Great find in Albufeira I stayed at this hotel for 7 nights towards the end of May. This was my first visit to Albufeira and the choice of hotels was a bit overwhelming - especially given the size of the resort but Topázio was... Read MoreI stayed at this hotel for 7 nights towards the end of May. This was my first visit to Albufeira and the choice of hotels was a bit overwhelming - especially given the size of the resort but Topázio was a winner.
I was in room 312 which had a (distant) sea view but, importantly, no noise whatsoever from the Kiss nightclub opposite.
The room itself was compact but nicely done and kept very clean. My only frustrations were around the practicalities - for example no mirror in the bedroom (only mirror was in the bathroom with no plug anywhere close), no shelf in the bathroom, no full length hanging space, no drawers but it’s really not worth sweating the small stuff when you are on holiday.
The staff were all friendly, breakfast was lovely, pool area great and the location pretty much perfect.
I enjoyed my stay and would happily stay here again. Read Less

Great base and facilities I stayed here with my Friends in Mid May 2019.
The hotel is very clean and modern, a lovely swimming pool area with bar serving a good range of food and drinks.
The buffet breakfast also has a great range of options.
The... Read MoreI stayed here with my Friends in Mid May 2019.
The hotel is very clean and modern, a lovely swimming pool area with bar serving a good range of food and drinks.
The buffet breakfast also has a great range of options.
The staff were very friendly and helpful, and sorted us out when our transfer let us down.
The hotel is located a short walk from a beach, and a few nice bars serving until late.
If I come back to Albufeira I would definitely ayah here again. Read Less

Entspannt und sauber Ich war mit meinem Aufenthalt sehr zufrieden. Zimmer war recht sauber, Halbpension war gut (braucht man auch, da außen herum wenig ist), abends gab es 3-Gang Menü. Lobend möchte ich Lino Mendes erwähnen, er war stets sehr hilfsbereit und hat... Read MoreIch war mit meinem Aufenthalt sehr zufrieden. Zimmer war recht sauber, Halbpension war gut (braucht man auch, da außen herum wenig ist), abends gab es 3-Gang Menü. Lobend möchte ich Lino Mendes erwähnen, er war stets sehr hilfsbereit und hat auch Hintergründe über die portugiesische Gesellschaft geduldig erläutert.
In nächster Umgebung ein Traumstrand nach dem anderen. Mietwagen unbedingt empfohlen. Kann das Vale Del Rei gerne weiterempfehlen.
Reisezeit März mit 7 Tagen praller Sonne und 20 Grad (gefühlt eher 25 wenn kein Wind wehte) habe ich wegen wenig Tourismus als sehr angenehm empfunden. Read Less

Great location Fantastic hotel fantastic welcoming staff what more could a person ask for very clean well run hotel
Velamar hotel is
A taxi ride 5 to 10 mins to center of Albufeira  or if your up to it an hrs walk... Read MoreFantastic hotel fantastic welcoming staff what more could a person ask for very clean well run hotel
Velamar hotel is
A taxi ride 5 to 10 mins to center of Albufeira  or if your up to it an hrs walk which we did stop for ref on the way
15 min walk to a great beach
5 mins to super market
It has a lovely relaxing atmosphere and great pool for family and mature guests
A great selection of delicious hot and cold buffet style breakfast
Can not praise this hotel enough as in other review s what a gem
Nice touch the personalised welcome letter
WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK Read Less

Beautiful hotel and grounds This hotel was perfect for our family holiday. The greeting on arrival was friendly and efficient. The room was fantastic, really spacious and well presented. There was loads of wardrobe and drawer space, unlike many hotels we’ve stayed in. The... Read MoreThis hotel was perfect for our family holiday. The greeting on arrival was friendly and efficient. The room was fantastic, really spacious and well presented. There was loads of wardrobe and drawer space, unlike many hotels we’ve stayed in. The bathroom was large and very clean and the shower was really powerful. The only downside was the shower curtain which wasn’t ideal, a glass curtain is preferable. Whilst the room was cleaned every day, you could choose to not have it cleaned and towels changed whenever you wanted in return for a €5 voucher to be used in the bars and restaurant.
Outdoor areas were well maintained and frequently swept and cleaned. The gardens are extensive and enable you to get away from other guests and have time to yourself if you wish to. The main pool area is well looked after and there are plenty of beds. The pool itself is really clean and well maintained, with great views over the hotel grounds. Our son loved playing in the pool all day.
Whilst there is a ‘kids club’, this is really low key. Children can come and go as they please depending upon whether they fancy joining the activities on offer. This means that you don’t have to sign them over for the day. There is no loud music or irritating stuff going on to annoy those trying to relax by the pool. For example, they may do some painting, make a cake, go for a picnic in the grounds, go and play tennis in the grounds etc. We’ve never used a kids club before because we don’t like to sign our son over for the morning / afternoon / day but he did enjoy popping in and out to suit himself.
The pool bar serves a good range of lunchtime snacks which are of a good quality. Service is quite slow, but that didn’t really bother us because we were on holiday and not in a rush. One major downside for us was the cost of drinks and ice creams etc. We found it really expensive. For example, a small can of Pepsi Max was €3.50 and a large bottle of water was €3.
We were half board. We often swapped our evening meal for lunch and went out to eat most evenings. The set menu in the hotel is very limited. However, the food is excellent quality but portion sizes quite small if you have a big appetite. As already mentioned, drinks and wine to accompany your meal are very expensive.
We are out most evenings and found that Uber service was great to and from the hotel. There are some great little restaurants not too far from the hotel by taxi. Reception staff were always happy to ring ahead and book for us.
The staff at the hotel are a credit to the company. They are helpful, attentive and friendly. Our experience was that nothing seems to be too much trouble for them.
We would definitely return, however probably on a B&B basis next time rather than half board in one of the villas. Read Less

