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

Awesome Hotel 5 days here and I have to say it's like a Santorini or Mykonos hotel in Albufeira.
Clean , white. Personal , the staff are amazing , location is right In the middle of old town so it great. Sushi... Read More5 days here and I have to say it's like a Santorini or Mykonos hotel in Albufeira.
Clean , white. Personal , the staff are amazing , location is right In the middle of old town so it great. Sushi restaurant 1st floor, spa, indoor pool and Turkish bath, roof top pool, very clean and modern, awesome stay will definitely return.
Modern t.v with satellite channels.
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Great hotel!! Really lovely hotel, perfect for couples. The location is ideal and the hotel is kept exceptionally clean. Adults only so it is peaceful and quiet. The breakfast is great, huge selection of hot and cold and all tastes really nice... Read MoreReally lovely hotel, perfect for couples. The location is ideal and the hotel is kept exceptionally clean. Adults only so it is peaceful and quiet. The breakfast is great, huge selection of hot and cold and all tastes really nice with the exception of the coffee. It's from one of those do it all machines and is the only fault I could find with the breakfast. The view from our room was beautiful and it was lovely sitting out on the balcony on warm evenings. There's a great restaurant on the strip, the market. I'd highly recommend it and it's only a 5 minute walk from hotel. FYI, people reserve the good sunbeds with towels early in the morning. Read Less

Fabulous property in great central location !!. Just back from 4 night stay @ this fantastic lovely hotel. Everything we needed from a hotel was in situ. All of the staff were very professional & friendly & nothing that we asked for was to much trouble. Only... Read MoreJust back from 4 night stay @ this fantastic lovely hotel. Everything we needed from a hotel was in situ. All of the staff were very professional & friendly & nothing that we asked for was to much trouble. Only very small gripe would be that our medium size room could of had a full length mirror in the bedroom as well as the bathroom one & a small handheld one for drying hair/applying makeup. The hotel location was very central & some could find it very loud during the busy season. Albufeira had something for everyone @ all price levels & of all qualities of dining/socialising requirements !!. A fabulous holiday was enjoyed by my partner & me. We will definitely be returning very soon !!. Thank u Urban California Hotel !!.😊👍 Read Less

Отличный отдых Отдыхал с другом с октябре. Отличный отель с интересным интерьером и необычным дизайном. Приветливый персонал. В пулбаре русскоговорящие девушки были просто супер! Огромное спасибо Ольге, Анастасии, Юле! Номер просторный, светлый, прекрасный вид на город. Отель находится прямо на оживленной улице... Read MoreОтдыхал с другом с октябре. Отличный отель с интересным интерьером и необычным дизайном. Приветливый персонал. В пулбаре русскоговорящие девушки были просто супер! Огромное спасибо Ольге, Анастасии, Юле! Номер просторный, светлый, прекрасный вид на город. Отель находится прямо на оживленной улице с барами и магазинчиками, где можно отлично отдохнуть в любое время суток. Питание - завтрак шведский стол, голодом точно не останетесь. Обед и ужин - по меню. Порции большие. Океан буквально в 5-ти минутах, пляж удивительно чистый. И отель и городок произвели самое прекрасное вречатление! Obrigada Hotel California! Read Less

Lovely hotel We spent a week in this hotel. I found all staff including reception lovely and helpful. Rooms and balconies are small but adequate. We had a side seaview room at the back of the hotel so was... Read MoreWe spent a week in this hotel. I found all staff including reception lovely and helpful. Rooms and balconies are small but adequate. We had a side seaview room at the back of the hotel so was really quiet and a lovely view it was. Only thing with the room is the tea cups are tiny if id known i would of put mugs in my case as we are tea bellies lol. We used the glasses in the end. Also there are no plug sockets by a mirror so i couldnt see to use my straightners just a heads up if ladies you want to straighten ur hair. Saftey deposit boxes are free. you get two beach towels to use whilst you stay and the rooms are air conditioned. Breakfast was lovely loads to choose from. We were only b and b so cant comment on the evening meal. Pool wad lovely and quiet u will get a sunbed easy whatever time of day it is. Beach behind hotel is a bit rocky in the sea if you walk down a bit from the hotel youll come to a better one with no Rocks and lots of water sports and beach bars. Visit the old town but id suggest a taxi as its quite hilly on the way. The hotel is ideally situated just far enough away from the strip. You have plenty of bars shops and restaurants just on your doorstep including a lively all u csn eat chinese. We didnt visit the strip on the night but it was fine during the daytime. I like to try different hotels at different places but if i did go back to alberfuria i would stay in this hotel making sure i take my mugs with me for our tea lol Read Less

