wonderful hotel This is a lovely hotel not far from the strip. many restaurants and bars nearby. The beech is easy access, a short walk from the hotel however not suitable for people with mobility issues.
The rooms are of a very high... Read MoreThis is a lovely hotel not far from the strip. many restaurants and bars nearby. The beech is easy access, a short walk from the hotel however not suitable for people with mobility issues.
The rooms are of a very high standard, cleaned daily. The food is delicious, the service excellent, all staff are friendly and helpful.
This is our second visit to this hotel, we were delighted that the standard had been maintained Read Less

Bon établissement Etablissement de taille honnête (98 chambres) avec un beau parc.
Grand confort de la literie et grande propreté.
Petit déjeuner très appréciable au bord de la piscine.
Point faible : un peu difficile d'accès...et tout est à payer en supplément : navette, entrée... Read MoreEtablissement de taille honnête (98 chambres) avec un beau parc.
Grand confort de la literie et grande propreté.
Petit déjeuner très appréciable au bord de la piscine.
Point faible : un peu difficile d'accès...et tout est à payer en supplément : navette, entrée au Spa... Read Less

Goede prijs/ kwaliteit verhouding . Dit hotel oogt heel eenvoudig aan de buitenkant maar binnen is alles zeer netjes en goed voor elkaar !
Erg goed schoon allemaal !
Kamer werd elke dag gereinigd , brandschoon allemaal .
Ontbijt goed en uitgebreid .
Prijs / kwaliteit verhouding erg goed... Read MoreDit hotel oogt heel eenvoudig aan de buitenkant maar binnen is alles zeer netjes en goed voor elkaar !
Erg goed schoon allemaal !
Kamer werd elke dag gereinigd , brandschoon allemaal .
Ontbijt goed en uitgebreid .
Prijs / kwaliteit verhouding erg goed hier .
Wij hebben genoten . Read Less

Excelente experiência. Maravilhoso hotel. O Hotel é maravilhoso, destacando-se desde logo a simpatia, o profissionalismo e a amabilidade de todo o staff. 
Os quartos são excelentes, espaçosos, e de um conforto ímpar. É disponibilizada máquina de café e cofre a título gratuito, uma smart tv... Read MoreO Hotel é maravilhoso, destacando-se desde logo a simpatia, o profissionalismo e a amabilidade de todo o staff. 
Os quartos são excelentes, espaçosos, e de um conforto ímpar. É disponibilizada máquina de café e cofre a título gratuito, uma smart tv de grandes dimensões e ainda um minibar. O ar condicionado é muito eficaz. Os produtos de higiene são de excelente qualidade. A limpeza do quarto, e de todo o hotel, é impecável. 
O pequeno almoço é muito bom e variado, com produtos frescos e de qualidade. Existem bolos caseiros e batidos de fruta. É fantástico! 
A zona da piscina é muito agradável e confortável, para além de ter uma vista fantástica sobre a cidade. A varanda do meu quarto era voltada para a piscina, o que tornou a minha estadia ainda mais agradável. A música na envolvente da piscina é, na minha opinião, outro factor valorativo a destacar. O facto de ser um hotel adults only, permite usufruir deste espaço de forma descontraída e relaxada. 
O SPA 100% orgânico e vegan é espectacular. O circuito de águas que tive oportunidade de experienciar, foi muito relaxante.
As refeições servidas no bar da piscina, para além do aspecto fantástico, são muito saborosas. 
A decoração do hotel é muito bonita, estando perfeitamente enquadrada com a cidade. O branco e o azul destacam-se por todo o Hotel. 
Por último, não posso esquecer de referir a excelente localização do hotel, bem no centro de Albufeira, a poucos metros de uma das principais praias da cidade, e com saída direta para a movida de Albufeira, numa das ruas de maior animação, repleta de bares e de comércio. 
A minha experiência no Hotel Califórnia foi fantástica! Sem dúvida que gostaria de repetir. Recomendo vivamente o Hotel Califórnia. 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

