Overlooking the sea, NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico is an ultra modern 5-star complex with direct and private access to São Rafael Beach.
ZeRatinhoDaGunes
Switzerland
- Very clean and spacious room.
- Curtains are able to make the room pitch-black.
- There is a beautiful way from the hotel amenities to the beach.
- Free parking outside (first come first served).
Vila Recife Hotel is located in Albufeira a 5-minute walk from Fisherman’s Beach. It features a terrace, an outdoor swimming pool, and offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV.
Located on the Cerro da Piedade hill in Albufeira, Hotel Mar À Vista offers breathtaking views of the city and the ocean. The hotel provides free parking.
Surrounded by a lively street with restaurants and bars, Hotel Baltum offers a 24-hour reception and air-conditioned rooms. Albufeira’s beach is only 50 metres away.
Fully refurbished, Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only is situated a 2-minute walk from the Praia dos Pescadores Beach, offers an outdoor pool with views of Albufeira, sun loungers, a solarium...
Margaret
United Kingdom
A modern, clean hotel with a good, albeit freezing, pool and pool area.
Situated 500 meters from a beach, INATEL Albufeira is a 10-minute walk from the city center. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with a terrace with sun loungers and air-conditioned rooms.
Rodney
United Kingdom
Hotel was spotless
Breakfast was excellent.
Location short walk from beach.
Lovely views for the room .
Very good value for money
This resort is just a few metres from the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by the lush Praia dos Aveiros scenery. It has indoor and outdoor pools and a terrace.
dawn
United Kingdom
The comfort.
Great reception staff.
Clean rooms.
Lots of things
Sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean can be enjoyed from the poolside sundeck of the adults-only Boa Vista. Panoramic balconies with wooden chairs are featured in its rooms with vintage decoration.
Situated in Sesmarias, 3 km from the centre of Albufeira, Hotel Baia Grande is a 4-star hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, 800 metres from the beach. It has an indoor and an outdoor pool.
Hotel Balaia Mar offers free parking and a quiet location close to Albufeira. It is just 400 metres from Maria Luisa Beach and features an outdoor pool and sun terrace.
Fully refurbished, Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only is situated a 2-minute walk from the Praia dos Pescadores Beach, offers an outdoor pool with views of Albufeira, sun loungers, a solarium...
More than perfect room. Very kind and helpful staff.
Located in Albufeira, Algarve, the 5-star Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa features direct access to the Santa Eulália Beach, 4 outdoor swimming pools plus 3 for children and a...
We have very nice memories of staying at this hotel.
The 4-star Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa features 4 outdoor swimming pools including 2 for adults and 2 for children. A free shuttle bus takes guests to Albufeira’s Old Town and beaches.
Staff were excellent and v friendly Facilities were v good
This resort is just a few metres from the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by the lush Praia dos Aveiros scenery. It has indoor and outdoor pools and a terrace.
Always pleasant to stay there, have been going for 12 years!
The Vila Galé Atlântico Hotel offers palm-framed apartment accommodation just 300 metres from Praia da Galé. The hotel features a well-equipped health club and swimming pools for adults and children.
Kindness of the staff, pretty large room, Ocean view
In the heart of Albufeira, Vila Galé Cerro Alagoa is close to Fisherman's Beach and walking distance from the shopping centre, restaurants and bars of the town.
Lovely clean hotel with nice rooms and swimming pool
Just 400 metres from Santa Eulália Beach, this recently refurbished hotel looks out onto the Atlantic Ocean and features a bar area where guests can relax, nearby golfing facilities and on-site bike...
Staff was friendly and helpful and very very clean.
Surrounded by large gardens, this hotel offers a free shuttle service to Falesia Beach, a 5-minute drive away. It has indoor and outdoor pools and a hot tub.
Eficiência e sorriso sempre na cara dos colaboradores
Well located in Albufeira, Vila Origens Boutique Hotel Albufeira – Adults Only provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.
The property is amazing loved everything about it.