Great hotel. Spent a lovely weekend here. Great fun watching lads enjoy themselves.
I must say the birthday boy was extremely good looking and certainly packed out his speedos.
The man with the whistle certainly did his job properly which can't be... Read MoreSpent a lovely weekend here. Great fun watching lads enjoy themselves.
I must say the birthday boy was extremely good looking and certainly packed out his speedos.
The man with the whistle certainly did his job properly which can't be said for the snipers. In future I want to see more effort from them. When it's blown, Hit the floor immediately.
Other guests joined in and everyone had fun. Read Less

Résolution de problème La rapidité de résolution de problèmes de la part du personnel , un séjour qui avait tout pour être décevant avec l’attribution de la chambre et qui a été transformé par un séjour fantastique un grand merci et bravo pour... Read MoreLa rapidité de résolution de problèmes de la part du personnel , un séjour qui avait tout pour être décevant avec l’attribution de la chambre et qui a été transformé par un séjour fantastique un grand merci et bravo pour Ana Caeiro de la réception qui s’est literalement plier en quatre pour résoudre nos soucis de chambre, et qui me fera revenir dans cet hôtel . Read Less

Natal em familia Obg proficionalismo de todo staff que propociono a nossa estadia inesquecível sempre desponiveis para nós ajudar as villas estão muito bem equipadas e muito espasosas obg todos Vera, soraia, srAgostinho, Tânia pelo bom peq almoço, e outros. Voltarei concerteza.

Everything good at this hotel ! We chose this hotel out of the many in Albufeira in the hope that it would live up to the good reviews we had read . It surpassed them ! This really is an excellent hotel in all respects. Firstly... Read MoreWe chose this hotel out of the many in Albufeira in the hope that it would live up to the good reviews we had read . It surpassed them ! This really is an excellent hotel in all respects. Firstly the location is great as it is within easy reach of the bars and restaurants of ' The Strip ' and just a 15 minute stroll to the old town. Furthermore the beach can be reached very easily so ideal for young and old alike. The rooms are very clean and the facilities were above expectation so no complaints at all. Breakfast offered a good variety and especially pleasing was the selection of fresh fruit and fruit juices, again an unexpected bonus. The hotel features lovely gardens and a good size outdoor pool with plenty of space to sunbathe. I actually swam in the pool and although a bit cold as it was only March , it was nice to cool off from the warm sun. Last but not least , the staff were friendly and helpful ....what more can you ask ? . Definitely a hotel I would go back to and one I would recommend to anyone. 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

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

Nice Hotel in a good location This is a modern Hotel, The rooms are very large with a good sized bathroom - We had a nice room with side sea view looking over to Santa Eulalia. The Hotel is immaculate both in public... Read MoreThis is a modern Hotel, The rooms are very large with a good sized bathroom - We had a nice room with side sea view looking over to Santa Eulalia. The Hotel is immaculate both in public areas and the bedrooms which are cleaned with towel change daily. There is a hairdryer and good sized safe in the room & ample wardrobe space with many coat hangers provided The Beach is a public one which you access via the back gate of the Hotel and is a little way down a lane - and a lot of steps. The Beach itself is lovely.
We were Bed & Breakfast but ate an evening meal in the Hotel the 1st night - it was like a comedy sketch - poor service & inconsistent portion size between the different diners which culminated in the smallest sliver of cheesecake ever which was still frozen which we and other residents there were not able to eat! The breakfasts however were consistently good with an amazing amount of choice and the breakfast staff were efficient and friendly. The pool area was small and overcrowded - we never visited it but noticed no one used the pool so guess the water was cold. This is an Adult only Hotel, a plus point for me. It is also ideally placed just 5 minutes walk from 'the Strip' with plenty of Bars, Restaurants and Shops (mostly selling the same 'holiday' wares). It is about a gentle 40 minute, very pleasant walk to Albufeira. There is a Supermarket for all you could need closeby to the Hotel and a very good Italian Restaurant called Paulus Pizzeria. On the Strip we particularly liked The Market Restaurant at the end closest the Seafront. Overall we were very pleased with this Hotel and would recommend others to visit. Read Less

