Hotel Mar A Vista
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About this property
Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Hotel Mar A Vista.Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the hotel's airpo...
Location
Located near the beach, Hotel Mar à Vista is in Albufeira Center, a neighborhood in Albufeira. Albufeira Marina and Balaia Golf Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Praia dos Alemães and Sao Rafael Beach. Krazy World Zoo and Aqualand Algarve are also worth visiting.
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Currency exchange
Safe-deposit box
Bicycle rental
Room options
4
Triple Room
Room details
2 Single Beds
and 1 Futon Bed
Sleeps 3
183 ft²
RefrigeratorPrivate BathroomTV
12
Twin Room
Room details
2 Single Beds
and 1 Futon Bed
Sleeps 2
161 ft²
Safety Deposit BoxRefrigeratorPrivate Bathroom
8
Single Room
Room details
1 Single Bed
161 ft²
RefrigeratorPrivate BathroomTV
Guest reviews of Hotel Mar A Vista
7.7
Good
Based on 785 verified reviews
What guests think
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At Hotel Mar A Vista, travelers praise the friendly, accommodating staff and convenient hilltop location near Albufeira’s old town and beaches, with lovely sea views from some rooms and terraces, though parts of the property show their age.
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At Hotel Mar A Vista, travelers praise the friendly, accommodating staff and convenient hilltop location near Albufeira’s old town and beaches, with lovely sea views from some rooms and terraces, though parts of the property show their age.
Rooms are basic, often spacious with balconies, but many lack air conditioning, outlets are limited, and noise or thin walls are recurring complaints. Cleanliness is frequently praised, yet several reviews note odors and occasional maintenance or housekeeping lapses. Facilities include a very small pool and a rooftop or sun terrace with views, and nearby parking is public rather than hotel-owned. Expect a budget-friendly, view-forward stay with excellent staff but simple, aging comforts.
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Facilities
Small outdoor pool and a rooftop or sun terrace offer nice views, though capacity and pool size are limited. Parking nearby is public rather than hotel-owned.
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Karin
30 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist sehr gut. Das Personal aufmerksam und freundlich. Besonders hervorzuheben ist hier die Dame am Empfang. Ich verreise sehr oft und hatte selten eine so sympathische, freundliche, kompetente und hilfsbereite Dame an der Rezeption. Riesenlob dafür. Das Hotel selbst ist an einen Berghang gebaut, hat einen Außenpool und einen netten Ausblick. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine sehr schöne, große Terrasse mit Tisch und Sesseln. Das Zimmer ist sehr geräumig und mit Kühlschrank ausgestattet. Das Bett war gemütlich. Alles ist schon ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen - mich hat's nicht gestört, aber man merkt es natürlich. So gab's nur eine freie Steckdose und der Kühlschrank war manchmal etwas lauter. Das Frühstücksbuffet hat keine großartige Auswahl, für mich aber ausreichend. Auch hier wieder auffallend das aufmerksame, freundliche Personal. Ich habe mich jederzeit willkommen und gut betreut gefühlt. Alles in allem hat für mich das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis gut gepasst und ich war zufrieden.
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist sehr gut. Das Personal aufmerksam und freundlich. Besonders hervorzuheben ist hier die Dame am Empfang. Ich verreise sehr oft und hatte selten eine so sympathische, freundliche, kompetente und hilfsbereite Dame an der Rezeption. Riesenlob dafür. Das Hotel selbst ist an einen Berghang gebaut, hat einen Außenpool und einen netten Ausblick. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine sehr schöne, große Terrasse mit Tisch und Sesseln. Das Zimmer ist sehr geräumig und mit Kühlschrank ausgestattet. Das Bett war gemütlich. Alles ist schon ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen - mich hat's nicht gestört, aber man merkt es natürlich. So gab's nur eine freie Steckdose und der Kühlschrank war manchmal etwas lauter. Das Frühstücksbuffet hat keine großartige Auswahl, für mich aber ausreichend. Auch hier wieder auffallend das aufmerksame, freundliche Personal. Ich habe mich jederzeit willkommen und gut betreut gefühlt. Alles in allem hat für mich das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis gut gepasst und ich war zufrieden.
8
Kirsty
24 May 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
Solo female traveller - Stayed here a few times as it's cheap and close to everything. Some things that are negatives but don't put me off personally are the noise through the walls/halls, the hills you have to walk up to get back up from anywhere in town, and the lack of plug sockets in the rooms (one by the fridge, not by the bed). Positives - it has a handy wee pool that's never too busy, 24/7 reception staff who are usually always friendly and helpful, fridge in the room, and walkable to supermarket, town and beach. The basic room is a window, whereas the double rooms up top have a decent sea facing balcony. You get what you pay for basically.
Solo female traveller - Stayed here a few times as it's cheap and close to everything. Some things that are negatives but don't put me off personally are the noise through the walls/halls, the hills you have to walk up to get back up from anywhere in town, and the lack of plug sockets in the rooms (one by the fridge, not by the bed). Positives - it has a handy wee pool that's never too busy, 24/7 reception staff who are usually always friendly and helpful, fridge in the room, and walkable to supermarket, town and beach. The basic room is a window, whereas the double rooms up top have a decent sea facing balcony. You get what you pay for basically.
8
Caroline
1 May 2024
·
Stayed 4 nights
A lovely budget hotel, very clean and staff all friendly. Sun terrace with hilltop views an added bonus too
A lovely budget hotel, very clean and staff all friendly. Sun terrace with hilltop views an added bonus too
10
Mariastrid
8 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
La habitación muy cómoda, limpia, personal muy amable. Nos han dado una terraza grande con vista al pueblo y al mar. La piscina pequeña y las instalaciones de la misma no eran muy buenas, pero si tienes la playa, sobra la piscina. Repetiría sin duda.
La habitación muy cómoda, limpia, personal muy amable. Nos han dado una terraza grande con vista al pueblo y al mar. La piscina pequeña y las instalaciones de la misma no eran muy buenas, pero si tienes la playa, sobra la piscina. Repetiría sin duda.
8
Sanja
24 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Pros Walking distance to the beach ,restaurants ,bars Pool Free parking Friendly staff Balcony and water view Breakfast on site Cons Bit outdated No toiletries 1 plug in the room
Pros Walking distance to the beach ,restaurants ,bars Pool Free parking Friendly staff Balcony and water view Breakfast on site Cons Bit outdated No toiletries 1 plug in the room
4
Koen
21 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Na een daguitstap kan je niet meer in het zwembad. Parkeren is een openbare parking ipv een privé parking (zo hadden wij dit begrepen, tegen openbare parkings wegens al problemen mee gehad. Per ongeluk sinds dit verblijf problemen met een band). Maar wel SUPER vriendelijk personeel!!!!!!!!!! 1 nacht niet geslapen wegens de 'jeugd' die s'nachts naar hun kamer ging. Moordend als je er niet bent om aan het strand te liggen.
