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 hotel Found the newly refurbished hotel to be great.
It is right in the heart of the Old Town. So you have a lot of different options on how you spend your days.
The rooms are clean and well equipped.
The pool is great... Read MoreFound the newly refurbished hotel to be great.
It is right in the heart of the Old Town. So you have a lot of different options on how you spend your days.
The rooms are clean and well equipped.
The pool is great to relax in and the rooftop lounge is good to watch the sunset.
Staff friendly and attentive.
If you are looking for a place to stay in Albufeira, this is a great place to be based. Read Less

Fantastic hotel Stayed here for 4 nights with my wife in June 2019. It’s an excellent modern hotel in a fantastic location. We weren’t disturbed by any noise, and the hotel is set back far enough away from the strip, however it’s... Read MoreStayed here for 4 nights with my wife in June 2019. It’s an excellent modern hotel in a fantastic location. We weren’t disturbed by any noise, and the hotel is set back far enough away from the strip, however it’s only less than a 10 minute walk. There are some really nice bars and restaurants within a few minutes walk of the hotel, including an Italian and a Tappenyaki. The hotel bedroom was spacious and clean and the double bed was massive and comfortable. There was an excellent choice at breakfast and there was a slight variation each day of some of the pastries and hot food. We had a hire car and there was always ample parking at the front of the hotel. I can’t recommend this hotel highly enough and we will certainly be visiting it again in the future. 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

Beautiful Hotel Returned last night from a lovely stay at this hotel. Other reviewers have already said how helpful and friendly all the staff are and I must second this. Our suite was lovely and spacious but the double rooms appeared very... Read MoreReturned last night from a lovely stay at this hotel. Other reviewers have already said how helpful and friendly all the staff are and I must second this. Our suite was lovely and spacious but the double rooms appeared very nice too. The hotel is s bit remote without a car but I was delighted to discover my UBER app worked a treat do we didn’t need to worry about having the right amount of Euros for a taxi etc. Our only slight criticism oils be the restricted dinner menu whilst on half board - they ran what they called Sample Menu which changed daily but the chef was almost trying too hard to provide their version of fine dining- we would have liked an a” la cartel menu run alongside which we would have happily paid extra for. Some simple grilled steak etc would on occasion have been welcome. We are aware some other guests felt the same. Please don’t let this put you off the whole ambience of the hotel more than compensated for this one negative . We would certainly return ! Read Less

Great Hotel for a couples getaway! Modern Hotel with spacious rooms and a wonderful breakfast. We were very happy with everything!
The location is close to the beach and Albufeira centre (the strip), although it is very quiet at night, so no fears of noise from... Read MoreModern Hotel with spacious rooms and a wonderful breakfast. We were very happy with everything!
The location is close to the beach and Albufeira centre (the strip), although it is very quiet at night, so no fears of noise from late night revellers. Read Less

Muy buen hotel Buen hotel, tranquilo y con grandes servicios. Las habitaciones son amplias y muy cómodas. Las comidas son espectaculares así como el buffet desayuno. Situado en una zona con mucha oferta de ocio y a 5 minutos de la playa

Ottimo ma... Hotel perfetto, elegante,staff gentile, camera spaziosa e letto super king.
L’hotel ha tutti i requisiti per essere eccezionale ma ci hanno consegnato la camera con il pavimento del bagno pieno di peli e capelli, spero solo una svista del personale perché... Read MoreHotel perfetto, elegante,staff gentile, camera spaziosa e letto super king.
L’hotel ha tutti i requisiti per essere eccezionale ma ci hanno consegnato la camera con il pavimento del bagno pieno di peli e capelli, spero solo una svista del personale perché tutto il resto era impeccabile.
Consiglierei solo di rivedere i cuscini entrambi alti e pieni di gnocchi .. dopo 2 giorni ho fatto il check-out con una cervicale pazzesca.
Nel complesso però positivo.
L’hotel é distaccato dal centro di Albufeira .....per chi non ama il turismo organizzato é confusionale come me.
Io ero di passaggio per un tour a novembre quindi fuori stagione. 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

