Hotel Luar

Amazing hotel. Had the best time ever! The hotel bar was so good and such great service!

Een super hotel. Mooie ligging , vlak bij het strand en de boulevard Mooi zwembad

We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. We weren’t expecting great things for the price but were met with a very warm and friendly welcome. We arrived at 10am and check in wasn’t until 4pm but we were welcome to use the hotel and pool, given directions to the Main Street and told us they’d let us know soon as it was ready. Sure enough at 2.15 they what’s app’d our room was ready (we were by the pool!). The room was dated in decoration but had everything you need - comfy beds, fridge, hairdryer, excellent air con and very clean. Rooms were cleaned every day so no issues there. Also working lift Breakfast was basic but everything you need and very nice. Constantly replenished and again clean and everything was fresh. Would have liked boiled eggs as only scrambled but not a big issue. The staff at reception were incredibly helpful with directions to change money, showing me their used book library (I left my kindle on the plane, which I retrieved on way home from a very efficient Faro Airport), booking us a boat trip and ringing to confirm our taxi transfer. Bar staff also super friendly and food was nice and fresh. All in all our 5 nights in the Luar was lovely and we would visit again. The back gate to the town and beach very handy and not too busy round the pool - no need to do the towel thing!! Only tiny thing was a few trip hazards round the pool but only a minor issue- once we knew where they were we knew to avoid them!! On the area - the beach is amazing and beach bar does amazing food but gets really busy!! Sea is freezing but worth braving - sunbeds €9 each. The little tents on the street great for souvenirs and open late. Changing cash is tricky only found one place by the police station a far walk down. Most places take cards so take euros or use cash points. The street is split into a quieter end of bars and restaurants near the hotel to a much busier, louder, livelier end further down you go. We did both but found the restaurants and bars more relaxed at hotel end. A pint is about €4 cocktails €6/8. Nice 3 course meal with cocktails, Wine, coffees and liqueurs for two about €70/100. Food is amazing and choice of everything. Highly recommend La Casa Rocha, Taffy’s Bar, ‘F’ (in louder end and set back) and Croakepark Irish bar. All in all a really great time!!