Rekommenderas Väldigt mysigt hotell, fräscht och fantastisk service. Allt känns väldigt rent och bra frukost. Vi uppskattade den fina utsikten på terassen under frukosten.
Det är enkelt att ta taxi till centrum, men det finns även en del bra restauranger tillgängliga i... Read MoreVäldigt mysigt hotell, fräscht och fantastisk service. Allt känns väldigt rent och bra frukost. Vi uppskattade den fina utsikten på terassen under frukosten.
Det är enkelt att ta taxi till centrum, men det finns även en del bra restauranger tillgängliga i närheten. Relativt nära stranden och har även en större mataffär en bit bort.
Rekommenderar Velamar Boutique Hotel! Read Less

"Experiencia única" Uma boa localização fica mesmo no centro de Albufeira, a praia fica a cinco minutos a pé, se preferir pode ficar na piscina do hotel, local muito agradavel e bem equipado, onde têm um bar com uma boa esplanada.
O quarto... Read MoreUma boa localização fica mesmo no centro de Albufeira, a praia fica a cinco minutos a pé, se preferir pode ficar na piscina do hotel, local muito agradavel e bem equipado, onde têm um bar com uma boa esplanada.
O quarto é muito bem aproveito, um colchão muito cómodo, decoração com detalhes muito originais onde a cor predominante é o branco, varanda com optimas espreguiçadeiras, vista sobre a cidade e sobre o mar.
SPA muito bem equipado,uma decoração propicia á descontração e ao relax,onde podemos usufruir de um banho turco, circuito da água, massagens etc.
As refeições são servidas no bar da piscina,têm um bom pequeno almoço com uma grande variedade de escolha e outras refeiçãoes ligeiras a base de produtos frescos sempre muito bem confeccionadas e empratadas.
O Staff, foram todos impecáveis, muito simpáticos, prestáveis, sempre prontos para ajudar.
Resumindo, gostei de tudo e recomendo este hotel, óptimo para descansar e relaxar. Read Less

Simply the best Just returned home from a wonderful week in the hotel California we can't praise this hotel high enough ,the staff are all wonderful and nothing is of any trouble to them,when checking in to checking out the staff could not... Read MoreJust returned home from a wonderful week in the hotel California we can't praise this hotel high enough ,the staff are all wonderful and nothing is of any trouble to them,when checking in to checking out the staff could not be more helpful,the cleaners and all the bar staff always take time out to speak, especially the bar staff from olga, anastasia and the rest of the team we would like to thank you all and will see you all again next year as we are in the process of booking this hotel fir 2020 thanks again
Alex and Kathleen Read Less

Good hotel , Good hotel . loved our apartment good big rooms ,lovely balcony, the staff were very welcoming and helpful at all times. clean in hotel and well kept gardens. the pool area is clean very nice.
shops and bars and... Read MoreGood hotel . loved our apartment good big rooms ,lovely balcony, the staff were very welcoming and helpful at all times. clean in hotel and well kept gardens. the pool area is clean very nice.
shops and bars and a few atms near hotel.
close to the beach and only short walk to the strip.
only negatives no lift and allot of steps to apartments at the back.
bit noisey from kiss night club across the road at weekends. Read Less

Good location Lovely hotel in a good location near enough but also far enough away from strip.Lovely beach about 5 minute walk out through gate at back of hotel grounds by pool.Good selection of restaurants with in easy walk one of our... Read MoreLovely hotel in a good location near enough but also far enough away from strip.Lovely beach about 5 minute walk out through gate at back of hotel grounds by pool.Good selection of restaurants with in easy walk one of our favorites was Paulus pizzeria good menu to choose from.Great hotel with great location will be back for sure. Read Less

Entspannt und sauber Ich war mit meinem Aufenthalt sehr zufrieden. Zimmer war recht sauber, Halbpension war gut (braucht man auch, da außen herum wenig ist), abends gab es 3-Gang Menü. Lobend möchte ich Lino Mendes erwähnen, er war stets sehr hilfsbereit und hat... Read MoreIch war mit meinem Aufenthalt sehr zufrieden. Zimmer war recht sauber, Halbpension war gut (braucht man auch, da außen herum wenig ist), abends gab es 3-Gang Menü. Lobend möchte ich Lino Mendes erwähnen, er war stets sehr hilfsbereit und hat auch Hintergründe über die portugiesische Gesellschaft geduldig erläutert.
In nächster Umgebung ein Traumstrand nach dem anderen. Mietwagen unbedingt empfohlen. Kann das Vale Del Rei gerne weiterempfehlen.
Reisezeit März mit 7 Tagen praller Sonne und 20 Grad (gefühlt eher 25 wenn kein Wind wehte) habe ich wegen wenig Tourismus als sehr angenehm empfunden. Read Less

