Pontalaia Apartamentos Turísticos

We stayed in a one bedroom apartment that was very clean. I liked that the staff contacted me the day I was checking in to let me know the apartment was ready before the official check in time. I think all rooms face the pool because there isn’t much of a view. Downgraded the rating a bit because the kitchen tap had lukewarm water and the bathroom was a bit dated. There are a couple of good restaurants near the apartments and there is also a Spar convenience store a short walk away. There weren’t many accommodation options in Sagres so I think this is one of the better ones. Cabo St Vincent (most western point of Europe) is 5km from Sagres and you can easily drive, take the bus or stroll the path to take in the views of the ocean and cliffs.

To start off, we had a late arrival to the property; working with Stella at the front desk, she made our arrival seamless and easy (they do not have a 24 hour front desk). The location of the property could not be any more picturesque and the location to the town and local beach makes it feel like everything is right in your very own backyard. We will absolutely return if provided the opportunity. Thank you to the staff at Pontalaia Apartamentos!

Lovely property, ideal location for a surfing holiday. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great apartment with plenty of space.

Good hotel! The actual inside of the apartment was well equipped and although a little older, it was spacious. Concern was that we had booked a garden view and was given both a parking lot view and an empty lot view. Location was great. Easily walk to a mini mart and restaurants. Extremely friendly Stella on the front desk.

Great place to stay. Close to everything amd a short drive to the beaches. Front desk staff was amazing, apartment was spacious and premises were VERY clean! The “Navigator” next door was kind of an eyesore but easy to ignore with the other beautiful views nearby. Definitely recommend.

2023 Jan-March We stayed over a month and got a good winter long stay price. Pleasant quiet surroundings, no traffic noise. Close to good walking paths on the wild ponta/cape. Spar Mini Market and many restaurants close by. Unfortunately many are closed low season. Supermarket and local farmers' market (closes 1 pm) 1-1,5 km away. From 1st floor, block B we had sea view from both sides: the balcony (Atlantic horizon) and the kitchen window/front door (over Baleeira port & islands). Kitchen well equipped, including stick mixer, capsule coffee machine, toaster, kettle and micro. Electric stove with oven. I missed scissors and box grater, bought them in the supermarket. I brought my own cheese slicer and favourite potato peeler from home, Scandinavian extras that don't exist in South Europe. Missing also a spatula for frying pan and a whisk/beater. Two frying pans in stainless steel made everything stick = negative. Heating wintertime was excellent, a quiet central AC with 2 outlets and easy control panel. Bathroom was cool, it was OK, but had an extra blow heater you could start before shower, which was pleasant. WiFi excellent in the apartment. Enough wardrobes and drawers for 2 people. Beds comfortable, but the pillows were too big and firm, one of us used a sofa cushion instead, that was OK. Extra plus for the sauna, it was Scandinavian style, very good. Cost €5/hour. But there was a problem, the fire alarm got activated too easily. Advice: Keep the entrance door and the middle glass door fully open, and don't keep the sauna door open more than one sec, so alarm will not start. Negative: No sitting space outside the sauna, nowhere to sit to cool down and chill. The gym is free, has 4 machines (row, bike, treadmill and cross trainer). Staff could not instruct a beginner, they didn't know how they are used. We were lucky to meet another guest, who was a good instructor. Bench press and weights ok. The pilates ball was 10% flat. All in all, we were very happy with the stay. Staff were of different types. Some smiling, friendly and talkative, some strict and "business only". A tame and friendly cat lady, Shakira, was often seen around the reception.