Reviews of Hotel Balaia Mar 3 stars
Praia Maria Luisa, 8200-925 Albufeira, Portugal
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room was fine. Loved the balcony. The bed was super hard for my comfort. The breakfast wasn’t great although we did enjoy the fresh fruit.
The price. It was quite expensive for what it was.
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewQuiet hotel with lovely pools and sunbeds a bit out from the hustle and bustle of Alburfeira. The rooms and verandas are big. Our 2nd visit and we will be back again.
Nothing that we didn’t like.
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewRooms Pools
Shocking breakfast offer- unable to eat or drink
Reviewed: 15 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewStaff were so lovely couldn't of asked to be served by better people
Beds being slit in two single twin beds
Reviewed: 3 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe pool
Dark blwak interiors
Reviewed: 21 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewHotel Balaia Mar has a good location, just a short walk away from the beach, which was very convenient. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout my stay. However, the bed in my room was squeaky and not very comfortable, which affected my sleep quality. While the amenities were clean, they did feel a bit old and could use some updating.
Reviewed: 23 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewGood sized comfortable rooms with bar fridge. 2 pools on site with the larger one away from the bar quieter.
A little bit out of the main town where the action is meant driving into town.
Reviewed: 23 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewVery nice short one night stay.
Good & clean
Reviewed: 26 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewGreat value for money Staff mostly friendly Beds very comfortable
A bit noisy from other guests, nothing was done Drinks a little overpriced
Reviewed: 29 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
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Verified reviewReviewed: 11 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewnice pools, very good location and clean
rooms are dated and bed is hard
Reviewed: 29 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewVery kind staff, very clean. Near to the beach.
Nothing. Everything was perfect.
Reviewed: 28 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewclose to the beach
same breakfast every morning, not comfortable beds and pillows, the hot water had issues, the rooms are not so good