Perfect choice 👍👍 Just returned from a 3 night stay at this hotel with another 15 guys, choosing a hotel that suits same sex groups isn’t easy as any groups of the same sex like to let there hair down and have non... Read MoreJust returned from a 3 night stay at this hotel with another 15 guys, choosing a hotel that suits same sex groups isn’t easy as any groups of the same sex like to let there hair down and have non relaxing fun.
I’ve seen some poor feedback on here that I quite frankly find ridiculous, I personally received comments from 4 couples saying we made there weekend else it would of been boring for them, we received no negative vibes or sign of complaint I spoke to staff and asked if we were ok and they suggested it was good to have us.
The hotel is amazing the staff exceptional and the couples there didn’t prevent our enjoyment
I give this hotel the complete thumbs up
If people are anti groups they should ask the right questions of the hotels before they book unless they just prefer to have something to complain about
👍👍👍👍 Read Less

Amazing We arrived the evening of the opening of the newly reopened new hotel, it was amazing couldn't have asked for more, staff was absolutely brilliant, friendly and couldn't have been more helpful, will definitely go back there.

Couple 1 week stay On initial check in we were provided a room on the ground floor next to the lift and no view from the balcony, obviously this was very disappointing, however the check in staff were helpful and managed to move us... Read MoreOn initial check in we were provided a room on the ground floor next to the lift and no view from the balcony, obviously this was very disappointing, however the check in staff were helpful and managed to move us to a higher floor but it was at an extra cost which was not entirely ideal. Once this had been sorted I could not fault the hotel, the facilities were brilliant very modern and clean, the breakfast was delicious with a very wide range of choice and we even ate on the evenings where the food was to a high standard and very affordable. The hotel staff were friendly and very helpful. The staff had even provided my girlfriend with a surprise birthday cake and free cocktail which was greatly appreciated and made our stay that extra bit special. The bar and restaurant staff in particular were very friendly and attentitive. The facilities were excellent and the surrounding area was ideal as it was not too close to the mad strip but had other bars and restaurants around more suited to families and couples. The old town was a 5 min taxi ride and less than 5 euro. One of the only faults I would give is that at the pool area, which is very nice, all the preferred spots for sun loungers were always reserved by guests putting towels out in the morning despite not using the loungers until later in the afternoon. This meant there was often empty loungers in the good spots that had umberrellas for shade that went unused most the day just because guests had put their towels down. Guests should not able to 'reserve' loungers with towels all day if they are not being used. Overall we thought this was a very high end hotel and very welcoming with very friendly staff who made our stay one of the best in Portugal. Read Less

Very Good We came to the hotel for a surprise family holiday for my mother in law’s 60th birthday. I had contacted the hotel beforehand to ask for a certain number of rooms to be twin and the rest to be double,... Read MoreWe came to the hotel for a surprise family holiday for my mother in law’s 60th birthday. I had contacted the hotel beforehand to ask for a certain number of rooms to be twin and the rest to be double, however upon arrival this hadn’t been arranged. It wasn’t the end of the world, but would have been nice. The reception staff were lovely and very helpful, they were friendly and had a nice sense of humour too. We booked in for dinner when we arrived as there were 9 of us and we were concerned about getting a table at peak time. The menu for dinner was already available, it was nice but a bit basic. The menu over the time we were there didn’t vary too much, so if you didn’t like pork or fish there weren’t many other options. I will, however, praise the chef as someone in our party is vegan and they facilitated this every night we had dinner in the hotel, and his meals were always great. A few times we changed the dinner on our package to lunch and went to Carvoeiro for dinner. We usually just got taxis down as the shuttle bus was full a few times we tried to use it, a taxi was around €9 typically - we had to get two each way but the hotel was helpful with organising this. Taxis to come back to the hotel were readily available from the taxi rank in the town.
We spent lots of time each day laying by the pool, there are loads of sun loungers both next to the pool and also across the grass areas, with quite a lot of shade and umbrellas if that’s what you’re looking for. We got cocktails and drinks from the pool bar, the staff were at times a bit rude and you could end up standing waiting to order for a while whilst they chatted or walked past you without acknowledgment. The wait for the drinks was usually quite a while, and frozen cocktails had sometimes started melting by the time they were brought down, but the drinks overall were good and refreshing. We had lunch at the pool bar three times, and all three times one person in the party’s food didn’t turn up. We had to go and speak to the staff and chase up our orders, and there was one time that the last person got their food about 20 minutes after everyone else had finished eating. I spoke to reception about this and we weren’t offered any sort of discount or compensation by either the pool bar staff or the reception staff - this would have been appreciated.
Our rooms were good, lovely and tidy and had everything we needed. The balconies were also nice, I was staying in room 201 which was at the end of the building so our balcony looked over two directions which was really nice. Our balcony had a big fan unit on it which took up a bit of space and blew out hot air the whole time which was a bit annoying when we were sitting on the balcony in the heat. The showers in the room were brilliant. They were really powerful and stayed warm. The beds were also really comfy and the pillows were amazing - they were really puffy and felt a good quality.
The pools were nice, they were a bit cold but that was welcomed on the warm days. We spent a lot of time in the shallow pool playing with paddles and balls, and it was a nice depth to sit and drink our cocktails! The pools were very clean as was the area around about. The gym is in desperate need for some renovations, the bike seat is wobbly and the plate machine doesn’t work. There were a few machines that were a bit rusty probably due to the open nature of the gym. The tennis court was a nice feature and we spent some time down there. The gardens in general are beautiful and it was lovely walking around them after dinner at night. They were very well looked after and had stunning flowers and trees.
I would definitely recommend the Vale d’El Rei and would return! Read Less

