Pinheiros da Balaia Villas , 8200-594 Albufeira, Portugal
#38 of 84 hotels in Albufeira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 90 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.1
Facilities
8.5
Staff
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
7.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 14 July 2025
Marcel
FranceThe receptionist was very helpful and welcoming
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 10 May 2025
Christine
United KingdomThe villa needed a more comfortable seating for outdoors, having to use dining chairs wasn't the best. There was also large groups of single sex parties, which seams to contradict the policy of such groups being allowed.
The villa was very clean and the outdoor garden was well kept and pleasant to relax in. The pool area and restaurant was again clean. All staff were very welcoming and considerate.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Frances
United KingdomSlightly basic seating arrangement
Car parking
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
David
United KingdomGreat complex, very relaxed, clean villas
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Steevoh
United KingdomIt was a little treck to Albufeira. Many hills....
Loved the staff, the pool, the little bar and its staff
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Beverley
United KingdomOne member of the reception staff was very rude.
Beautiful clean and spacious villas.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 31 August 2024
Sam
GhanaGreat Apartment, clean, well furnished , very friendly staff at the reception, nice pool area and good value for money.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 20 August 2024
Maha
United KingdomTiny bars of soap on the first day, never refreshed during our 5 night stay. Beds made up with decorative dust covers, needed to make up own bed first day- pulling out pillows and duvets from wardrobes. No washing up liquid or sponge provided in kitchen. Checked in on my birthday and really no special treatment at all :(...wouldn't stay here again sadly.
Close to the new town of Albufeira, good pool, nice breakfast and Pedro in the restaurant was the best-.so lovely and helpful explaing good beaches to visit.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Simon
United KingdomCould do with a sponge and cleaning pack for washing up. Also could also do with 2 keycards than 1.
Clean, spacious villas. Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Big shout out to Fatima who always makes us feel welcome.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Patrick
United KingdomStaff were not very helpful. Absent when should have been at reception.
Space, pool, restaurant on site. Good spacious accommodation. A bit dusty in places.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Cameron
United KingdomThe pool was very cold. It's a good 15-20 minute walk to the nearest supermarket (Aldi), and even further to restaurants and nightlife. When I discovered how cheap the Ubers were the location didn't really matter as much.
The Villas are amazing and very roomy. The food at the pool bar was of a very high standard and reasonably priced, all the staff were very friendly and helpful, especially at the pool bar.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Nilson
Netherlands-
Enough space for everyone, the house gets cleaned every day, so we had more cleaned than we needed.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Utkarsh
United KingdomNo iron despite being advertised. The property couldn't provide us with the remote for air conditioning on the first night. So we suffered in the heat in the middle of the summer!
Clean and big rooms.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Ross
IrelandNo dish soap or utensils supplied for washing up the cutlery, we had to buy our own.
Pool, bar and food was excellent. Views from the rooms balcony were lovely. Apartment was very spacious. Excellent location and everything is in reach or just a short taxi ride away.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Fern
IrelandOur group was split between two villas and had requested to be beside eachother but that was not possible
The location was brilliant and the pool and restaurant were amazing
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 May 2023
Oladunjoye
IrelandReception was a little rude in the beginning as we were a group of 6 girls. Assuming we would be noisy but that was expected.
Everything!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Lois
United KingdomWe did have a slight ant infestation, but we were given spray which deteriorated them.
Villas are very spacious, great roof top terrace and garden area.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 18 April 2023
Nicole
United Kingdomthe beds were very uncomfortable
it was clean and the staff were lovely
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Ben
IrelandThe staff were amazing, the villas were comfortable and a great experience! This was our 4th time!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2022
Neil
United KingdomHad few problems on arrival with TV plug and blind shutters but we're fixed once reported. Smell of drains which was on and off.
Lovley place, great value for money, in a quiet location but only a taxi ride to other places to visit. Pool area was lovley. All staff were helpful and very chatty. Villa was nice and big and had everything in to make our holiday, great air con.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 7 October 2022
Soren
PortugalThe included breakfast was quite small. We could choose out of 5 options which were all tiny. But the restaurant was beautiful just beside the nice pool
We were happily surprised by the size of our villa, and the standard it had. There was a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 2 spacious bedrooms, a roof terrace etc.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 2 October 2022
Courtney
United KingdomThe walls are very thin so you could be unlucky and get noisy neighbours.
The staff are absolutely excellent. Bar/restaurant provides great food and drink and it is well priced. Any issues we had the reception where able to solve immediately. Very private area as well
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 1 October 2022
Sarah
IrelandDistance from everything - make sure you download the Uber app as you will need it!
Beautiful villa and lovely pool area. Excellent staff especially in the restaurant. Food was excellent too
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 26 September 2022
Lisa
Irelandvery far out from town, had to taxi everywhere when leaving the complex but Uber was great and cheap
facilities fantastic, excellent pool and the staff were so nice
Stayed in September 2022
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