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Reviews of Hotel Mar A Vista 2 stars

Cerro da Piedade, Albufeira City Centre, 8200-918 Albufeira, Portugal

#77 of 84 hotels in Albufeira

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 490 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The doors were loud when closing, even when you are inside the room you can hear other people closing the room. The location being at the top of the hill but nothing they can do about that.

    The room 204 was a good size, with a garden and access to the swimming pool. Breakfast was nice and the staff were nice and accommodating.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    6.0
    If it wasn’t for the bad smell, I would have recommended it to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was an awful stench emanating from the bathroom, It permeated the whole hotel room. The breakfast could be improved upon, mind you it was free so one can’t complain too much I suppose. The hotel is starting to show its age; could definitely use some upgrades.

    Spectacular view. Fairly good value for the money with free parking. Very friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    8.0
    Perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would love an AC. The nights were breezy so we would leave our windows open to cool down, which was perfect but then we would wake up beacause of the noise outside. The breakfast was ok, we would like more option. And we were missing the drying rack. Otherwise a perfect stay.

    Perfect location (10 minut walk to the city centre), the view was stunning. Parking space was included, the room was spacious. The staff were all very friendly and helpfull.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    8.0
    Ok for a one night stop over
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy & dogs barking thru the night.

    Very pleasant staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    8.0
    Good location and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room did not have AC so it got quite hot during the day. We had a fan that we turned on the entire time to keep ourselves somewhat comfortable. Also the parking space outside is beeing used by many others in town who are not staying there, making it hard to get a parking spot in the evenings. The staff let us use their parking one night though when it was full, which was very kind of them.

    Loved the location and the staff. Quiet at night and no traffic. Close to the beach and old town. Staff gave us great recomandations about the area and helped organize car rental and parking. Breakfast was decent. Had a great view with a little garden outside our room which was amazing.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was beside the reception, so noisy when late night drinkers returning to rooms

    Older hotel but very cean and staff all very helpful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location for the old town up a very steep hill

    Rooms cleaned daily staff very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fitted carpet in the room was worn-out.

    The view of the bay from the top floor was amazing, good variety of breakfast, comfy matress, helpful staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyable time
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Prefer Air Conditioning to a Fan Security leaving Key in Reception, there was no enquiry as to who you were. Loud group of guest's drinking below our balcony.

    Friendly Female Receptionist Location Room

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    7.0
    Very friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room being on the first floor and nearby the pool could be a factor for it, but we found a bug on the first day. Nevertheless, the staff promptly reacted and sprayed the room and we had no further problems. Also, the tapestry on the stairs leading to the first floor looked pretty old and accumulated a sort of "antique" sort of smell. You could say we could use the elevator, but it was pretty tight and could fill no more than 1 person with luggage.

    The staff was super friendly and always cheerful. They did immediately reply to any of our questions. We also did have a room with direct access to the pool which was very convenient.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot of little flies in the rooms, breakfast was never really topped up, but was nice

    Location and the staff were friendly..

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    6.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy clients

    Location good, but need a car/taxi to reach if above 50 yrs old

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    8.0
    Great hotel 10 minutes from the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This staff was incredibly accommodating and helpful. Carla was very helpful and friendly and I can’t thank her enough for her service. The hotel is only a 10 minutes walk from the center and the beach. The pool was also very clean and quiet.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower a bit difficult to use

    Location, view was brilliant (3 ppl room only)

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    6.0
    My Portuguese holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A swimming pool on the ground floor next to my room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    8.0
    Great service, affordable, very clean and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be great if there was some sort of food selection for people around the pool. Wrapped rolls, more snacks etc.

    Location was perfect not too far from the old town and beach 5-10 walk. Great views of the beach!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    7.0
    Hotel was basic but the price reflected that.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very basic

    Good value for money

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you are doing public transport like me, then it's a bit uphill to get there! But it's worth it. Later I walked to the beach and town centre without a problem.

    Breakfast on the balcony is the highlight of the day, and cheap if you include it when you book! My room was very large, and a bit dated, but had no view. That's okay, I was there to sleep. Plenty of space in the bathroom, but the shower over bath was a bit narrow. The staff were excellent, friendly and helpful!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hallways could be a little musty, and parking was a small pain, but it was a nice stay.

    Very chill place and a good night's rest with everything I needed. The place is a little old, but that's what gives it its charm.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was noisy

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing special, maybe change the Carpets.

    Very good hotel for super Value, Breakfast has been fine. Furniture is a bit obsolete, but very cozy hotel near to the Old City, I recommended, hopefully will be there again in autumn:)

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    9.0
    Great location, staff were great, ideal for groups.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was a bit small but we made the most of it.

    Great location, facilities all that we needed and were really accommodating for a large group of us.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was too basic even for a 2 star hotel, many products didn’t seem to be that fresh or if good quality. There are no mini sizes of shampoo/shower gel in the bathroom, need to come there with your own products.

    Good location, can walk to the beach and the Town center where all the restaurante are. Over all good balìe for money, just don’t have too many expectations.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    8.0
    Good location and value but no shampoo!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shower gel only soap tablets. Duh!!! Apparently many complaints!!! Apparently it's too expensive!!! Totally stupid management decision only to provide 2 small bars of soap without a sachets of shampoo.

    Good location at top of hill with beautiful view down to the old town and the sea

    Stayed in May 2025

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