Maçarico Beach Hotel

“Perfect Family Getaway Spot”

My husband, daughter and I had a very enjoyable 2-night stay here, during our August visit to Praia de Mira. There was a bit of confusion at check-in, as we thought we had indicated a child with us (on Booking.com), but reception said no and we had to pay a bit extra for a cot. The boutique nature … lisää

My husband, daughter and I had a very enjoyable 2-night stay here, during our August visit to Praia de Mira. There was a bit of confusion at check-in, as we thought we had indicated a child with us (on Booking.com), but reception said no and we had to pay a bit extra for a cot. The boutique nature of Macarico felt intimate, yet somewhat decadent (after staying with family & a Holiday Inn). Lovely and fun "themed" décor, very comfortable room, excellent amenities, friendly and helpful staff, nice breakfast, and quiet! LOVED the heated pool; 12yo wanted jacuzzi to be hotter, but you couldn't increase the temp. Great view of beach; you really feel like you're right there in the heart of things. Just the right atmosphere for both adults and kids to enjoy. The only "issue" was that the elevators continuously were not working... Not a big deal for us, but would be for someone with compromised mobility. And, of course, it would be nice if it was a bit less pricey! ;)

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“Nice Staff”

The Staff at Macarico Beach Hotel in Praia De Mira is wonderful and that's why I rated 4 stars. Everyone is very nice and professional, also very helpful. However the hotel needs a few things to change. The room has a glass bathroom with a sheer white curtain. No privacy to use toilet. Showering is… lisää

The Staff at Macarico Beach Hotel in Praia De Mira is wonderful and that's why I rated 4 stars. Everyone is very nice and professional, also very helpful. However the hotel needs a few things to change. The room has a glass bathroom with a sheer white curtain. No privacy to use toilet. Showering isn't a big deal but myself and boyfriend felt uncomfortable using the toilet to relief our stomach. We had to leave the room or sit on the balcony while the other was on the toilet. Also there was no shelf in the shower to put soap, shampoo or shower gel. The balcony needs a screen to prevent mosquitoes from entering the room. We wanted an ocean view with a balcony so we can hear the ocean while sleeping. But mosquitoes came in because of no screen door. The hallway needed more lights, was dark in the night. Also the breakfast was not the best. Not many options. A few pastries and the same watery eggs with mushrooms. I was not impressed with the breakfast. Also the laundry service was very expensive. I wanted 2 jeans and 4 sweaters to be washed in cold water. They charged 31 Euros. After that I had to look for a Laundromat and find time to wash clothes on my vacation. We were there for 13 days and I don't like to have dirty clothes in my luggage. One of the reasons why I chose Macarico because they offered laundry service, but I was not aware of how expensive it would be to wash a few pieces of clothing. I paid 10 Euros to wash and dry a load of clothes at the Lavandaria 5 minutes away from the hotel. The pool is small and so is the gym. I didn't have the chance to try their Spa. Overall I would not recommend Macarico Beach Hotel in Praia De Mira nor will I stay there again. Look into an Airbnb or different hotel.

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“Watch for the Scam”

This is a delightful and attractive boutique hotel. Despite having a restaurant this was not open in the evenings. Breakfast was beautifully presented and had a varied array of cooked food, cold meats and cheeses,pastries etc. The bar was a bit soulless and consequently empty most evenings. T… lisää

This is a delightful and attractive boutique hotel. Despite having a restaurant this was not open in the evenings. Breakfast was beautifully presented and had a varied array of cooked food, cold meats and cheeses,pastries etc. The bar was a bit soulless and consequently empty most evenings. The Scam is charging €25 for a non returned card for beach towels. These are normal paper cards nothing special. Nothing short of a cheap fund raising stunt.

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“Seafront location”

Well located hotel just opposite the beach. Rooms compact but clean. Small bathroom. Leaky shower. Lovely roof top pool. Coveted but good view of ocean. You must wear a swim hat. Sea too rough for swimming. Breakfast varied & plentiful.