Hotel Colina do Mar
From
US$59
/ night
Prices for Hotel Colina do Mar
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From
US$59
/ night
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Hotel Colina do Mar average US$69 in the cheapest month (April) and US$176 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| April | US$69 |
| May | US$79 |
| June | US$112 |
| July | US$158 |
| August | US$176 |
| September | US$124 |
| October | US$69 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$176)
Cheapest: April (~US$69)
About this property
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Amenities
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Dining
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
Located in Albufeira (Albufeira Old Town), Hotel Colina do Mar is steps from Albufeira Old Town Square and a 3-minute drive from Albufeira Marina. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Falesia Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from The Strip.
What's nearby
Albufeira Old Town Square(0.1 Miles)
San Vicente de Albufeira Statue(0.2 Miles)
Igreja de São Sebastião(0.2 Miles)
Castle Wall Ruins(0.3 Miles)
Praia dos Pescadores(0.3 Miles)
Misericordia Chapel(0.3 Miles)
Peneco Beach(0.3 Miles)
Golfo de Cádiz(0.3 Miles)
Rotunda dos Pescadores(0.6 Miles)
Praia do Inatel(0.7 Miles)
Praia dos Alemães(0.9 Miles)
Albufeira Marina(1.1 Miles)
Albufeira Stadium(1.4 Miles)
The Strip(1.7 Miles)
Oura Beach(2.2 Miles)
Faro Intl. Airport (FAO)(27.6 Miles)
Portimao (PRM)(25.3 Miles)
Location
Rua Maria Teresa Semedo de Azevedo, 3, Albufeira Old Town, Albufeira, Portugal
Albufeira Old Town Square (0.1 Miles)
San Vicente de Albufeira Statue (0.2 Miles)
Igreja de São Sebastião (0.2 Miles)
Castle Wall Ruins (0.3 Miles)
Praia dos Pescadores (0.3 Miles)
Misericordia Chapel (0.3 Miles)
Room options
4
Twin Room (With Extra Bed)
Room details
1 Single Bed
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
183 ft²
Air ConditioningRefrigeratorPrivate Bathroom
4
Double Or Twin Room
Room details
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
183 ft²
Air ConditioningRefrigeratorPrivate Bathroom
Guest reviews of Hotel Colina do Mar
7.8
Good
Based on 968 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
66%
Family
19%
Group
14%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Colina do Mar, guests consistently highlight the central, walkable location near the old town and beach, noting a budget-friendly, no-frills stay with dated facilities and basic rooms that reflect its simple three-star character.
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At Colina do Mar, guests consistently highlight the central, walkable location near the old town and beach, noting a budget-friendly, no-frills stay with dated facilities and basic rooms that reflect its simple three-star character.
Cleanliness feedback is mixed, ranging from spotless rooms to issues like bathroom mold, unpleasant odors, and lapses in housekeeping. Noise carries in some rooms and several guests found spring mattresses hard or uncomfortable; breakfast is simple to average, and the small rooftop pool provides a modest place to relax. Staff are often described as friendly and helpful, but a few guests reported rude or unsettling interactions at reception. Expect a simple base with clear trade-offs.
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Facilities
Small rooftop pool is appreciated for relaxing, though the area and sunbeds look worn and could use renovation. There is no private parking and finding a spot nearby can be difficult.
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8
GARY
10 May 2024
·
Stayed 7 nights
The hotel is a basic 3 star hotel conveniently situated to the town centre. The staff speak reasonable English. The room was basic but did have air con and a small fridge. There is a small swimming pool on the roof with 8 or so sun loungers. Breakfast is a bit non plus but edible. 4 stars rather than 5 as one day we had no hot water in the morning.
The hotel is a basic 3 star hotel conveniently situated to the town centre. The staff speak reasonable English. The room was basic but did have air con and a small fridge. There is a small swimming pool on the roof with 8 or so sun loungers. Breakfast is a bit non plus but edible. 4 stars rather than 5 as one day we had no hot water in the morning.
6
Sara
20 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was nice and simple with some healthy options. There's a nice swimming pool on the rooftop and the location was great. Easily get to the beach within 5 minutes of walking. Unfortunately we got unlucky with our room, we got a bottom room with view onto the street. The walls are paper thin and can hear other guests showering and any cars going by but overall its quiet enough at night. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, spring mattresses. The initial walk-in to the room, we got hit by a strong, bad smell from the bathroom, possibly smelled like the sewers. Disgusting. Wouldn't recommend staying for longer than 3 nights with that smell. But other than that, the hotel was fine and we enjoyed our stay.
