Mirachoro Praia da Rocha

We were genuinely surprised to discover that Mirachoro Praia da Rocha is rated as a 2‑star hotel — because our experience felt far closer to a 3‑star, if not edging into 4‑star quality. From the moment we arrived, it exceeded our expectations in all the right ways. Our apartment was spacious and well laid out, with a proper separate bedroom, a comfortable living area, and a clean bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries and plenty of towels. Housekeeping visited daily, keeping everything spotless, and our sheets were changed every three days, which made the stay feel consistently fresh and well cared for. The staff deserve a special mention. Every single one of them was warm, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. They were always smiling, and by the end of our stay they were greeting us more like friends than guests. That personal touch really made a difference and added to the relaxed atmosphere of the hotel. The outdoor areas were lovely — a nice pool with plenty of seating around it, plus a pleasant outdoor seating area for relaxing with a drink. The only downside was that the pool was quite cold, but once you were in, it was refreshing. The hotel is in a peaceful spot, and it’s only about a 20‑minute walk to the main strip or the marina, so you get the best of both worlds: quiet when you want it, and easy access to the livelier parts of Praia da Rocha. A big bonus is Funkys, the bar right next door. It’s a great little place with a fun atmosphere, ideal for a drink before heading out or for a relaxed evening close to the hotel. It definitely added to the convenience and enjoyment of our stay. Food at the hotel was great, and the drinks were even better — good quality, good prices, and a nice variety. For a 2‑star hotel, the value for money is honestly outstanding. Will we come back… absolutely. This hotel gave us far more than we expected, and we’d happily return for another stay.

Currently staying here, it is a beautiful hotel and well looked after. All the staff are really friendly. It's about 15/20 mins walk to either the beach or the harbour. Just put Google maps on. Aldi, Lidl and McDonald's are just up the main road if you want shopping but the hotel food is a good standard.

Having read previous reviews about location etc, I thought I would put an honest one in, This is a lovely Hotel comprising of three Blocks, 6 floors on each. One block was closed and another had renovation going on. This did not affect our stay. The room was a very very big one bedroom apart, with double balconies, unfortunately due to the weather in January this year we never got to sit out …. now the selling point of this hotel is the staff, Bar staff Marcus Eduardo and val, and Pedro and Dora …. Always very happy to help. The bar has just had a refit and due to the inclement weather we spent many a night there….the staff were informative and joined in with our crowds conversations. 5/5 Both me and my partners are over 66, and being in a self catering apartment we needed basics, there is a large supermarket 10 min walk downhill from the apartment.although we didn’t cook in the apartment we did have breakfast and occasional sandwich. All the facilities were there and I know other couples who were staying for a longer period did some cooking. The location is complained about in previous reviews, but if you are reasonably fit, Praia Rocha is a mere 20 min walk away and Portamao 25 min walk but there is a hotel bus daily except Sunday and the local bus top is 100 yards from the hotel. This will take you to Lagos, Praia de vua or Portmao €1.75 per person. So cheap.. the hotel also does meals from 8am. Full English and snacks afternoon and evening. Would is stay here again, definitely hotel was spotless. Maid service daily, and bed sheets changed on request. It gets a 4 out of 5 only for the location, it’s not on the beach and a bit of a walk if you have a young family.