Adult only hotel Brilliant holiday staying at aqua pedra dos bicos for 8 nights. Rooms clean and a comfortable bed with a beautiful view in a premium room. Meals a la carte, filling and well presented tasty algarve food. Lovely pool and close... Read MoreBrilliant holiday staying at aqua pedra dos bicos for 8 nights. Rooms clean and a comfortable bed with a beautiful view in a premium room. Meals a la carte, filling and well presented tasty algarve food. Lovely pool and close to beach. Great staff, wi fi safe, fridge use included in holiday booking. Small bottle of wine on arrival in your room, and pool towels you can use. Tea and coffee facilities in room and a payable mini bar if you want any thing. Read Less

Excelente para famílias O sítio é calmo, os quartos agradáveis, e os funcionários simpáticos. Ideal para famílias, ou eventos a realizar com grupos de pessoas em maior número. Para quem gosta de menos confusão o período de férias ideal será na Primavera ou... Read MoreO sítio é calmo, os quartos agradáveis, e os funcionários simpáticos. Ideal para famílias, ou eventos a realizar com grupos de pessoas em maior número. Para quem gosta de menos confusão o período de férias ideal será na Primavera ou no final do Verão. Read Less

Stunning hotel, amazing location I had such a great stay at Hotel California Urban Beach! So much so that I almost extended my stay! Overall, I think the hotel is amazing, there are some tweaks that could make it even better, however it is... Read MoreI had such a great stay at Hotel California Urban Beach! So much so that I almost extended my stay! Overall, I think the hotel is amazing, there are some tweaks that could make it even better, however it is perfect in most ways so I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking to stay in Albufeira Old Town.
Pros
- the hotel is absolutely beautiful
- the staff are the best I have ever come across in a hotel! They all have excellent mannerisms, they are friendly, relaxed, sophisticated, and all around amazing!
- sunbeds are super comfortable and make the pool area look very premium
- the views are great
- central location, everything is on the doorstep (quite literally)
- Spar supermarket is right outside the hotel
- hotel is relaxed, no pushy marketing ploys
- the room has a fridge which was so useful
- my room was cleaned in the afternoon so I was never woken up early or interrupted whilst getting ready
- free use of safe in the bedroom
- good air con and also free
- beds / pillows / duvets were great
- the shower was amazing!!!
- large TV in the room which had lots of English channels
Cons (one of the staff members told me the hotel is closing again soon for a few months to fix a lot of the feedback they have received which might result in some of these cons no longer being a problem).
- music by the pool is great but far far too loud! I wore ear plugs every day by the pool! There have been multiple reviews that mention this too, I don’t understand why it isn’t just turned down.
- the small sized room is very compact and had minimal storage space. I think it would be better for a single person rather than a couple
- the toilet in the small sized room was tiny and didn’t feel very private when there were 2 people in the room
- could do with a drying rack on the balcony to dry towels and swimming costumes
- part of the glass balcony rail/banister on the roof top was hanging off / disconnected from the rest of the banister/railing which was extremely dangerous! If someone lent on it they and the whole side of the banister/rail would have fallen over the side! It wasn’t fixed for the whole week I was there. And it was also disconnected on the stairs on the way up to the roof top which luckily was fixed as so many people lent against this banister to admire the views! I am presuming they were waiting for a specialist to come in to make sure the whole of the glass railings around the pool and roof top areas are secured!
- the hotel is right on the strip of bars so it’s very noisy at night
Re-reading my review, it seems most of the cons I listed would be solved by booking a bigger room so I will do that next time as I really did have a great stay otherwise! If you’re looking for a central based hotel then this one is truly amazing and I highly recommend! 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

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

Really Nice Hotel Just back from this hotel after an amazing weekend on the Algarve. This modern Hotel was spotless. The room and bathroom were a good size. The bed was comfortable. We slept well. The outside pool was not heated, which was... Read MoreJust back from this hotel after an amazing weekend on the Algarve. This modern Hotel was spotless. The room and bathroom were a good size. The bed was comfortable. We slept well. The outside pool was not heated, which was a shame. The Breakfast was lovely and there was something to suit everyone. The Staff were helpful and friendly. Ideally located, near to everything with bars and restaurants nearby. Read Less

