Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort

Purvish Patel

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location is unbeatable—it's within short walking distance of the city center and main attractions, yet the room was surprisingly quiet and peaceful. Being so close to the Ocean shoreline, Benagali Caves, and made exploring the city incredibly convenient. The service was outstanding from start to finish. The front desk staff were warm, welcoming, and even offered great local tips for nearby restaurants. My room was spotless, modern, and very comfortable, with a fantastic view of the city. I also highly recommend the breakfast buffet; it had a great variety of fresh options. The only negative I did not appreciate is the service at the Bar where drinks are filled with full of ICE and charging more.

Marysa Bakker - Schuurman

Stay: 9–11 January 2025 Room: 222 Score: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) Tivoli markets itself as offering “the highest definition of hospitality,” “a new standard in luxury,” and “impeccable facilities.” While the hotel is overall above average, it does not fully live up to these claims. Room & Hotel The room was small but very well executed. The renovation quality and finishing were excellent, with thoughtful details such as proper glassware, a corkscrew, and generous coffee and tea amenities. The room was clean, comfortable, and well designed. The only minor downside was the balcony doors, which felt unfinished compared to the rest of the renovation. The hotel is large, beautifully located, and even in low season maintained a pleasant atmosphere. Wellness & Spa The spa description on the website is misleading. The sauna and steam room are located separately from the indoor pool in a very small, reservable space with a maximum capacity of three guests. There is no comfortable seating or relaxation area. Swimwear is mandatory in the sauna, which we found uncomfortable and unhygienic. The indoor pool itself is basic and far from luxurious. Overall, the spa experience is extremely limited and not what one would expect from a five-star hotel. Food & Beverage Dinner at The One restaurant was very good, with high-quality food, a calm atmosphere, and professional service. Azur Bar, however, was a major disappointment. Service was extremely slow and inattentive, tables were not cleared, and there was no sense of hospitality. This is far below five-star standards. Our complaints were handled politely, and we did receive apologies and complimentary drinks. Breakfast Exceptional. Without exaggeration, the best hotel breakfast we have ever experienced. The selection was extensive, and the quality outstanding. Value & Verdict In low season, prices are reasonable, but given the limited winter facilities—especially the spa—the hotel feels slightly overpriced. Tivoli does not present itself as a wellness hotel but rather as a hotel with wellness facilities, which is an important distinction. With adjusted expectations and no wellness focus, we would consider returning.

Leo O'Callaghan

Loved it. From the moment we walked in the doors, we were treated so well. Check in was efficient and friendly. Our room was on the 5th floor but as the hotel is on a cliff, our floor was at street level, along with the reception, bar, restaurants etc. We had a beautiful room (502) with a huge balcony overlooking the cove and the pool area. Breakfast was amazing. Could not fault it at all. Staff so friendly. The bar serves food as well but the menu seemed limited. Same food each night. Again staff were brilliant. They also have a "fancy" restaurant that you need to book in advance. The food here was incredible and the staff could not do enough for you. Overall we enjoyed our stay in this wonderful hotel and would definitely recommend it to everyone.

CN Traveller

The best stay in Algarve! Form check-in until we left, we were impressed with the staff working there. Traveling in August for 2 weeks from Lisbon and along Algarve, this place provided the best experience. We had a sea view room and the view is really breathtaking. The rooms are clean and spacious. The pool area was huge and we never had a problem finding a sun bed even though it was peak season. The bar at the pool side and the staff were excellent. The breakfast staff handled every guest professionally and were very well organised. The best breakfast we had and the quality was that of a 5 star hotel. We ate at the pool side restaurant for dinner one day and it was okay. Nothing great but food was okay and service was good. Although we had good service from most of the service staff, I have to say a special thanks to Yolanda. She went far beyond what was expected and made our stay extra special. Also the place is very well run because of Mr Pedro Moreira, the general manager there. I saw him walking the grounds at the Pool area and checking if everything was okay, saw him at the breakfast room the next day checking things and also at the rooftop bar. This makes a big difference as he is really walking the grounds and checking if everything is running smoothly. We would definitely be back! Definitely recommended if you go to Algarve.

Obadiah

A beautiful hotel with a lovely view. We took a yoga class, enjoyed the pool, and had a lovely vacation here. The attention to my dietary needs was excellent and the care and compassion of the staff was more than evident in everything they did. The hotel is located within easy walking distance of beaches, touristy shopping, and restaurants. The food at the hotel is excellent at all of the venues that we dined at, including the room service! We had a lovely time, thank you! P.S. not a big deal, but the television system uses a portal which is so slow, and so frustrating that I gave up. The ability to stream my content to the TV would have been awesome, but it seems to be a wired connection and strangely enough I did not bring my HDMI cables with me...it was frustrating.