Family-friendly Hotels in A dos Cunhados

We arrived on Saturday, ready for a week in paradise. By Sunday, the villa had transformed into a live set for Attack of the Flies—200+ swarming the kitchen, living room, floors, sofas, and even the bedrooms. Nothing says “relaxing getaway” like playing fly assassin at 1 am and still waking up to find your room crawling with survivors. We get it: sometimes nature has other plans. What we don’t get is how the hotel staff’s solution was to hand us some spray cans and a shrug. Their “excuse”? Fertilized crops nearby. When we pointed out that the hotel itself was blissfully fly-free, they admitted it gets regular treatments. Villas, however, are apparently left to fend for themselves. They even let it slip that this particular villa is known to have fly problems. So why no effort to help? They flat-out refused to visit the villa or offer anything beyond, “Here’s some spray. Good luck.” Here’s the kicker: it wasn’t the flies that made us leave early—it was the lack of service. A good hotel or reputable villa rental company steps in when guests need help. Here, the staff showed zero interest in ensuring we felt comfortable. The villa was left entirely to us, including cleaning up after a problem we didn’t create, and still had to pack up and go because being completely ignored isn’t what we signed up for. To add insult to injury, when we politely informed the owner, their response was to assume we left the villa in chaos. They even suggested the mess was our fault, making wild claims about food stains and dirty dishes in rooms we never used for eating. Sure, blame your paying guests instead of acknowledging the real problem. This wasn’t just disappointing - it was infuriating. This could have been paradise, but bad management turned it into anything but. A stunning villa with terrible management is worse than no villa at all. Service matters—and here, there wasn’t any.

Very nice, basic hotel. Nothing luxurious, but the rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. The view from the large windows to the beach is absolutely spectacular, and we enjoyed the sound of waves in the room. The room stayed warm even when it was cold outside. The staff was very nice and helpful. It was also very nice to take a swim in the pool area. Breakfast buffet was also quite good. The only minuses were the smell of humid air in the corridor and the fact that the bathroom needed an update. The sink and the toilet seats were very clean, but the same cannot be said about the walls and the mirror. Also, the bathroom was too small for a shower, so they had placed a tub and shower in the room, next to the bed. Overall, the stay was very nice and I could definitely stay here again.

Located in Santa Cruz, a few steps from Praia do Centro, Noah Surf House Portugal has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a hot tub. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property.At the hotel, rooms have a closet. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms have a safety deposit box.Guests at Noah Surf House Portugal can enjoy a continental breakfast.You can play table tennis at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling.Praia da Física is a few steps from Noah Surf House Portugal, while Praia do Pisao is a 6-minute walk from the property. Humberto Delgado Airport is 36 miles away.

Located in Torres Vedras, Xixi Cama Bed & Breakfast is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach and Porto Novo Beach. This bed & breakfast is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Praia da Areia Branca and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from DinoParque.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and a vending machine.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Housekeeping is provided on request, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Fantastically beautiful house with all the trimmings. Incredibly warm welcome. Very clean. Lots of privacy. Not suitable for people who like tourism, it really is like a portuguese life. Had a really great time.