The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was nice and simple with some healthy options. There's a nice swimming pool on the rooftop and the location was great. Easily get to the beach within 5 minutes of walking. Unfortunately we got unlucky with our room, we got a bottom room with view onto the street. The walls are paper thin and can hear other guests showering and any cars going by but overall its quiet enough at night. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, spring mattresses. The initial walk-in to the room, we got hit by a strong, bad smell from the bathroom, possibly smelled like the sewers. Disgusting. Wouldn't recommend staying for longer than 3 nights with that smell. But other than that, the hotel was fine and we enjoyed our stay.
10
Melanie
18 Sept 2022
·
Stayed 1 night
Just above the crazy fray of the town proper up a small 2 block hill. Great views from the roof top pool terrace! Room was comfy (although mattresses are the typical Portuguese spring hard beds that poke you in your sleep). The room was very good, water pressure in shower was good! Fridge in room was a nice bonus. Breakfast was underwhelming, but cheap and handy so there is that. Would stay again- although Albuferia is not exactly up our alley, it was a funny town to see once ;)
Just above the crazy fray of the town proper up a small 2 block hill. Great views from the roof top pool terrace! Room was comfy (although mattresses are the typical Portuguese spring hard beds that poke you in your sleep). The room was very good, water pressure in shower was good! Fridge in room was a nice bonus. Breakfast was underwhelming, but cheap and handy so there is that. Would stay again- although Albuferia is not exactly up our alley, it was a funny town to see once ;)
10
Carlos
11 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
O hotel nos surpreendeu pela sua localização, fazíamos tudo a pé, perfeito ! Apesar de não ter estacionamento privativo, não tivemos problema com estacionamento e estacionamos quase em frente ao hotel. Os funcionários da recepção prestativos e muito educados. Tudo muito simples, mas muito limpo. Uma delícia curtir a piscina no final do dia. Se retornarmos a Albufeira, provelmente nos hospedaremos nele novamente pela praticiadade. CUSTO BENEFÍCIO EXCELENTE !
O hotel nos surpreendeu pela sua localização, fazíamos tudo a pé, perfeito ! Apesar de não ter estacionamento privativo, não tivemos problema com estacionamento e estacionamos quase em frente ao hotel. Os funcionários da recepção prestativos e muito educados. Tudo muito simples, mas muito limpo. Uma delícia curtir a piscina no final do dia. Se retornarmos a Albufeira, provelmente nos hospedaremos nele novamente pela praticiadade. CUSTO BENEFÍCIO EXCELENTE !
8
Bernard
21 Jul 2023
·
Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel, but parking is a problem.
Lovely hotel, but parking is a problem.
10
Claire
27 Apr 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely little hotel tucked up side street minutes from the square but far enough away to not be disturbed by night life noise. The hotel is a little dated but it was spotless the water was hot air con and WiFi was excellent. Lovely little pool on the roof with a few sunbeds you can basically do what you want. Breakfast is very basic it’s fine for me as I don’t really do breakfast but if you like your traditional fry up then there are plenty of restaurants in the square to chose from. We hired a car and parking was tight near the hotel but at the top of the road was two large carparks. The owners fernando and his wife are lovely and helpful I will be returning later in the year. Good restaurants are ones in the square and through the tunnel to catch the little train go to the end of the beach and go up the escalators the train stop it at the top. They do take cards.
Lovely little hotel tucked up side street minutes from the square but far enough away to not be disturbed by night life noise. The hotel is a little dated but it was spotless the water was hot air con and WiFi was excellent. Lovely little pool on the roof with a few sunbeds you can basically do what you want. Breakfast is very basic it’s fine for me as I don’t really do breakfast but if you like your traditional fry up then there are plenty of restaurants in the square to chose from. We hired a car and parking was tight near the hotel but at the top of the road was two large carparks. The owners fernando and his wife are lovely and helpful I will be returning later in the year. Good restaurants are ones in the square and through the tunnel to catch the little train go to the end of the beach and go up the escalators the train stop it at the top. They do take cards.
8
Tony
4 Apr 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Great little hotel with a roof top pool . Close to amenities and all the action .