Na een daguitstap kan je niet meer in het zwembad. Parkeren is een openbare parking ipv een privé parking (zo hadden wij dit begrepen, tegen openbare parkings wegens al problemen mee gehad. Per ongeluk sinds dit verblijf problemen met een band). Maar wel SUPER vriendelijk personeel!!!!!!!!!! 1 nacht niet geslapen wegens de 'jeugd' die s'nachts naar hun kamer ging. Moordend als je er niet bent om aan het strand te liggen.
10
Catherine
12 May 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is clean and rooms are spacious. The views from the balcony and the roof top terrace are beautiful especially during sunset. The mini fridge was perfect to keep drinks and snacks. The pool is super clean and there’s lots of lounge chairs available. The outlets are a bit far from the bed but I just plugged my phone in when I went to bed and had no issues
The hotel is clean and rooms are spacious. The views from the balcony and the roof top terrace are beautiful especially during sunset. The mini fridge was perfect to keep drinks and snacks. The pool is super clean and there’s lots of lounge chairs available. The outlets are a bit far from the bed but I just plugged my phone in when I went to bed and had no issues
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Sandra
17 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Das Zimmer war groß, jedoch sehr abgewohnt aber sauber. Durch die geschlossemen Fenster hat der Wind gepfiffen. Der Parkplatz vor dem Hotel war toll, ist jedoch ein offener und gehört nicht zum Hotel. Wir hatten aber immer einen Platz. Die Lage des Hotels ist sehr gut und man kann in ein paar Minuten zu Fuss an den Strand.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Das Zimmer war groß, jedoch sehr abgewohnt aber sauber. Durch die geschlossemen Fenster hat der Wind gepfiffen. Der Parkplatz vor dem Hotel war toll, ist jedoch ein offener und gehört nicht zum Hotel. Wir hatten aber immer einen Platz. Die Lage des Hotels ist sehr gut und man kann in ein paar Minuten zu Fuss an den Strand.
10
Gary
1 Oct 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Great hotel, nothing fancy but probably deserves 3 stars rather than the 2 it publishes. Staff were brilliant and very friendly, changed our room after we requested one with a balcony. Bit of a hike up the hill from the beach but absolutely worth it for the views. Has a very small pool but we never used as no view and tended to be in the shade
Great hotel, nothing fancy but probably deserves 3 stars rather than the 2 it publishes. Staff were brilliant and very friendly, changed our room after we requested one with a balcony. Bit of a hike up the hill from the beach but absolutely worth it for the views. Has a very small pool but we never used as no view and tended to be in the shade
10
steven
26 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very good stay, excellent service especially from the afternoon desk lady(i believe her name was Illaine. Super friendly and helpful. Decent breakfast,and refreshing small pool. Amazing view from our deck outside our room. Close to everything restaurants, groceries and an easy 15 minute walk down to the beach.
Very good stay, excellent service especially from the afternoon desk lady(i believe her name was Illaine. Super friendly and helpful. Decent breakfast,and refreshing small pool. Amazing view from our deck outside our room. Close to everything restaurants, groceries and an easy 15 minute walk down to the beach.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found the hotel and rooms clean or spotless, but several reported stained or worn carpets, odd smells, and occasional lapses in cleaning or maintenance.
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Martyn
9 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great hotel ideal for old town slightly hilly but easy to walk to old town or marina.. cheap taxis back to hotel.. hotel is clean with lovely views of the sea.. rooms are basic but clean..
Great hotel ideal for old town slightly hilly but easy to walk to old town or marina.. cheap taxis back to hotel.. hotel is clean with lovely views of the sea.. rooms are basic but clean..
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Stuart
8 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Slightly outdated but very clean, with pleasant staff
Slightly outdated but very clean, with pleasant staff
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Susan
13 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent value. Room was clean, bed comfortable, bathroom obviously recently refitted and spotlessly clean. Breakfast typical Portuguese, but also bacon, scrambled eggs and a variety of cakes. Staff friendly, check in very efficient and receptionist happy to converse in Portuguese although I am English. Happy to recommend. Don't miss Ténis Pizza, 5-10 minutes walk - so good.
Excellent value. Room was clean, bed comfortable, bathroom obviously recently refitted and spotlessly clean. Breakfast typical Portuguese, but also bacon, scrambled eggs and a variety of cakes. Staff friendly, check in very efficient and receptionist happy to converse in Portuguese although I am English. Happy to recommend. Don't miss Ténis Pizza, 5-10 minutes walk - so good.
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david
20 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
it's an old building, but they keep it clean. It's way up on a hill above town, so getting to restaurants is easy, getting back to the hotel on foot to slot of work
it's an old building, but they keep it clean. It's way up on a hill above town, so getting to restaurants is easy, getting back to the hotel on foot to slot of work
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Annica Birgitta
11 Jul 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
Dålig städning på rummet. Dålig frukost, knappt något att välja på. Slitet hotell. Ingen ac på rummet,bara en fläkt. Väldigt lyhört. Men trevlig och hjälpsam personal.
Dålig städning på rummet. Dålig frukost, knappt något att välja på. Slitet hotell. Ingen ac på rummet,bara en fläkt. Väldigt lyhört. Men trevlig och hjälpsam personal.
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Eun Ju
21 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
L’hôtel était 2* et pas 3*comme indiqué dans hôtel.com! Dans la chambre, ça sentait mauvais et vieille.. 😞Il faut remplacer la vieille moquette et des meubles dans chambre.. pas du tout hygiénique..la salle de bain était vieille et la douche rouillée.. C’était la pire chambre que j’ai eu depuis des années. Mais les personnels étaitaient gentils. Rapport qualité prix c’était cher.
L’hôtel était 2* et pas 3*comme indiqué dans hôtel.com! Dans la chambre, ça sentait mauvais et vieille.. 😞Il faut remplacer la vieille moquette et des meubles dans chambre.. pas du tout hygiénique..la salle de bain était vieille et la douche rouillée.. C’était la pire chambre que j’ai eu depuis des années. Mais les personnels étaitaient gentils. Rapport qualité prix c’était cher.
