About this property

This small unit features a restaurant, snack-bar and an outdoor swimming pool. Agua Viva is 500 metres from the lively Oura Strip and 200 metres from Aveiros Beach. Each of the uniquely decorated rooms features air conditioning, satellite TV and a safety deposit box. The rooms include a small kitchenette or small area with an electric kettle, toaster and a refrigerator. For meal options, the Oura Strip has several restaurants, bars and cafés available. Albufeira’s Old Town area is a popular tourist destination, a few minutes’ walk from Pescadores Beach and featuring bars, restaurants and tourist-friendly shops. Renowned Falésia Beach is at a 14-minute drive. Faro International Airport is 35 km from the Agua Viva.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Umbral
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Albufeira, this property has an excellent location score of 8.5


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
3 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Previously stayed at the Agua Viva twice before , We love the location and Frankies bar that's attached to the apartments , Rooms were very comfortable , clean and still a nice relaxing place
  • Marta
    Ireland Ireland
    Location so close to the beach, short walking distance to the shops, and the pubs and discos.
  • Saoirse
    Ireland Ireland
    The location was nice, not too far from the strip and main beach. Smaller beach just outside our apartment. Pool area was nice but a bit small
  • Ian
    Portugal Portugal
    Excellent lication, very clean room and helpful staff. Free car parking also a bonus.
  • Patrick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    clean apartment with a decent terrace. use of the swimming pool downstairs which was great, we were off season so no problem with beds. host Cristina was fabulous and readily available
  • William
    Australia Australia
    The property was well located, very clean and had all the amenities you could wish for we really enjoyed our stay.
  • Cupcakeyogini
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet location, walking distance to a sheltered quiet calm beach. The room had everything needed for a short stay , and the facilities were impeccably clean and tidy. Very convenient kitchen and an ironing board on top floor as well as the use of...
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice compact hotel close to the main strip and nearby beaches. Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms (stayed here twice on two separate nights within the same week, in different rooms). Good breakfast next door at Jimmy's Bar.
  • Johannes
    Ireland Ireland
    Christina was very friendly, helpful and caring. We were too early at the property but she made us feel welcomed and when the room was ready (2hours early) we checked in. She also provided us with beach towels. We were very happy with everything...
  • Lori
    Canada Canada
    The staff were great, very helpful and kind. The location was ok. The restaurant next door had good food. The pool looked nice but it was too chilly to use it.

Managed by Umbral

Company review score: 8Based on 30,851 reviews from 46 properties
46 managed properties

Company information

Since 2017, Umbral has been transforming the way tourism is experienced in Portugal. Based in Albufeira, it began with a single property and now has more than 400 units spread across the Algarve, Alentejo and Fátima. With the motto ‘Stay but don't stop’, the brand invites guests to take advantage of their stay to rest, but also to explore, discover and experience each destination in a unique and authentic way. The ‘Hotels & More’ positioning reinforces the proposal: more than accommodation, Umbral offers well-located, functional and affordable stays. With centralised management, it simplifies costs and services, guaranteeing a quality experience without high prices. It also differentiates itself by the way it communicates: with a light, approachable and up-to-date language that stands out in a traditional sector. Umbral continues to grow with confidence, staying true to its mission of offering authentic stays.

Property information

This small unit features a restaurant, snack-bar and an outdoor swimming pool. Agua Viva is 500 metres from the lively Oura Strip and 200 metres from Aveiros Beach. Each of the uniquely decorated rooms features air conditioning, satellite TV and a safety deposit box. The rooms include a small kitchenette or small area with an electric kettle, toaster and a refrigerator. For meal options, the Oura Strip has several restaurants, bars and cafés available. Albufeira’s Old Town area is a popular tourist destination, a few minutes’ walk from Pescadores Beach and featuring bars, restaurants and tourist-friendly shops. Renowned Falésia Beach is at a 14-minute drive. Faro International Airport is 35 km from the Agua Viva. Please be informed that check-ins after 11:00 PM will incur an additional cost of 20.00 EUR, to be paid in cash. We kindly request that you inform us of your arrival time in advance. If we do not have this information, you may have to wait for up to 1 hour for the responsible person. At check-in, we request a security deposit of a minimum of 200.00 EUR. This amount serves as a guarantee against possible room damage or violations of our policies during your stay. The security deposit can be provided in two ways: in cash or by credit card, according to your preference. If you require an invoice with a tax identification number, please request it at the time of booking. If this information is not received in a timely manner, the invoice will be issued as a Final Consumer without the possibility of alteration (in accordance with the current legislation). Please note that this unit doesn't have reception.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

House rules

Agua Viva by Umbral takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$234. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Agua Viva by Umbral in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 53344/AL

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