Hotel Information

In line with Portuguese law, this establishment has a complaints book

We would ask you to respect our dress code. Swimwear is not appropriate in the lounge, dining room or bar, but may be worn on the outside terraces.

The electrical current is 220 volts AC and connection is made by a two-pin plug. Overseas visitors will need to bring adaptors.

HELP US CONSERVE ENERGY AND WATER

We would appreciate your assistance with

Switching off lights when not required

• If you wish for your bedlinen to be changed, please leave the card provided on the bed.
• If you wish for your towels to be changed, please leave the towels in the Bath.
• Please turn off air conditioning/heating when you are not in your room or the doors of your room are left open.  When you are out in the day and evenings, if the units are left on, they will automatically be turned off after a period of time. We hope you will understand our request and policy but assure you that the air conditioning units are very efficient and the rooms cool down or heat up very quickly.

The hotel company and staff are not responsible for any accident or loss of any personal property.

Cars are parked at their owners risk. It is recommended that guests arrange for their own holiday insurance.

Quinta Jacintina offers free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Search for the Network ‘Jacintina’ and the passcode is ‘abradadabra’.

We are very pleased you are staying with us and hope you will enjoy your stay.

We would be grateful if you could complete our quality assurance questionnaires available at Reception with your comments and suggestions to assist us in maintaining and improving our standards of hospitality and service.

Each bedroom has air conditioning or heating and ceiling fans and guests can control the temperature of their room. We ask guests to respect our environmental friendly policies and to please make sure to turn off air conditioning or heating when you are not in the room. The rooms cool very quickly so there is no need to leave the air conditioning on. Also, to please make sure  doors or windows are closed, when the air conditioning is on.  There is no point in having the air conditioning on if you have windows and doors open!

The Drainage and Sewage systems become easily blocked. There are bins provided in each bathroom. Please avoid blockages by not putting any products other than toilet paper down the toilet.

A notice is behind your door. If used, please remove when leaving the room

You will find a hairdryer in the dressing table or the top drawer of your wardrobe

Upon your arrival you will have been given two electronic cards, which give you access to your room, the front door, and the main gate.

A list of products and prices is on the mini-bar cabinet

In the manual located in your room there is paper and envelope. On the bedside table there is a notepad andpencil or pen. For more information please contact reception.

The rooms are equipped with various equipment at your disposal, such as: Each room has a mirror, hairdryer, bathrobe, laundry bags, bathroom mat and trash. Each room has a bathroom with toilet, sink, bidet, washbasin, towel rails and shower with bath or separate shower. Make-up mirror, mirror lighting, towels and towel warmer.

Molton Brown gel soap, shampoo and conditioner.

Each room is equipped with an electronic safe, with instructions for use. Please check that you take all your belongings on departure. Please place valuables in the safe. Note that management is not responsible for goods or valuables left in your room or in the safe in the reception.

All the bedrooms have tea and coffee making facilities. The tea and coffee provided is complimentary. Extra coffee capsules are available but will be charged.

Reception: Dial 9

Outside line: Dial 0 + Number

For another dial 2 + the room number (Ex: 201)

Your room is equipped with a flatscreen TV . The TV has a firestick fitted that gives countless channels and movies

Switch on TV using the LG remote control.

Make sure the Source is HDM2

The fire stick will then automatically be loaded.

Use the Firestick remote to download ZPIROZ TV.

Follow the ZPIROZ menu to choose channels.

Alternatively load Netflix.

We provide a face, hand, bath and pool towel per person.

Nós fornecemos uma toalha de rosto, mão, banho e piscina por pessoa

We have arrangements with a local English-speaking doctor who is available by appointment and on call 24 hours a day for emergencies.

In case of emergency, telephone 112 for the Portuguese emergency services

Also contact reception or the person on call. This person will call 112 on the phone for the emergency services if you are unable to do so.

In case of fire, please see instructions by the door of your room.

For safety precautions and legal requirement, we are required to test our fire alarms. All guests will be warned of this in advance. If you hear the alarm and have not been warned, please treat this as a genuine alarm and head to a safety point.

As a result of Covid – 19 there is a separate information sheet for guests that we would like you to read and observe the policies of the hotel. There are specific instructions regarding the swimming pool that may or may not be applicable during 2021 and we will update our policies in line with Portuguese legislation.

Your safety is guaranteed by CCTV 24 hours a day. Please note that management is not responsible for goods or valuables left in your room, left out of the safe and are not responsible for damage to the cars in the car park at the hotel.

The outdoor pool is available from 9am – 6pm.

Please note:

Towels are provided by the swimming pool.

There are pool changing rooms and toilets close to the Terrace

Please use the shower at the poolside prior to swimming

The swimming pool can be heated for exclusive use bookings for the whole hotel at 750 euros a week

The pool is NOT life guarded.

