Apartamentos Flor da Laranja, Albufeira by AlgarveBlossom

Would absolutely recommend this place. Very comfortable, clean apartment and lovely grounds and pool areas. Plenty of towels and crisp white bedding. A few areas (play area, furniture on terraces) were a bit tired. But the pool area is sparkling and they have new sun beds. Gardens are gorgeous with oranges, lemons, bananas, loquat and hibiscus. All very well kept. Lovely to sit out and listen to the birds attracted by all that fruit! A few niggles kept it from 5 star. Kitchen was missing a few essentials - no sharp knife or spatula and fry pan needed replacing. It was otherwise well equipped though. Housekeeping isn’t daily, which is fine, but it was erratic. Came the morning after I arrived (Friday) then on Sunday. Didn’t see them again before I left on Thursday. If it’s more than 1 or 2 days they need to leave spare bags for the bathroom bin as they request toilet paper is not flushed. Very much appreciated the heating as weather was unusually chilly.

Very nice staff with good service. The property was nice and clean.

I generally stay at the Balaia Golf Village in Albufeira (was there in May 2023 and 2024, it was really nice as always), but I liked the look of Flor da Laranja, so booked a late week there. Lovely peaceful place, only a few apartments, gated complex. Reception consistently helpful, swimming pools outstanding. I went solo, so booked a small apartment. It was indeed small but perfectly proportioned and had everything that I could possibly want, loads of clean towels, bathroom a wonder of ergonomics and outfitted with high quality modern fittings. In November 2023 I booked a last moment week at Aldeia da Falésia, which was pretty dire - basic to say the least, ant infestation in my apartment, noisy sport facility on the opposite side of the road to my room, bathroom fitted (and last cleaned or updated, I suspect) in the 1980s! It wasn't expensive but just so average 😲 Hence, trepidation when I booked Flor da Laranja in case it was going to be a similar experience. I shouldn't have worried - it's just lovely, clean, modern apartments, great facilities, rural but still only 6km from all the albufeira bars. Go there!

Out of the way but close to amenities parking on site

Very pleasant stay - the flat was in a very good condition, big enough for a couple toddler. The covered pool is definitely a plus when you want to have a swim and the sun is at its peak for the outdoor one. Very safe around for our toddler to walk around. Very quiet too. The staff was very welcoming and very nice. I definitely recommend and will probably book again!