Peaceful hotel with great service we stayed one week, the staff were very helpful, the hotel is beautiful with lovely gardens and pool. Location is away from the beach so you might need a car, we used taxis a few times. Useful free shuttle bus... Read Morewe stayed one week, the staff were very helpful, the hotel is beautiful with lovely gardens and pool. Location is away from the beach so you might need a car, we used taxis a few times. Useful free shuttle bus into Caroveiro. Food in the restaurant is a la carte with two choices of each course menu changing daily, very good food.
Carvoeiro nearby is a lovely small town with plenty of eating places. There is a restaurant near the hotel which is fine dining. Breakfast in the hotel is in the pool area. Standard rooms often have a (nice)north facing view but you can have a villa or other room choices.
Tv's have BBC and CNN etc so you can watch your football games or whatever. Read Less

Excelente custo beneficio Hotel bem localizado, próximo a uma pequena enseada. Quarto grande, banheiro bonito, tudo muito limpo. Cafeteira expresso no quarto de cortesia. Café da manhã incluso, excelente variedade e muito bem servido. Atendimento na recepção ótimo

Lovely little gem Stayed here mid May as a group of seven ladies to celebrate a birthday. Fabulous hotel. Rooms very spacious and spotless with safe, air-con, Tv, tea and coffee. Very comfortable bed and lovely modern bathroom. Fabulous breakfast room with beautiful... Read MoreStayed here mid May as a group of seven ladies to celebrate a birthday. Fabulous hotel. Rooms very spacious and spotless with safe, air-con, Tv, tea and coffee. Very comfortable bed and lovely modern bathroom. Fabulous breakfast room with beautiful views. Pool area small and quiet but ideal for what we wanted. Pool towels provided. Lovely little lounge with very reasonable bar tariff. Plenty of restaurants in the area but too quiet for us at night but Albufiera only a short taxi ride away. Brilliant staff. Very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and return. Read Less

Contemporary hotel in centre The hotel has been completely renovated in the past 2 years and is very modern with a nice rooftop pool area. The staff where very friendly and helpful.
We were upgraded from a small room to a large room when... Read MoreThe hotel has been completely renovated in the past 2 years and is very modern with a nice rooftop pool area. The staff where very friendly and helpful.
We were upgraded from a small room to a large room when we arrived which was good. The large room was big with a balcony looking into the town. The rooms where cleaned daily and there was a safe in the room.
The top entrance to the hotel is on the 8th floor in a quiet cobbled street. The rear entrance is on the first floor which is on the main street of bars and restaurants leading from the square to the beach.
The only negative as nothing can be perfect, is that the corridor carpets had a very strong smell of feet/wet dog and the music from the street below can be heard in the room. The double glazing does muffle most of it out to an extent, and they supply you with ear plugs. If the air con is on it also helps to drown out the music. Read Less

Good choice Overall I’m very satisfied with this hotel. It met our expectations.
The location is good. The beaches are nearby. 15 minutes walk to Oura Beach and 5-7 minutes to Praia dos Aveiros which is very nice small beach and not... Read MoreOverall I’m very satisfied with this hotel. It met our expectations.
The location is good. The beaches are nearby. 15 minutes walk to Oura Beach and 5-7 minutes to Praia dos Aveiros which is very nice small beach and not too crowded. But wouldn’t say it the the cleanest beach in the area. To Praia dos Pescadores you need to get a taxi, which is 5 Euros.
The hotel is clean, comfy. The bed was great! Very comfortable for me and big ! I loved the balcony!
There is supermarket just nearby and it closes at 12 am if I’m not mistaken.
Staff is mostly very friendly and helpful.
The only thing I didn’t like is the breakfast. Very poor breakfast and it was the same during the whole 4 days! And I didn’t like when we went down for breakfast at 10:28 am, the lady approached us saying that they are taking away the food. We know that the breakfast ends at 10:30, so no need to be rude. She could just take it away. By all means most of the food was already finished. And we could be there 10 minutes earlier and it would be the same.
And most of the reviews are about Kiss. So this club wasn’t open until Thursday. That night we could hear the music of course, because our room was on the street side. But actually after closing the balcony doors, that was not that loud anymore.
Next time when in Albufeira, I think I’ll again choose this hotel. Read Less

Recent stay. We loved the property, and the concept of it being a villa AND hotel. It was very spacious and beautiful, and the staff (Ana Felix, to be precise) were very helpful and attentive. The only downside for us was that... Read MoreWe loved the property, and the concept of it being a villa AND hotel. It was very spacious and beautiful, and the staff (Ana Felix, to be precise) were very helpful and attentive. The only downside for us was that it was far from an event we were attending, and because of this we had to resort to taxis etc because the location of the villa is not easily accessible with public transport. Once again though, thank you for your help and kindness Ana! Read Less

Good stay The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good. The rooms were clean. There were extra beachtowels you were allowed to use at the beach or swimmingpool. They also had a lovely garden.

