The three star Plaza Real Hotel opened in 2002 and is situated some 500 metres from the Praia do Vau beach, about 2 kilometres from Praia da Rocha, 3 kilometres from Alvor and about 5 kilometres from the centre of Portimao, in the Algarve region of the southern coast of Portugal.

The accommodation, at the Plaza Real, comprises 60 apartments on 3 floors, each apartment having a bathroom, balcony and kitchenette, and being equipped with air conditioning, satellite television, a direct dial telephone and a safety deposit box.

The facilities, at the Hotel, include a restaurant, a bar, 24 hour reception, laundry service, lifts, internet access, a swimming pool and a gym.

There are many shops, bars and restaurants in Alvor, Portimao and in Praia da Rocha.