Costa do Sal Hotel Boat Lounge

Rooms are clean, good service, friendly staff. Location is great being on a boat, but a bit distant from city center. Anyway is a good experience.

Reception perfect ,small room and bathroom like in the plane but ok. Very good bed. Breakfast good. Price worth it.

I was really looking forward to experiencing this place after noticing the large sign advertising the rooftop bar and restaurant - actually on a ship, which also serves as lodging. Very cool concept! When I entered, I was asked if I was checking in. I replied that I was just hoping to have a drink if they were open. The response was, “Okay, upstairs,” in a tone that felt surprisingly curt, especially considering there were no guests seated at the time. Still, I gave the benefit of the doubt and headed up. Once upstairs, I wasn’t sure whether to stay inside or go out to the rooftop. The same staff member asked, “Beer?” rather abruptly. Since I can’t drink beer, I asked what else was available or if there was a menu. The response felt impatient - “What do you want?” Another person nearby (the only other one in sight) suggested “gin and tonic,” which I would have happily ordered, but the staff member said, “No, I don’t make cocktails.” I asked about wine, and he replied, “White wine,” again in a forceful, command-like tone. When I asked what kind, the answer was again, “White wine!” - this time even more aggressively. It felt uninviting, and unfortunately, I no longer felt comfortable staying. I thanked him and left, but could hear him continuing to speak in a clearly annoyed tone as I walked away. It’s possible the bar wasn’t open or that there was some internal issue, but if that was the case, a simple explanation would have made a big difference. I approached with friendliness and curiosity, and was genuinely hoping to enjoy the space. I share this not out of frustration, but in the hope it helps the team improve consistency in hospitality. The setting is amazing and the concept is strong, but my experience felt unnecessarily hostile. I hope this was a one-off and not reflective of the overall environment.