Fab Hotel We recently stayed at the Velamar for just over a week. The hotel was modern and clean. The Pool is small but for the size of the hotel and the amount of guests it is perfect and looks exactly like... Read MoreWe recently stayed at the Velamar for just over a week. The hotel was modern and clean. The Pool is small but for the size of the hotel and the amount of guests it is perfect and looks exactly like the pictures. We had a room without a balcony which we knew when we booked, however as we did not have a balcony it was a bit difficult to dry swimwear and towels, would be handy to have some sort of dryer that could be hung out of the window. The bathroom was very clean and fresh towels were provided as needed along with additional towels that could be used at the beach or pool. if you enjoy a bath however, it is difficult to fill as it did not have a tap only the shower, however this was quite soothing due to the water falling noise. There are two stunning beaches within a 15 minute walk, and a supermarket 2 minutes down the road. Very nice hotel, would definatley book again. 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

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

Great Return Visit 2nd visit to this great hotel it is spotless in every area with great staff from reception,bar and restaurant to cleaners (who very rearly get mentioned) in ideal location for visiting lots of places either by hire car (secure parking)... Read More2nd visit to this great hotel it is spotless in every area with great staff from reception,bar and restaurant to cleaners (who very rearly get mentioned) in ideal location for visiting lots of places either by hire car (secure parking) or local buses and/or hop on hop off bus that goes to Vilamora and Albuferia we will return Read Less

Absolute perfection This place is a must stay ! Central location, 3 mins walk to the beach literally. Friendly staff. Perfectly new. Feels like somewhere really posh and elegant 5* where you would expect love islanders to stay lol

Buena relación calidad/precio El hotel en su conjunto está muy bien. Algo alejado del centro histórico, y situado en una zona de ocio. Es cierto que enfrente hay una gran discoteca pero al menos en Septiembre, estaba tranquilo y no lo notamos. El... Read MoreEl hotel en su conjunto está muy bien. Algo alejado del centro histórico, y situado en una zona de ocio. Es cierto que enfrente hay una gran discoteca pero al menos en Septiembre, estaba tranquilo y no lo notamos. El desayuno es muy completo y muy bueno, nos sorprendió gratamente. Mal que la piscina no disponga de regulador de temperatura, ya que el agua está ridículamente helada; era triste ver las tumbonas llenas y nadie poder disfrutar de un baño.
La limpieza de las habitaciones también podría mejorar un poco.
Pero en conjunto es muy buen hotel y la relación calidad/precio nos ha parecido muy buena. 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

Best hotel i've ever stayed in. Arrived at this hotel as we were in need of a room to stay in after my package holiday had been double booked at we had been left without a room for 3 nights.
Arrived and met by the hotel receptionist,... Read MoreArrived at this hotel as we were in need of a room to stay in after my package holiday had been double booked at we had been left without a room for 3 nights.
Arrived and met by the hotel receptionist, Olga who noticed we were quite stressed and upset. It was approximately 1100hrs on the 06/08/19 and we explained our situation that we had nowhere to stay and we needed somewhere for 3 days. First she offered us a drink from the bar, and then she apologized for our bad experience with the previous hotel. She contacted her manager straight away to see if there was anything that they could do to help. She explained that she would take us to the booking area where she would try and find us a room. We were so relieved when we were taken to another reception where we were able to book another room. The service that we had in the space of 2 minutes were enough to comfort us, calm us down and be kind enough to book another room in such short notice. We even got 10% discount which was great for us as we did not expect to have to pay for another hotel.
We were offered drinks on arrival, and informed of all the services available during our stay. The room was amazing, very modern, very clean, and we even had complimentary coffee and water bottles which were replaced daily when the maids cleaned our rooms, left fresh towels and made our bed. I cannot express enough how amazing this stay were. The staff could not do enough for guests, and always greeted you with a smile. They really had pride in their work and would do anything to help you enjoy your stay. We felt safe, happy and we were in the center of where we wanted to be. As two young girls in our early 20's, we couldn't ask for anything more.
We ate at the pool bar all holiday as the food was to die for, and when we ordered wine to our sunbed (big white leather beds), the bar lady even brought it to us in an ice bucket, and poured our first glass for us to see if we liked the wine. Again with a smile! I could write for days about this hotel, and how beautiful it was to stay in and how welcoming every single staff member had been, especially Olga who first met us on arrival. Thank you from the very bottom of our hearts, you have made our frightening and disastrous holiday into one of the best we have ever had. 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

