**Lagos Penthouse Paradise: Breathtaking Sea Views & Terrace!**
Lagos Penthouse Paradise: Breathtaking Sea Views & Terrace! - My Messy, Honest Take
Okay, so, let's talk about this "Lagos Penthouse Paradise." The name itself promises a fairytale, right? And look, let's be honest, the pictures? Gorgeous. But the real test, as always, is the messy reality. I just got back, and here's the unfiltered, slightly-too-enthusiastic-then-slightly-disappointed, honest-as-I-can-be rundown:
First Impressions & The "Holy Grail" – Accessibility (The Stuff That Matters)
Right off the bat, I HAVE to commend them on the elevator. Essential, especially when you're hauling luggage and dreaming of panoramic views. Thankfully, it's included in the accessibility features, but let's be REAL here because I need to be honest. This place, in terms of total "wheelchair accessible," is a bit… well, it could definitely be better. The layout and door widths wouldn't exactly be a breeze for everyone. So, important to note and to double-check directly with the hotel if you’re concerned about mobility. They do have facilities for disabled guests, but the information on what those features entails is quite vague. I found myself wishing for a clearer breakdown. So, yeah, while NOT the worst, it's not hitting a perfect score on inclusivity.
The Tech & The Buzz: Internet & Connectivity (The Unavoidable Necessities)
Okay, tech. Crucial. And thankfully, the free Wi-Fi in all rooms – praise be. Seriously, I need to be connected. Was it lightning fast? Let's just say it's not the kind of internet that's going to replace the need for a dedicated fiber connection. I tested Internet[LAN], and that didn't really work as well as i'd hoped. The good news is that there's Wi-Fi in public areas, so at least I could occasionally escape to the lobby for a bit more juice.
Things To Do, Relax & Recover (The Pampering or Lack Thereof)
Here’s where my expectations and reality had a little dance. I was REALLY looking forward to the Spa. The description on the hotel's website sounded divine… but… reality check. The Sauna was… okay. Not quite the Scandinavian experience I'd envisioned, and the Steamroom felt a little… meh. The Pool with a view was definitely a plus. Beautiful! But I’d have liked to take more advantage of the view with some Poolside bar action. Massage? That was… alright. Nothing that's going to change your life, but hey, a little bit of relaxation is always appreciated. The Gym/fitness center, surprisingly, actually had a decent selection of equipment but I'm not someone who likes to go to gym. I did not even check out the Body scrub and Body wrap services; I'd lost interest to be honest, but maybe they're better. I did try the Foot bath, which was not like I would have expected, but I appreciated!
Cleanliness & Safety (The Worrywarts' Section)
I'm a bit of a clean freak, so this was important to me. They clearly take it seriously, which I appreciated. Anti-viral cleaning products? Check. Daily disinfection in common areas? Check. Room sanitization between stays? Absolutely. Staff trained in safety protocol? Felt like it, though you can't always tell. Hand sanitizer everywhere? Yep. The Safe dining setup – crucial these days. Individually-wrapped food options – sensible. I did appreciate the level of care that was given. I got the feeling that the hygiene was at the upmost.
Food, Glorious… Food? (The Edible Adventures)
Okay, food. The real make-or-break, isn’t it? The Breakfast [Buffet] was… a mixed bag. The Asian breakfast option was actually surprisingly good, with a really nice range of flavors. The Western breakfast was, well, pretty standard. I would have liked more variety of breakfast dishes. The Coffee/tea in restaurant was an absolute godsend in the morning. The A la carte in restaurant option was good. The Poolside bar was a little bit lackluster in its selection of dishes. I did enjoy the Desserts in restaurant dishes – my sweet tooth was well satisfied! They did boast a Vegetarian restaurant, but I didn't have enough time to check it out.
Services & Conveniences (The Little Things)
The Concierge was fantastic! Really, genuinely helpful. The Daily housekeeping kept things tidy, which I appreciated. The Doorman was a nice touch. Dry cleaning and Laundry service? Perfect for when you've overpacked (like me). I found the convenience store a bit bare-bones, but it's there if you need a quick snack.
For the Kids (Because I'm Basically Still a Kid at Heart)
I didn’t travel with any kids, but I did see that they offer stuff like Babysitting service, and Kids meal. So, definitely family-friendly!