Great little hotel with a roof top pool . Close to amenities and all the action .
6
Gintaras
18 Sept 2022
·
Stayed 1 night
The pool area really needs renovations. Sun beds look really worn out. Staff were pleasant. Location wise is good, close to town center. Breakfast was somewhat poor, but it was quiet cheap (4.9€), so it's ok. The room smelled bad. It felt like it was some stinking desinfectant. The bed pretty old and mattresses requires replacement. My back was hurting after a night sleep. At night felt some bites and got some bite marks, which looks like bed bugs.
The pool area really needs renovations. Sun beds look really worn out. Staff were pleasant. Location wise is good, close to town center. Breakfast was somewhat poor, but it was quiet cheap (4.9€), so it's ok. The room smelled bad. It felt like it was some stinking desinfectant. The bed pretty old and mattresses requires replacement. My back was hurting after a night sleep. At night felt some bites and got some bite marks, which looks like bed bugs.
8
Alison
9 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
Spent 3 nights at Hotel Colina. Warm friendly welcome when we arrived with a quick and easy check in. Room was clean, air-con worked well. Very comfortable bed! We spent a few hours by the pool which was lovely and quiet. Breakfast had a good variety. The location was perfect. The pub next door was fairly quiet and you could play pool and darts. Walk down the hill and you have shops and restaurants. You are close to the busy nightlife and the tunnel leading to the beach.
Spent 3 nights at Hotel Colina. Warm friendly welcome when we arrived with a quick and easy check in. Room was clean, air-con worked well. Very comfortable bed! We spent a few hours by the pool which was lovely and quiet. Breakfast had a good variety. The location was perfect. The pub next door was fairly quiet and you could play pool and darts. Walk down the hill and you have shops and restaurants. You are close to the busy nightlife and the tunnel leading to the beach.
8
Robert
2 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Great location in the historic section of Albufeira. I enjoyed my stay, the staff is friendly. Maria Eugenie checked me in when I arrived. The hotel is on a hill facing the center. It was difficult to get rideshares to show up because it is a one way into the city center. The hotel was in a great location. The hotel itself is in need of some love and attention. Their is a pool and the water was too cool for me, but I saw some Irish tourists swimming with no issue. :) I prefer warmer water. For the cost of the hotel, I did expect the bathroom to be in better condition. The tile in the bathroom needs deep cleaning as there was mold on many tiles. For the cost, I expected a bit more but it was during peak season and I was lucky to get this reservation in this area. I would stay here again but I wouldn't pay the rate that I did. I think each night I stayed averaged about 13-150/night. I ended up staying at an air bnb a bit further away but with nicer more modern amenities.
Great location in the historic section of Albufeira. I enjoyed my stay, the staff is friendly. Maria Eugenie checked me in when I arrived. The hotel is on a hill facing the center. It was difficult to get rideshares to show up because it is a one way into the city center. The hotel was in a great location. The hotel itself is in need of some love and attention. Their is a pool and the water was too cool for me, but I saw some Irish tourists swimming with no issue. :) I prefer warmer water. For the cost of the hotel, I did expect the bathroom to be in better condition. The tile in the bathroom needs deep cleaning as there was mold on many tiles. For the cost, I expected a bit more but it was during peak season and I was lucky to get this reservation in this area. I would stay here again but I wouldn't pay the rate that I did. I think each night I stayed averaged about 13-150/night. I ended up staying at an air bnb a bit further away but with nicer more modern amenities.
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: some guests found rooms very clean, while others reported bathroom mold, unpleasant odors, and lapses in housekeeping.
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10
Harbir
25 Sept 2022
·
Stayed 3 nights
Stayed at CDM before and it is still a clean, comfortable and pleasant hotel with great staff and an ideal location. Will be booking again next time I’m in Albufeira
Stayed at CDM before and it is still a clean, comfortable and pleasant hotel with great staff and an ideal location. Will be booking again next time I’m in Albufeira
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Sara
20 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was nice and simple with some healthy options. There's a nice swimming pool on the rooftop and the location was great. Easily get to the beach within 5 minutes of walking. Unfortunately we got unlucky with our room, we got a bottom room with view onto the street. The walls are paper thin and can hear other guests showering and any cars going by but overall its quiet enough at night. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, spring mattresses. The initial walk-in to the room, we got hit by a strong, bad smell from the bathroom, possibly smelled like the sewers. Disgusting. Wouldn't recommend staying for longer than 3 nights with that smell. But other than that, the hotel was fine and we enjoyed our stay.