A relaxing hotel in which to stay. We have visited this hotel several times in the past, but for one reason or another, not for the last five years. In the meantime, the hotel had become a boutique hotel. After parking the car in the hotel car... Read MoreWe have visited this hotel several times in the past, but for one reason or another, not for the last five years. In the meantime, the hotel had become a boutique hotel. After parking the car in the hotel car park, we were checked in quickly and efficiently by the staff and supplied with electronic room cards that worked first time, every time. Not always the case with some hotel’s room cards.
In the bedroom the air-con worked well and was fully adjustable. The bedroom was of a good size, as was the fully equipped en-suite. Tea and coffee making facilities were all available and a very good choice of TV channels to watch, along with a good internet connection.
One or two issues arose, the most noticeable was that the bathroom hand basin was stuck closed, that meant that after the first use of it, one was left with a basin full of dirty water and no way to get rid of it. Upon notifying reception, the matter was quickly sorted while we were having breakfast. Another issue was that the water flow into the basin was very slow, hardly more than a trickle. This did not appear to be improved over the course of our stay.
The breakfast was comprehensive, as it has been in the past, but the coffee making machine while it offers quite a range of coffees, needs to use a better brand of coffee in my opinion. The breakfast room is located on the top floor and affords uninterrupted panoramic views of the sea and countryside. You can enjoy your breakfast inside the room, or, on the terrace just outside.
Albufeira, with all that it offers, is a quick trip of 6km from the hotel and there are paid car parks that will enable you to walk directly into the middle of town. At 1 euro an hour, that’s inexpensive parking.
We would like to say that all the staff were most pleasant and eager to help. Overall, it was an enjoyable stay. Read Less

Potential This hotel is beautiful and the staff are great. I ate in the restaurant one of the two nights I stayed and the food was great. It’s a set menu but my parents, who were there for a week, said... Read MoreThis hotel is beautiful and the staff are great. I ate in the restaurant one of the two nights I stayed and the food was great. It’s a set menu but my parents, who were there for a week, said every night was different.
My room was spacious with a small balcony and felt very safe being a lone traveller. The pool area is quite small, but the beach is 10min walk away. Read Less

Maravilloso Tivemos um excelente fim de semana relaxante.
Absoluta tranquilidade em um lugar único.
O belo hotel, o requintado serviço, menciona Raquel, que nos tratou maravilhosamente desde o primeiro minuto e Marça, um charme pessoal e um grande fisioterapeuta, que nos fez... Read MoreTivemos um excelente fim de semana relaxante.
Absoluta tranquilidade em um lugar único.
O belo hotel, o requintado serviço, menciona Raquel, que nos tratou maravilhosamente desde o primeiro minuto e Marça, um charme pessoal e um grande fisioterapeuta, que nos fez uma massagem maravilhosa.
Café da manhã e jantar, uma delícia e uma atenção muito boa.
Ficaremos felizes em retornar. E nós prometemos fazer isso em breve. Read Less

Lovely hotel Very clean & modern hotel in a great location. Staff very helpful & friendly. Breakfast included was very good also food in the snack bar was really good ! Staff very helpful & reastrant clean & tidy. Only down fall... Read MoreVery clean & modern hotel in a great location. Staff very helpful & friendly. Breakfast included was very good also food in the snack bar was really good ! Staff very helpful & reastrant clean & tidy. Only down fall on weekends there is stag & hen dos thete were not a problem but when we booked it is stated no hen or stag dos allowed one of our reasons for booking. Also not enough sun loungers over weekends to accommodate all the guest but over the week was plenty of space. Therr is a club right outside the hotel but we never once got disturbed by any noise. Overall we had a lovely holiday thank you. Read Less