Access, and the Rest! (The Nitty Gritty)
The CCTV in common areas and CCTV outside the property are nice touches, and I also appreciated the Elevator in case I need to move to different floors. 24-hour security made me feel safe. I'm a big fan of the Smoke alarms and the Fire extinguisher. The fact that they have Non-smoking rooms is great.
Available in All Rooms (The Home-Away-From-Home Stuff)
Ah, the room itself. The Air conditioning was a lifesaver. Blackout curtains are always appreciated, especially when you have the Desk to do your work. The Free Wi-Fi was essential. The Hair dryer was great as was the Coffee/tea maker. The Mini bar for a late-night snack. The Private bathroom was a blessing, and I love the Slippers. The Smoke detector and Safe box are also great. They also have a Shower.
My Honest-to-Goodness, Slightly-Over-the-Top Conclusion
Alright, so is it “Paradise”? Let's say "Lagos Pretty Great Place With Some Flaws." It has its moments of absolute bliss – that view is seriously something. The staff are lovely, the food is generally good, and the cleanliness is a big win in my book. But it's not perfect. There are small things that they can improve. Accessibility could be better, the spa could be more luxurious, and maybe a little more attention to detail in the public areas would make it shine. But overall? I enjoyed my time at Lagos Penthouse Paradise. It’s a place I’d honestly consider going back to, with a few improvements. SEO & Metadata Snippets:
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Escape to Pretoria: Luxury Awaits at Lauriston Guesthouse!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's perfectly-packaged travel itinerary. This is the unvarnished truth. We're talking about Top Floor Apartment with Terrace and Sea View - RS27, Lagos, Portugal. And trust me, it's going to be glorious, messy, and probably involve me losing my sunglasses at least twice.
Day 1: Arrival and Initial Panic (and a glorious sunset)
14:00 - 15:00: Landed in Faro. The airport? Let's just say it has that classic "slightly-too-small-for-the-holiday-rush" charm. Finding the rental car was an adventure in itself. "Right, that's a Fiat 500. Cute but probably won't survive Portuguese roads." We'll see… Already feeling that "holiday-brain" kick in, a mix of excitement and the slightly delirious fear of messing everything up. Found the car, that cute little thing, but the GPS? Oh, the GPS! She’s a sadist.
15:00 - 17:00: The Drive. Holy. Smokes. The Algarve is stunning. Absolutely, ridiculously stunning. Even with the GPS lady yelling at me for taking 'unscheduled turns' (which, let's be honest, was probably more like 'getting hopelessly lost for the 10th time'). We did managed to arrive safely to the apartment.
17:00 - 18:00: First Glimpse and the "OMG" Moment. Okay, the apartment. RS27. Top floor. Terrace. Sea view. The pictures, they don't even come close. I literally gasped. Okay, maybe I squeaked a little. The light! The air! The potential for endless sundowners… I nearly lost it right there. Did a celebratory dance in the living room, which involved a lot of flailing arms and probably resembled a confused seagull.
- Anecdote: The key situation was a bit of a hiccup. I swear, those key boxes are designed to make you feel like a total moron. After, about 5 minutes and a little bit of fumbling, I eventually cracked it, feeling like I’d just defused a bomb. Victory! I was in!
18:00 - 19:00: Settling In (and the fridge raid). Okay, unpacked. First priority: the fridge! Wine, some local cheese, some suspiciously cheap olives. This is the life. The terrace felt magical. It felt like I walked into a postcard!
19:00 - 20:00: Sunset Revelation: Just sat on the terrace with a glass of wine – watching the sun do its glorious thing. The ocean turned every color from a fiery orange to a deep, moody purple. It was absolute perfection. I genuinely think I might cry.
20:00 - 21:00: Dinner. Went for a walk to find a restaurant, and I was immediately overwhelmed by the choices! Ended up eating at the 'O Camilo Restaurant', a place with a cozy, authentic vibe. Ordered the Cataplana (seafood stew)… which, honestly, was a bit intimidating, but completely delicious! Definitely spilled some of it down my front. Classic.
Day 2: Beach Bliss and Beginner's Luck (or Lack Thereof)
- 09:00 - 10:00: Attempted a leisurely breakfast on the terrace. Almost ruined it! A rogue seagull tried to steal my toast. These birds are relentless! Lesson learned: protect the carbs. Had coffee and toast, and I still managed to feel like I'd been up all night.