Idyllic place Stayed here last week and cannot praise it highly enough. Beautiful location, lovely public areas, two swimming pools, one heated. The gardens are beautifully landscaped with a relaxing stream running through the extensive grounds. I stayed in a villa which... Read MoreStayed here last week and cannot praise it highly enough. Beautiful location, lovely public areas, two swimming pools, one heated. The gardens are beautifully landscaped with a relaxing stream running through the extensive grounds. I stayed in a villa which accommodated up to five people. Great for self catering with all the necessary facilities.
The.buffet breakfast was excellent with a fantastic choice of hot and cold food as was the buffet lunch. The evening meals were varied and delicious.
The staff were extremely helpful and efficient and I have to make a special mention for Gresca at the spa. What a delightful lady I had two treatments, a neck shoulder and back massage one day and a full aromatherapy massage on another day. A truly therapeutic relaxing experience.
The hotel runs an excellent shuttle service to local beaches and Carvoeiro which is well worth a visit.
I look forward to returning next year. Read Less

Great Hotel Stayed here for a week with my boyfriend at the end of June. The hotel is in a great location. The room was spotless and cleaned everyday. Staff were all so friendly. I had forgotten my phone on the... Read MoreStayed here for a week with my boyfriend at the end of June. The hotel is in a great location. The room was spotless and cleaned everyday. Staff were all so friendly. I had forgotten my phone on the transfer bus from the airport and the receptionist phoned the company and organized for me to meet them to get it back- I can’t remember his name but he was so so helpful. Would recommend this hotel! Read Less

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

Amazing hotel and service Was so surprised at how wonderful this hotel is. The pictures do not do it justice.
Excellent service from all staff. Clean and spacious rooms. We had a sea view balcony.
Plenty of sun beds round the pool and as mentioned in... Read MoreWas so surprised at how wonderful this hotel is. The pictures do not do it justice.
Excellent service from all staff. Clean and spacious rooms. We had a sea view balcony.
Plenty of sun beds round the pool and as mentioned in previous posts there are some steps down to a lovely sandy beach.
Breakfast is buffet style with every possible selections. Cheeses, meats, cereal, fruit, yogurts and pastries. Along with a cooked variety of eggs, bacon, hash browns, mushrooms.
Didn’t eat in the restaurant in the evening but did have lunch poolside and that was delicious.
The location is near a few bars and restaurants/cafe style and although the menus are much of a much do shop around for their deals (we had a three course meal for €10.95!)
A five minute walk down to the strip and we caught a bus into the old town one day for only €1.40! (Taxi about €6)
Nothing bad at all to say about the hotel or resort. Going back very soon as was so fab Read Less

Amazing hotel! Perfect central location. Just back from a weeks stay at hotel California. The hotel is beautiful, so modern, and everything is so clean. The staff at the hotel are amazing they can’t do enough for you and all work extremely hard. We spent... Read MoreJust back from a weeks stay at hotel California. The hotel is beautiful, so modern, and everything is so clean. The staff at the hotel are amazing they can’t do enough for you and all work extremely hard. We spent most days poolside. There’s lots of different types of sun loungers, I loved the large bean bags they were so comfy. We had lunch most days because the food was so good! And the cocktails were some of the best Iv ever had! The rooms were cleaned every day and fresh towels provided. The hotel is the perfect location right in the centre of the old town, you walk out and your right in the middle of the bars and restaurants, and only a few minutes walk to the beach. However because the hotel is so central it can be very noisy at night when trying to sleep, that would be my only complaint but because it’s so central noise is to be expected. I would definitely stay here again, thank you for an amazing stay! Read Less

Very disappointing lack of customer care from management. I am there now. Checked in today. Can't use balcony outside room because of HOT air discharge from air conditioning unit on balcony. Duty manager blames "the architecture of the hotel". Nothing can be done. Put up with it. Admitted... Read MoreI am there now. Checked in today. Can't use balcony outside room because of HOT air discharge from air conditioning unit on balcony. Duty manager blames "the architecture of the hotel". Nothing can be done. Put up with it. Admitted I was far from the first to have complained, but tough. Refused to help.
This is a pity because the place has a lot of positives that this manager negates all on his own.
(I'll check out his name and post that later.) Read Less