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Göran
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Slitet rum. Trasiga krokar och hållare för toarulle. Gamla smutsiga/trasiga heltäckningsmattor i korridorer.
Slitet rum. Trasiga krokar och hållare för toarulle. Gamla smutsiga/trasiga heltäckningsmattor i korridorer.
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Saliha
18 Jul 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Floors were dirty and never mopped. Our balcony was 10 steps away from people at the front of hotel so anyone could walk through anytime so we had to be careful. We couldn’t leave it open at night for air for safety reasons so it was very hot in the room. There was only 1 fan so it was difficult to sleep. Bed wasn’t the most comfortable. Staff were friendly. Housekeeping came at inconvenient times such as 10am which is far too early for me and my family. That’s when we get ready for the day. As a result, we didn’t get our room cleaned often.
Floors were dirty and never mopped. Our balcony was 10 steps away from people at the front of hotel so anyone could walk through anytime so we had to be careful. We couldn’t leave it open at night for air for safety reasons so it was very hot in the room. There was only 1 fan so it was difficult to sleep. Bed wasn’t the most comfortable. Staff were friendly. Housekeeping came at inconvenient times such as 10am which is far too early for me and my family. That’s when we get ready for the day. As a result, we didn’t get our room cleaned often.
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Nelson
6 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Upon arriving we noticed many stains on the carpet. The room was large which was nice but we found a large cockroach in our room. The staff was very kind and helped us catch/kill the cockroach. The breakfast online is advertised as being €2 but is actually €8. There is a pool there which we did not visit. The bathroom was quite small and poorly designed as the door couldn’t open fully without hitting the toilet. A paper sign is above the toilet asking that you do not flush any toilet paper in the toilet which is something we were not used to. The beds were two single beds pushed together with no topper or anything so we slept separately on our respective mattress which was fine. Overall the room was fine but I wouldn’t go back.
Upon arriving we noticed many stains on the carpet. The room was large which was nice but we found a large cockroach in our room. The staff was very kind and helped us catch/kill the cockroach. The breakfast online is advertised as being €2 but is actually €8. There is a pool there which we did not visit. The bathroom was quite small and poorly designed as the door couldn’t open fully without hitting the toilet. A paper sign is above the toilet asking that you do not flush any toilet paper in the toilet which is something we were not used to. The beds were two single beds pushed together with no topper or anything so we slept separately on our respective mattress which was fine. Overall the room was fine but I wouldn’t go back.
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Michael
26 Apr 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Friendly hospitable staff spotlessly clean comfortable beds compact bathroom with what seems to be an endless supply of hot water We were there early season but were very impressed with this 2 star hotel
Friendly hospitable staff spotlessly clean comfortable beds compact bathroom with what seems to be an endless supply of hot water We were there early season but were very impressed with this 2 star hotel
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and dated; some are spacious with balconies and great sea views. Many lack air conditioning and have few power outlets, and noise or poor soundproofing is a common complaint.
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Karin
30 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist sehr gut. Das Personal aufmerksam und freundlich. Besonders hervorzuheben ist hier die Dame am Empfang. Ich verreise sehr oft und hatte selten eine so sympathische, freundliche, kompetente und hilfsbereite Dame an der Rezeption. Riesenlob dafür. Das Hotel selbst ist an einen Berghang gebaut, hat einen Außenpool und einen netten Ausblick. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine sehr schöne, große Terrasse mit Tisch und Sesseln. Das Zimmer ist sehr geräumig und mit Kühlschrank ausgestattet. Das Bett war gemütlich. Alles ist schon ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen - mich hat's nicht gestört, aber man merkt es natürlich. So gab's nur eine freie Steckdose und der Kühlschrank war manchmal etwas lauter. Das Frühstücksbuffet hat keine großartige Auswahl, für mich aber ausreichend. Auch hier wieder auffallend das aufmerksame, freundliche Personal. Ich habe mich jederzeit willkommen und gut betreut gefühlt. Alles in allem hat für mich das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis gut gepasst und ich war zufrieden.
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist sehr gut. Das Personal aufmerksam und freundlich. Besonders hervorzuheben ist hier die Dame am Empfang. Ich verreise sehr oft und hatte selten eine so sympathische, freundliche, kompetente und hilfsbereite Dame an der Rezeption. Riesenlob dafür. Das Hotel selbst ist an einen Berghang gebaut, hat einen Außenpool und einen netten Ausblick. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine sehr schöne, große Terrasse mit Tisch und Sesseln. Das Zimmer ist sehr geräumig und mit Kühlschrank ausgestattet. Das Bett war gemütlich. Alles ist schon ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen - mich hat's nicht gestört, aber man merkt es natürlich. So gab's nur eine freie Steckdose und der Kühlschrank war manchmal etwas lauter. Das Frühstücksbuffet hat keine großartige Auswahl, für mich aber ausreichend. Auch hier wieder auffallend das aufmerksame, freundliche Personal. Ich habe mich jederzeit willkommen und gut betreut gefühlt. Alles in allem hat für mich das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis gut gepasst und ich war zufrieden.
8
Kirsty
24 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Solo female traveller - Stayed here a few times as it's cheap and close to everything. Some things that are negatives but don't put me off personally are the noise through the walls/halls, the hills you have to walk up to get back up from anywhere in town, and the lack of plug sockets in the rooms (one by the fridge, not by the bed). Positives - it has a handy wee pool that's never too busy, 24/7 reception staff who are usually always friendly and helpful, fridge in the room, and walkable to supermarket, town and beach. The basic room is a window, whereas the double rooms up top have a decent sea facing balcony. You get what you pay for basically.
Solo female traveller - Stayed here a few times as it's cheap and close to everything. Some things that are negatives but don't put me off personally are the noise through the walls/halls, the hills you have to walk up to get back up from anywhere in town, and the lack of plug sockets in the rooms (one by the fridge, not by the bed). Positives - it has a handy wee pool that's never too busy, 24/7 reception staff who are usually always friendly and helpful, fridge in the room, and walkable to supermarket, town and beach. The basic room is a window, whereas the double rooms up top have a decent sea facing balcony. You get what you pay for basically.
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Kathryn
29 Jun 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
The staff there are really lovely, kind and very friendly and helpful. I’m sure if my husband and I were in our 20s and 30s we could have made it through, but the bed was so hard we went through 3 rather sleepless nights so we left two days early. On the positive, it’s a nice location with restaurants nearby.