Um dia no Hotel Califórnia nunca é só mais um dia! Tive o prazer de ficar no Hotel Califórnia durante 8 dias (7 noites) e a verdade é que cada dia é melhor que o anterior. Desde a comida deliciosa, cuidada, bem apresentada e sempre feita na hora, ao Staff incrivelmente... Read MoreTive o prazer de ficar no Hotel Califórnia durante 8 dias (7 noites) e a verdade é que cada dia é melhor que o anterior. Desde a comida deliciosa, cuidada, bem apresentada e sempre feita na hora, ao Staff incrivelmente prestável, amigo e simpático até à excelente localização no centro de Albufeira, perto de bares, restaurantes, lojas, atrações, supermercados e a 2 min a pé da Praia dos Pescadores.
O Hotel Califórnia goza de uma decoração moderna mas confortável e acolhedora ao mesmo tempo, acabando por ser interessante explorar o próprio Hotel.
A cereja no topo do bolo é a piscina com uma vista panorâmica, localizada num espaço muito agradável, relaxante e divertido.
Um dia no Hotel Califórnia nunca é só mais um dia! Read Less

Fabulous value for money, Very clean hotel, staff very helpful and friendly, excellent location for base, close to shops and bars, bus stop 200 meters from hotel.
Breakfast very good, good selection, fruit delicious.
We had a room without balcony, stayed for... Read MoreVery clean hotel, staff very helpful and friendly, excellent location for base, close to shops and bars, bus stop 200 meters from hotel.
Breakfast very good, good selection, fruit delicious.
We had a room without balcony, stayed for four days, would recommend getting a balcony if staying longer.
Pool area was small but very clean and well looked after. Free safe in room, towels changed daily, towels for pool supplied.
Would definitely return here, brilliant value for money Read Less

Lovely stay My partner I stayed here for 7 nights and we would definitely come back in future, we booked one of the premium rooms with a pool view and were presented with a lovely king sized bed with memory foam mattress,... Read MoreMy partner I stayed here for 7 nights and we would definitely come back in future, we booked one of the premium rooms with a pool view and were presented with a lovely king sized bed with memory foam mattress, tea and coffee available in the room with a mini bar, large balcony, air conditioning and free breakfast which was lovely. The access to the beach down the steps at the back gate which is accessed with your room key card is fantastic as well. All in all very happy with our stay! Read Less

Fabulous Visted this hotel for a long weekend with my partner on the recommendation of a friend. Arrived at the hotel to be greeted by a lovely lady. We arrived early but check in wasn't until 2. The lady checked to... Read MoreVisted this hotel for a long weekend with my partner on the recommendation of a friend. Arrived at the hotel to be greeted by a lovely lady. We arrived early but check in wasn't until 2. The lady checked to see if our room was ready but it was still being cleaned. We waited about 15 minutes then were given access to our room, great customer service. Room was lovely 217, over looking the pool area and was everything we wanted. Buffet breakfast was nice, cereal fruit hot buffet , pastries and yoghurt. Unfortunately due to the corona virus measures were put in place, and on our last day restrictions were put in place to restrict 10 people in the dining room at any one time with tables being a distance apart. The pool area was also closed.
As our flight was late evening I asked if we could keep our room for an extra 4 hrs. The reception lady let us due to the situation at no extra cost.
Area is very nice and safe. A few nice bars and eateries which are very reasonable.
Will definitely return to this hotel. Fantastic staff and great customer service. Keep up the fabulous work. Read Less

Fabulous find ! We booked this charming hotel for a mini break , and it didn’t disappoint at all .
We arrived late morning, and the staff were most helpful, allowing us to check in pretty much immediately .
We had booked a ‘ standard... Read MoreWe booked this charming hotel for a mini break , and it didn’t disappoint at all .
We arrived late morning, and the staff were most helpful, allowing us to check in pretty much immediately .
We had booked a ‘ standard room’ which did not have a balcony , for a 3 night stay , this was not an issue . The room was huge , lovely comfy beds , great quality bed linens and towels , excellent toiletries in the shower room , mini bar , tv with English channels and SPOTLESSLY clean !
The hotel has a small garden with a pretty pool and an outdoor bar area , plenty of sun beds , the pool though , was freezing cold !
There is an indoor bar area too , with a happy hour , breakfast is served on the top floor, with the opportunity to sit outside , as we did to enjoy the views .
Excellent breakfast selection , good coffee, fresh orange juice , fresh fruit selection , cold meats and cheeses , cereals ,fabulous bread and pastry offerings , as well as the ‘ usual suspects ‘ , bacon , sausages , beans , scrambled eggs etc .
The staff here were delightful , friendly , helpful and welcoming .
Just outside the hotel , turning either left or right , will lead you to a choice of bars and restaurants , and a pleasant 15 minute walk to the lovely beach area too !
The only slight downside is , the road it’s situated on is a relatively busy road , not at the time , but there is traffic noise, in our room , without a balcony, the triple glazing was very , very effective and we could not hear a thing, if you opened the window though , it could be heard at times , but don’t let this put you off, we would certainly return in a heartbeat ! Read Less