BUONA SOLUZIONE ho soggiornato con mio marito dal 10 al 16 agosto 2019 presso questo hotel, situato a 5 km circa da Albufeira ma sulla strada sono presenti supermercato, negozi e ristoranti, noi avevamo la vettura a noleggio e l'hotel offre il... Read Moreho soggiornato con mio marito dal 10 al 16 agosto 2019 presso questo hotel, situato a 5 km circa da Albufeira ma sulla strada sono presenti supermercato, negozi e ristoranti, noi avevamo la vettura a noleggio e l'hotel offre il parcheggio gratuito, la camera grande pulita con letto king size, bagno con vasca e bidet, dotata di cassaforte senza cauzione, frigorifero e teli mare, balconcino vista piscina, la stessa non grande ma con praticello e lettini a disposizione, buona soluzione per visitare quella zona dell'Algarve Read Less

nice hotel enjoyed my stay all the staff are very good from cleaners too front desk its a clean hotel and not far from the strip it was good location would go back again many thanks to all the... Read Moreenjoyed my stay all the staff are very good from cleaners too front desk its a clean hotel and not far from the strip it was good location would go back again many thanks to all the staff a big thank you to all Read Less

Agreable sejour Joli villa ( calme , propre, bien equipée ) , tres belle piscine , cadre reposant , offrant vastes possibilités . Bon petit dejeuner , dommage dans une region d oranges , de boire du jus industriel .
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First visit and would like to return We had a wonderful family holiday here .Excellent accommodation .The grounds are gorgeous and it is all so beautifully kept .Fabulous planting and it was all in flower.The rooms were spacious ,very clean and quality linen .
Good breakfast and terrific... Read MoreWe had a wonderful family holiday here .Excellent accommodation .The grounds are gorgeous and it is all so beautifully kept .Fabulous planting and it was all in flower.The rooms were spacious ,very clean and quality linen .
Good breakfast and terrific pools .
The staff were lovely and very helpful .
We had a poor lunch but everything else was top drawer . Read Less

Excellent Hotel Just returned from a weeks stay and the hotel is excellent in every way. All staff on reception are so helpful and friendly with a smile, breakfast is very good with plenty to choose from hot or cold, hottest I... Read MoreJust returned from a weeks stay and the hotel is excellent in every way. All staff on reception are so helpful and friendly with a smile, breakfast is very good with plenty to choose from hot or cold, hottest I have had in any hotel, nice touch having the towels for the pool, pool small but a very nice place to relax, with a bar, lounge bar a lovely area to have a drink at reasonable prices, I have to say it was a WOW from me when I went in the ladies toilet by the lounge, very nice, room very nice, beds comfortable, our room was on the road side but with the double patio doors did not hear any noise, hotel is spotless, I would definitely recommend the hotel and if I visited the area again I would most definitely stay here Read Less

Great experience!!! We had a wonderfull experience! It was our first time in the Algarve and had amazing weather, clean room and the staff is very frindly - André did our checkin and he was the best. We will definitely come back... Read MoreWe had a wonderfull experience! It was our first time in the Algarve and had amazing weather, clean room and the staff is very frindly - André did our checkin and he was the best. We will definitely come back next year. Read Less

Very very clean! Staff are friendly and helpful. Room decent size bathroom a bit small but certainly adequate. Lovely and quiet of an evening possibly due to carpeted hallway!! Pool is very small and so quiet out there you feel that everyone can... Read MoreStaff are friendly and helpful. Room decent size bathroom a bit small but certainly adequate. Lovely and quiet of an evening possibly due to carpeted hallway!! Pool is very small and so quiet out there you feel that everyone can hear you having a conversation! Although website says no hen parties there were a couple there which was not much fun when you fancy a lazy afternoon around the pool, as they were so loud and talking filth which is fine in private but I don't think everyone wanted to hear all about their
sex lives!!! Breakfast was nice quite a lot of choice. If you prefer the beach it is fantastic but its a good half hour walk away. There is one closer but not as nice as the big one. Decent collection of bars and restaurants but again twenty minutes walk away although there are a few within 10 minutes walk. On our last day as we had an evening flight we paid 5 euros each to hire a room for an hour to shower and change. Overall a nice hotel just a bit too far away from beach and bars in my opinion. Read Less