Rundum Sorglos Wir haben das Hotel über unser Reisebüro buchen lassen.
Ausstattung Einwandfrei
Frühstück alles was das Herz begehrt, nur wenn man länger bleibt wird es eintönig, ein wenig Wechsel in den Speisen wäre schön
Restaurant Serenata schöne Anrichteweise, geschmacklich in Ordnung
Viele Kinder sind... Read MoreWir haben das Hotel über unser Reisebüro buchen lassen.
Ausstattung Einwandfrei
Frühstück alles was das Herz begehrt, nur wenn man länger bleibt wird es eintönig, ein wenig Wechsel in den Speisen wäre schön
Restaurant Serenata schöne Anrichteweise, geschmacklich in Ordnung
Viele Kinder sind im Hotel unterwegs, das sollte man als Paar bedenken
Wunderschöne Aussicht und mit dem Mietwagen überhaupt kein Problem von der Lage woanders hin zu fahren, Supermarkt in der Nähe
Anlage sehr groß und man kann spazieren gehen, kleiner Brunnen, Teich, Tennisanlage, Fitnessbereich im Freien, Großer Pluspunkt hier!
Preise von der Pool Bar wirklich akzeptabel und leckere Speisen/Getränke. Ich würde eher von den Cocktails absehen und Sangria oder Aperol trinken, da kann man nicht viel falsch machen.
Pluspunkt auch für den Service am Pool, das gibt es normalerweise erst ab 5 Sterne Hotels. Das Personal ist leider etwas langsam in der Bedienung. Eine Schulung wäre ganz gut.
Wir haben uns Wein im Supermarkt gekauft und die Bar hat uns den sogar kostenfrei aufgemacht und Eis zur Verfügung gestellt.
Auf jeden Fall eine gute Möglichkeit auch andere Gegenden zu erkunden wie Westküste, Lissabon, Faro, Lagos.
Gerne wieder! Read Less

Beautiful oasis of calm. The friendliest & most helpful staff we've encountered. From the moment we arrived, to be greeted by Daniel, to the relaxed extension on our leaving day, they made us all so comfortable and welcome. The villa was spacious, well equipped... Read MoreThe friendliest & most helpful staff we've encountered. From the moment we arrived, to be greeted by Daniel, to the relaxed extension on our leaving day, they made us all so comfortable and welcome. The villa was spacious, well equipped & spotlessly clean. The heated pool at the bottom of the garden, was a delight (Maybe a little too warm, when the weather is as perfect as it was for us).
Reception booked excursions for us & we would definitely recommend the boat trip to see the spectacularly beautiful caves & cliffs along the coast. The hotel operates a handy free shuttle service (though at limited times) to nearby Carvoeiro, with its shops, restaurants, bars & lovely beaches. Superb breakfast by the pool each morning, including a wide range of hot & cold options, fresh juice & great coffee.
Self catering options probably best to have a car; 2 very good supermarkets in nearby Lagoa.
Spa was lovely, but superfluous in such great weather, but outdoor gym & tennis facilities were good.
Would not hesitate to return or to recommend. Read Less

accueillant et très beau Bonjour,
Nous avons passé 5 jour superbe dans cet hôtel en début de mois. Le lieu était magnifique, et le personnel sympa et serviable, Le petit déjeuner salé sucrée a volonté était top. Une salle de sport dans le parc.... Read MoreBonjour,
Nous avons passé 5 jour superbe dans cet hôtel en début de mois. Le lieu était magnifique, et le personnel sympa et serviable, Le petit déjeuner salé sucrée a volonté était top. Une salle de sport dans le parc. propre des chambres jusqu'au jardin. Le personnel était super du 1er jour jusqu'au moment du départ. Raquel et les fille de l'accueil jour et nuit étaient parfaite.
a faire et à refaire, bonne continuation et à bientôt nous l'espérons, Read Less

Honeymoon Just back from spending our honeymoon here last week. Myself and my wife tried booking with a different website, paid in full and then the website went bankrupt a few days before we arrived.
We rebooked and let Hotel California know... Read MoreJust back from spending our honeymoon here last week. Myself and my wife tried booking with a different website, paid in full and then the website went bankrupt a few days before we arrived.
We rebooked and let Hotel California know what had happened originally, they couldn’t have been any better!! On arrival they upgraded us to their Suite which was a MASSIVE, they also bought us a round at the bar and gave us vouchers for their spa. Honestly they were amazing.
In the 5 nights we were there, any staff member we met were extremely friendly, from the barmaids, to cleaners, from front of house to maintenance...everyone was extremely friendly and polite.
With parking the carpark recommended to us was €10 per day, but as the concierge in the hotel advised they do a weekly rate which is €35 for the week and €5 for the card which saved us a few euro.
Location wise, Hotel California is bang in the middle of everything, so much so we didn’t need the car at all once there. Plenty of pubs, restaurants, etc.
The room we had was room 405 and as you can see from the pics attached it was amazing!
Food was another plus, we had lunch in the hotel poolside bar a few days, we had the pizza, garlic bread, chicken fingers, tuna toasted sandwich, and everything was really good and well priced. My only negative thing would be the price of drinks, a beer is €4 (€2.50 / €3 as soon as you leave the hotel however is lovely having a few at the bar) and a soft drink was €3.50 if I remember correctly.
Would highly recommend this hotel, it was fantastic. Read Less