Espectacular Muito bom hotel.
Simpátia em todo o staff, quartos muito limpos e um serviço espectacular, hotel muito acolhedor e com pessoas com gosto pelo que fazem.
Irei voltar de certeza, o pequeno almoço é excelente e o serviço do mesmo muito... Read MoreMuito bom hotel.
Simpátia em todo o staff, quartos muito limpos e um serviço espectacular, hotel muito acolhedor e com pessoas com gosto pelo que fazem.
Irei voltar de certeza, o pequeno almoço é excelente e o serviço do mesmo muito bom, hotel que supera claramente as expectativas 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

Sympa le restaurant Serenata Côté service, le personnel en salle est attentionné. Côté cuisine, le chef est attentif à la présentation de ses plats, qui ravissent nos papilles : potages veloutés, salades de morue ou de poulpes appétissantes, viandes ou poissons au choix et... Read MoreCôté service, le personnel en salle est attentionné. Côté cuisine, le chef est attentif à la présentation de ses plats, qui ravissent nos papilles : potages veloutés, salades de morue ou de poulpes appétissantes, viandes ou poissons au choix et différents à chaque diner et pour conclure de très jolis desserts ou un assortiment de fruits frais découpés; tout cela servi avec de bons vins locaux dans un restaurant à la décoration noire et blanche. Read Less

A Resort ideal to discover Algarve. The Resort is very beautiful and offers a lot of services. We had a very comfortable and well soundproofed room, comfortable bed and an efficient bathroom. We found a very efficient, professional and helpful staff. The breakfast was quite varied... Read MoreThe Resort is very beautiful and offers a lot of services. We had a very comfortable and well soundproofed room, comfortable bed and an efficient bathroom. We found a very efficient, professional and helpful staff. The breakfast was quite varied but too standardized; local food products and seasonal fruits would have been welcome. Beautiful Park and pools. Value for money/quality rate more than accetable. 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.

Increíble hotel en el corazón de Albufeira Acabamos de terminar nuestra estancia en el Hotel California Urban Beach y ya estamos deseando volver.
Nos encantó todo, desde su personal tan amable y atento hasta cada detalle y rincón del hotel. Tiene una ubicación excelente, a unos pasos... Read MoreAcabamos de terminar nuestra estancia en el Hotel California Urban Beach y ya estamos deseando volver.
Nos encantó todo, desde su personal tan amable y atento hasta cada detalle y rincón del hotel. Tiene una ubicación excelente, a unos pasos de la playa y en el centro de la ciudad.
Destacamos la amplia variedad de desayunos que tienen, todos riquísimos, así como la carta. Cocinaban muy rico y muy rápido, y el personal del hotel siempre nos recibía con su sonrisa de oreja a oreja.
Súper recomendable!! También probamos el Spa, que es el primer Spa vegano y orgánico del país! Volvemos con las pilas cargadas y mucha alegría y amor.
Es un hotel de película! Volvemos pronto, seguro!! Read Less

Lovely Hotel Lovely clean hotel 5 minute walk to strip or 5 minutes to beach. Nice buffet breakfast with a nice choice of English breakfast or continental. Swimming pool is lovely but the coldest pool I have ever been in. Room was... Read MoreLovely clean hotel 5 minute walk to strip or 5 minutes to beach. Nice buffet breakfast with a nice choice of English breakfast or continental. Swimming pool is lovely but the coldest pool I have ever been in. Room was large but only had a coffee machine in room. I asked for a kettle so we could make tea but was told they didn’t have one. Could do with a set of drawers in room as not enough room to put clothes etc away. Read Less

