Da Balaia Portugal

This is our second time visiting Club Med da Balaia this year. Our first visit was in May, we had such a relaxing and restorative time that we booked again for September and it didn’t disappoint. We live busy lives and need a calm retreat where we can focus on our health, fitness and mind, Balaia does just that. There is a great range of activities to do and places to hide away and read if you prefer that option.

We always choose Club Med for its childcare. The staff are always helpful and incredibly kind. They speak a variety of languages which is very important to us as our child is bilingual (English/Italian) but she always comes away knowing a few more French and Portuguese words. A shout out to Beppe, Taissa, Barbara and Daniela for making our daughter’s holiday so special. I also highly recommend a trip to Zoo Marine with the family too.

In comparison to some of the other Club Med hotels, the aesthetic is a little less polished but it has so much charm and a down to earth feeling. Our room the second time around was in the Lisboa building which is newer and more polished. That said all the room layouts are very similar and comfortable. The newer rooms just have a newer interior design and better wardrobe storage. That being said, all the rooms could use some new pillows. The rooms were cleaned daily and the cleaners were very friendly and accommodating when I had meetings.

Overall we loved our trip away and would certainly book this resort again.

Our recent trip to Club Med Da Balia was fantastic the GOs were amazing from the moment we arrived. Matteo and Marcos at the front desk was attentive to our needs and all the others who were checking in and checking out as well as just your average questions like where the nearest ATM was; which is a 2 min walk down the road at the corner behind the gas station. The GOs at the archer Max. Maximo at the trapeze who helped my daughter during the doubles at 1630 showing her new tricks and Louisa who also helped as well... Both of them are outstanding. Elisa at the bar made amazing cocktails and is also a rock and metal music fan which just made her gain extra points because of her music interest. We also spent time at the Zen pool where Heirnette made some of the greatest smoothies. I would recommend the banana and coco. Overall this is why we continue to use ClubMed resorts. We have be to 3 clubmed resorts and they never disappointed with hospitality.

A lovely club but not recommended to people with mobility issues as there are too many stairs. My room and balcony on 4th floor was spacious and comfortable. The food was top notch, delicious and varied and the cakes and ice creams so tasty.
The only let down was the ice cold swimming pools. I can understand the zen one to be left alone but the main one near the bar should be heated. Overall, still a good experience.

The club med, remains one of the best all inclusive experiences when going with you children. The kids club activities at da Balaia have been phenomenal, the debate with the children was less about them going to the kids rather than when will we see you.
The rooms are modern and pleasing. The food is very good. Definitively would recommend anyone to try the a la carte restaurant as well. Even if you follow a healthy diet, there is so much variety that there are options to please anyone. The GOs are all on top of their game. Definitively would recommend it to anyone with children. If you are worried that it is French and that language would be an issue, there is none of that. Even for the children some of the GOs at the kids club mainly speak English rather than French.