Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort

Very nice hotel with great views. Staff is very friendly and helpful. View is great overall. Ample parking available, easy access to the hiking trail and restaurants nearby. Caveats: If you are looking for a calm, quiet retreat in the summer, this is probably not it. We stayed there in late February and it was quiet enough since nobody used the pool area. Rooms with sea view all face the pool and I imagine this will get quite loud once the pool is popular. The bed mattress is not comfortable and quite disappointing for a hotel in that category. The gym is small and not that well equipped.

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.

We had an amazing stay at Tivoli Carvoeiro. The hospitality was truly exceptional, and the location is perfect with beautiful surroundings. Every member of staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made our stay even more special. A special thank you to Hardik, who assisted us at breakfast for all four days — his kindness and attentiveness did not go unnoticed. We highly recommend this hotel and would love to return!

We had an amazing stay at the Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort. From the welcoming check-in, to the stunning view from the rooms, the excellent food and the super service, we have nothing but praise for the hotel and its team. The staff is very knowledgeable, professional and go out of their way to make your stay nothing but excellent. The location is exceptional, with the opportunity for hiking and swimming and impressive sunsets from the patio bar. We highly recommend this resort and would come back in a heart beat. A beyond excellent experience. Thank you!

Positive: Everything really. The staff were all exceptional - friendly, professional, really helpful. The hotel is beautiful and very well appointed; excellent bathroom. We were there at a very busy time of year (end August) but it did not feel overly busy. Negative: No!

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.

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.

I was very pleased with the experience at Tivoli Carvoeiro. The staff were consistently attentive, professional and quick to respond to any request. The dishes at the restaurant were well prepared, nicely presented and made with quality ingredients. The view over the cliff is truly remarkable and makes every meal feel special. The bar offered equally excellent service: well-crafted cocktails, a good selection of drinks and friendly, helpful staff. Overall, a very positive and consistent experience. Highly recommended.

The Tavoli hotel in Carvoeiro, was absolutely amazing. They are breathtaking views from your room as well as the restaurants and pool. The restaurants are very good, including The One, where we feasted on freshly grilled, turbot, had delicious sushi on the rooftop, and Espresso martinis well at the Azul Blue bar. The hotel is located right on the ocean, with the seven Valley trail passing by that can take you to Benigel Caves. We opted to be picked up from the hotel with a stand up paddle boarding adventure into four different caves, including Benigel. We also enjoyed walking into town, a nice massage at their lovely spa and lounging by the pool. Oh, and one more thing - make sure to add the breakfast, the breakfast buffet is amazing, with an omelette bar, waffle bar, fresh, squeezed, orange juice a great spread of meats, cheeses, and pastries. You won't be disappointed!

This was a wonderful place to stay and in a great location. Easy to walk to town or just to hang out.

Came here for a wedding. Perhaps the hotel was booked solid, but we were severely disappointed by our room. There was a fair amount of water damage. The bathroom was super small and since the shower door doesn't extend all the way, it was constantly flooded. We had the dinner buffet while we were here and the food here was extremely subpar. It was also very expensive compared to just walking around town (which is safe and nice) to one of the local restaurants. That being said, we also got the included breakfast and the food was very good there, though the same every day. Another nice touch to the breakfast though was that cava / prosecco was included in the breakfast. The pool area was nice, but we were unable to get a seat and therefore unable to use the pool. Another nice touch was that it was connected to a cool hiking path. To get to the beach was maybe a 10 minute walk. It was a similar walk to get to town. Overall, I feel like the room situation was not good enough that I would ever consider returning to this hotel.

We. Hose to stay at the Tivoli for our honeymoon after being married in Sintra. It is stunningly beautiful and well situated amongst the town of Carvoeiro as well as the nearby Marinha beach , one of the top 20 most scenic beaches of the world ! It is rated 5 star but if you are from America don't expect the same rating system - Service is extremely slow - albeit mostly friendly ... Americans are used to "air con" but that is also not at the level Americans expect ... the caves , cliffs and cuisine however make up for the small service issues. Definitely would revisit ...