The staff there are really lovely, kind and very friendly and helpful. I’m sure if my husband and I were in our 20s and 30s we could have made it through, but the bed was so hard we went through 3 rather sleepless nights so we left two days early. On the positive, it’s a nice location with restaurants nearby.
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Wilson
12 Aug 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Der Empfangsbereich war ganz OK, als wir unseren Zimmerschlüssel erhielten und unser Zimmer betraten blieb uns fast der Atem stehen! Das Zimmer stank nach alten Möbeln/Teppich Schön ist was anderes… Sehr altmodisch eingerichtet, der Teppich war an gewissen Stellen nass. Die Better total Altmodisch und hart. Eine Klimaanlage gab es nicht, lediglich einen Ventilator welcher total verstaubt war. WICHTIG: das Hotel wird als 3 Sterne Hotel klassifiziert, an der Eingangstür steht klar das es ein 2 Stern Hotel ist.
Der Empfangsbereich war ganz OK, als wir unseren Zimmerschlüssel erhielten und unser Zimmer betraten blieb uns fast der Atem stehen! Das Zimmer stank nach alten Möbeln/Teppich Schön ist was anderes… Sehr altmodisch eingerichtet, der Teppich war an gewissen Stellen nass. Die Better total Altmodisch und hart. Eine Klimaanlage gab es nicht, lediglich einen Ventilator welcher total verstaubt war. WICHTIG: das Hotel wird als 3 Sterne Hotel klassifiziert, an der Eingangstür steht klar das es ein 2 Stern Hotel ist.
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Nicole
2 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
+ Near the old town + Good view from balcony with sea view + Nice staff + Not many guests by the hotel, easy to get a sunbed (although not many sunbeds) - Very outdated hotel - No airconditioning - Funky smell in the room - Extremely loud, really hard to sleep a full night. Paper thin walls and floors with loud party guests - It’s far up the hill, so be ready for a hike uphill when you go back to the hotel
+ Near the old town + Good view from balcony with sea view + Nice staff + Not many guests by the hotel, easy to get a sunbed (although not many sunbeds) - Very outdated hotel - No airconditioning - Funky smell in the room - Extremely loud, really hard to sleep a full night. Paper thin walls and floors with loud party guests - It’s far up the hill, so be ready for a hike uphill when you go back to the hotel
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Nina
19 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Porte et fenetre peu insonorisées Odeur fortes dans la salle de bain Mais l'hotel netait pas trop chez ce qui est rare a Albufeira !
Porte et fenetre peu insonorisées Odeur fortes dans la salle de bain Mais l'hotel netait pas trop chez ce qui est rare a Albufeira !
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Beverley Ann
16 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We didn’t notice that the hotel rooms didn’t have AC so thankfully the nights were cool enough to keep the room temp okay.
We didn’t notice that the hotel rooms didn’t have AC so thankfully the nights were cool enough to keep the room temp okay.
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Angie
31 Aug 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The stay was very nice but rooms have only 1 point of plugging in items. Glad took an extension wire. Fan in room but no where to plug it in! Balcony was small but had a lovely view. Cleanliness was excellent. Shower was very small and not great!
The stay was very nice but rooms have only 1 point of plugging in items. Glad took an extension wire. Fan in room but no where to plug it in! Balcony was small but had a lovely view. Cleanliness was excellent. Shower was very small and not great!
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emilia
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
We initially didn’t get the best room. It had carpet & felt a-bit rundown, but we asked to change the next day to a different room & The staff were very accommodating. They swapped us to an amazing room with most fantastic view!! (5th floor) The breakfast was great! Location great & everyone was really friendly! They made sure we were well looked after x
We initially didn’t get the best room. It had carpet & felt a-bit rundown, but we asked to change the next day to a different room & The staff were very accommodating. They swapped us to an amazing room with most fantastic view!! (5th floor) The breakfast was great! Location great & everyone was really friendly! They made sure we were well looked after x
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Gloria
23 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It is a nice hotel with great views of the beach from some rooms. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The beds were comfortable but there was no air conditioning and it was very hot with the windows open all night long. Couldn’t sleep well due to heat. Breakfast was adequate. It was within walking distance to the beach and city center .
It is a nice hotel with great views of the beach from some rooms. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The beds were comfortable but there was no air conditioning and it was very hot with the windows open all night long. Couldn’t sleep well due to heat. Breakfast was adequate. It was within walking distance to the beach and city center .
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with staff often honoring requests and assisting with room changes. A few guests reported less welcoming encounters.
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Karin
30 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist sehr gut. Das Personal aufmerksam und freundlich. Besonders hervorzuheben ist hier die Dame am Empfang. Ich verreise sehr oft und hatte selten eine so sympathische, freundliche, kompetente und hilfsbereite Dame an der Rezeption. Riesenlob dafür. Das Hotel selbst ist an einen Berghang gebaut, hat einen Außenpool und einen netten Ausblick. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine sehr schöne, große Terrasse mit Tisch und Sesseln. Das Zimmer ist sehr geräumig und mit Kühlschrank ausgestattet. Das Bett war gemütlich. Alles ist schon ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen - mich hat's nicht gestört, aber man merkt es natürlich. So gab's nur eine freie Steckdose und der Kühlschrank war manchmal etwas lauter. Das Frühstücksbuffet hat keine großartige Auswahl, für mich aber ausreichend. Auch hier wieder auffallend das aufmerksame, freundliche Personal. Ich habe mich jederzeit willkommen und gut betreut gefühlt. Alles in allem hat für mich das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis gut gepasst und ich war zufrieden.
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist sehr gut. Das Personal aufmerksam und freundlich. Besonders hervorzuheben ist hier die Dame am Empfang. Ich verreise sehr oft und hatte selten eine so sympathische, freundliche, kompetente und hilfsbereite Dame an der Rezeption. Riesenlob dafür. Das Hotel selbst ist an einen Berghang gebaut, hat einen Außenpool und einen netten Ausblick. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine sehr schöne, große Terrasse mit Tisch und Sesseln. Das Zimmer ist sehr geräumig und mit Kühlschrank ausgestattet. Das Bett war gemütlich. Alles ist schon ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen - mich hat's nicht gestört, aber man merkt es natürlich. So gab's nur eine freie Steckdose und der Kühlschrank war manchmal etwas lauter. Das Frühstücksbuffet hat keine großartige Auswahl, für mich aber ausreichend. Auch hier wieder auffallend das aufmerksame, freundliche Personal. Ich habe mich jederzeit willkommen und gut betreut gefühlt. Alles in allem hat für mich das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis gut gepasst und ich war zufrieden.