Simply Amazing We had never visited This area before and chose it for our summer break after reading such good reviews on tripadvisor on arrival we managed to get stuck behind the stag party checking in but once we were at the... Read MoreWe had never visited This area before and chose it for our summer break after reading such good reviews on tripadvisor on arrival we managed to get stuck behind the stag party checking in but once we were at the front desk we were dealt with fast and professionally from a very polite member of staff who also took the time to explain everything to us thank you from two first time visitors 5out 5
Onto our room 214 city view although I will say still a beautiful view absolutely lovely room took us a while to fathom the air con but we sussed it the room was beautiful clean and very comfortable beds a TV with BBC and ITV a mini bar kettle a bath shower in the bathroom complete with hair dryer the only thing I can say that let the room down was the shower wasn’t as powerful as most hotels I’ve stayed in but I’ve definitely had worse showers the rooms were cleaned everyday and also the towels were too oh and you also get pool towels extra bonus more room in your case and very nice shower gel and shampoo too 4.5 out 5
Dining area we only went B&B so can’t tell you about evening meals but if breakfast is anything to go by then I’m sure you won’t be disappointed the breakfast had the buffet situation the usual fantastic fry up with real sausage lovely fried and scrambled eggs there was the continental variety of breakfast items fresh meats cheese fruits Danish pastries and croissants were fantastic also 4 different choices of cereals fresh squeezed orange juice apple juice sparkling wine teas and coffees just brilliant so much choice and tastes 5 out 5
Pool area again really well maintained clean lovely new sun beds lots of space and sun beds are plentiful if not around the pool plenty are stacked up near the edges there are 2 pools a small swimming pool and a paddling pool both nice to dunk in to cool off both kept clean daily the is a toilet and shower block next to the pools ideal if you have a late flight home to freshen up before you leave
The pool and snack bar is reasonably priced with all premium drinks we tried a few beers and vodka cokes but not much more from here but must say some of the food coming out looked fantastic so from us another 5 out 5
This whole hotel is stunningly beautiful from inside and out every where is kept remarkably clean and the views from each floor are stunning while staying here I would recommend a stroll down to the beach through the security gate at the bottom of the pool area it’s a nice walk down the road and quite a few wooden steps but once there you’ll love the scenery.
All in all we will stay here again when we come back to the Algarve it’s a no brainier this is simply beautiful hotel and situated in just the right spot €5 to the old town in a taxi
10 minute walk to the strip and 2 minutes walk to the nearest bars and restaurants some really nice meals to be had in these local bars try them and see
To everyone at the Aqau Pedra dos Biscos thank you for being the perfect hosts this was a fantastic holiday we loved it 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

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

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

Love It! We have stayed in this Hotel several times now, Have stayed in May/June when the Hotel does have groups of British Stags & Hens, it can get a bit loud around the Pool during the day but it can be... Read MoreWe have stayed in this Hotel several times now, Have stayed in May/June when the Hotel does have groups of British Stags & Hens, it can get a bit loud around the Pool during the day but it can be Entertaining, Have also stayed July/August when it has just been couples of all ages and all nationalities so if you want a quiet, Romantic break give May/June a miss. The standard of the Hotel has not changed since our first visit, All staff pleasant and polite, The cleanliness is 5 Star, Breakfast is Excellent with plenty of choice, Never had food on an Evening in the Hotel but it looked good value at 20 Euro for 3 Course. Always choose a pool/Seaview room and ask for a Higher floor (Better View) Use you Room Key Card to open the Gate in the corner of the pool area, This will lead you down to the Beach. Numerous places to Eat and Drink near the Hotel, 5 minute walk to the Strip, 30 Minute walk to old Town, Or about 6 Euros for Taxi.Overall would Definitely recommend a Visit to this Hotel Read Less