Amazing! Service from start to finish has been out of this world! 10/10 all round!
We booked via alpha rooms to initially stay at the Velamar hotel which was unfortunately closed due to under occupancy. We were relocated to this hotel... Read MoreService from start to finish has been out of this world! 10/10 all round!
We booked via alpha rooms to initially stay at the Velamar hotel which was unfortunately closed due to under occupancy. We were relocated to this hotel and it did not disappoint.
Check-in - we arrived quite late. Check in was quick and safety measures were reiterated following the new covid-19 guidelines.
Rooms - we had a standard double. It was spacious, bathroom was lovely and we even had a partial sea view!
Staff - the staff at this hotel have went above and beyond during our trip. The staff at this hotel work extremely hard and it doesn’t go unnoticed - keep up the fantastic work!!!
Pool/ beach - pool area was really well kept and it was nice to see it getting a little busier nearing the end of our stay. The beach is a short 5 minute walk from the hotel which was a huge plus for me!
This was our first visit to Portugal and it definitely will not be our last! We loved everything about the place and upon return will definitely be staying here!
Thanks for having us, it’s been a blast! Read Less

Good choice of hotel to visit the Algarve. We booked this hotel at a decent price for 2 nights. Our room with balcony was facing the street (see pictures) which made it quite noisy if not closing the double double window.
Room was bright and comfortable. Breakfast was all... Read MoreWe booked this hotel at a decent price for 2 nights. Our room with balcony was facing the street (see pictures) which made it quite noisy if not closing the double double window.
Room was bright and comfortable. Breakfast was all we needed (with pasteis de nata if you are up early enough). Walking distance to the beach in Olhos d'Àgua and good restaurants right next to the hotel (the indian tandoori is a must try).
The only thing as we advised reception was that we could not control the aircon the second night, so we had cold air falling right on our faces... Read Less

Fantastic Hotel not suitable for large groups. Service, facilities, and accomodation were fantastic. Lovely decor in rooms, and a brilliant bar area which is great for a nightcap.
The pool area is small but very nice. At busy times it is hard to get a sunbed.
The hotel let... Read MoreService, facilities, and accomodation were fantastic. Lovely decor in rooms, and a brilliant bar area which is great for a nightcap.
The pool area is small but very nice. At busy times it is hard to get a sunbed.
The hotel let itself down slightly though. On two consecutive weekends, the area we used to relax in, was taken over by large groups, of stags, hens and birthday parties.
The problem with these large groups is that they want to be together at all times. Is it too much to ask that they respect other guests? Quite honestly, I don't understand why they weren't in hotels nearer the Strip - there is nothing for them in Olhos d' Agua.
Had it not been for this oversight, I'd have given the hotel five, and I really think the staff deserve it. The management need to watch those big bookings though, it is definitely something that would put me off going back. Read Less

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

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

Tolles Anlage, super Service Hier gibt es zwei Meinungen, die Anlage selbst ist toll. Super Garten, toller Pool, vielen Liegemöglichkeiten, Outdoor Fitnessstudio, Tennisplätze und viel Grün. Dann hatten wir noch ein Upgrade von Standard Doppelzimmer auf Villa mit 2 Etagen, 2 Schlafzimmern, 3 Bäder,... Read MoreHier gibt es zwei Meinungen, die Anlage selbst ist toll. Super Garten, toller Pool, vielen Liegemöglichkeiten, Outdoor Fitnessstudio, Tennisplätze und viel Grün. Dann hatten wir noch ein Upgrade von Standard Doppelzimmer auf Villa mit 2 Etagen, 2 Schlafzimmern, 3 Bäder, Wohnzimmer, Terrasse und Balkon mit Hängematte. Aber hier kommt das kleine „aber“, hier hat man gesehen, dass es etwas in die Jahre gekommen ist. Alles etwas mitgenommen, aber sauber !!!! Man kann sich damit arrangieren. Unter dem Strich, war es ein toller Aufenthalt. Man braucht hier warf jeden Fall eine Auto. Read Less

