São Rafael, 8200-383 Albufeira, Portugal
#66 of 84 hotels in Albufeira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 62 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.4
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Luke
United KingdomUnfriendly office staff and hidden €100 security deposit. Facilities are very outdated and could do with some TLC and renovations.
Nice location and great breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Elvira
AustriaThe downside of the stay was the very likely infestation with bed bugs. I want to mention that bed bugs are in no correlation to cleanliness, they can get imported by guests and are very tricky to spot an get rid of, since most people would dismiss the bites as mosquito bites and wouldn't think much of it. Unfortunately after the first night in room 219 my boyfriend and I were covered all over in those typical row like mini bites and I started to get suspicious, so I started looking for bed bug poop stains (typically on mattresses and furniture) and found some spots where I would get highly suspicious. I told the reception and the manager/owner immediately came to inspect the room, took our concerns very seriously and moved us to a different, but just as nice room. He said he will look into it and change the matresses, if needed. The next night we didn't have as many new bites and dismissed the new itchy ones as mosquito bites. But upon leaving I opened a drawer while packing and saw another corner with what I would identify as typical bed bug poop stains, even though of course I cannot be sure, since I'm not a professional. On the inside of a pillowcase I also saw what the internet would describe as "ink like" blueish stain of bed bugs excrement. For us, the very itchy and many bites alone were proof enough, and I hope the hotel takes these concerns as serious as they said, since they seem to have an infestation in more then just one room. The very friendly owner also warned us about our luggage and to be careful about not bringing it home!
First thing I need to mention is that the stay overall in general was very pleasant, the hotel and room was very clean and nice, the food very good with an exceptionally nice breakfast buffet with many choices and the stuff was super friendly and always considerate and helpful, as well as the room maids, who did a really good job at keeping everything clean and tidy!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Sweeney
IrelandGreat location. Queit very clean and great staff
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
James
United KingdomThe outdoor pool could do will full clean maybe it’s been done now
Good food and drink nice views lovely staff didn’t want to come home
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Sally
SwedenOnly 1 chair on the balcony, no tea and coffee making facilities in the room.
Beautiful sea view, great pools, lift to all floors, great breakfast, comfortable beds, parking right by the door.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 14 June 2025
Jamal
United KingdomIn the room kettle exists without instance coffee or teabags. I asked staffer for teabags they charged me one euro per black teabag! I paid two euro for two teabags! I never experienced any hotel around world! I booked half board but I paid to soft drink like water and juice in dinner time! No buffet for dinner. You have to order and waiting for finish your dinner within 2-3 hours! Kitchen provides food very slowly.
Cleanness, quiet, close to the beach.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 14 June 2025
Hazel
United KingdomNothing
The location not far from New town and Old town, Marina de albufeira is 10 minutes walk, and there's 2 beaches near the hotel that is easy to reach by foot as well about 10 minutes walk to Sao Rafael Beach. We used uber taxi to go out, bus transport not good every 2 hours on time tables. taxi fares are cheap to me compared in UK. Faro airport to the hotel cost us 25-27 euro only and that is about 28 miles.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Ian
PortugalBreakfast good, pool area good and indoor pool excellent. The hotel is a little "tired" and some areas need repainting but overall a decent place to stay.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 2 June 2025
Lisa
United KingdomPaper cups in bedroom with no tea or coffee
The breakfast was very good , beautiful fresh food . The staff were always so friendly
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Peter
United KingdomThere were no grab rails in the walk in shower.
Breakfast was good with freshly cooked items also available.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Patsy
IrelandAll was ok
Good friendly hotel
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Stephen
SwitzerlandBit dated. Carpets
Friendly staff. Good parking. Close to lits attractions but nice and quiet
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Daniel
United KingdomIt’s probably a 3 star, but a good 3 star. The pillows were also a bit hit and miss, one not enough and two too many… but you get used to that very quickly.
The staff are the real bonus here! Super friendly and always wanting to make your stay enjoyable. The location is in a quiet area too which we enjoyed
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Knopkena
NetherlandsEverything was great! ❤️ and massive Thanks to the staff for preparing the decorations for our wedding anniversary! Room with the ocean view was just perfect!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Stuart
United KingdomFood menu was a little basic but it was nice food
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Diane
SpainOnly criticism was the size of the toaster in the morning! A revolving toaster would be a great improvement!
Convenient location, yet quiet. Excellent customer service from everyone! Exceptionally clean & good size room. Breakfast amazing & good selection for dinner on half board. Ample secure parking.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Thomas
United KingdomBeds were quite uncomfortable
Very clean, peaceful, not crowded, great location and free parking
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Renate
United KingdomLovely and clean, very friendly staff. Though there was no evening buffet option (apart from one day) the food choices were good and tasted excellent. Lovely pool, was very quiet for us in early July. Location very quiet, but walkable to Marina and a bit further also to Albufeira
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Fran
IrelandNothing, when we went it was very warm but nothing to do with the hotel.
Very Relaxing break in a really nice hotel. Staff were friendly. Our room was lovely with a fab view of the sea. 10 mins walk to the marina. Rooms and hotel were spotless. Its an ideal location for exploring. Breakfast was perfect and catered for everyone.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Roberta
NetherlandsStaff Location Food
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Jack
United KingdomRequires a 100 euro deposit in cash from each person at check in. This wasn't stated on the booking and none of us had cash on us. Pool side was a bit tired. Most sunbeds were in need of replacement. Hotel was a bit basic for the price we paid in my opinion
Great location. Clean and comfortable hotel. Good choice at breakfast
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 May 2023
Danielle
ItalyThe freezer in the room was not working, but they fixed as soon as I informed about that.
Staff very kind and prestative! The swimming pool were great although the pool indoor could be a little warmer. The beds very comfortable and the bedroom and bathroom very large. Nice view from the porsh. The breakfast included was delicious with many options. Very near of Arrifes beach and São Rafael beach.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 19 April 2023
Esiefiho
United KingdomNothing
Breakfast was fresh and the location was great and peaceful
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Aileen
United Kingdombreakfast was very basic
amazing location close to beach, and seaview was stunning
Stayed in March 2023
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