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

A lovley setting! A lovely hotel located in a great area of the Algarve.
I would highly recommend staying at this Hotel if you don't want to be in the hustle and bustle but in a nice quiet setting just outside of it... Read MoreA lovely hotel located in a great area of the Algarve.
I would highly recommend staying at this Hotel if you don't want to be in the hustle and bustle but in a nice quiet setting just outside of it all.
Very close to a couple of their beaches and a short taxi drive to the Old town.
The hotel has a nice outdoor pool, games room and a lovely clean and simple rooms. 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

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.

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

We had a smashing time Stayed for 3 weeks. Requested and was allocated a quiet room and never heard a sound from neighbouring rooms. The rooms had quadruple glazing which eliminated outside road noise.
The air con works well. You don't need a degree... Read MoreStayed for 3 weeks. Requested and was allocated a quiet room and never heard a sound from neighbouring rooms. The rooms had quadruple glazing which eliminated outside road noise.
The air con works well. You don't need a degree in technology to operate the free safe.
Breakfast fantastic, served from 7.30 to 10.30 am.
TV has lots of English speaking channels. There were quite a few English books left behind by other holiday makers. Look on the tables near the lifts on each floor and in the bookcase near the bar.
The only thing missing for me was a clothes drying rack on the balcony.
We saw only 3 children in the hotel and other than the small pool, there's not much for them to do.
Afternoon tea can be purchased. It was OK but needs some refinements.
All in all, a great place to stay. Read Less

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

Break Before Winter What a lovely relaxed holiday. Beautiful grounds, which we walked around daily. Swimming pool, sauna, spa. Courtesy bus into local town daily. The food was excellent. Staff were friendly & helpful. Through enjoyed our stay. Would highly recommend.

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

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

Best hotel by far in Albufeira It’s first time I think when I rate a hotel with Excellent! Really deserve it due to the fact that is well placed, near Albufeira centre, near beach.
The breakfast was awesome and Ileana helps us with a lot of... Read MoreIt’s first time I think when I rate a hotel with Excellent! Really deserve it due to the fact that is well placed, near Albufeira centre, near beach.
The breakfast was awesome and Ileana helps us with a lot of info and attractions. 10+
Rooms are clean and services are conformly with the price paid. Read Less

Je recommande, hôtel calme proche de tout Hotel récent, très propre et jolie décoration. Etablissement calme. Mention spéciale pour le restaurant: plats originaux, cuisine simple mais raffinée, quantités raisonnables et suffisantes, serveurs très accueillants et souriants.
La plage est à 5 min à pieds, centre ville accessible en... Read MoreHotel récent, très propre et jolie décoration. Etablissement calme. Mention spéciale pour le restaurant: plats originaux, cuisine simple mais raffinée, quantités raisonnables et suffisantes, serveurs très accueillants et souriants.
La plage est à 5 min à pieds, centre ville accessible en 5 min par taxi (entre 5 et 6€ la course).
Chambre spacieuse avec tout le confort nécessaire. Personnel très agréable.
Petit bémol pour la piscine non chauffée, donc difficile d'y entrer malgré la chaleur ambiante. Read Less

Sehr schön,idyllisch und super nettes Personal - wir haben die Reise über Secret escape gebucht und es war super
- zu Beginn bekamen wir gleich ein Update für eine Villa mit Küche, Terrasse, Balkon, etc
- die Gartenanlage ist wunderschön gepflegt und sehr schön
- die beiden... Read More- wir haben die Reise über Secret escape gebucht und es war super
- zu Beginn bekamen wir gleich ein Update für eine Villa mit Küche, Terrasse, Balkon, etc
- die Gartenanlage ist wunderschön gepflegt und sehr schön
- die beiden Pool Anlagen sind perfekt von der Temperatur und es ist sehr ruhig
- Aqua Fitness wird angeboten (leider stehen keine Zeiten an der Rezeption)
- man hat für das Auto einen privaten Eingang direkt vor die Villa mit Code
- Personal sehr hilfreich, lieb und geduldig
- Tennis Anlage (kostet leider 10€ extra pro Stunde)
- Frühstücksbüffet war leider etwas kleiner Bzw bestand aus vielen Fertiggerichten und ist noch verbesserungswürdig
- Hotel gut gehalten und gepflegt
- Fitness Raum existiert leider nicht mehr Bzw es gibt eine Art Trimm dich Pfad
- sonst bis auf die kleinen Mängel sehr empfehlenswert Read Less