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Remi
31 Aug 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Hôtel sympa mais sans plus, insonorisation à revoir, accueil déplorable pas un bonjour ni un sourire ni autre durant 3 jours.
Hôtel sympa mais sans plus, insonorisation à revoir, accueil déplorable pas un bonjour ni un sourire ni autre durant 3 jours.
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Mr Samuel J
30 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff amazing
Staff amazing
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Elson E
25 Sept 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Hotel muito bem localizado, perto de tudo, atendimento dos funcionários excelente. Cama confortável, um bom café da manhã. O único senão a respeito da estadia é em relação ao número de tomadas no quarto apenas duas tomadas uma para a Tv e outra para o frigobar que tenha uma conexão (T) onde conseguia utilizar para carregar os equipamentos eletrônicos. O prédio é antigo mais o local é muito bonito, da sala do café tem uma visão muito bonita da praia e da cidade de Albufeira.
Hotel muito bem localizado, perto de tudo, atendimento dos funcionários excelente. Cama confortável, um bom café da manhã. O único senão a respeito da estadia é em relação ao número de tomadas no quarto apenas duas tomadas uma para a Tv e outra para o frigobar que tenha uma conexão (T) onde conseguia utilizar para carregar os equipamentos eletrônicos. O prédio é antigo mais o local é muito bonito, da sala do café tem uma visão muito bonita da praia e da cidade de Albufeira.
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Kelly A
18 Jul 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
This property was in the old town of Albufeira and it is conveniently located at the top of the hill. Whichever way you go when you head down to the main town, you will find options for dining, supermarkets and the like. The main town is about a 10 minute walk, which is all along the water. I felt extremely safe staying at this property. The staff was super helpful. Each and every person at the front desk, day or night, was knowledgable and kind. I felt very much at home. Please note that the summer months are HOT and there is only air con in a select few rooms. There are fans and the ocean breeze helps at night - but not so much in the day. The pool is very small but refreshing for a quick dip. If you want to spend time by the water, your best bet is to head down to the beach (which is quite lovely). Ubers are easy to find and you will not wait more than 5 mins at peak times. While there are some quirks to the hotel and some things that need to be updated, the stay was lovely and the beds comfortable and the room clean. Enjoy the views at the top of the old town and embrace the quirks!
This property was in the old town of Albufeira and it is conveniently located at the top of the hill. Whichever way you go when you head down to the main town, you will find options for dining, supermarkets and the like. The main town is about a 10 minute walk, which is all along the water. I felt extremely safe staying at this property. The staff was super helpful. Each and every person at the front desk, day or night, was knowledgable and kind. I felt very much at home. Please note that the summer months are HOT and there is only air con in a select few rooms. There are fans and the ocean breeze helps at night - but not so much in the day. The pool is very small but refreshing for a quick dip. If you want to spend time by the water, your best bet is to head down to the beach (which is quite lovely). Ubers are easy to find and you will not wait more than 5 mins at peak times. While there are some quirks to the hotel and some things that need to be updated, the stay was lovely and the beds comfortable and the room clean. Enjoy the views at the top of the old town and embrace the quirks!
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Xavier
26 Apr 2022
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Stayed 5 nights
l’équipe d’accueil sur les 5 jours au top, disponible, chaleureux, attentionné !
l’équipe d’accueil sur les 5 jours au top, disponible, chaleureux, attentionné !
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Claire
7 Jul 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Really nice staff who make sure you have a great stay. We had the air con in our room which we preferred to the balcony view during this hot spell. They also kindly supplied us with a kettle to have our coffee in the room.
Really nice staff who make sure you have a great stay. We had the air con in our room which we preferred to the balcony view during this hot spell. They also kindly supplied us with a kettle to have our coffee in the room.
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Gary
1 Oct 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Great hotel, nothing fancy but probably deserves 3 stars rather than the 2 it publishes. Staff were brilliant and very friendly, changed our room after we requested one with a balcony. Bit of a hike up the hill from the beach but absolutely worth it for the views. Has a very small pool but we never used as no view and tended to be in the shade
Great hotel, nothing fancy but probably deserves 3 stars rather than the 2 it publishes. Staff were brilliant and very friendly, changed our room after we requested one with a balcony. Bit of a hike up the hill from the beach but absolutely worth it for the views. Has a very small pool but we never used as no view and tended to be in the shade
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emilia
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
We initially didn’t get the best room. It had carpet & felt a-bit rundown, but we asked to change the next day to a different room & The staff were very accommodating. They swapped us to an amazing room with most fantastic view!! (5th floor) The breakfast was great! Location great & everyone was really friendly! They made sure we were well looked after x
We initially didn’t get the best room. It had carpet & felt a-bit rundown, but we asked to change the next day to a different room & The staff were very accommodating. They swapped us to an amazing room with most fantastic view!! (5th floor) The breakfast was great! Location great & everyone was really friendly! They made sure we were well looked after x
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steven
26 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very good stay, excellent service especially from the afternoon desk lady(i believe her name was Illaine. Super friendly and helpful. Decent breakfast,and refreshing small pool. Amazing view from our deck outside our room. Close to everything restaurants, groceries and an easy 15 minute walk down to the beach.
Very good stay, excellent service especially from the afternoon desk lady(i believe her name was Illaine. Super friendly and helpful. Decent breakfast,and refreshing small pool. Amazing view from our deck outside our room. Close to everything restaurants, groceries and an easy 15 minute walk down to the beach.
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Location
Convenient for the old town and beach, typically a 5–15 minute walk, with scenic hilltop views. The uphill return can be steep, and a few found access less convenient.
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Karin
30 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist sehr gut. Das Personal aufmerksam und freundlich. Besonders hervorzuheben ist hier die Dame am Empfang. Ich verreise sehr oft und hatte selten eine so sympathische, freundliche, kompetente und hilfsbereite Dame an der Rezeption. Riesenlob dafür. Das Hotel selbst ist an einen Berghang gebaut, hat einen Außenpool und einen netten Ausblick. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine sehr schöne, große Terrasse mit Tisch und Sesseln. Das Zimmer ist sehr geräumig und mit Kühlschrank ausgestattet. Das Bett war gemütlich. Alles ist schon ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen - mich hat's nicht gestört, aber man merkt es natürlich. So gab's nur eine freie Steckdose und der Kühlschrank war manchmal etwas lauter. Das Frühstücksbuffet hat keine großartige Auswahl, für mich aber ausreichend. Auch hier wieder auffallend das aufmerksame, freundliche Personal. Ich habe mich jederzeit willkommen und gut betreut gefühlt. Alles in allem hat für mich das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis gut gepasst und ich war zufrieden.