Lovely hotel I dont usually write reviews but I felt like it was need. To begin with, the staff here at Velemar Hotel are amazing. They see to your every needs -with a smile. Joana and XXX were soo helpful i can... Read MoreI dont usually write reviews but I felt like it was need. To begin with, the staff here at Velemar Hotel are amazing. They see to your every needs -with a smile. Joana and XXX were soo helpful i can not thank them enough. The rooms were nice and simple, the thing that stood out to me was the fact they had UK channels such as E4 and ITV on the TVs in the room- which was a nice touch as i am a TV lover and don’t usually get UK channels when abroad. The beds and pillows were comfy. Other aspects of the hotel such as the pool and bars were very pretty, with a consistent colour scheme. Theres a pool table and piano- even though i didn’t use them, but a nice touch. The hotel is clean throughout. For a 3 star hotel, it really exceeds expectations. While i was here, it was my birthday. I went out for the day and when i came back, in my room was a slice of cake and a bottle of champagne- along with a handwritten card from the hotel staff!!
The only downside was the breakfast, the options were quite limited for someone who doesn’t eat pork.. With that being said, i still left the breakfast hall every morning with a full tummy. I would give Velemar Hotel a 9/10 overall. Thank you so much Joana, .... and the rest of the team for being so hospitable and making our stay so pleasant. Read Less

Great location Five mins walk to the strip for a night out (20 min walk to the old town) but the hotel itself is safe, quiet and clean. The apartments are newly refurbed to a good standard and the staff were very helpful.

Nice hotel in good location Stayed here for 4 nights. Hotel is situated on a main road between Albuferia and Villamoura. Taxi's are cheap arouund 6 Euro to Albuferia, you can walk and takes about 35 to 40 mins though.
Food at breakfast is standard afffair... Read MoreStayed here for 4 nights. Hotel is situated on a main road between Albuferia and Villamoura. Taxi's are cheap arouund 6 Euro to Albuferia, you can walk and takes about 35 to 40 mins though.
Food at breakfast is standard afffair and is fine.
Rooms are nice. plenty of British tv channels.
Staff on front desk are helpfull and will print off timetables for buses for you. Read Less

Great hotel. Spent a lovely weekend here. Great fun watching lads enjoy themselves.
I must say the birthday boy was extremely good looking and certainly packed out his speedos.
The man with the whistle certainly did his job properly which can't be... Read MoreSpent a lovely weekend here. Great fun watching lads enjoy themselves.
I must say the birthday boy was extremely good looking and certainly packed out his speedos.
The man with the whistle certainly did his job properly which can't be said for the snipers. In future I want to see more effort from them. When it's blown, Hit the floor immediately.
Other guests joined in and everyone had fun. Read Less

Holiday I have just recently returned from my holiday in Portugal we stayed at the velemar hotel the staff are very friendly and extremely helpful the beds in the rooms are very comfortable they provide an excellent breakfast selection Sergio and... Read MoreI have just recently returned from my holiday in Portugal we stayed at the velemar hotel the staff are very friendly and extremely helpful the beds in the rooms are very comfortable they provide an excellent breakfast selection Sergio and the reception staff were very helpful an knowledgable and nothing was to much trouble for them the only one thing I found that water in the swimming pool was extremely cold and it put all of guests using the swimming pool overall an excellent hotel we would like to thank the staff for an excellent stay and when we return to Portugal we would not hesitate to stay at this hotel again guests room 11 date 24 7 19 to 31 7 19 Read Less