Situated close to Falésia beach in Albufeira, Victoria Sport & Beach Hotel boasts an outdoor pool. The hotel has a children's playground and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar.
Rooms were great and the staff were amazing...super helpful!
This hotel features direct access to the white sandy Falésia Beach and 2 restaurants. It boasts a lagoon-style pool with Atlantic Ocean views, a wellness centre and a putting green.
Everything is perfect, better than we would imagine
Just 800 metres from the famous Praia da Oura and Santa Eulália beaches, the Santa Eulalia Hotel & Spa offers air-conditioned rooms. It also features indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
The location, the room size and the welcoming staff
Set in Albufeira, 1.1 km from Santa Eulália Beach, Vila Maria Hotel - Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking and a bar.
it was a very relaxing hotel fab location spotless clean
Located just 150 metres from Galé Beach, this stylish hotel offers rooms with balconies, some of which overlook the swimming pool and palm tree garden.
Location is outstanding, restaurants close by, beach close by.
Situated in Albufeira, 300 metres from Barranco das Belharucas Beach, 3HB Guarana - All Inclusive offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Staff were attentive, very clean and food was amazing!
Towering the Algarve cliffs, Alísios offers modern accommodation overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It features a panoramic deck and an indoor pool with heated sea water.
very helpful staff, nice and clean, great location.
Overlooking the coastline of the Falésia Beach and the renowned Pine Cliffs Golf Course, the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites, A Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve offers a variety of wellness facilities,...
Pine Cliffs is a luxury resort in a naturally beautiful location, 800 metres from the Atlantic beaches. It features a wellness centre, 2 swimming pools and a 9-hole golf course.
great, breakfast, cold pools and unbelievable beach
FAQs about hotels in Albufeira
On average, 3-star hotels in Albufeira cost AR$ 71,930 per night, and 4-star hotels in Albufeira are AR$ 111,554 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Albufeira can on average be found for AR$ 182,378 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Albufeira this weekend is AR$ 113,132 or, for a 4-star hotel, AR$ 159,596. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Albufeira for this weekend cost on average around AR$ 403,701 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs AR$ 106,112 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Albufeira for tonight. You'll pay on average around AR$ 151,139 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Albufeira will cost around AR$ 384,593 (based on Booking.com prices).
One of the best Algarve resorts, Albufeira has wonderful beaches, turquoise waters and the dramatic, rocky coastline that makes this part of Portugal so special.
Naturally, life here is all about sun, sand and sea. The most popular Albufeira beach is Fisherman’s Beach and you can still see locals bringing in the fishing boats every morning - if you’re up early enough, that is. Tunnel Beach is accessed through an opening in the cliff, and both offer a variety of watersports.
Further up the coast is Albufeira Marina, from where sightseeing boat trips depart, while east of the town is the 9-hole Balaia golf course. On the way here, you pass Arias de Sao João, home to The Strip where the best bars and clubs are found, many staying open until the early hours.
The Old Town of Albufeira is more peaceful, and its cobbled streets house Moorish buildings and some great restaurants serving fresh fish. If you fancy a day trip from Albufeira, the 12th-century remains of Moorish Almoáda Castle in Paderne can be visited for free.
The town is around 45 minutes’ drive from Faro Airport and there is a fantastic range of beach resorts, small B&Bs and Albufeira apartments on Booking.com.
What guests said about Albufeira:
8.0
Scored 8.0
Ok, the condo was excellent.
Ok, the condo was excellent. The owner has only one condo so its privately owned meaning its equipped with pretty much all necessities. Well located and tbh...better than i expected. Pictures don't quite render the size. Its very comfortable. It's also gated. Driving inside was surprising to see a 100 foot long entrance completely covered with overhanging trees. Gives it a bit of a royal feel.
The condo faces the pool side not the driveway so that's a plus. You can also see the ocean from your terrace. The walk down to the ocean is a bit steep but so is everything in Portugal. Its less than 5 minutes downhill.