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist sehr gut. Das Personal aufmerksam und freundlich. Besonders hervorzuheben ist hier die Dame am Empfang. Ich verreise sehr oft und hatte selten eine so sympathische, freundliche, kompetente und hilfsbereite Dame an der Rezeption. Riesenlob dafür. Das Hotel selbst ist an einen Berghang gebaut, hat einen Außenpool und einen netten Ausblick. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine sehr schöne, große Terrasse mit Tisch und Sesseln. Das Zimmer ist sehr geräumig und mit Kühlschrank ausgestattet. Das Bett war gemütlich. Alles ist schon ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen - mich hat's nicht gestört, aber man merkt es natürlich. So gab's nur eine freie Steckdose und der Kühlschrank war manchmal etwas lauter. Das Frühstücksbuffet hat keine großartige Auswahl, für mich aber ausreichend. Auch hier wieder auffallend das aufmerksame, freundliche Personal. Ich habe mich jederzeit willkommen und gut betreut gefühlt. Alles in allem hat für mich das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis gut gepasst und ich war zufrieden.
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Lance
22 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff greeting was terrific. Bus stop nearby. Short walk into town though down a steep sidewalk.
Staff greeting was terrific. Bus stop nearby. Short walk into town though down a steep sidewalk.
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Martyn
9 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great hotel ideal for old town slightly hilly but easy to walk to old town or marina.. cheap taxis back to hotel.. hotel is clean with lovely views of the sea.. rooms are basic but clean..
Great hotel ideal for old town slightly hilly but easy to walk to old town or marina.. cheap taxis back to hotel.. hotel is clean with lovely views of the sea.. rooms are basic but clean..
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Andrea
29 May 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Service war toll, Lage ruhig und nur 5 Gehminuten zum Strand. Zimmer etwas altmodisch. Alles in allem war der Aufenthalt sehr schön.
Service war toll, Lage ruhig und nur 5 Gehminuten zum Strand. Zimmer etwas altmodisch. Alles in allem war der Aufenthalt sehr schön.
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david
20 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
it's an old building, but they keep it clean. It's way up on a hill above town, so getting to restaurants is easy, getting back to the hotel on foot to slot of work
it's an old building, but they keep it clean. It's way up on a hill above town, so getting to restaurants is easy, getting back to the hotel on foot to slot of work
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Elson E
25 Sept 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Hotel muito bem localizado, perto de tudo, atendimento dos funcionários excelente. Cama confortável, um bom café da manhã. O único senão a respeito da estadia é em relação ao número de tomadas no quarto apenas duas tomadas uma para a Tv e outra para o frigobar que tenha uma conexão (T) onde conseguia utilizar para carregar os equipamentos eletrônicos. O prédio é antigo mais o local é muito bonito, da sala do café tem uma visão muito bonita da praia e da cidade de Albufeira.
Hotel muito bem localizado, perto de tudo, atendimento dos funcionários excelente. Cama confortável, um bom café da manhã. O único senão a respeito da estadia é em relação ao número de tomadas no quarto apenas duas tomadas uma para a Tv e outra para o frigobar que tenha uma conexão (T) onde conseguia utilizar para carregar os equipamentos eletrônicos. O prédio é antigo mais o local é muito bonito, da sala do café tem uma visão muito bonita da praia e da cidade de Albufeira.
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Kelly A
18 Jul 2023
·
Stayed 6 nights
This property was in the old town of Albufeira and it is conveniently located at the top of the hill. Whichever way you go when you head down to the main town, you will find options for dining, supermarkets and the like. The main town is about a 10 minute walk, which is all along the water. I felt extremely safe staying at this property. The staff was super helpful. Each and every person at the front desk, day or night, was knowledgable and kind. I felt very much at home. Please note that the summer months are HOT and there is only air con in a select few rooms. There are fans and the ocean breeze helps at night - but not so much in the day. The pool is very small but refreshing for a quick dip. If you want to spend time by the water, your best bet is to head down to the beach (which is quite lovely). Ubers are easy to find and you will not wait more than 5 mins at peak times. While there are some quirks to the hotel and some things that need to be updated, the stay was lovely and the beds comfortable and the room clean. Enjoy the views at the top of the old town and embrace the quirks!
This property was in the old town of Albufeira and it is conveniently located at the top of the hill. Whichever way you go when you head down to the main town, you will find options for dining, supermarkets and the like. The main town is about a 10 minute walk, which is all along the water. I felt extremely safe staying at this property. The staff was super helpful. Each and every person at the front desk, day or night, was knowledgable and kind. I felt very much at home. Please note that the summer months are HOT and there is only air con in a select few rooms. There are fans and the ocean breeze helps at night - but not so much in the day. The pool is very small but refreshing for a quick dip. If you want to spend time by the water, your best bet is to head down to the beach (which is quite lovely). Ubers are easy to find and you will not wait more than 5 mins at peak times. While there are some quirks to the hotel and some things that need to be updated, the stay was lovely and the beds comfortable and the room clean. Enjoy the views at the top of the old town and embrace the quirks!
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Rodrigo B
17 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel bem localizado, perto da praia, mas comladeiras e escadas durante o caminho.
Hotel bem localizado, perto da praia, mas comladeiras e escadas durante o caminho.
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Jan Johannes
1 Jun 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Prima hotel met goede prijs-/kwaliteitsverhouding. Zeer vriendelijk personeel. Mooi locatie dicht bij het oude centrum.
Prima hotel met goede prijs-/kwaliteitsverhouding. Zeer vriendelijk personeel. Mooi locatie dicht bij het oude centrum.
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steven
26 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very good stay, excellent service especially from the afternoon desk lady(i believe her name was Illaine. Super friendly and helpful. Decent breakfast,and refreshing small pool. Amazing view from our deck outside our room. Close to everything restaurants, groceries and an easy 15 minute walk down to the beach.
Very good stay, excellent service especially from the afternoon desk lady(i believe her name was Illaine. Super friendly and helpful. Decent breakfast,and refreshing small pool. Amazing view from our deck outside our room. Close to everything restaurants, groceries and an easy 15 minute walk down to the beach.
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Dining
Breakfast is generally simple to decent, with some praise and some disappointment about variety.
