Hostel Boutique Marisol vs Hotel Alba

Same City · Vila Real de Santo António Distance: 0.8km
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Hostel Boutique Marisol

★★★ 3-Star
6.6 406
Vila Real de Santo António
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Hotel Alba

★★★★ 4-Star
8.6 190
Vila Real de Santo António
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Live Price Comparison

Site Hostel Boutique... Hotel Alba
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Hostel Boutique... Hotel Alba
Agoda
6.6 (403)
8.6 (194)
Booking.com
6.2 (389)
8.2 (3,510)
Expedia
-
8.6 (356)
Trip.com
6.0 (3)
8.3 (81)
Overall Average
6.6 (795)
8.6 (4,141)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hostel Boutique Marisol Hotel Alba
Strengths Strengths
+ Some reviews praise the staff as friendly + Rooms are spacious and clean, repeated across multiple sites
+ WiFi is fast and reliable in repeated mentions + Breakfast is varied and tasty, frequent praise
+ Bed is comfortable according to some + Staff are friendly and helpful, common feedback
+ Check-in/out is straightforward per reviews + Beach just 5-10 min walk, convenient location often mentioned
+ Indoor pool popular especially with families and kids
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Cockroaches and dirty common areas repeatedly complained - Thin walls let in corridor or neighboring room noise, some reviews note
- Noise from neighbors or common areas disrupts rest often - Indoor pool is small, repeated complaints
- Rude staff, double-booking, cash-only demands mentioned - Parking is tight, expensive, or hard to find
- Weak shower pressure and small bathroom issues

Recommended For

Budget solo travelers Short 1-night stays City tour focused

Recommended For

Couples Families Beachgoers

Guest Reviews

Hostel Boutique Marisol

Trip.com 8 Other

Spacious room clean bathroom accommodating staff

Booking.com 2.4 Other

Friendly staff

Overrated value for location

Booking.com 2.8 Other

Cleanliness

Bad tap water taste bought bottled

Booking.com 2 Other

Free parking location comfy bed hot water WiFi

Shower head loose poor soundproof no front door key fire hazard

Trip.com 2 Other

Rude staff dirty no door help

Hotel Alba

Trip.com 10 Couple

Clean, hardworking staff, good location and pool

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Friendly welcome, easy check-in, nice pool and varied breakfast

Booking.com 8 Family

Great value, kids loved indoor pool, near beach, friendly staff

Not full 4-star quality

Expedia 10 Solo

Clean rooms, cordial staff, great breakfast, 5min to beach

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Great location, abundant breakfast, spacious room with view

No cleaning during stay

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.8km

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