours each day. Grounds were well kept, with several nice places to sit and relax in front of some spectacular views. More work is being done to add extra children's play areas. Nice restaurant and bar area. Around a ten minute drive to Tavira, so close enough to other bars and restaurants as/when these might be needed. On the down side, breakfast was a little limited and lacked variety, especially for someone with dietary constraints, but what was there was always fresh. Bed was a little on the firm side for both of us. Overall, a very nice, well-run hotel in which to spend a relaxing holiday. 4.5/5

Lovely sunrise views and excellent breakfast choices. Tasty albeit a little expensive Dinner choices, freshly cooked and beautifully served. Very pleasant gardens and pool area, which can be busy with families at times (also used at 7am by one family, disturbing the quiet sunrise effect). Soundproofing from adjacent units not so good. Didn't try the free Yoga or Spa.

Very nice and friendly. We really loves it and especially our kids. We stay 3 nights here and breakfast were super good. I would recommend it.

Nice room and bathroom, huge comfortable bed, good balcony with wonderful views of hotel gardens and the surrounding countryside, hills and distant views of the sea. Staff were all lovely, particularly the restaurant staff, with special shout outs for lovely chatty Sophia, Pedro and Thiago. All were very efficient, attentive and professional. The clue to the location of the hotel is in it's name...Hotel Rural Quinta do Marco - it is quite isolated from any local amenities, villages or restaurants, and a car is definitely a requirement, if a visit to anywhere away from the hotel is desired. Tavira is about 15mins drive away and Olhao about 20 mins. Foodwise, breakfast was good enough - lovely freshly squeezed orange juice every day, a coffee machine providing nice options, limited cereals, some fresh fruits - sliced melon, kiwi, pineapple, orange, and grapes. No whole fruit to sneak away for later tho..! Ham, cheese, sliced tomato, and limited cooked breakfast options - no grilled tomato, b.beans or potato options. Nice bread and cakes. Dinner choices were quite limited - soup or a single starter choice, a single fish main, ditto meat, and ditto veggie option. One dessert choice, oh and a childrens menu too. We ate in the restaurant 6 times, and almost every dish was very nice. All in all, a very enjoyable holiday in a quiet location.

A wonderful family holiday in a uniquely family-friendly hotel. We loved the magnificent cuisine, landscaped grounds and quiet setting while the kids adored the animals (turtles, donkeys, geese and lots more), terrific pool and the company of the other children. Outstanding staff who managed to combine the highest standards of service (in excellent English) with a relaxed and unpretentious style. One of the best hotels in which I've stayed.

Two Canadian senior friends booked a Room at Hotel Quinta do Marco and it exceeded our expectations in every way. The ‘family room’ had three beds but gave us more space, which we wanted. It was spotlessly clean, pleasantly decorated and so quiet. We were at the end of the building with lovely views of the hillside with a bit of distance from the pool and the happy families. ( Easter week is obviously a time for family vacations!). The pool itself looked lovely but we chose to explore the grounds, the acres of orange and lemon trees, the active bird life and the peace and quiet of this rural oasis. We appreciated the ‘love corner’ which we laughingly renamed as the yoga corner where we enjoyed our outdoor morning yoga with a view! The dining room is a very pleasant space and staff work very hard to provide good service. Of our two meal Selections, the pork dinner was average but the Nile perch was excellent. Breakfast the next morning offered a wide array of options ( including eggs, freshly squeezed orange juice and delicious pastries) in a buffet style with attentive staff to help with any needs. Every staff member we encountered was, as other reviewers have noted, eager to answer questions and make our stay as perfect as possible. We have been exploring many historic villages and towns during our Portugal holiday, but we were delighted with this rural hospitality! Highly recommend!

A beautiful location in the hills above Tavira, with great views and comfortable rooms. Lovely pool and great service. Breakfast excellent and generous, but we didn’t eat dinner here so cannot comment on it. Definitely family friendly as it is a working farm with animals to feed by the children. Tavira is a 20 minute drive, with plenty of restaurants. Go to Santa Luzia for famous octopus restaurants but book a table if you want to eat at Casa Polvo