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Karin
30 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist sehr gut. Das Personal aufmerksam und freundlich. Besonders hervorzuheben ist hier die Dame am Empfang. Ich verreise sehr oft und hatte selten eine so sympathische, freundliche, kompetente und hilfsbereite Dame an der Rezeption. Riesenlob dafür. Das Hotel selbst ist an einen Berghang gebaut, hat einen Außenpool und einen netten Ausblick. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine sehr schöne, große Terrasse mit Tisch und Sesseln. Das Zimmer ist sehr geräumig und mit Kühlschrank ausgestattet. Das Bett war gemütlich. Alles ist schon ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen - mich hat's nicht gestört, aber man merkt es natürlich. So gab's nur eine freie Steckdose und der Kühlschrank war manchmal etwas lauter. Das Frühstücksbuffet hat keine großartige Auswahl, für mich aber ausreichend. Auch hier wieder auffallend das aufmerksame, freundliche Personal. Ich habe mich jederzeit willkommen und gut betreut gefühlt. Alles in allem hat für mich das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis gut gepasst und ich war zufrieden.
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist sehr gut. Das Personal aufmerksam und freundlich. Besonders hervorzuheben ist hier die Dame am Empfang. Ich verreise sehr oft und hatte selten eine so sympathische, freundliche, kompetente und hilfsbereite Dame an der Rezeption. Riesenlob dafür. Das Hotel selbst ist an einen Berghang gebaut, hat einen Außenpool und einen netten Ausblick. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine sehr schöne, große Terrasse mit Tisch und Sesseln. Das Zimmer ist sehr geräumig und mit Kühlschrank ausgestattet. Das Bett war gemütlich. Alles ist schon ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen - mich hat's nicht gestört, aber man merkt es natürlich. So gab's nur eine freie Steckdose und der Kühlschrank war manchmal etwas lauter. Das Frühstücksbuffet hat keine großartige Auswahl, für mich aber ausreichend. Auch hier wieder auffallend das aufmerksame, freundliche Personal. Ich habe mich jederzeit willkommen und gut betreut gefühlt. Alles in allem hat für mich das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis gut gepasst und ich war zufrieden.
10
Susan
13 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent value. Room was clean, bed comfortable, bathroom obviously recently refitted and spotlessly clean. Breakfast typical Portuguese, but also bacon, scrambled eggs and a variety of cakes. Staff friendly, check in very efficient and receptionist happy to converse in Portuguese although I am English. Happy to recommend. Don't miss Ténis Pizza, 5-10 minutes walk - so good.
Excellent value. Room was clean, bed comfortable, bathroom obviously recently refitted and spotlessly clean. Breakfast typical Portuguese, but also bacon, scrambled eggs and a variety of cakes. Staff friendly, check in very efficient and receptionist happy to converse in Portuguese although I am English. Happy to recommend. Don't miss Ténis Pizza, 5-10 minutes walk - so good.
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Laure
25 Sept 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Malheureusement nous avons eu une chambre "vu mur" mais la dame de l'accueil a été très gentille et nous a conseillé d'aller boire un coup sur le toit c'était génial très beau. Le petit déjeuner est simple mais agréable à prendre sur la terrasse.
Malheureusement nous avons eu une chambre "vu mur" mais la dame de l'accueil a été très gentille et nous a conseillé d'aller boire un coup sur le toit c'était génial très beau. Le petit déjeuner est simple mais agréable à prendre sur la terrasse.
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Annica Birgitta
11 Jul 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
Dålig städning på rummet. Dålig frukost, knappt något att välja på. Slitet hotell. Ingen ac på rummet,bara en fläkt. Väldigt lyhört. Men trevlig och hjälpsam personal.
Dålig städning på rummet. Dålig frukost, knappt något att välja på. Slitet hotell. Ingen ac på rummet,bara en fläkt. Väldigt lyhört. Men trevlig och hjälpsam personal.
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Pedro
7 Apr 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Foi uma experiência bastante agradável de 6 noite que superou todas as expectativas. Da Limpeza, passando pelo pequeno almoço, condições e , claro, o atendimento ao público é excelente. O meu muito obrigado, especialmente à dona Carla, D. Nazaré e à outra senhora cujo nome não me recordo que faz parte do atendimento. Com certeza, a repetir.
Foi uma experiência bastante agradável de 6 noite que superou todas as expectativas. Da Limpeza, passando pelo pequeno almoço, condições e , claro, o atendimento ao público é excelente. O meu muito obrigado, especialmente à dona Carla, D. Nazaré e à outra senhora cujo nome não me recordo que faz parte do atendimento. Com certeza, a repetir.
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Elson E
25 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 5 nights
Hotel muito bem localizado, perto de tudo, atendimento dos funcionários excelente. Cama confortável, um bom café da manhã. O único senão a respeito da estadia é em relação ao número de tomadas no quarto apenas duas tomadas uma para a Tv e outra para o frigobar que tenha uma conexão (T) onde conseguia utilizar para carregar os equipamentos eletrônicos. O prédio é antigo mais o local é muito bonito, da sala do café tem uma visão muito bonita da praia e da cidade de Albufeira.
Hotel muito bem localizado, perto de tudo, atendimento dos funcionários excelente. Cama confortável, um bom café da manhã. O único senão a respeito da estadia é em relação ao número de tomadas no quarto apenas duas tomadas uma para a Tv e outra para o frigobar que tenha uma conexão (T) onde conseguia utilizar para carregar os equipamentos eletrônicos. O prédio é antigo mais o local é muito bonito, da sala do café tem uma visão muito bonita da praia e da cidade de Albufeira.
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Didier
22 Sept 2023
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Stayed 14 nights
Très bon séjour dans cet Hôtel très bien placé géographiquement à Albufeira mais aussi pour visiter l'Algrave. Le personnel à été parfait, et la chambre très correct prévoir juste une rallonge et une triple prise car pas de prise vers le lit et qu'une seule dans la pièce principale.. Mais nous avons pu faire sans. Le petit déjeuner est copieux. Nous n'avions pas réservé avec balcon chose que nous regrettons car ils sont spacieux. Si nous retournons en Algarve, nous n'hésiterons pas à prendre le même hôtel.
Très bon séjour dans cet Hôtel très bien placé géographiquement à Albufeira mais aussi pour visiter l'Algrave. Le personnel à été parfait, et la chambre très correct prévoir juste une rallonge et une triple prise car pas de prise vers le lit et qu'une seule dans la pièce principale.. Mais nous avons pu faire sans. Le petit déjeuner est copieux. Nous n'avions pas réservé avec balcon chose que nous regrettons car ils sont spacieux. Si nous retournons en Algarve, nous n'hésiterons pas à prendre le même hôtel.