Hotel tranquilo y bonito pero mala política de admisión de mascotas El hotel está en una zona muy tranquila, si no te importa coger el coche, es el lugar perfecto desde el que visitar el Algarve, ya que no está a mucha distancia de casi todos los puntos de interés. Si... Read MoreEl hotel está en una zona muy tranquila, si no te importa coger el coche, es el lugar perfecto desde el que visitar el Algarve, ya que no está a mucha distancia de casi todos los puntos de interés. Si por lo contrario buscas un lugar en el que no coger el coche para todo, este no es tu Hotel.
El entorno del hotel es muy silencioso, las piscinas son geniales, hay dos rodeadas de mucho espacio verde.
Me alojé en una villa que tenía dos dormitorios dobles, con baños en cada uno de ellos. Una cocina y salón-comedor bastante grande. La zona de las habitaciones están muy bien, tienen terrazas, están muy limpias y son cómodas. En cuanto al salón, les vendría bien cambiar los sofás, están ya bastante viejos/usados.
El desayuno está muy bien, muy completo y todo rico. Además el comedor está junto a la piscina, muy buenas vistas
Solo tengo un punto negativo, y es que el hotel admite mascotas, pagando un suplemento importante por ellas. Yo llevaba un perro pequeño, y no me parece bien que no dejen una pequeña zona en la terraza del bar en donde se sirven los desayunos, las comidas y puedes tomar algo tranquilamente.
En cualquier otro restaurante nunca nos pusieron problema para estar en la calle con el... menos deberían ponerle en un lugar en el que pagas 25 EUROS al día por poder tener al perro. (Prácticamente pagué más por el perro que por una persona con desayuno para que luego tengamos que turnarnos para hacer las comidas ya que, como es lógico, si le dejas solo en un sitio que no conoce va a ladrar y molestar a las villas contiguas).
Es cierto que en la información sobre mascotas pone que no dejan tenerle en la piscina y en el bar, pero a continuación pone que salvo en las zonas donde específicamente lo señale (no he visto ninguna zona así señalada y con eso das a entender que hay zonas donde lo puedes tener).
Solo dejan pasearle por las zonas alrededor de las villas, pero no dejan por ejemplo tener en el jardín que hay junto a la zona de la piscina. No me parece bien cuando no es simplemente un hotel que te haga el favor de dejarte tener a tu mascota sino que la mascota paga más que un persona!
En definitiva, mi valoración del hotel es buena, porque en cuanto a las instalaciones, al personal y demás no puedo decir nada malo. Pero si planeas ir con mascota, su política al respecto me parece pésima. 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

Great hotel Lovely hotel, the room was comfortable and very clean, the staff are friendly and there is a great breakfast with lots to choose from, hotel is in a great location, although pool area is quite small you are... Read MoreLovely hotel, the room was comfortable and very clean, the staff are friendly and there is a great breakfast with lots to choose from, hotel is in a great location, although pool area is quite small you are so near to beach it's fine Read Less

40 year olds on a stag doo I will review this great hotel as a 5, and not sure why only a 3 star hotel. Great staff, nice clean modern decor, great facilities. We didn’t use the restaurant, but it looked good with good prices. It’s location... Read MoreI will review this great hotel as a 5, and not sure why only a 3 star hotel. Great staff, nice clean modern decor, great facilities. We didn’t use the restaurant, but it looked good with good prices. It’s location is 20 mins walk to old town and 5 mins to new town, with a couple of shops opposite, which were also a normal price.
For the hotel and staff, I would stay again, for the people in it and it’s proximity to Kiss night club, I would not. Seems to attract a very young party crowd, and the club does not close until 7am, so noise was a little much, even though we were on a stag doo. There was security to prevent climbers entering the hotel, and also security around the pool during the day, which emphasised the clientele. Defo not for families or couples
In my opinion. It may change in season, so may be different in the summer. Read Less

Lovely hotel in wrong place 2 weeks stay
Beds comfy and clean bedding
Staff fab
Food super breakfast and lunchtime food
Chilli pepper restaurant down road a must for a lovely meal
Pool rather small and freezing
Ant problem round pool
Not for families with kids or couples who want quiet
Stag partys... Read More2 weeks stay
Beds comfy and clean bedding
Staff fab
Food super breakfast and lunchtime food
Chilli pepper restaurant down road a must for a lovely meal
Pool rather small and freezing
Ant problem round pool
Not for families with kids or couples who want quiet
Stag partys and hen partys constant and big groups
Ran out of sunbeds
Problems with sewer by the pool not nice smell when we were there
This hotel was great and modern but situated at wrong end for us should be in Old town
We have been but wont be returning am afraid too noisy for us
Dont think it warrants a 3* maybe 4* Read Less

Great place We loved our 5 days at the hotel. Great staff that helped us plan our activities, a nice bar reception area for meeting friends and relaxing, delicious breakfast. I liked the location since it's close to all the... Read MoreWe loved our 5 days at the hotel. Great staff that helped us plan our activities, a nice bar reception area for meeting friends and relaxing, delicious breakfast. I liked the location since it's close to all the good restaurants, shopping areas, and beach activities. I think the staff made a huge difference in why I liked my stay in Albufeira! Read Less

