Aquashow Park Hotel

In the Algarve region of southern Portugal, Aquashow Park Hotel is a family-friendly hotel in a quiet rural area near the coast. The hotel has its own water park, with several chutes and slides for both adults and children to enjoy. It's also a short drive from the popular seaside resort of Quarteira, which has a sandy beach and plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel has modern interiors and colourful architecture, with tiled floors in the rooms to help keep you cool. There's a buffet restaurant for morning and evening meals, as well as two bars serving drinks throughout the day. Set in its palm-filled gardens, the hotel has a main outdoor pool and a separate shallower kids' pool. There's also a sun terrace where you can soak up the rays with drink in hand. To relax out of the sun, you can head to the indoor pool, or make the most of the heated whirlpool and hotel spa. For those who prefer to keep fit on holiday, there's also a gym where you can work up a sweat. When it's time to hit the sand, you can head to Quarteira. The Blue Flag beach is known for its calm waters and is popular with families. It's also backed by a pedestrianised promenade, so you can take a stroll along the shore before popping into one of the seafront cafÈs for a snack. As well as plenty of places to eat and drink, Quarteira also has a bustling nightlife with a choice of bars and clubs.
For those who enjoy a few rounds of golf on holiday, there are several 18-hole courses within easy reach of the hotel, the nearest being 1km away. There's a local supermarket 2km from the hotel, so you can stock up on any essentials during your stay. In the centre of Quarteira, which is 3km away, you can enjoy local Portuguese food or pick up some gifts and souvenirs in town's shopping centre. The beach at Quarteira is also 3km from the hotel, and has plenty of shaded spots to relax and catch a Mediterranean sunset. For a family day trip, you can visit Praia de Rocha Baixinha beach, which is 17km away. Here you'll find several beachfront bars to grab drinks and food, as well as plenty of sand to build castles with the kids.
There are two bars at Aquashow Park, one of which is in the pool area and serves drinks and snacks until the early hours. You can enjoy a selection of local and international food for breakfast and dinner at the buffet restaurant, where outdoor seating is also available.
For some competitive fun, you can take a short drive to the local tennis centre in Quarteira, or to the mini golf course that's within driving distance.
All rooms have individually controlled air conditioning and a TV with local channels. There's also a minibar and a fridge to store drinks and snacks.