The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was nice and simple with some healthy options. There's a nice swimming pool on the rooftop and the location was great. Easily get to the beach within 5 minutes of walking. Unfortunately we got unlucky with our room, we got a bottom room with view onto the street. The walls are paper thin and can hear other guests showering and any cars going by but overall its quiet enough at night. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, spring mattresses. The initial walk-in to the room, we got hit by a strong, bad smell from the bathroom, possibly smelled like the sewers. Disgusting. Wouldn't recommend staying for longer than 3 nights with that smell. But other than that, the hotel was fine and we enjoyed our stay.
4
Olt
31 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 5 nights
Nice staff but very dirty and smelly and noisy. Small rooms and uncomfortable bed.
Nice staff but very dirty and smelly and noisy. Small rooms and uncomfortable bed.
10
Carlos
11 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
O hotel nos surpreendeu pela sua localização, fazíamos tudo a pé, perfeito ! Apesar de não ter estacionamento privativo, não tivemos problema com estacionamento e estacionamos quase em frente ao hotel. Os funcionários da recepção prestativos e muito educados. Tudo muito simples, mas muito limpo. Uma delícia curtir a piscina no final do dia. Se retornarmos a Albufeira, provelmente nos hospedaremos nele novamente pela praticiadade. CUSTO BENEFÍCIO EXCELENTE !
O hotel nos surpreendeu pela sua localização, fazíamos tudo a pé, perfeito ! Apesar de não ter estacionamento privativo, não tivemos problema com estacionamento e estacionamos quase em frente ao hotel. Os funcionários da recepção prestativos e muito educados. Tudo muito simples, mas muito limpo. Uma delícia curtir a piscina no final do dia. Se retornarmos a Albufeira, provelmente nos hospedaremos nele novamente pela praticiadade. CUSTO BENEFÍCIO EXCELENTE !
8
Emma
30 Jun 2022
·
Stayed 3 nights
Basic apartments but cleaned, fresh towels, bed made and change of bins in room done every day. Excellent location for old town, reception staff welcoming and helpful.
Basic apartments but cleaned, fresh towels, bed made and change of bins in room done every day. Excellent location for old town, reception staff welcoming and helpful.
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Callan
31 May 2024
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When I checked in the man at the front desk was rude and creepy. I was traveling alone at the time as a women and I felt extremely unsafe. I got to my room and it looked like it wasn’t cleaned. There was hair all over the floor and all over the bed. I lifted the bed sheet to find spiders crawling in the bed. Absolutely disgusting. I went down stairs to ask if they could give me a new sheet and the man at the front desk said that he had to come into my room and see it himself. I was not asking for anything other than a sheet and felt like it was unnecessary for him to come into my room with me. Again feeling uncomfortable and unsafe. He came into the room and said he saw nothing even though there was hair everywhere. I felt too uncomfortable to argue with a man half my size and got him to get out of my room. I left without checking out 5 minutes later for the sake of my safety. Would NOT recommend saying here, they need some new staff and a renovation (maybe to clean the rooms between new stays would be great).
When I checked in the man at the front desk was rude and creepy. I was traveling alone at the time as a women and I felt extremely unsafe. I got to my room and it looked like it wasn’t cleaned. There was hair all over the floor and all over the bed. I lifted the bed sheet to find spiders crawling in the bed. Absolutely disgusting. I went down stairs to ask if they could give me a new sheet and the man at the front desk said that he had to come into my room and see it himself. I was not asking for anything other than a sheet and felt like it was unnecessary for him to come into my room with me. Again feeling uncomfortable and unsafe. He came into the room and said he saw nothing even though there was hair everywhere. I felt too uncomfortable to argue with a man half my size and got him to get out of my room. I left without checking out 5 minutes later for the sake of my safety. Would NOT recommend saying here, they need some new staff and a renovation (maybe to clean the rooms between new stays would be great).
6
Gintaras
18 Sept 2022
·
Stayed 1 night
The pool area really needs renovations. Sun beds look really worn out. Staff were pleasant. Location wise is good, close to town center. Breakfast was somewhat poor, but it was quiet cheap (4.9€), so it's ok. The room smelled bad. It felt like it was some stinking desinfectant. The bed pretty old and mattresses requires replacement. My back was hurting after a night sleep. At night felt some bites and got some bite marks, which looks like bed bugs.