Beautiful little gem Well it's our last day here after an amazing five day break.
The hotel is spotless and the rooms are cleaned every morning to a high standard.
The pool area is lovely and your never fighting for sun beds. There's... Read MoreWell it's our last day here after an amazing five day break.
The hotel is spotless and the rooms are cleaned every morning to a high standard.
The pool area is lovely and your never fighting for sun beds. There's some toliets and showers next to the pool so if you check out and your flight is later you can still use all the facilities and lounge around the pool side and grab a shower..there's also a luggage room too.
The rooms are lovely and the roof terrace is amazing with some spectacular views...defiantly worth a look.
The food is really good. Breakfast is lovely and there's something for everyone even if your really fussy. We went half board so the evening meal you pick from three choices from a set menu...it was amazing.
The staff are polite and helpful and arranged our transfer to the airport no problem at all.
The beach is exsessable from the back gate near the pool you have to use your key card which is a good thing. You simply follow the road down to some steps then your on the beautiful beach.
The strip is literally 5 minutes up the road where your find bars and restaurants galore.
I'm sad to be going home but I will 100% be staying here again...it was just lovely. Read Less

Lovely relaxing time A lovely hotel to stay and relax by the pool if that’s what you are looking for. Staff are really friendly and helpful. I would love to say an extra thank you to Raquel and Andre who made our first... Read MoreA lovely hotel to stay and relax by the pool if that’s what you are looking for. Staff are really friendly and helpful. I would love to say an extra thank you to Raquel and Andre who made our first time in Portugal amazing with all there extra help and there surprise for my partners birthday it really made his 30th special. The area is quiet but there is a few tours you can book at reception and a free shuttle which takes you to the nearest town. Many thanks again to all the staff we will be returning but next time with extra people after recommending you. Read Less

Muita qualidade Hotel com ótimo serviço e muita simpatia.
Bons quartos, com uma vista fantástica para o mar e um pinhal - uma bebida na varanda ao final do dia soube muito bem.
Jantei no hotel e o jantar estava divinal - entrada:... Read MoreHotel com ótimo serviço e muita simpatia.
Bons quartos, com uma vista fantástica para o mar e um pinhal - uma bebida na varanda ao final do dia soube muito bem.
Jantei no hotel e o jantar estava divinal - entrada: salada de salmão com citrinos; seguido de um entrecosto com molho bbq e para terminar um bolo de chocolate com gelado.
Fui em viagem de trabalho, mas achei que o hotel seria ótima para um fim de semana romântico. Read Less

overall a good stay For the price, this is a great place to stay. Breakfast was really nice and fresh every day, hotel staff were nice and helpful and it's well located. Rooms are modern and clean, the pool is nice and so is... Read MoreFor the price, this is a great place to stay. Breakfast was really nice and fresh every day, hotel staff were nice and helpful and it's well located. Rooms are modern and clean, the pool is nice and so is the garden. We didn't hear too much noise and our room faced the pool in the main building. My only complaint would be the cleaning crew who would vacuum every morning at 9 am which was really annoying, i'm sure they could have at least waited until 10 before vacuuming outside the room doors. Other than that, it was good. Read Less

4 star hotel Easily a 4 star hotel.
Breakfast- superb! Hot and cold options. Have never had a nicer breakfast in a hotel! Prosecco is a nice touch with breakfast!
Lunch- above average hotel lunch! The baguettes are great!
Room- excellent, we had... Read MoreEasily a 4 star hotel.
Breakfast- superb! Hot and cold options. Have never had a nicer breakfast in a hotel! Prosecco is a nice touch with breakfast!
Lunch- above average hotel lunch! The baguettes are great!
Room- excellent, we had an excellent view! The beds were really comfy and the room was cleaned daily. Fully equipped bathroom!
Pool area- excellent subbed availabilty with no rush to hold beds are there are plenty available. Pool area is calm and peaceful with a slightly pricy outside bar.
Location- beach within 5 mins. Old town within 5 minutes taxi- 6 euro. Only fault which has nothing to do with hotel but location- we wouldn’t stay in the “strip” area again. Thankfully the hotel was so peaceful and served good lunch that we didn’t have the need to leave throughout the day- the area isn’t the appealing for those on a relaxing summer holiday but the hotel certainly makes up for that.
The only thing the hotel lacks is some entertainment. We appreciate that it is adults only and sometimes entertainment is solely centred around kids. However, it would create a nice holiday atmosphere and keep people in the hotel for longer. This would avoid the need for a taxi que of people to the old town at 7pm.
We also had problems with our air conditioning in the room. Hotel maintenance attended to this but it soon went back to blowing out warm air. Not very pleasant to wake up to the heating on in your room.
All in all a fantastic hotel which we felt really safe in! Read Less

Buena opción para el Algarve Buen precio, parking, limpieza, tranquilidad y restaurantes cercanos. Una playa a escasos 10 minutos andando. Cerca de la albufeira, de Loulé y de más sitios que poder conocer
Desayuno bien surtido para un 3 estrellas, en una zona desde donde vemos... Read MoreBuen precio, parking, limpieza, tranquilidad y restaurantes cercanos. Una playa a escasos 10 minutos andando. Cerca de la albufeira, de Loulé y de más sitios que poder conocer
Desayuno bien surtido para un 3 estrellas, en una zona desde donde vemos el mar a lo lejos y amabilidad por parte de sus jóvenes recepcionistas Read Less

