Algarve, Portugal Hotel Rooms at the Independent

Great hotel and friendly helpful staff. The location was close to beach and nightlife. Loud though, if you have trouble sleeping.

We wanted a hotel for the last night close to the airport but walking distance from the harbour area. A short walk to the train station and the bus depot. The hotel is basic but modern and has free wifi in the bar area. The road is straight off the main road from the Algarve Shopping Centre to Olhao and need only follow the blue 'HOTEL' road signs. The continental breakfast was a little basic, but value for the price and good enough for the start of the day. Only bar snacks available at other times. The library of paper backs in the bar area suggests it is well used by English, Dutch and German visitors. Would happily use it again for arrival and departure days. CCT camera coverage ehsures safe car parking and 24 hour reception allows arrival and departure to suit the guest.

This hotel was lovely and great value for money. Breakfast was pleasantly surprising for the price of the hotel.

Very satisfied with the hotel and the staff were very friendly and welcoming, nothing was too much and they were a mine of information, the room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was very good with plenty of choice, I would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in the area.

Very spacious apartment, a short walk up the hill from the Marina in a quite area of town.

Our room smelled a bit like smoke, but the hotel addressed this up front, and did a very thorough cleaning the next day that took care of the problem. The staff person (Andrea, I believe) was extremely conscientious and helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much. The breakfast facilities are decent, too, and we enjoyed our meals. I am not sure the hotel really offers a "sea view" as a building blocks most of the rooms for having this. A great staff person again makes all the difference.

We have stayed at this hotel on 4 occasions and have always had a pleasant stay. The apartments have everything required such as a washing machine and other appliances. Maid service and clean towels daily. They are situated 5 minutes from the old town square. Would not recommend for those with walking difficulties as there are 96 steps anda steep hills to get to the cerro mar, although a bus is available at times. We will return to the cerro mar and continue to recommend these apartments.

Bright beautiful room with great view. Very helpful (English speaking) staff. Great choice for a relaxing stay on the beach. Good value for the price of the room and the service.

Excellent location, excellent facilities, spotlessly clean, ideal for a few days away

A little difficult to find and parking is EXTREMELY limited - the hotel has only a few reserved spaces of their own - we lucked out as another car was being towed out of one of their spaces. The hotel itself was very clean, the staff was pleasant and helpful. Dinner was delicious and the breakfast buffet was plentiful. The rooms were quiet, clean, and well appointed, but the bed was very hard - like sleeping on a board. Nice bar with couches. Location is very crazy during high tourist season!