Please follow these safety guidelines:

• The pool has a varied depth up to 2m. Diving and jumping in are strictly prohibited
• Children under the age of 15 are strictly forbidden to use the pool unattended
• No more than 18 people should use the pool at any one time
• Please report any breakages around the pool as soon as possible
• For the safety of children the pool is fenced off but not from all bedrooms. Please make sure the gates are kept closed.
• Do not use the pool after a meal or after consuming alcohol

Please ask reception if you would like an early morning call.

Quinta Jacintina organizes Duplicate Bridge on Monday afternoons at 14:30pm

The room cleaning service starts at 7:30, if you want your room is cleaned at a specific time, please inform the reception.

This service is available every day and you will find a price list attached herein. Please ask for details from reception. We also have available an iron and ironing board for use in the rooms if you prefer. We may also arrange for dry cleaning, please ask at reception. Note that management is not responsible for goods or valuables left in the care of laundry.

If you have mislaid any of your belongings please contact Reception

We offer a luggage porter service and luggage storage. Please note that management is not responsible for goods or valuables left in your baggage in your room or in the baggage room.

Mail, E-mail and fax facilities are available. Please enquire at reception.

Should you experience any difficulties with any aspect of your room, please report to Reception

Please order newspapers or magazines through Reception. These will be added to your room bill. However we will request payment in cash for these sundry items

Up to A4 paper size copying is available at Reception

Shoe-shine services should be requested with reception the day before

The reception will be pleased to assist you in making you travel arrangements

At certain times of the year and on certain days, our Bar will not be attended by a Bartender and we hope you will make the most of the Honesty Bar of the Quinta Jacintina and its relaxed atmosphere that is an invitation to take it easy and enjoy a drink!

Halfway between a traditional bar and an in-room mini-bar, the Honesty Bar is becoming more and more popular, especially in boutique hotels where conviviality is king. In our bar you can choose from a varied menu of drinks and serve yourself. It is then up to you to make a note of the drinks you have consumed, and these will be billed to you by the reception. It’s contract of trust is between the Hotel and our guests, who we wish to feel completely at home. Our Honesty bar is stocked with popular beverages, mixers and the prices are less than when the Bar is attended by a Bartender.

Please note it is not authorized by law for children under 18 years old to purchase or drink alcohol.

The rates per room per night for double occupancy in either a double or companion bed include continental buffet breakfast in the dining room or your own room between the hours of 8am and 11am. You may wish to upgrade to a cooked breakfast at an additional cost.

The terrace/dining room is open for breakfast, and lunch only every day as required.

Breakfast: 08h00 – 11h00

Lunch: 12h30 – 14h30

The restaurant will, until further notice, be operating at 50% of capacity both inside and outside on the terrace. Our programme for the Summer of 2021 is as follows:

Wednesdays               Cream Teas                                                     2 – 6pm

Friday                          Barbecue Evening                                           From 6pm

Sunday                        Sunday lunches (June and Sept)                     1pm – 4pm

Sunday Barbecues (July and Aug)                   From 6pm

We will be happy to provide a picnic hamper. Please speak to Reception but we would ask at least 12 hours notice for this service.

Please note that food and drink purchased from outside the hotel may not be consumed in any communal areas of the hotel, including the swimming pool area.

Reception will be happy to recommend a local service, please ask for details

Baby sitting and child minding services are available, please ask in advance at reception.

There is a bank at the Bouganvillea Shopping Centre in Quinta do Lago, opening hours are Monday to Friday: 08.30-15.00. Closed on weekends and bank holidays

We can recommend numerous excellent beauticians and Spas in the area.  Please contact reception if you wish to book a treatment.

Bicycles can be rented locally and Reception will be pleased to arrange this for you.

Car hire, at advantageous rates, can be arranged through reception.

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The nearest cinema is in Faro, at Algarve Shopping. For films available and times phone 289 887 210 or to call reception for assistance.

Reception will be pleased to organise a special requests you may have with our florist, Adelia.

Please enquire at Reception for information and to make bookings.

Many other sporting activities are available in the locality, i.e. horse riding, water sports, boat trips, nature walks, bicycle hire, etc. Please enquire at reception for leaflets or further information.

There is a post office in Almancil and another next to the golf driving range in Quinta do Lago. Opening hours are Monday to Friday: 09.00-18.00.

The Faro airport post office may be open on Saturdays.

The local pharmacy is open all day, every day except Sundays. Others operate on roster system, but one is usually open through the night and on holidays. Please enquire at reception for information

Local shops opening hours generally are: 08.30-13.00 / 15.00-19.00, but in the large shopping centres, shops may stay open much later.

There is a taxi service available at all times, please enquire at Reception.

There are several tennis centres in the area. Please enquire at reception for reservations and directions