Velamar hotel Brilliant 10 days will definitely go back,great friendly staff,clean,great breakfast,great facilities also great location not too close but not to far from everything lovely restaurants and cafe bars close to hand also

A Resort ideal to discover Algarve. The Resort is very beautiful and offers a lot of services. We had a very comfortable and well soundproofed room, comfortable bed and an efficient bathroom. We found a very efficient, professional and helpful staff. The breakfast was quite varied... Read MoreThe Resort is very beautiful and offers a lot of services. We had a very comfortable and well soundproofed room, comfortable bed and an efficient bathroom. We found a very efficient, professional and helpful staff. The breakfast was quite varied but too standardized; local food products and seasonal fruits would have been welcome. Beautiful Park and pools. Value for money/quality rate more than accetable. Read Less

Albufeira no seu melhor. Muito bem situado, com uma decoração muito agradável, onde desde a simpatia do staff aos quartos tudo é agradável.
Passando pelo bar da piscina e os seus puffs, ou relaxando no belíssimo Spa de piscina interior ou numa massagem de topo.

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

Repeat visitor ... Love this hotel - stayed May, June & August for short breaks & booked again for November. Had to wait until now to review post May visit due to TA restrictions!
Such a lovely little hotel, clean modern & amazing views... Read MoreLove this hotel - stayed May, June & August for short breaks & booked again for November. Had to wait until now to review post May visit due to TA restrictions!
Such a lovely little hotel, clean modern & amazing views from breakfast room.
Only negative for me was that in June when I stayed with a friend then in August with husband there were large parties staying totally spoiling the ambience of the pool area in the day. I think booking sites referring to the area as Albufeira need to correct and hotel need to be more strict with booking potatoes. I have stayed frequent times but was slightly disappointed. However; I can only hope it is a blip as have booked twice for two short breaks next year as it is such a lovely place & such good value in my favourite resort of Olhos de Agua! Read Less

Adults Only Paradise - great attention to detail We travelled with On The Beach Holiday for a week at the beginning of September. The hotel was stunning and located in a great central location, not too far from the beach or the main square. The staff were really... Read MoreWe travelled with On The Beach Holiday for a week at the beginning of September. The hotel was stunning and located in a great central location, not too far from the beach or the main square. The staff were really attentive and friendly. Breakfast on a morning was fresh and tasty with a varied choice. The rooms were clean and looked good, the beds were comfortable (and huge) and our balcony from room 408 had beautiful views. The only downside to the hotel is that the pool is in the shade which means it is always cold.
If you're looking for somewhere chilled with a more luxe vibe then this is it. Read Less

A Resort Ideal to discover Algarve The Resort is very beautiful and offer a lotl of services. We had a very comfortable and well soundproofed room, comfortable bed and efficient bathroom.We found a very efficient and helpful staff. The breakfast was quite varied but too standardized;... Read MoreThe Resort is very beautiful and offer a lotl of services. We had a very comfortable and well soundproofed room, comfortable bed and efficient bathroom.We found a very efficient and helpful staff. The breakfast was quite varied but too standardized; local food products and seasonal fruit would have been welcome. Beautiful park and pools. Value for money7 quality rate more than acceptable.
breakfast should bequality improved 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

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

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

Great little hotel Me and my partner stayed here for 6 nights at the beginning of May. It is a beautiful hotel, ideal for what we wanted. The pool area is small but it’s kept clean and tidy. The rooms are immaculate and... Read MoreMe and my partner stayed here for 6 nights at the beginning of May. It is a beautiful hotel, ideal for what we wanted. The pool area is small but it’s kept clean and tidy. The rooms are immaculate and decorated to a high standard. The restaurant where breakfast is served is open and roomy, with the option to eat outside which we loved. We would definitely return 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

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

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

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

Ottimo Ottima la posizione, il parcheggio è privato e compreso, offrono il servizio bar sia in piscina che nella sala con il biliardo oltre che a vari servizi spa e massaggi a pagamento. La camera è pulita e spaziosa. La colazione... Read MoreOttima la posizione, il parcheggio è privato e compreso, offrono il servizio bar sia in piscina che nella sala con il biliardo oltre che a vari servizi spa e massaggi a pagamento. La camera è pulita e spaziosa. La colazione semplice ma buona e con vista mare. Attenzione a prenotare con largo anticipo. Read Less