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

A Great Place to Stay! We have just returned from a week at this hotel and we had a great time.
The hotel is very clean and modern. The pool area was great, we had no trouble getting a sun bed and the pool was lovely.... Read MoreWe have just returned from a week at this hotel and we had a great time.
The hotel is very clean and modern. The pool area was great, we had no trouble getting a sun bed and the pool was lovely. The poolside bar served really nice food that was very well priced.
We had a superior room that was really nice. It had plenty of room for the two of us, and had a very reasonably priced mini bar, a coffee machine, and a hairdryer. Our room was at the side and although we did hear a bit of noise from the nearby club it was never too bad.
There were some stag and hen dos over the weekend but the security guard was very quick to sort them out if they stepped out of line!
The hotel is well placed a short walk from the strip and a 20 minute or short tut tut ride to the old town.
The only slight negative is a lack of shower and changing facilities if you have a late flight, however the staff did say that if they weren't full they would have let us keep our room.
The staff were amazing, very helpful and friendly.
We had a fantastic time and were really pleased with the hotel. We'll definitely be back! Read Less

A lovely hotel to stay near Olhos d'Agua and Albufiera. The Velamar is a fantastic hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Our room was spacious and with a balcony overlooking the pool. The bed was huge and very comfortable.The hotel was quiet. The breakfast included lots choice and is served... Read MoreThe Velamar is a fantastic hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Our room was spacious and with a balcony overlooking the pool. The bed was huge and very comfortable.The hotel was quiet. The breakfast included lots choice and is served on a roofed terrace. There is a bar for an evening drink. There is a small pool with a bar and recliners though we tended to go out to various beaches in the area. The hotel is situated a 20 minute walk to Olhos d'Agua beach, with lots of bars and restaurants at the beach and also near the hotel. There is a bus stop close by including a hop on hop off bus to take you to several places to visit. The hop on hop off bus is brilliant for getting around cheaply. The hotel can provide a 4 day ticket for 35 euros. We used it to visit Vilamoura marina/beach, Albufeira town/marina/beach and Salgados beach (which is quiter than the other two). You also get to see the beautiful countryside of the Algarve.Overall, we could not fault this lovely hotel and would definitely visit it again. Read Less

Amazing Experience Had a long weekend at this hotel as part of an organised well being retreat (melanie pitman). Rooms were amazing, (town house was huge and a real luxury!). Very clean. Staff were super helpful, engaging and really... Read MoreHad a long weekend at this hotel as part of an organised well being retreat (melanie pitman). Rooms were amazing, (town house was huge and a real luxury!). Very clean. Staff were super helpful, engaging and really made this experience. Food was out of this world, healthy and very tasty! Spa treatment and jacuzzi - well I cant praise it enough. So much to do irrespective of the weather. Thanks so much. Read Less

Wonderful stay Stayed in this hotel for 3 nights and had a very pleasant stay. The staff members were nice, eveyone spoke English and we even got a nice upgrade on our room. Breakfast selection was delicious.
The only two negatives that... Read MoreStayed in this hotel for 3 nights and had a very pleasant stay. The staff members were nice, eveyone spoke English and we even got a nice upgrade on our room. Breakfast selection was delicious.
The only two negatives that I could come up with were - the noise from the hotel bar as they are playing music. Some of it we could hear in our room. And the second is that the rooftop terrace no longer operates as it is shown in the pictures.
We also went to a close 5 star hotel for breakfast and other occasion and we believe we prefered this hotel over the 5 star resort. Last, but not least, the beach is very close by and so are the restaurants. Read Less

Amazing Hotel! Everything is pristine white and clean! We had an amazing room that walked out onto the pool, and the staff couldn’t help you enough. We spent most days poolside with cocktails, with different types of loungers, food, and drinks available... Read MoreEverything is pristine white and clean! We had an amazing room that walked out onto the pool, and the staff couldn’t help you enough. We spent most days poolside with cocktails, with different types of loungers, food, and drinks available at reasonable prices! (Although would recommend adding more songs to the music playlist, and some more umbrellas)
The hotel is so central to the beach, all of the local restaurants, pubs, and clubs and is really easy to find at the end of the night!
I would like to say a special thank you to Oleksiy for his customer care, especially when he was running the Wine and Tapas night!
We would definitely stay here again! Read Less

