Tarik by Atlantichotels - Al

Wonderful place to stay. Very close to Praia da Rocha, supermarkets, coffee shops, restaurants and bars. I really recommend staying here in this apartment.

First things first, when you check in to the accommodation you have to go to another hotel to pick up your keys called Atlantic Hotels so you should probably go there first instead if wasting your time initially going directly to the accommodation. This is something that should be communicated with guest prior to their arrival to make it seamless for everyone. In addition, you have to take the key back to the alternative accommodation to check out and you’re only allowed to leave your bags there. You have to pay a €200 security deposit which the hotel holds if you break anything in the property including the door ( which is a bit difficult to use) and anything else in the property I.e furniture or if you make too much noise! The property is within a residential block and other locals stay here. I had an issue with my key but luckily they were able to fix this remotely. This almost feels like a trap and they are just waiting for you to mess up to not give you back your deposit. I was staying on the 16th floor but please note there’s two lifts to get to the same floor but my room was through a separate door which wasn’t clearly signposted. Everything appeared quite dusty in the room from the chairs to the sofa bed and the floor. Please note there wasn’t a balcony which was advertised on the listing. Luckily the bathroom was ok although the shower holder was too high for me to place and I’m 5ft. Once in the shower it’s quite dark and there’s no where to place your shower gel or soap. The water was hot and the water pressure was ok. A neighbour who was staying a few doors down 1610 accommodation was a larger layout, however the bathroom smelled musty and damp. Logistically there’s not enough plug sockets in the room. There’s no air corn other than a large fan which was sufficient but noisy. The bed was reasonably comfortable but there’s only a mirror in the bathroom and no where else. The property would benefit from a full length mirror in the bedroom. Could ideally do with some drawers or some type of dresser to put your toiletries in and make up as there’s no table to put your belongings in the bedroom. Please note, there’s currently building work being carried out next to the accommodation that’s noisy and districting. Location great, but everything else could be improved.

Arrived midnight. Then had to walk a mile to pay an extra €200 as a deposit Which 10 days later I still haven't seen returned into my account after being assured that it would be 2-3 days. I know now it's in the small print but surely they can wait till the next day to fleece me 😒