- 10:00 - 14:00: Beach Day! Found Praia Dona Ana. Yes, it truly is as beautiful as the photos suggest. The water is unbelievably clear and turquoise. Spent an hour or two actually swimming. (Pro tip: the water isn't as warm as it looks). The rest of the time was spent flopping around on a sun lounger, alternating between blissful relaxation and the nagging fear of sunburn.
- Quirky Observation: Apparently, my suncream application skills are highly questionable. Currently sporting some impressive redness.
- Emotional Reaction: Pure, unadulterated joy. I felt like a kid all over again, the sand felt like a massage and the sea was the best cure.
- 14:00 - 15:00: Lunch at a beachside chiringuito (that's a little beach restaurant). Grilled sardines (when in Rome, right?). Sardines are surprisingly delicious, even with all the tiny bones. The sangria? Heavenly, a little too heavenly maybe.
- 15:00 - 16:00: Attempting to look cool while strolling - or more like, attempting to not fall over in the sand. Failed miserably.
- 16:00 - 18:00: "Culture" and "Exploring" the Old Town. Got hopelessly lost again. (I blame the cobblestone streets). Saw the Igreja de Santo António (pretty). Wandered around the marina, watched the boats, and contemplated buying a yacht. (Probably not).
- 18:00 - 20:00: Back at the apartment for a pre-dinner siesta (which turned into a two-hour nap). Needed to recharge after all that "culture".
- 20:00 onwards: Dinner at 'Nah Nah Bah'. Oh my god! Burgers and a great cocktails! A fun place.
Day 3: The Caves, Chaos, and a Seafood Feast (and a near-disaster)
- 09:00 - 10:00: Breakfast on the terrace. This time, victory! The seagull was deterred.
- 10:00 - 12:00: Boat trip to the Ponta da Piedade caves. Holy moly. The caves are stunning. It's like being in a real-life postcard. The boat ride was a bit choppy, and I thought the entire time I would be seasick.
- Anecdote: A group of tourists started singing "Let It Go" from Frozen inside one of the caves. It was a little cheesy, but also kind of magical.
- 12:00 - 13:00: Attempt to buy picnic supplies. This went wrong. I forgot my shopping list. Ended up with a weird assortment of fruit, some questionable-looking cheese, and a loaf of bread that resembled a brick.
- 13:00 - 15:00: So, the picnic. Found a secret cove and tried to enjoy it. Almost got attacked by a swarm of ants. The "brick" bread was basically unusable. The cheese was melting in the sun. It was a comedy of errors.
- Emotional Reaction: Burst into a fit of hysterical laughter. It was so utterly ridiculous that I couldn't help it. This is what travel is supposed to be, right?
- 15:00 - 17:00: Relaxation and recovery from the picnic disaster.
- 17:00 - 18:00: Trying to find a shop to buy new sunglasses. I really had to replace them!
- 18:00 - 21:00: Dinner at "Restaurante O Escondidinho". Oh my god. The seafood platter! The best seafood I've ever tasted. It was a mountain of prawns, clams, oysters, and grilled fish. I completely and utterly devoured it.
- Near Disaster (and emotional rollercoaster): Afterwards, I came close to dropping my phone at the ocean. Seriously. My heart rate spiked. The thought of losing all my holiday photos (and my lifeline to the outside world) sent me into a cold sweat. Luckily, I managed to grab it at the last second.
- 21:00 - 22:00: Took a walk back to the apartment, admiring the street lights.
Day 4: The "I Don't Want to Leave!" Day
- 09:00 - 10:00: One last breakfast. Looking out over the sea and wishing I could live here forever.
- 10:00 - 12:00: Doing absolutely nothing. Just sitting on the terrace, absorbing the beauty. Trying to imprint the memories into my brain.
- 12:00 - 14:00: Packing. The most depressing activity ever.
- 14:00 - 15:00: Final sweep of the apartment. Made sure I didn’t leave anything.
- 15:00 - 17:00: The Drive (back to Faro). The GPS lady didn't sound so evil this time. I think she was sad to say
Okay, spill it. Is the view from the "Lagos Penthouse Paradise" *really* as good as it sounds?
