Octant Evora

It is a beautiful property. However, if you are not staying here with small children you may be disappointed. The hotel clearly markets itself as very child and family friendly, and it has dedicated children’s areas that are very close to main areas such as the dining room. As a result it is not peaceful in many areas of the property. Even dedicated adult swimming pool hours in the spa are not respected by guests with their children. And the dining room at dinner was not at all peaceful. They should work toward separating the noise from main areas, as they have plenty of space. Also, one should avoid Room 207 as it is adjacent to the housekeeping staging area and one can hear noises of the linen carts throughout the day.

Overall this is a beautiful property with the potential to be a wonderful resort, but they just aren’t sure yet what they want to be. They advertise as a tranquil, quiet escape, but they also cater to families. While we were there the place was completely overrun with screaming children. And inattentive parents. There was no where to go on property that was peaceful or quiet, including the spa, They have rules for kids (limited hours in the pool) but they are not enforced so it was difficult, (impossible) for adults to use the pool. The lobby bar area was overrun with families on Saturday night so there was no where to go to have an adult dinner (the dining room was full with families and kids running around). I love kids, but was looking for a peaceful two day getaway. I hope they can figure out a way to accommodate everyone on this lovely property.

Fantastic stay. Amazing place for families with small kids. We’ll come back.

The hotel is in need of better management because it’s starting to show a lot of use and abuse signs. The worst part was thr food. Breakfast is ok but lunch and dinner are truly awful. Very bad food, limited choices and a dirty kitchen so really disappointing. The location is very remote and nearby restaurants are a fair distance away plus be aware of the 12-15 and 19-23 restaurant opening hours in the area too. Won’t be back anytime soon

The property is set in a quiet location outside of the city. The grounds are absolutely stunning with walking paths and relaxation spaces everywhere. It provided lots of opportunity to enjoy nature in peace and quiet. The special activities calendar is a nice treat. The downside: There is only one restaurant on property and no easy access to off property options. It gets really busy especially for breakfast when service becomes incredibly slow. The hotel has been thoughtfully designed to be attractive to families so there were a lot of children running around. The restaurant almost felt like a playground. The staff was excellent and went above and beyond to ensure all of our needs were met. They addressed issued respectfully and showed genuine care for all guests. Overall I loved my stay at Octant Evora.