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Jessica
19 Jul 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great pool, coffee/breakfast, great views, convenient bar on property.
Great pool, coffee/breakfast, great views, convenient bar on property.
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emilia
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
We initially didn’t get the best room. It had carpet & felt a-bit rundown, but we asked to change the next day to a different room & The staff were very accommodating. They swapped us to an amazing room with most fantastic view!! (5th floor) The breakfast was great! Location great & everyone was really friendly! They made sure we were well looked after x
We initially didn’t get the best room. It had carpet & felt a-bit rundown, but we asked to change the next day to a different room & The staff were very accommodating. They swapped us to an amazing room with most fantastic view!! (5th floor) The breakfast was great! Location great & everyone was really friendly! They made sure we were well looked after x
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Gloria
23 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It is a nice hotel with great views of the beach from some rooms. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The beds were comfortable but there was no air conditioning and it was very hot with the windows open all night long. Couldn’t sleep well due to heat. Breakfast was adequate. It was within walking distance to the beach and city center .
It is a nice hotel with great views of the beach from some rooms. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The beds were comfortable but there was no air conditioning and it was very hot with the windows open all night long. Couldn’t sleep well due to heat. Breakfast was adequate. It was within walking distance to the beach and city center .
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Mohammed
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel was an absolute nightmare. The room had no air conditioning. The shower was horrendous. The water would pool up in the shower and take ages to drain. No iron or board. No kettle or anything. Breakfast is very basic. Doesn’t even deserve a star. Some staff were nice. It’s not too far from the old town but coming back up to the hotel is hard work because of the very steep incline.
The hotel was an absolute nightmare. The room had no air conditioning. The shower was horrendous. The water would pool up in the shower and take ages to drain. No iron or board. No kettle or anything. Breakfast is very basic. Doesn’t even deserve a star. Some staff were nice. It’s not too far from the old town but coming back up to the hotel is hard work because of the very steep incline.
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Mark
29 Sept 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
We arrived with no high expectations as we’d booked quite late on and was one of the cheaper options but were certainly not disappointed. Small and quiet hotel in a nice area (away from the noise but easily walkable to Old Town), small but adequate outside pool with sun beds that were never very busy, friendly staff and nice clean room. Easy 10 min walk to a great beach, the Marina is also only a 15 min walk and worth a visit. Can’t really fault the hotel, you get what you pay for and I’d say this was very good value with a good daily breakfast thrown in.
We arrived with no high expectations as we’d booked quite late on and was one of the cheaper options but were certainly not disappointed. Small and quiet hotel in a nice area (away from the noise but easily walkable to Old Town), small but adequate outside pool with sun beds that were never very busy, friendly staff and nice clean room. Easy 10 min walk to a great beach, the Marina is also only a 15 min walk and worth a visit. Can’t really fault the hotel, you get what you pay for and I’d say this was very good value with a good daily breakfast thrown in.
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Alina
20 Jul 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
Hotel Mar a Vista is likely the carcass of a former excellent resort. Hotel is in real need of renovation and the description on the website should be changed to reflect reality. The hotel is 7 minutes away from the sea side if you descend on a zip line The breakfast is as basic as it gets: one type of cheese, one type of ham, one type of bacon and the scrambled egg is not always fresh (second day had a very strange texture and smell). No chance of fresh seasonal fruit and veggies. This literally should be included in price as opposed to have to pay extra. Just a thought. We did appreciate the daily pastry. Staff was very friendly always, and at arrival receptionist said they will provide us with a better room (if this was the better room, I wonder how the bad rooms look like). I wasn't fussed about the decor being outdated as I was fussed about the bathroom grout full of mold, defectuous balcony shutters and the tiny toilet lock on the entry door. The pool area was tiny, compared to the pictures on the advert and the breakfast outdoors area is just a a small balcony. Portugal and Albufeira are amazing... Hotel was just providing shelter for night. However ratio value for money in this case was rather negative. Sorry, maybe we will be back if significant changes are made.
Hotel Mar a Vista is likely the carcass of a former excellent resort. Hotel is in real need of renovation and the description on the website should be changed to reflect reality. The hotel is 7 minutes away from the sea side if you descend on a zip line The breakfast is as basic as it gets: one type of cheese, one type of ham, one type of bacon and the scrambled egg is not always fresh (second day had a very strange texture and smell). No chance of fresh seasonal fruit and veggies. This literally should be included in price as opposed to have to pay extra. Just a thought. We did appreciate the daily pastry. Staff was very friendly always, and at arrival receptionist said they will provide us with a better room (if this was the better room, I wonder how the bad rooms look like). I wasn't fussed about the decor being outdated as I was fussed about the bathroom grout full of mold, defectuous balcony shutters and the tiny toilet lock on the entry door. The pool area was tiny, compared to the pictures on the advert and the breakfast outdoors area is just a a small balcony. Portugal and Albufeira are amazing... Hotel was just providing shelter for night. However ratio value for money in this case was rather negative. Sorry, maybe we will be back if significant changes are made.
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Mali
12 Jul 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
Very good and affordable, staff were helpful and accommodating, and was overall a really good stay (especially if you’re low maintenance when it comes to these things).
Very good and affordable, staff were helpful and accommodating, and was overall a really good stay (especially if you’re low maintenance when it comes to these things).
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Madeline
6 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Miguel was a great help. Location was great and in a quieter part of town. Beautiful view from the terrace. We had a great time here.
Miguel was a great help. Location was great and in a quieter part of town. Beautiful view from the terrace. We had a great time here.
Property policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 03:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about Hotel Mar A Vista
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A continental breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 2 per person.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are not allowed at the property.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM and check-out time ends at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
Is there an airport shuttle service available?
Yes, airport shuttle services are available, but surcharges may apply. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel.
What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, but specific details on room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located near the beach in Albufeira Center, close to attractions like Albufeira Marina and Praia dos Alemães.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor swimming pool available for guests.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and those under 13 years of age do not incur the city tax.
What are the policies regarding extra beds or cribs?
Rollaway beds are available for a fee of EUR 15 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.
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Business details
Property registration number 1151
Popular amenities
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Currency exchange
Safe-deposit box
Bicycle rental
Activities
Swimming pool
Garden
Golf course (nearby)
Beach (nearby)
Scuba diving
Fishing
Hiking
Pool outdoor
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Services
Currency exchange
Safe-deposit box
Bicycle rental
Luggage storage
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
Parking
Free parking
General
Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Free wi-fi