Alright, alright, buckle up, buttercup. The view? Forget "good." Think… jaw-dropping. I mean, I’ve seen sunsets turn the sky into a screaming canvas of orange and purple from that terrace, and I literally forgot to breathe. I swear, I almost choked on my own gasp more than once. It’s the kind of view that makes you secretly judge everyone who *isn't* up there with you. Seriously, one evening I was up there with a bottle of wine (I’d brought two, naturally) and I saw some poor souls down on the beach looking… well, decidedly *less* spectacular. I felt a pang of, I don't know, pity? Pure, unadulterated view envy. The sea? It stretches out forever and ever. And you can practically *feel* the sea breeze. It was honestly, the most spectacular thing I ever seen, bar none.
What's the deal with the "terrace" everyone keeps banging on about? Is it just a balcony, or what?
Oh honey, a *balcony*? Bless your heart. This isn’t just a balcony; it’s a freakin' *kingdom*. A sprawling, glorious, sun-drenched kingdom! Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a *little*. But seriously, picture this: it's got enough space for a proper dining table (where I ate breakfast every single day, obviously), plus some seriously comfy loungers that practically beg you to nap. And then there's the space, the *vastness* of it all. You could probably host a small yoga retreat up there (though, let's be honest, I'd probably just be there with my book and a mimosa). The terrace is definitely the star of the show. And the best part? It's all geared towards the view. Which, as we established, is everything.
Is it actually *in* Lagos, or just "near" it? Because, you know, sometimes those listings can be… optimistic.
Okay, real talk: I'm a sucker for a misleading listing. I've booked places that were "steps from the beach" and ended up being a hike through a swamp. But this one? It's in Lagos, yes! And it's like, *really* in Lagos. You can walk to the marina. You can stumble (gracefully, after a glass or two of that lovely Portuguese wine) back from dinner. You're in the heart of it without the incessant thrum of the daytime crowds, which is a major win! It's perfectly situated so you can have the party you want without being interrupted by your neighbors on the terrace.
What's the inside like? Is it all fancy and… uncomfortable?
Alright, the inside. It's nice. REALLY nice. But not the kind of "uncomfortable museum" nice. It's got a modern, airy feel, all clean lines and bright colors. The furniture is comfy (yes, this is vital), and the whole place just felt… relaxing. The kitchen has everything you need, though I mostly used it for making coffee and cocktails. I mean, who wants to cook when you've got ALL of Lagos at your doorstep – or better yet, on your terrace – begging to be tasted? But seriously, it's spotless. The bathroom was perfect, everything worked, and there was enough storage for all my clothes (which is saying something). It's definitely got a luxurious vibe, but it feels… homey. Like, you can actually *live* there, not just pose for Instagram.
Okay, the downsides? There *must* be some… What do you *really* think?
Okay, the downsides. Ugh. Let's see… Okay, I struggled a bit to find any faults, but here’s the brutal truth: The internet connection wasn't *lightning fast*. Like, good enough for basic browsing and streaming, but maybe not ideal if you’re trying to upload massive video files while lounging on the terrace. I mean, really, should that count as a bad thing? It forced me to… *gasp*… pay attention to the view! The horror! Oh, and one morning, a seagull *did* try to steal a pastry off my plate. (That bird had some serious audacity!) But honestly? Those are the only things. And the seagull incident was kind of hilarious, in retrospect. But seriously, one minor let down, I didn't like the coffee machine - it was this Nespresso thing and I'm a full on ground bean kind of girl so, but that's me. So if you're a coffee fiend, you might bring your own equipment. I, personally, survived. That's it! Seriously, it was pretty much perfection.
What kind of person is this place *really* for?
Wow, that's a good question. It's perfect for the person who wants to feel like they're living a movie scene, the one who appreciates the finer things in life (that view!), but also wants to feel at home. It's great for a romantic getaway, a solo escape (which is what I did, and HIGHLY recommend), or even a small group of friends. If you love sunsets, sea breezes, and a comfortable place to call home while you're exploring, you'll LOVE this place. If you're looking for cheap and cheerful, maybe not. But if you want an experience that's a little bit *extra*, a little bit special… then book it. Seriously. Before *I* book it again. Because I'm already thinking about it.
Would you go back? Be honest!
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I am already obsessing over the next time. I'm mentally checking my calendar, calculating how many vacation days I have left, and subtly hinting to my friends that a trip to Lagos might be *very* beneficial for their mental well-being. Yes! A thousand times yes! If you are even on the fence right now, I advise... just go. Don't think, don't question, just hit the "book" button. You'll thank me later. Seriously. I might even see you there. Don't be surprised if you catch me on the terrace with wine, lost and mesmerized in the view. It's totally worth it.
