Lagosmar Hotel

I am giving all my stars to the service because they were the ones who deserve it the most. From the girl and man at the reception to the kitchen workers that attend you during the breakfast. They were very sweet and welcoming, so I thank them. However, the simple room my partner and I were in wasn’t great: it smelled of mold, the bathroom and AC need renovating and maintenance, and the beds are very uncomfortable. I would say this place is only good due to its location since it is pretty central an close to the center and beach, but this would only work if you are on foot and not driving since accessing the hotel with a vehicle is near impossible. Anyway, food for thought.

The best thing about this hotel was definitely the location — right in the middle of everything, close to the main tourist areas, shops, and amenities. The rooftop terrace was also a nice feature. Front desk staff were very helpful and cheerful, and they answered all of my questions about nearby restaurants and attractions, which I really appreciated. That said, the property itself feels quite old and outdated, which you notice right away in the furnishings, bathroom, and carpets. Still, for a short stay, the convenience of the location makes up for it. However, I did have a concerning experience. Unlike my previous Airbnb stays, this was the only place where staff entered the room to clean. After checking out, I realized that one of my belongings — a jacket — was missing. I also noticed that the extender zippers on both my backpack and luggage had been opened, even though I never use the extra space in either. On one cleaning, the bed was made but some pillows and the decorative sheet from the bottom of the bed were left off to the side, as if the job was rushed. At the time, I brushed it off, but afterward it made more sense once I realized something was gone. Because of this, I would strongly advise future guests to lock up their belongings when leaving the room. The hotel worked fine for a short stay, and the staff at the desk were great, but I left disappointed after this experience.

This was the worst hotel I have ever stayed at. From the moment we entered, there was a strong, overwhelming smell of dampness and humidity. Even though I had specified my room preferences during the reservation, they told us that standard rooms were non-smoking and gave us a room on the ground floor, where we had to spend the night in unbearable damp conditions. We couldn’t sleep at all. When we entered the room, we found long black strands of a woman’s hair on what was supposed to be a freshly cleaned towel. The room was extremely stuffy, the air conditioner was old, and it made a loud noise while working. The only positive thing I can say about this place is its central location. Despite paying for two nights, we realized after the first night that we couldn’t stay any longer and decided to leave. No one even asked why we were checking out early. As someone who has stayed in many hotels around the world, I find it completely unacceptable to pay this price and receive absolutely no service—let alone being denied even basic cleanliness. There is no refund policy. The only service provided was a water dispenser in the lobby, which they stopped refilling after a certain hour. There’s also a coffee machine, but only the first cup is free; any additional cups come at a cost.

This hotel should be 3 star not the 2 star advertised. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Great WiFi, location great, only a short walk to marina, bars and cafes.

The location of the hotel is great. But upon arrival, there was a musty smell which ended up being mold in two different places in the bathroom of the hotel room. I would recommend staying elsewhere as the rooms were not very clean, and the hotel was old and in need of some renovations with little to no amenities.

We stayed at Lagosmar Hotel for 3 nights and it was fantastic! Some older reviews made us nervous, but our experience could not have been better. Yes, the toilets are a bit dated, but the rooms are spotless, come with safes, and are cleaned thoroughly every day. The rooftop patio is a gem—perfect for enjoying a bottle of wine with a beautiful view of the water. The location couldn’t be better, right in the heart of the old town and close to everything. What really makes this hotel stand out is the staff. We had lost our baggage and passports when a bus left us stranded on the way to Lagos, and the team went above and beyond to help us, even though they didn’t have to. David, and especially Hannani, were incredible. Hannani spent hours calling customer service lines for us, speaking Portuguese on our behalf, and truly made a stressful situation manageable. If you’re looking for a great stay in Lagos, I highly recommend this hotel.

A lovely hotel in a great location! Staff are super helpful and friendly, provided lots of tips on parking, restaurants, etc. Our room was spacious with a very comfortable bed and large private balcony. Our room didn’t have a mini-fridge but ice is available at reception, which was perfect. We would definitely stay here again!

Let me begin by saying that after going to Athens, Paris, Madrid, Santorini, Mykonos, Hydra, Venice and Florence, Portugal—particularly the Algarve—is the best area I’ve ever visited. The people, the culture, the food, the beaches—I really would love to live here if possible. The hotel where we stayed was Lagosmar. What a wonderful place! All the desk clerks were fabulous, particularly Luana. I have never met a staff member at a hotel so kind, friendly and empathetic. I wanted to give my wife a beautiful last day and she suggested a beach a few minutes out of town. She made me look like a hero! My wife was so thrilled, she cried happy tears.

Great location and friendly staff but the room/amenities left a bit to be desired. It's a boutique little independent hotel so there is a bit of charm to it but depending on how much cheaper it is compared to other items, you could find better value elsewhere Location is great next to the marina and main town area in Lagos but the rooms are a bit antiquated: -Mold in the shower and in the non slip mat -thin walls, can hear people very clearly on the phone next door - Entrance to hotel is locked at night so you have to hope front desk person is there (they were pretty punctual most of the time)