We love the Martinhal, and it definitely pays off to book well in advance, both to get the best price and to get the room of your choice.

Other family friendly options in the region can be browsed here:
[url]http://www.totstoo.com/hotels/destination/portugal/[/url]

Just a little note to warn anyone thinking of going to the Martinhal this summer that they have just hiked the prices for most key dates - the Martinhal operate a system like Easyjet where the price goes up the better sold a particular date is. Prices are likely to rise again at some point. If you can travel in September onwards prices have not yet risen (including October half term). Well worth booking as soon as you can for all dates! It is frustrating when most offers are at their best right now but I suppose it is a luxury they can afford as it is after all a brilliant family holiday option!
You can see prices if you want to scare yourself on my website
http://www.familyholidayscompany.com/martinhal-beach-resort-algarve