Now for the part i didn't enjoy as much: Albufeira itself. Its slowly losing it's flavor by becoming americanized with boutiques, restaurants and gift shops. If that's your thing you'll be well served. One night, searching for a power voltage converter i ended up in a somewhat debauchery street with a strip club, sex shop, bars galore, people all over the street and neons advertising loud music and parties. I have nothing against this and it is very reminiscent of Ibiza nightlife but its a sign of change. This was maybe 2km from the condo so not in the immediate viscinity. By the way, i found the converter on that very street in a gift shop so...maybe i shouldn't complain. :) Enjoy!
Jacques
8.0
Scored 8.0
Albufeira Old Town has become loud and full of Stag and Hen...
Albufeira Old Town has become loud and full of Stag and Hen groups :-(
Best time to visit it is before lunchtime; after that it becomes rowdy. If that's what you want then fine. There are plenty of other quieter bars/diners on the outskirts, so it can be avoided in the evenings.
Some lovely old typical Portuguese houses and buildings further out of the town square.
Chris
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
lovely place... great food... lovely...
lovely place... great food... lovely... BUT maybe if you hate the madness of the stag and hen season, maybe more so Stags as they come in vast number, I would suggest late summer as in spring and early summer it is madness with drunks and idiots in abundance.
peter
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Certain parts of Albufeira are still beautiful, but the old...
Certain parts of Albufeira are still beautiful, but the old town seems to be full of stag & hen parties. The Strip is the same but you expect that there.
Santa Eulalia & Olhos d’Agua are still nice, & have beautiful beaches.
A
Anonymous
10
Scored 10
You can split Albufeira into two parts - Centre - focused on...
You can split Albufeira into two parts - Centre - focused on turists and Old Town part - for slow wondering around. Centre is located in Old Town, so You can make two steps away from main street and enjoy quiet, relaxed atmosphere. Town beach is beautiful - large and sandy with clean water. Unfortunatelly The Lift (the one who takes You down from streets level to beach level) doesn't work and You have to use over 110 steps to get down to beach. Food prices avarage for holiday resorts - starts from 15Euro for pizza up to 20+Euro for everything else. Super cheap Port wine to buy in Intermarche (from 4,2E). In general people speak english, so no problem with comunication.
Łukasz
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
We have visited serval times, and always come back...
We have visited serval times, and always come back completely relaxed, but also having had great value food, drink and as much nightlife we can handle (lol) there is something different to see most days for a short break, and you a spoilt for choice in the evenings for live music and well cooked food.
Frentomar is a great place, located right on top of Albufeira's beach and in the beginning of the old town. We were 5-10 minutes away from all the bars/restaurants in the beautiful old town (where it was much more noisy than on the street of our hotel).
My favorite thing was the location and the balcony which opened beautiful scenery to the city, the palm trees and the sea.
The hosts were also nice, check in was easy. Staff was friendly.
We had a lot of towels and they also changed them every day.
The property itself was a great size for a family, the location is a little out of the way, although it's an easy walk to the Marina and into Albufeira old town itself if you are capable. The pool area was spacious and always plenty of sunbeds available. There is a snack bar/restaurant on site which serves really good food of reasonable price. The staff at the mini market are lovely, there isn't much choice but there are essentials (ice cream is cheaper in the mini market rather than the pool bar)
The Apartment was very clean and spacious for a family of 3. We enjoyed our stay and the location is central to Old Town Albufeira which made it very convenient for food and shopping options. It's walking distance to the beach which is nice. The Apartment had a few things that you can use for the beach, such as umbrellas, paddle board and a ball. The owner was also easy to get a hold of and very friendly and helpful when I needed anything or had any questions.
