Name: Marriott Residences Salgados Resort
Address: Rua do Golfe, 1, 1, ALBUFEIRA, GUIA
Telephone: +351289244350
Price range: from €623.68pp (7 nights includes flights and transfers)

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Stayed here in October 2024, beautiful Apartment in a resort complex with a Living/Dining Room with Kitchenette, plus 2 Double Bedrooms & 2 full Bathrooms, oodles of storage and a massive Balcony looking out onto the 3 Pools!!  We were All Inclusive & the restaurants (there were 3), were more than adequate!!

Beautiful Resort!!

We had a lovely stay at the new Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, the apartment was very spacious and clean, with all the amenities and kitchen utensils for a great stay. 
The balcony is huge, with comfortable chairs to lounge on.
The ambience of the resort is tranquil with a lot of space, with more than one pool and many sun loungers so it does not feel full.
The staff is very friendly and helpful, always with a smile.

Excellent

We are just back from a 7 night stay at the Marriott Residence Salgados.

Before going, I read the reviews of others and assumed it couldn't be as bad as many of the comments made out - I kept saying to myself "it can't be that bad, it's a Marriott". I apologise to those whose reviews I doubted, you were right and this really is a woeful offering.

Starting with the positives, the room (2 bed suite) was massive. It was perfect for our family (2 kids) with loads of space to roam. The bed was comfy, the room was really lovely - far nicer than the pictures make out. Our son loved the kids club, particularly the outdoor activities like archery. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end.

My gripes could go on for a while, but the key lowlights;

Food - the food on offer was absolutely dire, both at the buffet (half board, breakfast and dinner) and the a la carte restaurants. Breakfast served up some of the worst "sausages" I have ever eaten (using inverted commas as no idea what was actually in them), and literally cold fried eggs. Not luke warm, cold. Fresh juices were diluted with water to make them go further. Dinner was no better, for example one night we were punished with a risotto that was a bowl of slop with way too much lemon juice squeezed in - it's remarkable that a chef could taste such a creation and determine it fit for human consumption. The a la carte offerings were of a similar standard, for example we ordered a "garlic bread" which was basically a piece of dried cardboard with some garlic powder sprinkled on it. I hate making a fuss in restaurants, but returned it immediately, again completely inedible. The kid's pasta from the menu was a bowl of sloppy overcooked mush which was once pasta, accompanied by undercook borderline raw carrots. This section could go on for a while, but hopefully you get the idea. By day 2 I was looking forward to getting home and being able to cook myself a proper meal, which isn't how a hotel experience should be. 

Cleanliness - I've never been to a hotel before where sitting on the side of a pool results in dirty stains all over my swim shorts, until now. It was filthy enough to stain and ruin a pair of my swim shorts and a pair of my son's (as a side note the pools were freezing, unheated, and unpleasant to be in as a result). I have also never been to a hotel before where the footpaths and even the children's play area has dog excrement, but this was found in abundance. Really quite disgusting.

Staff - about 50% of the staff were pleasant, and what you'd expect. 50% looked like they didn't want to be there, with permanent scowls and completely unapproachable demeanour. At one meal time asking for a plastic plate for our baby was met with such contempt, that when we needed salt to make the "food" edible we decided to ask someone else rather than the lady who didn't want to be there. In truth we should have known this would be the case, other reviews say the same whilst we also emailed the hotel 3 times before arriving to request some items for our baby and didn't get a single reply - which just about sums up the attitude of this place.

I hope I've painted a clear enough picture, this whole place was a massive disappointment and to be frank an awful advert for the Marriott brand. I always for some reason thought Marriott was a good chain, I will now forever associate it with cold fried eggs and dog excrement.

An abomination

Our family visited the Marriott Residences Salgados Resort soon after it become a new Marriott property.  As a Marriott Platinum member, it was an excellent experience with warm and friendly staff like Mariana at the check-in/reception desk with decent breakfast and lunch options, easy shuttle access to the beach, and lots of pools to enjoy.  

We were greeted by a friendly check-in member, Mariana, who always had a smile, and informed us that we were upgraded from a one bedroom to a two bedroom apartment which provided us a more spacious area to relax with two bathrooms.  

As a Platinum member, breakfast was included and they had a good selection of hot and cold foods.  However, the breakfast wasn't as large as other Marriott properties in terms of varieties.  I was also a bit surprised they didn't offer any Pastel de Nata pastries given the property is located in Portugal.  

Although there is no direct access to a beach, the property did offer a 15-minute shuttle service to/from the nearest beach.  I like the fact that shuttle service was running twice an hour during the day which made it super convenient to go to the beach and back virtually any time during the day.  

Since there were 10 pools on the property it was easy to find a spot to swim or sun bathe.  Lastly, I would appreciate if the Marriott Residences Salgados Resort had a bit of maintenance and improvements to the kids area/park.  It was showing its age.  

Overall, our family enjoyed our visit to the Marriott Residences Salgados Resort and would happily visit again in the future.

Excellent Stay, Spacious, and Friendly Staff

Firstly, we were upgraded from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom apartment, which was a lovely surprise.

The apartment itself was impeccable in terms of layout, size, decor, facilities and cleanliness.

When we noticed a couple small issues, they were attended to and fixed within the hour.

The hotel staff were always polite, attentive and happy to help.

The fact that the hotel grounds had 10 pools of different sizes and depths, located throughout the complex, meant that there was something for everyone. There was always availability of sun loungers, regardless of the time of day and the atmosphere throughout the pools (and hotel more generally) was always relaxed.

There was some entertainment provided around the pools which allowed guests to break the ice and interact, if they wished.

We were halfboard and the variety and quality of food at both breakfast and dinner were excellent.

We visited Albufiera old town and marina which were easily accessible. The location is close enough to the town for it to be convenient using a reasonably priced Uber.

The hotel also provide a shuttle service to the beach, which would otherwise be around a 15-20 minutes walk away. The beaches were lovely and clean, however snacks at the beachside bars were expensive (obviously outside the control of the hotel).

All in all, I wouldn't hesitate to pay a return visit to the Marriot Salgados Residence.

When can I return?

Marriott Residences Salgados Resort is a family-friendly haven nestled between the renowned Salgados Golf Course and the golden sands of Salgados Beach. Featuring 192 contemporary residences, from one to three bedrooms, each one offers generous living spaces, large balconies, and refined comfort for families of all sizes. Guests can unwind by one of the 10 outdoor pools, savor seasonal cuisine at three inviting restaurants, or enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with a kids’ club, playground, and a range of recreational activities. The resort also offers an outdoor gym, and courts for tennis, volleyball, and football, complemented by seasonal entertainment for all ages. Just a short stroll from the Salgados Lagoon Nature Reserve, it’s the perfect setting for nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts alike. With convenient access to the airport and Algarve’s iconic attractions, Marriott Residences Salgados Resort is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable family retreat. 

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