Late Deal Holidays

[jrtv]

Just booked a week on the Algarve with MyTravel / Airtours and it's allocated on arrival, it's a 3 Star and the price was really cheap.
Never done it this way before and wanted to know if anyone has and how was it.

[Hawkwalk]

I have done it and you take pot luck on what you get which is why they are cheap. I got lucky and had a really nice place but others were in hotels at the end of the runway, or the middle of nowhere. If you dont stay in your hotel/appartment much then it doen't matter too much.

good luck!!

[Reverandfunk]

You will be fine, after all the only thing u want to do in yr room is sleep and shower lol.

[mkt]

Hi
These types of hol are usually fine if you're just looking for cheap get-away. It may not actually be 3 star, Airtours use their own 'A' rating so it will be a minimum 3 A's. You may get lucky and find yourself in a 4 or 5 A property! Whatever happens they can't allocate you anything lower than a 3 A and it must be in the resort specified. If it just says 'Algarve' you could be in any of the resorts but pick up an Airtours brochure and you'll get an idea of the sort of place you could end up in although it doesn't have to be one of the properties in their collection.
If you're not happy when you get there make sure you tell the rep but be aware that any complaints won't have much pull if they're to do with things like building work, or steep hills and steps etc as this is the main risk you take when booking un-named accom. Obviously the accom should be clean, safe and secure and these things should be dealt with by a rep immediately regardless of how much or how little you paid.
I'm sure you'll have a great time though, i know plenty of people that book this way and usually end up in a higher rated property. Have fun!