My wife and I stayed at Vil Bela for 2 weeks. A basic hotel but our room was spacious with twin beds, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers and a bedside cabinet. The room was cleaned every day to a good standard. We had a balcony to the street which was pleasant enough. The staff were all very friendly and... more

Hotel was very basic but it is in the best place for the old town and not far from the strip. We preferred the old town, the ukranian guy was fantastic lovely person, he did everything, he did that much i even got to thinking that he could be the one flying the plane across the beach every day!! He... more

After booking this holiday, we read the reviews and were a bit apprehensive about what this hotel would be like. We are so glad we didn't read the reviews before booking otherwise we probably wouldn't have stayed at Vila Bela and would have missed out on a really lovely experience for our first ever visit to Portugal. Carlos and ALL... more

I read the review of this hotel and was ver apprehensive. But having been there now I don't understand what people are expecting. The hotel is advertised as a 2 star. This is about right. The rooms are basic. Ours had a wooden floor, tiled walls (some) and 3 beds. The bathroom looked as though it was fairly new. With... more

Upon arriving at the Vila Bela we were given a warm welcome and a very pleasant gentleman took our cases for us and carried them to our room which was very nice of him indeed. Our room was very basic, but that was what we were expecting, although it would have been nice to have a small refrigerator in our... more

We had a very good experience and loved the distinctive character of this hotel. We had read the mixed reviews before we travelled to Portugal and knew not to expect a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, fridge - or soap! It was apparent that the rooms vary greatly and some in the party we travelled with were very discontent. The room... more

I have just returned from my 2 week holiday at the Residencial Vila Bela and wanted to warn any single travellers not to book this hotel. I am well aware that sometime people travelling on their own sometimes get a raw deal in terms of having to pay a hefty supplement for a room that is intended for 2 guests... more

We arrived on a very hot Sunday evening and it remained so for the full week. Our room had a fantastic view over the bay. The only downside was there was a beach party on the Sunday and Monday nights but it was only noise. The staff were very friendly and helpful - they made us feel welcome. Breakfast was... more

Just back from Vila Bela and cannot agree with previous reviews.My wife and i found hotel basic but you get what you pay for,rooms corridors reception and pool areas all spotless.No problems with sun beds which come with mattress nice touch.the hotel bar Javelli bar is very basic but perfect for a night cap after returning from square,barman Jorge is... more