We loved the decor, but even if you' re not a fan of the 70s vibe there's still lots to love left. The staff is friendly, we had only one hiccup and that was that they forgot to pick us up with the shuttle but they made up for it by giving us champagne and fresh fruit. The location is not perfect, but they offer extensive shuttle service: to beaches, nearby towns and a shopping centre. And if you have a rental car the location is not a problem at all.
The hotel is newly refurbished so it looks brand spanking new. The rooms are spotless, big and comfy. The bath is big and the beds are good.
They have a nice restaurant near the pool where you can have lunch, snacks, tapas or an a-la-carte dinner. There's a bar with a nice view near the breakfast area on the third floor which has nice views as well. The food is very good allround.
The only downside is that it can be a little quiet at the hotel, probably because the it is low season now. We didn't mind it at all, it was nice and quiet.
Overall, we love, love, loved it here, and we'll be sure to come back and stay here if we ever go back to the Algarve!