Lovely affordable hotel with exceptional friendly staff Enjoyed a one week family stay in this comfortable hotel, ideally situated near to excellent restaurants and near to beautiful beaches. The hotel is on the main albufeira road and it’s very accessible being a short walk to the... Read MoreEnjoyed a one week family stay in this comfortable hotel, ideally situated near to excellent restaurants and near to beautiful beaches. The hotel is on the main albufeira road and it’s very accessible being a short walk to the bus stop and a short bus ride in to albufeira.
The hotel rooms are spacious and very comfortable with large queen size comfortable beds and a large private balcony with wonderful views.
The staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly. The restaurant is on the top floor and has excellent views. The selection of food is reasonable for breakfast. The juices are freshly squeezed although there could be a wider variety of hot food. Read Less

Great Hotel Just returned from a week's stay at this wonderful hotel, very nice rooms which were cleaned daily, a mini bar and tea/coffee making in the room. The pool is not very large but big enough for a refreshing dip. Breakfast... Read MoreJust returned from a week's stay at this wonderful hotel, very nice rooms which were cleaned daily, a mini bar and tea/coffee making in the room. The pool is not very large but big enough for a refreshing dip. Breakfast is served on the top floor with stunning views, always something to eat, either English or continental. It's a short work into main Olhos with a good selection of bars, restaurants and cafes. All in all a good good relaxing holiday 😎 Read Less

Relaxing stay Check in was quick and easy and we were offered a room despite been early. The room offered wasn’t the best so when we asked to change the reception staff did so. The room was clean and modern and the... Read MoreCheck in was quick and easy and we were offered a room despite been early. The room offered wasn’t the best so when we asked to change the reception staff did so. The room was clean and modern and the housekeeping go above and beyond to help out. The breakfast has a good choice of food and drinks - although watch what you leave on the tables as the seagulls will make their move. Drinks at the hotel bar are reasonably priced and the cocktails are good. I would recommend getting your sunbed early as you have to get your own off a stack - slightly strange for a four star hotel. The pools are small and the location of the hotel doesn’t offer much variety of restaurants around it. Price to and from the airport in a taxi is just under €50. Read Less

Hotel fantastico Siamo stati in questo Hotel dal 19/08 al 26/08. Già dalle foto ci sembrava una bellissima struttura ma da vicino abbiamo avuto la conferma! Stanze grandi e luminose. Pulite in ogni angolo. Personale gentile e disponibile. La struttura si trova... Read MoreSiamo stati in questo Hotel dal 19/08 al 26/08. Già dalle foto ci sembrava una bellissima struttura ma da vicino abbiamo avuto la conferma! Stanze grandi e luminose. Pulite in ogni angolo. Personale gentile e disponibile. La struttura si trova a pochi metri dalla movida di Albufeira ed è ben collegato con i paesi circostanti. La colazione è eccezionale...Trovate di tutto ( tutto fresco! Alle 5 del mattino arriva il forno a portare le cose da mangiare ). Che dire... lo consiglio a tutti e se dovessi ritornare ad Albufeira, saprò dove andare! Read Less

Fantastic place to relax This was our second visit to this hotel . Things have changed the hotel is under DETAILS. Ironically there is noticeably a lack of Attention To detail.! The pool/bar restaurant has a very slow we waited an hour yesterday for... Read MoreThis was our second visit to this hotel . Things have changed the hotel is under DETAILS. Ironically there is noticeably a lack of Attention To detail.! The pool/bar restaurant has a very slow we waited an hour yesterday for a chicken sandwich and a Cesar salad. We have noticed that the food varies for example the Val De Rei sandwich lists the it has Pesto this was missing every time we ordered it and despite several requests it never appeared. Our previous visit we found that the service was very very good and predominately Portuguese staff they all spoke very good English, however there is an abundance on non speaking English staff, when there is a language barrier do not seek support from their Portuguese counterparts. I personally think this is an issue that needs addressing especially when there are unable to find your room number when you offer it at breakfast time. We managed to fit in a massage which was lovely, the hospitality etc perfect. We did not eat in the restaurant we found the menu a little boring with. I thing really tempting our taste buds. We hired the tennis court it cost 10 euro we thought this was a bit steep . Due to the location of the hotel unless you hire a car you are very reliant on taxis . These can work out quite expensive, so down load the Uber App you will save at least 4/5 Euros per trip. All in all this is a very tranquil setting and has many plus’s . However despite asking for a price from Raquel for next year (3rd) visit the figures haven’t been given to me 5 days after the request. Again it’s that non urgency that keeps creeping through. Read Less

Rundum Sorglos Wir haben das Hotel über unser Reisebüro buchen lassen.
Ausstattung Einwandfrei
Frühstück alles was das Herz begehrt, nur wenn man länger bleibt wird es eintönig, ein wenig Wechsel in den Speisen wäre schön
Restaurant Serenata schöne Anrichteweise, geschmacklich in Ordnung
Viele Kinder sind... Read MoreWir haben das Hotel über unser Reisebüro buchen lassen.
Ausstattung Einwandfrei
Frühstück alles was das Herz begehrt, nur wenn man länger bleibt wird es eintönig, ein wenig Wechsel in den Speisen wäre schön
Restaurant Serenata schöne Anrichteweise, geschmacklich in Ordnung
Viele Kinder sind im Hotel unterwegs, das sollte man als Paar bedenken
Wunderschöne Aussicht und mit dem Mietwagen überhaupt kein Problem von der Lage woanders hin zu fahren, Supermarkt in der Nähe
Anlage sehr groß und man kann spazieren gehen, kleiner Brunnen, Teich, Tennisanlage, Fitnessbereich im Freien, Großer Pluspunkt hier!
Preise von der Pool Bar wirklich akzeptabel und leckere Speisen/Getränke. Ich würde eher von den Cocktails absehen und Sangria oder Aperol trinken, da kann man nicht viel falsch machen.
Pluspunkt auch für den Service am Pool, das gibt es normalerweise erst ab 5 Sterne Hotels. Das Personal ist leider etwas langsam in der Bedienung. Eine Schulung wäre ganz gut.
Wir haben uns Wein im Supermarkt gekauft und die Bar hat uns den sogar kostenfrei aufgemacht und Eis zur Verfügung gestellt.
Auf jeden Fall eine gute Möglichkeit auch andere Gegenden zu erkunden wie Westküste, Lissabon, Faro, Lagos.
Gerne wieder! Read Less

