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Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort

5.0 star property

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Private pool
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
2 indoor pools, 3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$145
$137 nightly
$145 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2

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Herdade dos Salgados, Rua Boca da Alagoa Lote 1 Fase 2, Albufeira, 8200-424
  • Place, Salgados Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Herdade dos Salgados Golf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gale Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Resort View (Prestige)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room, Resort View (Prestige)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Club Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 904 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, Resort View (Prestige)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room, Pool View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, Golf View (Prestige)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Albufeira

When you stay at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort in Albufeira, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute walk of Salgados Beach and Gale Beach. .This beach resort is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Falesia Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Salgados Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Herdade dos Salgados Golf - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Praia Grande de Pêra - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gale Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gale Beach West - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tunes Station - 21 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceano Supermercados - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bellavita - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kuaze Na Praia - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪All-in-One Restaurante Buffet - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Os Salgados - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort

Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort offers 250 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 82-cm Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools and 2 indoor swimming pools are on site. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Children under 3 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 250 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 indoor and 3 outdoor swimming pools and a health club. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Enjoy local cuisine at Coco's Restaurant, one of the resort's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the swim-up bar or one of 5 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Albufeira? This resort has 15134 square feet (1406 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 12 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Coco's Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Primadonna Ristorante - This beachfront family restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Aji Oriental Fusion - This theme restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Moby Dick Buffet - This poolside buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Balcão Tasca da Memória - This family restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Aji Oriental Fusion
  • Balcão Tasca da Memória
  • Coco's Restaurant
  • Moby Dick Buffet
  • Primadonna Ristorante

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 indoor pools
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 15,134 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2026
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-cm smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property requires full payment for the stay at check-in for all bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
The children's club days of operation vary in low season (November-March). The children's club may be closed due to low occupancy.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 6 2026 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Entertainment facilities
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 35.00 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 75 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 35.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Spa fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Facilities fee: EUR 10 per person, per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.
Property Registration Number 6655

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 3 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Hotel Vidamar
Hotel Vidamar Algarve
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Vidamar Algarve Albufeira
Vidamar Algarve Hotel Dining Around Albufeira
Vidamar Algarve Hotel Albufeira
Vidamar Hotel
Vidamar Hotel Algarve
Vidamar Resort Algarve Albufeira, Portugal
Vidamar Algarve Hotel Dining Around
Vidamar Algarve Dining Around Albufeira
Vidamar Algarve Dining Around
Vidamar Algarve Hotel
Vidamar Resort Hotel Algarve Dining Around Half Board
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Vidamar Algarve Hotel – Dining Around
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VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve Resort
VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve Albufeira
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Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 548 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob

The interaction, friendliness and professionalidm
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely spotlessly clean hotel and rooms. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. They went above and beyond to help with everything. It was my son’s birthday and they went out of their way to make him feel welcome and special. They put a birthday cake and complimentary bottle of champagne and wine in his room. I can’t thank the staff enough for making our stay everything we could have asked for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andy, FORT MILL

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Setareh

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haiyesh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just ok
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t use spa
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Great location. Short walk to sandy beach. Only negative is that it was a little remote from town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MALGORZATA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a wonderful resort. Very clean , beatiful view from the balcony, everyone was very nice. Great breakfast. I highly recomend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bartosz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location,big room

Lovely hotel in a great location. The room was very spacious and cold! The staff on the reception left us with mixed feelings. We have met some fantastic professional staff ....and some cocky young lads that had smart comments to everything. The breakfast was fantastic however the coffee was below average and the pods for the coffee machine in the room were not filled up once over our one week stay. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gym was very basic and small - but you could pay extra for a much better one! Really expect a decent gym in a 5 star hotel. Lots of things (e.g. coffee pods) are charged as extras - again not necessarily what you expect paying 5 star prices.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic stay at Vidamar Resort Algarve, a really easy and quick check in. Got our room keys, and hired two towels (fee was repaid upon check-out) and the room was spacious, well lit and all appliances worked too! The shower was spacious, and the mirror was well lit. Very comfy bed, and a spare pillow was in the room if needed also. Balcony gave great views onto the golf course next door, with little to no road noise, and even through the massive windows, the sun was well blocked out by the blackout curtains. Breakfast was a very good selection, from full English to meats and cheeses and eggs cooked to your own preference. Didn't try out the buffet evening meal, so can't comment on that. Swimming pool was well attended at all times by life guards, and there were plenty of sun loungers, bean bags and parasols for everyone to have their own space. Staff were always pleasant, and our room was clean. Would come back again, for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahesh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I've ever stayed at!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ting-Jung

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cecilia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked having the adult only pool area.
Adult only pool area
View from my balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AADARSH

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here in August with my husband and 6 year old for 12 nights. The rooms are modern, clean and beds very comfortable. The pool was the highlight, it's huge, with 2 smaller kids pools. Plenty of sun loungers and nice fresh towels every day - so no need to bring any. The breakfast was fantastic! We paid for the buffet one evening which was very expensive and I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The Italian restaurant was nice but overpriced. The hotel is located next to the beach which is great but we discovered all of the sun loungers had reserved signs on them so we couldn't stay long with no shade. There really isn't much around the hotel at all, we ended up paying quite a bit to go into albuferia in the evenings. Overall we loved the hotel itself but wouldn't go back due to the location and very overpriced food and drinks.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tt
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No advertised services

Hotel is clean and has a 5 star feel, but honestly misses a huge opportunity for 5 star service. Couple of examples: Gym - you have to have a gym to be 5 star, they advertise one, but in truth the gym is an additional €10 per day. They do have a room to use for free, but all equipment is broken and u safe, but as you are changed and in the mood, you’ll pay the €10 to use the larger facility. Bars/resturants - markets a wonderful sunset bar and restaurant, however, it’s was privately hired out for weddings four of the 8 nights we stayed. Your left with the hotel bar, that is in the lobby and no atmosphere. Overall this is a clean and new hotel, but 4 star at best.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the stay, room was lovely and the shower was incredible. Buffet breakfast was really good, buffet dinner not so good. One lifeguard seemed to really hate English people and often told off the children for playing with a ball or jumping in. Overall a nice stay and would go again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025