Excellent service! We booked a standard room towards 2nd half of November which is considered a low season, the whole resort felt kind of empty but service did not fall short at all. All the staff we interacted with were extremely welcoming, offered more than we asked for and all had great positive attitudes. I used American Express Platinum card to book the room and for that reason we were upgraded to 5th floor (same floor as lobby) room directly facing the iconic cave and the swimming pool with a balcony, the view was amazing! We even saw sunrise from the room and it's breathtaking. Also because of AMEX we were given $100USD credit to spend at the resort which was a nice treat. The room was clean and new, bathroom was big with a floor to ceiling glass looking the ocean, and the location was perfect to walk to nearby famous beaches and only 10 mins walk away to the small downtown with lots of shops. I'm going to stay at this resort again when I have chance to visit the area next time!

We stayed here for 3 nights in October 2019 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Unsatisfied with the first room (low floor, not great view, 2 double beds instead of one queen) we were able to get a much better room without too much inconvenience (both rooms were the same category of rooms). The bed was very comfortable, but the absolute best part of the room is the terrace with that amazing view. The terrace restaurant and roof top bars are also great places for a drink or nosh, but your own terrace is honestly just as good. The pool was nice, especially if you are not a fan of ocean swimming as the surf can be a bit rough. Breakfast every morning was very good and a great reason to stay here. The buffet was endless with lots of high-end options, and the dinning room is very pleasant with good views. For beach access you really do need to go into Carvoeiro, which is a 10/15 minute walk. The town has lots of restaurants for lunch and dinner options, bars, and touristy souvenir shops. There is also a very nice boardwalk along the cliffs. One reason we stayed here was it is a little remote but also kind of in the middle of the region, so it was a good location to be based out of.

There is nothing luxurious about this place. Rooms are not nice, service is average and food is absolutely disgusting. Our child as well as my husband both got sick after eating the breakfast buffet. Don't waste your money. Oh and we left something in the room and realized within 2 hours after Checking out and when we called they denied having it even though I'm 100% sure we left it on the bed. - It was our baby's sleep sack that she can't sleep without. Never again.

We stayed there in 2016 prior to the much-needed renovation and returned in September, 2018. The needed renovations were mostly in the rooms, which used to have "your grandmother's" décor. They are much nicer indeed. Aside from that, most of the changes were in layout of the lobby, where breakfast is served and the addition of the rooftop Sky Bar. That said, for a hotel that is essentially US$300+ for a decent room, we were very disappointed. * Let's start with room problems: o The DeLonghi pod coffee pot didn't work. o Multiple light bulbs were out. o There are a lot of light switches by the night stand but none are labeled and two killed all lights or the switches/wiring is faulty. o The bathroom is an open plan shower but there are no bath mats. o Laminate on the door frame in the bathroom was already peeling off. o There are not enough racks and shelf space in the shower. Nor is there a fan. o The towel rack was already coming of the wall. o The shower is overhead, not wall mounted. The optional hand held shower dispenser didn't have a wall mount to secure it. * Outside the room: o There is not a concierge desk and no stand with information for tourists. You have to wait in line at the front desk to get any and all information, including requesting taxis. o Azur Bar: The young servers are incredibly slow. I asked one for the check out on the patio and he told me to go inside to get it from the bartender. o Mare Bistro (poolside restaurant): Sadly, after the renovation, it has the same shit hours and doesn't open early yet closes early. I went down on Sunday morning and they didn't open until 11AM. It closes at 6 or 7PM. No morning coffee or sunset cocktails for you. o Speaking of coffee, there is no where to get coffee in the hotel in the morning without going to the breakfast café. Even in there, where there is a breakfast buffet, there is no self-serve coffee station. You have to wait to be served coffee at your table. o There is no newsstand, gift shop, anything to buy anything, whether it be a newspaper, toothbrush, or, again, a cup of coffee. o The included breakfast buffet includes much less options than before the renovation when the breakfast was downstairs. On top of that, the quality has decreased. The scrambled eggs and "bacon" were horrible. There was no cold milk available to drink, only warm sitting out for cereal. o As we were checking out very early, we ordered a private car hire from the front desk the night before. We were offered a boxed breakfast to take with us since we would miss the buffet. Upon checkout, they had no record of our boxed breakfast request. * The pool and access to the beach: o The pool decking and furniture looks much nicer after the renovation. o Access to Praia de Vale Covo is not the hotel's responsibility, but they need to get the municipality to fix the railings and steps down to the beach. It's very dangerous now. The thing about this Tivoli property is that they have the view, a view that not many other properties in the Algarve can offer. But they need to get it together and make it worth the US$300 a night for more than the view. I will be looking for alternatives, sadly, for our next trip to the Algarve after this visit.