BEST Hotel ever!!!! Best hotel ever I’m speechless about how excellent this hotel is best!!!!!😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩 convince you to come the most respected people in hotels that you can fined you can see dolphins feed stingray snorkeling parasailing good food and sitting area that... Read MoreBest hotel ever I’m speechless about how excellent this hotel is best!!!!!😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩 convince you to come the most respected people in hotels that you can fined you can see dolphins feed stingray snorkeling parasailing good food and sitting area that is out in the beach and in the house very good hotel Read Less

Great weekend away Me and 7 of my friends ranging from 16-56 came here over the may bank holiday and not one of us could fault a thing. Rooms were big and clean with hangers, bath towels and they provide beach towels. Breakfast... Read MoreMe and 7 of my friends ranging from 16-56 came here over the may bank holiday and not one of us could fault a thing. Rooms were big and clean with hangers, bath towels and they provide beach towels. Breakfast on the terrace was something we looked forward to every morning. Two amazing beaches within a 15 minute walk. Ten minute drive to the old town and new town. Drinks were lovely around the pool. Staff were excellent couldn’t do enough to help. Will be returning. Read Less

Wunderschön Das hotel ist sehr schön. Waren zwar nur für eine Nacht aber top!
Wunderschönes Zimmer, tolles Bad, tolle Aussicht vom Balkon.
Wir machen grade unsere Flitterwochen und haben ein kostenloses Upgrade bekommen.
Sehr zu empfehlen.

Relaxing break Hotel is lovely leading on to a beach which is a short walk.
Central location for accessing other places.
Very clean, staff mostly helpful, cleaning staff very helpful.
Small pool only slight problem of towels being left so unable to sit next to... Read MoreHotel is lovely leading on to a beach which is a short walk.
Central location for accessing other places.
Very clean, staff mostly helpful, cleaning staff very helpful.
Small pool only slight problem of towels being left so unable to sit next to the pool.
First class breakfast!!! Read Less

Wonderful place I was there in April and stayed in one of the bungalows, Ana and Pedro were excellent in reception and Rose Mary in restaurant ; the food at breakfast was amazing, there is a lovely restaurant across the road ... Read MoreI was there in April and stayed in one of the bungalows, Ana and Pedro were excellent in reception and Rose Mary in restaurant ; the food at breakfast was amazing, there is a lovely restaurant across the road where food was good: excellent location, half hour walk into old town: if you arrive late in evening just make sure the receptionist walks you to your bungalow if you are staying in one, . She just showed us the door and said turn left and right but it was dark and we could not see the numbers that were in front of bungalows and could not see where the front door of them were because it was on the side of them, would definitely go back Read Less

Beautiful Hotel with ideal location Spectacular hotel. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms and all hotel exceptionally clean. Decor is contemporary and trendy. Breakfast was delicious with all tastes catered for. For lunch I would highly recommend the tiger prawns, delicious.

Hotel California Great hotel right in the heart of the old town . The staff could not do enough for us . This hotel has just been refurbished in June 19 . It's now very modern with its rooftop pool and sun... Read MoreGreat hotel right in the heart of the old town . The staff could not do enough for us . This hotel has just been refurbished in June 19 . It's now very modern with its rooftop pool and sun deck . Raised beds for sun bathing . The busy town below is accessed from the ground floor entrance and the reception and 8th floor door takes you out into the quieter end with the romantic restraints and sea views. The rooms were very clean and modern with fantastic beds and bathrooms. Can't wait to go back . Read Less

Rien à dire ! Hôtel superbe! Avec un beau cadre, un très joli parc. Coin paisible, accueil au top! Et je retiens surtout le lit XL super confortable !!! Un pur bonheur, on a du mal à se lever.. pour le petit déjeuner je... Read MoreHôtel superbe! Avec un beau cadre, un très joli parc. Coin paisible, accueil au top! Et je retiens surtout le lit XL super confortable !!! Un pur bonheur, on a du mal à se lever.. pour le petit déjeuner je m’attendais à mieux sans plus.. à part le jus de fruit au top. Read Less