We arrived around 11pm .Self check in was well explained and very easy .Beds were very comfy .When we opened curtains in the morning view was just amazing ...old town and ocean .We found everything we needed in apartment.Also spotlessly clean .Marina was always available to help us if we needed .Location cant be better ,everything on door step .Our holidays were amazing .Recommending apartments to everyone who planning holidays in beautiful Albufeira .
we stayed in hotel california for 4 nights , rooms are very clean with a nice view on an old town Albufeira. the staff and the lady from reception very friendly and helpful . We had breakfast included which was always fresh. you have got a good selection of food and drinks . The Hotel is just right in the heart of Albufeira. All restaurants and pubs just right beside and 2 mins walk to the beach. highly recommended:)
Beautiful area, nice short walk to the beach and lovely restaurants. Everything was wonderful in the apartment, very well equipped, home from home and all the staff were lovely and very helpful.
Everything accessible by cheap Uber rides, marina €5 and Old Town €8.
We will be back as soon as we can book it again, would have re-booked before we left for another 2 weeks but our dates weren't available yet.
We were upgraded to Cerro do Mar, which is where you're supposed to check in when you stay at Silmar. The hotel has very nice facilities (pools, spa, restaurant, ...), although we didn't use any because we just went back to the hotel to sleep at night. The view from our room was great, 6th floor facing towards the Albufeira old town. Facilities and rooms are clean and nice.
This was my second stay at this hotel and again I wasn't disappointed, it is superbly located adjacent to both the beach and the restaurants/bars of the wonderful Albufeira Old Town. The receptionists were helpful and polite, nothing was too much trouble. The hotel is spotlessly clean and ticks just about all of the boxes required for a few days away.
Close to both the old town (4 euro Uber) and the new town strip (5/6 minute walk)
Nice and modern hotel
Very very clean and the rooms were nice but ours was abit small but I noticed some other rooms were a lot bigger so I’d make sure you let them know you don’t want a box room. Great value for money if you want a cheap 3 star with a great location.
The pool and gym facilities are excellent. Breakfast is amazing. Staff are friendly and accommodating. We chose the hotel for the location as we did not want to be in the town centre around all the noise. It did not disappoint. The Sao Rafael beach is also amazing. It was perfect. It is only 10 minutes and 7-10 euro in a taxi to the old town.
Firstly the location and the view from the taras is amazing. Old town and beach just front of you. There was everything we needed in the apartment. And considering all places that we stayed in Algarve this apartment was best and cheapest. Thats why we thought possibly some surprises waiting for us but nothing negative.
Perfectly situated between the old town and Albufeira strip, so had the best of both worlds without walking to far. About 25 mins walk either way or 10 mins to old town down the beach. WiFi was good. View from balcony was lovely and you could hear the sound of the sea. Would definitely recommend this place.
This is an exceptional property. The room was modern, fully equipped, huge and the best part - beach facing! The location of the hotel was also amazing, right in the centre of Albufeira and the old town is footsteps away. The tariff including an amazing breakfast. Highly recommended.
A small but nice room with a balcony above Albufeira's Old Town. Even though it's only a short walk from the party mile the room was very quiet. The balcony had a great view over the city and the sea. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Apartment was large and well presented and had everything you could need. Pictures on site do not do it justice A few minutes walk from the old town and beautiful views and beaches. Also beach towels and umbrella provided.
It was in the heart of the old town, with lots of shops and restaurants, and all the whitewashed buildings, etc. The location was excellent (except for the no parking, but I can understand it given the surroundings)
Hotel was very fancy, great location in Albufeira, fantastic free bus service to old town, entertainment staff was excellent, very nice facilities, especially the pool bar, water slides and spa
Location perfect away from the noise of the strip and old town. But close enough to walk or a 3 min taxi ride for €4
Hotel food was excellent. Clean and friendly.
Pool area spotless.
The property was in a great location, the strip and Albufeira old town weren’t too far. Loads of restaurants nearby. The hotel was very clean and nice and the staff were lovely.
The entrance and foyer of the hotel was nice and quaint but that’s about it.
The location is great because of how close it is to the old town, restaurants and beach.
Monica
United Kingdom
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