The pool area really needs renovations. Sun beds look really worn out. Staff were pleasant. Location wise is good, close to town center. Breakfast was somewhat poor, but it was quiet cheap (4.9€), so it's ok. The room smelled bad. It felt like it was some stinking desinfectant. The bed pretty old and mattresses requires replacement. My back was hurting after a night sleep. At night felt some bites and got some bite marks, which looks like bed bugs.
8
Alison
9 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
Spent 3 nights at Hotel Colina. Warm friendly welcome when we arrived with a quick and easy check in. Room was clean, air-con worked well. Very comfortable bed! We spent a few hours by the pool which was lovely and quiet. Breakfast had a good variety. The location was perfect. The pub next door was fairly quiet and you could play pool and darts. Walk down the hill and you have shops and restaurants. You are close to the busy nightlife and the tunnel leading to the beach.
Spent 3 nights at Hotel Colina. Warm friendly welcome when we arrived with a quick and easy check in. Room was clean, air-con worked well. Very comfortable bed! We spent a few hours by the pool which was lovely and quiet. Breakfast had a good variety. The location was perfect. The pub next door was fairly quiet and you could play pool and darts. Walk down the hill and you have shops and restaurants. You are close to the busy nightlife and the tunnel leading to the beach.
8
Robert
2 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Great location in the historic section of Albufeira. I enjoyed my stay, the staff is friendly. Maria Eugenie checked me in when I arrived. The hotel is on a hill facing the center. It was difficult to get rideshares to show up because it is a one way into the city center. The hotel was in a great location. The hotel itself is in need of some love and attention. Their is a pool and the water was too cool for me, but I saw some Irish tourists swimming with no issue. :) I prefer warmer water. For the cost of the hotel, I did expect the bathroom to be in better condition. The tile in the bathroom needs deep cleaning as there was mold on many tiles. For the cost, I expected a bit more but it was during peak season and I was lucky to get this reservation in this area. I would stay here again but I wouldn't pay the rate that I did. I think each night I stayed averaged about 13-150/night. I ended up staying at an air bnb a bit further away but with nicer more modern amenities.
Great location in the historic section of Albufeira. I enjoyed my stay, the staff is friendly. Maria Eugenie checked me in when I arrived. The hotel is on a hill facing the center. It was difficult to get rideshares to show up because it is a one way into the city center. The hotel was in a great location. The hotel itself is in need of some love and attention. Their is a pool and the water was too cool for me, but I saw some Irish tourists swimming with no issue. :) I prefer warmer water. For the cost of the hotel, I did expect the bathroom to be in better condition. The tile in the bathroom needs deep cleaning as there was mold on many tiles. For the cost, I expected a bit more but it was during peak season and I was lucky to get this reservation in this area. I would stay here again but I wouldn't pay the rate that I did. I think each night I stayed averaged about 13-150/night. I ended up staying at an air bnb a bit further away but with nicer more modern amenities.
8
Amparo
27 May 2022
·
Stayed 3 nights
Hotel con una limpieza deficiente. No hacen las habitaciones hasta despues de las 4 pm. La ducha es horrible...no se puede uno duchar con comodidad...sale el agua por todos los lados. Demasiado dificil
Hotel con una limpieza deficiente. No hacen las habitaciones hasta despues de las 4 pm. La ducha es horrible...no se puede uno duchar con comodidad...sale el agua por todos los lados. Demasiado dificil
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and dated; some have AC and a small fridge. Noise can carry and several guests found spring mattresses hard or uncomfortable, though a few noted comfortable beds or larger rooms.
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LISA
17 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 7 nights
Logement bien localisé avec la possibilité de ce rendre à la plage à pied. Boutique accessible à pied et surtout malgré la musique et l’hôtel proche des restaurants, la chambre est bien insonorisée. Super accueil et encore merci à eux pour leur gentillesse et accueil 24h/24 Je recommande les yeux fermés.
Logement bien localisé avec la possibilité de ce rendre à la plage à pied. Boutique accessible à pied et surtout malgré la musique et l’hôtel proche des restaurants, la chambre est bien insonorisée. Super accueil et encore merci à eux pour leur gentillesse et accueil 24h/24 Je recommande les yeux fermés.