Nice hotel, good location with a few buts... We stayed here for 4 days in May, we were greeted by Lovely man in reception and good looking hotel! Rooms are really nice , modern and clean! Breakfast is alright. Fresh OJ was amazing !
Negatives: The price of drinks... Read MoreWe stayed here for 4 days in May, we were greeted by Lovely man in reception and good looking hotel! Rooms are really nice , modern and clean! Breakfast is alright. Fresh OJ was amazing !
Negatives: The price of drinks at the bar are outrageous, not just for Faro but in general. €6:50 for Smirnoff vodka is a bit much.
Also there wasn’t enough sun loungers for everyone use.
Very loud stags and hens which ruined the pool area which is very small! I think we can guess where they were all from!
Overall though would stay in the hotel again, good price and location for what you get. Read Less

Agradavelmente surpreendido Hotel muito agradável com decoração moderna, muito próximo da praia e mesmo no coração da cidade de Albufeira. Pequeno-almoço variado e de óptima qualidade. Quartos espaçosos e com ambiente muito clean. Todos os funcionários foram muito simpáticos e prestáveis.
Ficamos... Read MoreHotel muito agradável com decoração moderna, muito próximo da praia e mesmo no coração da cidade de Albufeira. Pequeno-almoço variado e de óptima qualidade. Quartos espaçosos e com ambiente muito clean. Todos os funcionários foram muito simpáticos e prestáveis.
Ficamos apenas uma noite, mas adoramos a experiência. Read Less

Celebrating George & zoes silver wedding anniversary We had a lovely six day holiday staying here and would definitely recommend it to people who don't want to be in the busy area of Albufuria, the staff were all amazing, so friendly and helpful always smiling thankyou Joanne... Read MoreWe had a lovely six day holiday staying here and would definitely recommend it to people who don't want to be in the busy area of Albufuria, the staff were all amazing, so friendly and helpful always smiling thankyou Joanne for making sure we ate at the best restaurants, and Diva for sorting out taxis and where to hang out, Maurou for laughing at George's jokes someone had too 😉 I can't remember everyone else's names but thankyou... 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

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

Hôtel de grande qualité ! Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans cet établissement, tout a été absolument parfait.
La chambre, en étage élevé, disposait d'une vue très agréable ; elle était spacieuse, moderne et fonctionnelle, le petit-déjeuner excellent et servi dans un cadre charmant.
Nous avons beaucoup... Read MoreNous avons adoré notre séjour dans cet établissement, tout a été absolument parfait.
La chambre, en étage élevé, disposait d'une vue très agréable ; elle était spacieuse, moderne et fonctionnelle, le petit-déjeuner excellent et servi dans un cadre charmant.
Nous avons beaucoup aimé l'architecture de l'hôtel et en particulier ce puit de lumière dans l'espace lounge piano/bar.
Une très belle découverte que nous recommanderions sans hésitation ! Read Less

10 days with friends Spotless hotel, friendly front desk staff speedy check in, great view from 2nd floor room 225 book side or full sea view as inland view faces apartment's which could be rowdy with stag and hen parties. Very good breakfast, pool... Read MoreSpotless hotel, friendly front desk staff speedy check in, great view from 2nd floor room 225 book side or full sea view as inland view faces apartment's which could be rowdy with stag and hen parties. Very good breakfast, pool area very clean, great pool lots of beds but towels on too many not used, no fault of hotel just selfish tourists. Good area for bars and dining not too mad but "the strip" is very lively 1k away, excellent hotel would definitely recommend, nice friendly staff in the main, some people smile more than others? does anyone know the Portuguese for "Fog" because we saw plenty of it in late June but it did burn off, the path / STEPS to beach can be arduous so take your time be very careful of the sea on this beach has many rocks and is very rough on weak swimmers. 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