Centrally located,relaxing hotel Stayed here recently. Everything is spotlessly clean and new. Room was very small however-just enough space to walk around the bed. Shower was fabulous with a massive shower head and great water pressure. Pool area is lovely and relaxing however... Read MoreStayed here recently. Everything is spotlessly clean and new. Room was very small however-just enough space to walk around the bed. Shower was fabulous with a massive shower head and great water pressure. Pool area is lovely and relaxing however we found the music quite loud and could have been turned down slightly. All the staff in the poolside restaurant were very friendly and professional. We didn’t include breakfast in our package and ate here 2 mornings-it was nice if not a bit pricey at €12 per person however to eat in some of the local restaurants for breakfast it was similar money. Coffee machine wouldn’t be to our tastes. The bean bag loungers and indeed the double bed style loungers were very comfortable. We used the spa which we were led to believe was complimentary as we received passes at check in only to be charged €15 each at check out.wasnt worth €15 each-very small area. Hotel is within walking distance of the old town so ideally located however the noise from bar street and the square is heard in the rooms quite clearly. There are ear plugs provided and maybe a lower floor room might not be as bad. We were on the 7th floor. We had lunch in the restaurant on 2 days which was lovely. Would stay here again for the cleanliness, relaxation and location. However if the hotel was busier getting a lounger may prove difficult but your only a 5 min walk from the beach. Also special mention to Oleksinky I think is his name- the bar man at ground level - makes fabulous cocktails and so friendly!!! Read Less

Um três estrelas superior Boa estadia no geral. O facto de nos apartamentos se aceder à entrada dos pisos superiores através de escadas exteriores é um ponto negativo, assim como a distancia a pé desde a entrada do hotel até ao apartamento. O apartamento... Read MoreBoa estadia no geral. O facto de nos apartamentos se aceder à entrada dos pisos superiores através de escadas exteriores é um ponto negativo, assim como a distancia a pé desde a entrada do hotel até ao apartamento. O apartamento com um quarto tem dimensões adequadas e a cozinha encontra-se bem equipada. O pequeno almoço superou as espetativas, tinha bastante qualidade e havia variedade. Read Less

Review Hotel Califórnia Sempre soube que o Algarve era encantador, mas desde que abriu o renovado hotel Califórnia, ainda ganhou mais encanto!
Passei 7 noites e outras tantas se pudesse!
O staff super atencioso e prestável,foi a coqueluche da estadia.
O quarto (tipologia S) é incrível... Read MoreSempre soube que o Algarve era encantador, mas desde que abriu o renovado hotel Califórnia, ainda ganhou mais encanto!
Passei 7 noites e outras tantas se pudesse!
O staff super atencioso e prestável,foi a coqueluche da estadia.
O quarto (tipologia S) é incrível e amigo do ambiente.
A piscina não sendo enorme é suficiente para estarmos todos em harmonia.
O bar com refeições ligeiras e cocktails deliciosos.
E por fim,não menos importante, o SPA!
O primeiro vegan&organic do país e tem um circuito de aguas muitíssimo bom.
Já para não dizer as massagens!
Obrigada por esta experiência! Read Less

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

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.

