You and the Sea

A lovely, kids friendly hotel situated next to the beach. The staff was absolutely thoughtful and very kind. Room/apartment was very specious. Thanks a lot for having us and will definitely come back!

I was not given any VIP amenities or treatment. I earned it but it was overlooked. The property, since I was last there when it opened, has deteriorated and it’s not as I remembered it. The front desk service team lack excitement and enthusiasm and that creates an energy that’s anti-vacation. The experience could be better because we’re in Portugal, for goodness sake. The spirit is mediocre at best. The housekeeping team seemed annoyed to clean our room. The front desk team seems uninterested in ensuring our stay was unforgettable. The trash outside was riddled with birds pecking off it bc the trash was strewn around it. Food spillage around the can—hose it down. I was sad to return almost seven years later and find it sub-par. The dining room staff—the young lady with the pony tail had an air of superiority and seemed annoyed that we would come down and ask for an omelette. I almost hated to go down for breakfast and see her. I won’t be back. The only highlight was checking out and getting help from the young man at the front desk at 5/6 AM. He’s your star player! Best human there and the spa lady! She’s a gem!

We had a lovely 10 night stay at You and the sea. Apartments are huge! We had an 2 bed and there was loads of space, which was great. All the staff were excellent and tend to every need. We booked surf lessons through the hotel which were great as well. Great facilities for adults and kids. Short work to South Beach which was lovely and generally quiet until late afternoon when the locals came down. Walkable distance into Ericeira, but Uber taxi is cheap alternative. Loads of great beaches a short driver away. Only gripes were: Wi-Fi in room was poor, noise travels through the hotel so you do hear doors closing etc. and the breakfast wasn’t to our taste but we only ate there once. Also our balcony was very small and didn’t catch much sun, would advise asking for a south facing room or a balcony with good sun coverage. TBH these didn’t spoil our trip at all and would stay here again and again.