Great stay, lovely hotel We stayed here for 8 nights at the end of May.
Our first visit to Portugal and we enjoyed it very much. We arrived at the hotel at about 9.30pm. Luckily we had our Sat Nav so managed to find the... Read MoreWe stayed here for 8 nights at the end of May.
Our first visit to Portugal and we enjoyed it very much. We arrived at the hotel at about 9.30pm. Luckily we had our Sat Nav so managed to find the way fairly easily.
The staff on the reception were very helpful and we checked into room 113. The room albeit a little on the small side, had everything you needed and a small balcony with table and 2 chairs. The room and bathroom were spotlessly clean. The beds extremely comfortable, slept like a log all week.
The breakfast was a mixture of continental and cooked breakfast. My partner who had the cooked breakfast the first couple of mornings was very disappointed. The bacon was some sort of streaky overcooked ham slices ( Not good quality bacon) the sausages were the cheapest around and he thinks the scrambled egg was powdered egg. I found the continental breakfast fairly good and enough choice.
We were on half board and the 'Chef's sample menu' in the restaurant was on another level. The food was excellent and very imaginative, could not fault it all. The restaurant staff were excellent, very professional, including the young lady (with glasses) who only started the first/second day we were there.
The only minor point (which did not affect us, was that you need a car to get out and about.The hotel runs a mini bus down to town about 15 mins away, but the last bus back was 5.30? I think.
All in all a great week and would certainly come back. Read Less

Location...location...location Our second stay in Albufeira for 2 weeks. We like this area compared to old Albufeira because the strip offers so much and is busier , and easier to get around. The hotel has direct beach access,and surrounded by condos... Read MoreOur second stay in Albufeira for 2 weeks. We like this area compared to old Albufeira because the strip offers so much and is busier , and easier to get around. The hotel has direct beach access,and surrounded by condos called Quinta Pedra dos Bicos . The reception for both accommodation is located in the hotel. You can either rent the apartments or the hotel rooms , either way you eat breakfast in same restaurant. We stayed in the hotel but asked to view the apartments, and were impressed by the size of apartments (same price as hotel rooms but sea view better in hotel).
The reviews reflect exactly our expectations...no surprises.
There is construction next to the complex but did not bother us.
Cleaning service was great, so was reception, and breakfast was excellent.
The restaurant is surrounded by glass so you feel outside while you eat. Also you can eat on the patio or simply finish your breakfast on the patio with a coffee.
Parking was directly in front of hotel and the street utilized by complex guests only.
Rooms are sized ok but balcony is too small. We chose a sea view room and glad we did because the front rooms face the apartments, and ours were overlooking a lush forest with views of ocean and Falésia.
Food for us meant breakfast in hotel and out to restaurants for evening meals. You will find about 20 different restaurants within 500 yards of the hotel. Our favourites were Ribeiro, Pauli’s, and the Casa Velma next to the Old House bar.
Happy hour was at the Old House (best sangria for 7 euros/jug) ,and Coyote bar right in front.
The Inter Marché grocery is 300 feet away so you can load up with all your needs and walk back to your room in 10 minutes.
We took time to go visit other resorts we had contemplated before booking the Aqua hotel, but the environment at our place was the best. 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

Shaz and Sue We have just returned from this hotel after a 10 day holiday in a Superior room. Overall it was a good holiday. Positives were a very clean hotel and the staff were all very courteous and helpful. Breakfast was very... Read MoreWe have just returned from this hotel after a 10 day holiday in a Superior room. Overall it was a good holiday. Positives were a very clean hotel and the staff were all very courteous and helpful. Breakfast was very good. The location was pretty good although too close to The Strip for us. About a 25 min walk to the old town which was much better. We walked along the main road to the old town but were told about another route where you could walk along the boardwalks on the beach which was much nicer. Plenty of restaurants to chose from. The negatives were not enough storage in our room just a small hanging space. That’s it! So more or less lived out of suitcase. Not enough sun beds at times for the size of hotel. So unfortunately had to reserve our beds early in the morning. Which we really didn’t want to do. Be warned this hotel allows stag and hen parties so this can be a bit rowdy at times. Smoking allowed in all outside areas even where you can eat. Not ideal. Showers ran hot and cold which was a shock to the system!! No courtesy room or shower available if you have a late return flight. Read Less