Lovely relaxed well needed break We picked this hotel as it is a adult only hotel and we just needed a nice quiet break. I was so impressed from the minute i walked in the hotel, the reception staff were so helpful and the hotel... Read MoreWe picked this hotel as it is a adult only hotel and we just needed a nice quiet break. I was so impressed from the minute i walked in the hotel, the reception staff were so helpful and the hotel was spotless. I was really impressed with the size and the quality of the room and again it was spotless.The pool area was nice and chilled with plenty of sunbeds for everyone. Great poolside bar with good shower and WC facilities.
The quality of the breakfast was 10 out of 10, great service with a wide selection of both hot and cold food.
Jose who works the bar in the evening is a credit to this hotel. He is a gentleman with great customer relation skills, a true asset. 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

Lovely hotel but noisy WE enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The staff were friendly and efficient and immediately upgraded us to a suite at the back of the hotel. This was a great room, with a good refrigerator, comfortable bed and plenty of... Read MoreWE enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The staff were friendly and efficient and immediately upgraded us to a suite at the back of the hotel. This was a great room, with a good refrigerator, comfortable bed and plenty of room, including a kitchen. However, the move was perhaps inspired by a need to get us away from the disco that operated across the road. This was very noisy all night till it closed at 7.00 am. The staff efficiently organised a transfer to the airport and found us a great fish restaurant. I would recommend this hotel. 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

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

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

Beautiful Hotel Hotel was Beautiful and the breakfast was varied fresh and plentiful you could ask for differently cooked eggs etc., lunch we had there was very nice and enjoyable. Hotel was spotless and cleaned all the time.,plenty of loungers and no... Read MoreHotel was Beautiful and the breakfast was varied fresh and plentiful you could ask for differently cooked eggs etc., lunch we had there was very nice and enjoyable. Hotel was spotless and cleaned all the time.,plenty of loungers and no hogging early in morning.Pool was spotless and very quiet, on 2 occasions there was a large group of loud English. Even though it says pool open 8am to 8 pm the staff take your towels and bags if you leave them at pool after 6pm. The wide area around hotel itself was very unloved and dirty. Never saw 1 municipal person or vehicle cleaning streets. Buildings in area need maintenance. Read Less

Wonderful hotel The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The hotel was lovely. Clean rooms, comfy beds, good food. A great place to relax. Newtown is only a few ministers walk away, and the old town is about a forty minute walk.

Wonderful Stay I stayed at this wonderful hotel at the end of May for 10 days with my girlfriend. From check in till check out, I cannot fault the place whatsoever. An immaculately spotless place with a lovely pool and bar area... Read MoreI stayed at this wonderful hotel at the end of May for 10 days with my girlfriend. From check in till check out, I cannot fault the place whatsoever. An immaculately spotless place with a lovely pool and bar area that does great bar snacks in the afternoon and a great breakfast area with stunning views in the morning. The hotel is situated 5 mins from the strip in a taxi and 10 minutes from the old town. There are some very nice restaurants very close to the hotel, the Indian and Thai places the standouts. There is also a great bar only a few minutes walk from the hotel called the New York Bar that must be tried! All in all, it was one of the best holidays my girlfriend and I had and we will have no hesitation in coming back to this hotel when we return to Albufeira. Thanks again! Read Less

Summer holiday Brilliant hotel. So quiet. Adults only. Breakfast was very good. Plenty of Sun beds for everyone. Room were clean and tidy. Beds and towels changed everyday. Central to Alburfeira. Woul definitely be back

Amazing, in difficult times We had an amazing stay, lovely room, clean with friendly staff. We were unfortunately (for all) at the hotel when Coronavirus restrictions kicked in. Everyone, staff included were not sure what would unfurl but dealt with... Read MoreWe had an amazing stay, lovely room, clean with friendly staff. We were unfortunately (for all) at the hotel when Coronavirus restrictions kicked in. Everyone, staff included were not sure what would unfurl but dealt with it a brilliant. It was my birthday and when i returned to my room there was a bottle of fizz, a lovely cake and a lovely note. What a great touch.
Hope to return, hang on in there x
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