A very relaxing stay We enjoyed our stay a lot! This hotel offers big rooms with are tidy and bright.
You can have some delicious breakfast offered as a buffet. As for people with celiac disease (like my girlfriend): You will get gluten-free bread... Read MoreWe enjoyed our stay a lot! This hotel offers big rooms with are tidy and bright.
You can have some delicious breakfast offered as a buffet. As for people with celiac disease (like my girlfriend): You will get gluten-free bread if you ask for it 🙂
In the evening there is a three course menu: You have the choice between two starters (soup and starter) and three main courses (meat, fish & vegetarian). The last choice is between two desserts. We really enjoyed it.
What really surprised us was the thoughtful staff that even made a birthday cake and brought it together with a bottle of sparkling wine to our room!
We would gladly stay here again when visiting the Algarve one more time. Read Less

Great Location Newly built hotel in a great location near to the beach, restaurants and bars. Great customer service and a outstanding rooftop pool. The rooms were very clean and have excellent strong showers. Would definitely stay again if given the chance

Great place Good location, near amenities but quiet. Clean, modern and well equipped apartments. No views but nice pool area with plenty of sun beds. Main thing in its favour is very friendly and helpful staff on reception....really welcoming.

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

Very Clean Hotel with Friendly Staff Hotel rooms and Guest areas were very clean and well maintained. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Only criticism is the pool size which was smaller than expected and only useful for cooling off, however this did not spoil the... Read MoreHotel rooms and Guest areas were very clean and well maintained. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Only criticism is the pool size which was smaller than expected and only useful for cooling off, however this did not spoil the holiday experience. Would highly recommend the Velemar Boutique Hotel. Hotel is not close to a beach however we used public transport at reasonable cost to get around Read Less

Mejor que en casa En pleno centro de la Albufeira y con magníficas vistas panorámica a esa ciudad de bonitas casas blancas. La localización es perfecta para llegar en unos minutos a la playa y se encuentra situado junto a variedad de restaurantes y... Read MoreEn pleno centro de la Albufeira y con magníficas vistas panorámica a esa ciudad de bonitas casas blancas. La localización es perfecta para llegar en unos minutos a la playa y se encuentra situado junto a variedad de restaurantes y bares.
Habitación luminosa, cama y almohadas muy cómodas.
El agua caliente de la ducha sale enseguida. Existen espejos por todos lados para poder mirarte de cuerpo entero y que hacen la habitación más espaciosa.
La habitación es silenciosa gracias al doble acristalamiento y las cortinas bloquean totalmente la luz si quieres descansar durante el día.
Su filosofía es ecológica: las perchas no son de plástico, las pajitas tampoco y tienes la opción de reutilizar toallas.
Los productos del baño: gel, champú, crema hidratante, jabón de manos son de buena calidad, de la marca Rituals y huelen fenomenal.
El desayuno es super completo y exquisito, comprende una combinación de elementos de un desayuno portugués (pasteles de nata, mantequilla local) , americano o inglés (huevos, frijoles, bacon, tomate, salchichas) y continental (croissant, bolleria). Además de variedad de zumos naturales, smothies, frutas de todas clases, embutidos, cereales, cafés, tes...
Las personas que trabajan allí son muy amables y te ayudan o asesoran como, por ejemplo, sobre lugares que visitar o sitios donde comer.
El espacio de la piscina está muy bien diseñado y las hamacas de alrededor son muy cómodas para tomar el sol.
El spa es super relajante y el personal es muy amable. Tiene de todo lo que puedas necesitar y el masaje que me dieron fue alucinante. Read Less

Quiet and friendly stay! We chose the hotel based on two features - adults only and well designed. Extremely picky (Normally we don't care), but we thought we'd treat ourselves.
The staff are very helpful and friendly, and the rooms are immaculate. No matter how... Read MoreWe chose the hotel based on two features - adults only and well designed. Extremely picky (Normally we don't care), but we thought we'd treat ourselves.
The staff are very helpful and friendly, and the rooms are immaculate. No matter how much sand we brought back from the beach, it was always spotless after a visit from the cleaners.
The designs of the rooms itself are well spaced. Love the giant numbers on the door, and the contactless locks are fantastic.
I read grumblings about the double beds being two singles pushed together. In fairness I've never known any different in Europe, and let's be honest it makes no difference.
The bar, in the evening, is great and breakfast in the morning is fantastic with an array of food available.
We never spent time at the pool, preferring to walk down to the beach nearby. It's about 10 mins walk down a rickety platform, but worth the trip (Not literally) down. Soft sand and a reasonable cafe.
About 15 minutes walk to the strip, you'd never know it. The room was really quiet. We did, technically, go just before the end of season.
Treat yourself. 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.

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