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Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, AlgarvevsPortoBay Blue Ocean
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Scores at a Glance
Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, AlgarvePortoBay Blue Ocean
Overall
8.4
8.3
Beach
8.0
8.1
Food
7.6
8.0
Service
8.3
8.2
Rooms
8.8
8.4
Value
7.8
7.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve | Measure | PortoBay Blue Ocean |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.4 | Overall Score | 8.3 |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.4 (280) | Google Rating | 4.6 (2,300) (better) |
| From $62 | Price / Night (pp) | From $56 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve | Measure | PortoBay Blue Ocean |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | Beach | 8.1 (better) |
| 7.6 | Food | 8.0 (better) |
| (better)8.3 | Service | 8.2 |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.4 |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.6 |
| 7.8 | Value | 7.8 |
| 8.5 | Family | – |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 8 measures we call, Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve leads on 4 and PortoBay Blue Ocean leads on 4.
Vibes
| Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve | Measure | PortoBay Blue Ocean |
|---|
Activities
| Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve | Measure | PortoBay Blue Ocean |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Water sports | Yes |
Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve
- 10 pools
- Full-service spa
PortoBay Blue Ocean
- 4 pools
- 2 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from FAO
Pros · Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve
- Large residence layouts with kitchens and balconies.
- Ten-pool resort complex with family facilities.
- Good golf and Salgados nature-reserve access.
Pros · PortoBay Blue Ocean
Cons · Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve
- All-inclusive status is confusing and not official-default.
- Outdoor pools may be cold outside peak summer.
- Dining can feel expensive outside package rates.
Cons · PortoBay Blue Ocean
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