Fabulous find ! We booked this charming hotel for a mini break , and it didn’t disappoint at all .
We arrived late morning, and the staff were most helpful, allowing us to check in pretty much immediately .
We had booked a ‘ standard... Read MoreWe booked this charming hotel for a mini break , and it didn’t disappoint at all .
We arrived late morning, and the staff were most helpful, allowing us to check in pretty much immediately .
We had booked a ‘ standard room’ which did not have a balcony , for a 3 night stay , this was not an issue . The room was huge , lovely comfy beds , great quality bed linens and towels , excellent toiletries in the shower room , mini bar , tv with English channels and SPOTLESSLY clean !
The hotel has a small garden with a pretty pool and an outdoor bar area , plenty of sun beds , the pool though , was freezing cold !
There is an indoor bar area too , with a happy hour , breakfast is served on the top floor, with the opportunity to sit outside , as we did to enjoy the views .
Excellent breakfast selection , good coffee, fresh orange juice , fresh fruit selection , cold meats and cheeses , cereals ,fabulous bread and pastry offerings , as well as the ‘ usual suspects ‘ , bacon , sausages , beans , scrambled eggs etc .
The staff here were delightful , friendly , helpful and welcoming .
Just outside the hotel , turning either left or right , will lead you to a choice of bars and restaurants , and a pleasant 15 minute walk to the lovely beach area too !
The only slight downside is , the road it’s situated on is a relatively busy road , not at the time , but there is traffic noise, in our room , without a balcony, the triple glazing was very , very effective and we could not hear a thing, if you opened the window though , it could be heard at times , but don’t let this put you off, we would certainly return in a heartbeat ! Read Less

Velamar hotel Brilliant 10 days will definitely go back,great friendly staff,clean,great breakfast,great facilities also great location not too close but not to far from everything lovely restaurants and cafe bars close to hand also

Great Hotel. Just back from this lovely hotel.
Set in a quiet area 6km from Old Town Albufeira.
Rooms cleaned daily, this very clean hotel has lovely rooms and terrific and friendly staff.
On either side of the hotel there are a few restaurant/bars and... Read MoreJust back from this lovely hotel.
Set in a quiet area 6km from Old Town Albufeira.
Rooms cleaned daily, this very clean hotel has lovely rooms and terrific and friendly staff.
On either side of the hotel there are a few restaurant/bars and their prices have to be seen to be believed. Two of them offer a 4 course meal with wine or a beer for 12.50! A snack bar right beside the hotel sells a pint for 2 euros and a glass of wine for 1. These places close at about 11 or 11:30 pm as does the hotel bar.
Less than a 20 minute walk away will take you to the beach and the main part of Olhos de Agua. Plenty of good bars and restaurants with later closing times.
For 2.35 on the bus or an 8 euro taxi ride you can go to Old Town Albufeira with its heaving nightlife. there's something there for eveybody.
We had a really great week here which was greatly enhanced by our stay in the lovely Velamar hotel. Read Less

Velamar Boutique hotel Hotel lovely. Very clear in all areas of hotel, comfiest beds we've ever had on holiday, all staff friendly and excellent to deal with, pool small but adequate to cool off, prices for snacks and drinks at pool bar very... Read MoreHotel lovely. Very clear in all areas of hotel, comfiest beds we've ever had on holiday, all staff friendly and excellent to deal with, pool small but adequate to cool off, prices for snacks and drinks at pool bar very reasonable, lovely rooftop breakfast area, free safe and fridge in room, supermarket 3 mins away 4/5 nice restaurants on doorstep, olhos beach and little bars at least 20 min walk away, pool towels provided by the hotel, maybe the only slight downside of hotel is soundproofing could be better between rooms and floors depending who your neighbours are, would definitely go back to this hotel but would probably try for a room on the 3rd floor, if you choose this hotel I've no doubt you will not be disappointed. Read Less

Optimas mini férias T2 de qualidade superior com um ambiente tranquilo sobretudo para quem pretende relaxar. A simpatia dos funcionários é transversal a todos os sectores. Fomos jantar 1 noite a adoramos a recomendação do chefe com um boa confecção. Recomendo vivamente!

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

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