Ticks all the boxes Modern Design beach hotel, close to the Strip but in a quiet area. Went on a bed and breakfast basis. Breakfast very varied and very good. The rooms were comfortable and cleaned daily. Only downside was the... Read MoreModern Design beach hotel, close to the Strip but in a quiet area. Went on a bed and breakfast basis. Breakfast very varied and very good. The rooms were comfortable and cleaned daily. Only downside was the size of the balcony which was quite small. Access to the beach down approximately 80-90 and the beach and cafe were great. Over 2 English speaking channels on the TV. Staff friendly and helpful. Read Less

Stunning hotel Absolutely fantastic hotel can not recommend enough.
Breakfast amazing staff.
Room is stunning
Location is brilliant is brilliant.
Exceed every expectation.
Athens beds round the pool are amazing.
I can say enough good about this hotel

Um paraiso na planície algarvia Já venho para este resort à alguns anos e cada ano que passa tem vindo a melhorar.. particularmente a zona das refeições.. é dos resort's onde realmente se pode descansar em sossego quer seja junto a piscina ou... Read MoreJá venho para este resort à alguns anos e cada ano que passa tem vindo a melhorar.. particularmente a zona das refeições.. é dos resort's onde realmente se pode descansar em sossego quer seja junto a piscina ou a dar caminhadas nos jardins fo hotel e total sossego um verdadeiro paraiso..a juntar a isto tudo temos um staff super atencioso quero agradecer em particular a sr Ana Felix da recepção pela simpatia com que nos trata sempre estando sempre disponível para qualquer coisa e tambem as Sr's Vanda e Sonia que na zona dos pequenos almocos estiveram sempre sorridentes e com uma palavra amiga um muito obrigado pelo excelente serviço .. temos que elogiar as pessoas quando merecem e não estar sempre a encontrar defeitos em tudo e por final e não menos importante ao Sr Bruno chefe da recepção pela disponiblidade e simpatia que sempre nos trata um muito obrigado a todos.. Read Less

Enjoyable Stay Just stayed here and had a great stay. The hotel was clean and fresh looking . All the staff were very friendly which made our experience very enjoyable. The rooms were kept clean and tidy and our room... Read MoreJust stayed here and had a great stay. The hotel was clean and fresh looking . All the staff were very friendly which made our experience very enjoyable. The rooms were kept clean and tidy and our room had English channels along with Portuguese Sky sports as well. The pool was perfect for sunbathing with a small bar. The beer was good as well. Days out to the aqua park and the old town to break up the week. Plenty of restaurants nxt to the hotel for eating out. Hotel is 10/10 Read Less

Very good small hotel in good resort This is a great small hotel which has very helpful staff. The rooms are comfortable and are well resourced with phone, fridge and TV. A mini-bar is available. The rooms are cleaned daily with towel changes on request and linen... Read MoreThis is a great small hotel which has very helpful staff. The rooms are comfortable and are well resourced with phone, fridge and TV. A mini-bar is available. The rooms are cleaned daily with towel changes on request and linen changed every three days. Breakfast is included in the cost of the room. It is a decent affair with a selection of hot food and the regular Continental selection. It is set on a very busy road. There is a hotel bar and a small swimming pool with sunbeds and parasols. A small poolside bar is open at key times. All in all, a really pleasant small hotel. Read Less

Recomendable El servicio de desayuno y la limpieza son muy buenos, la piscina algo chica pero está bien. El único inconveniente está el los alrededores cuando hay fiestas el los locales no se puede dormir tranquilo. El personal es súper amable.... Read MoreEl servicio de desayuno y la limpieza son muy buenos, la piscina algo chica pero está bien. El único inconveniente está el los alrededores cuando hay fiestas el los locales no se puede dormir tranquilo. El personal es súper amable. Recomendable para ir con familia. Read Less

Exceptional 5 estrelas. Conheci este hotel antes de ser remodelado, a remodelação foi grande e muito boa, está muito bonito! O quarto é super confortável e o design com muito bom gosto. Adorei a qualidade das tolhas de banho bem cheirosas... Read More5 estrelas. Conheci este hotel antes de ser remodelado, a remodelação foi grande e muito boa, está muito bonito! O quarto é super confortável e o design com muito bom gosto. Adorei a qualidade das tolhas de banho bem cheirosas e dos amenities da Rituals. Tem uma vista panorâmica magnífica, excelente para apanhar banhos de sol e contemplar o pôr e nascer do sol. Staff muito simpático. Pequeno almoço muito bom. Não precisa de transportes porque situa-se no centro de tudo praia, bares, restaurantes. Recomendo e espero voltar. Read Less