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Steven
17 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I moved to this hotel to get away from the noise at another hotel that was in the center. Unfortunately, they put me into the noisiest room in the hotel. I had to wear earplugs as there was a lot of noise outside my window.
I moved to this hotel to get away from the noise at another hotel that was in the center. Unfortunately, they put me into the noisiest room in the hotel. I had to wear earplugs as there was a lot of noise outside my window.
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GARY
10 May 2024
·
Stayed 7 nights
The hotel is a basic 3 star hotel conveniently situated to the town centre. The staff speak reasonable English. The room was basic but did have air con and a small fridge. There is a small swimming pool on the roof with 8 or so sun loungers. Breakfast is a bit non plus but edible. 4 stars rather than 5 as one day we had no hot water in the morning.
The hotel is a basic 3 star hotel conveniently situated to the town centre. The staff speak reasonable English. The room was basic but did have air con and a small fridge. There is a small swimming pool on the roof with 8 or so sun loungers. Breakfast is a bit non plus but edible. 4 stars rather than 5 as one day we had no hot water in the morning.
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Sara
20 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was nice and simple with some healthy options. There's a nice swimming pool on the rooftop and the location was great. Easily get to the beach within 5 minutes of walking. Unfortunately we got unlucky with our room, we got a bottom room with view onto the street. The walls are paper thin and can hear other guests showering and any cars going by but overall its quiet enough at night. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, spring mattresses. The initial walk-in to the room, we got hit by a strong, bad smell from the bathroom, possibly smelled like the sewers. Disgusting. Wouldn't recommend staying for longer than 3 nights with that smell. But other than that, the hotel was fine and we enjoyed our stay.
The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was nice and simple with some healthy options. There's a nice swimming pool on the rooftop and the location was great. Easily get to the beach within 5 minutes of walking. Unfortunately we got unlucky with our room, we got a bottom room with view onto the street. The walls are paper thin and can hear other guests showering and any cars going by but overall its quiet enough at night. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, spring mattresses. The initial walk-in to the room, we got hit by a strong, bad smell from the bathroom, possibly smelled like the sewers. Disgusting. Wouldn't recommend staying for longer than 3 nights with that smell. But other than that, the hotel was fine and we enjoyed our stay.
10
Paulo
20 Apr 2022
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Stayed 4 nights
Foi uma boa experiência, pois o hotel está bem localizado, quarto grande, boa ducha, piscina e bom café da manha
Foi uma boa experiência, pois o hotel está bem localizado, quarto grande, boa ducha, piscina e bom café da manha
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Adrianus Helena Michael de
26 May 2022
·
Stayed 9 nights
Ietwat verouderd hotel. Gehorig. Bedden gemiddeld. Ontbijt goed maar eenvoudig. Locatie van het hotel was top! Alles op loopafstand. Je moet wel goed ter been zijn, hotel ligt op een steile heuvel. (Heel Albufeira is up and down :-) ) Kortom; prijs/ kwaliteit erg goed.
Ietwat verouderd hotel. Gehorig. Bedden gemiddeld. Ontbijt goed maar eenvoudig. Locatie van het hotel was top! Alles op loopafstand. Je moet wel goed ter been zijn, hotel ligt op een steile heuvel. (Heel Albufeira is up and down :-) ) Kortom; prijs/ kwaliteit erg goed.
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Melanie
18 Sept 2022
·
Stayed 1 night
Just above the crazy fray of the town proper up a small 2 block hill. Great views from the roof top pool terrace! Room was comfy (although mattresses are the typical Portuguese spring hard beds that poke you in your sleep). The room was very good, water pressure in shower was good! Fridge in room was a nice bonus. Breakfast was underwhelming, but cheap and handy so there is that. Would stay again- although Albuferia is not exactly up our alley, it was a funny town to see once ;)
Just above the crazy fray of the town proper up a small 2 block hill. Great views from the roof top pool terrace! Room was comfy (although mattresses are the typical Portuguese spring hard beds that poke you in your sleep). The room was very good, water pressure in shower was good! Fridge in room was a nice bonus. Breakfast was underwhelming, but cheap and handy so there is that. Would stay again- although Albuferia is not exactly up our alley, it was a funny town to see once ;)
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José Ramón
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Instalaciones antiguas pero limpias. Recepcionista señor Fernando muy amable. Muy buena ubicación.
Instalaciones antiguas pero limpias. Recepcionista señor Fernando muy amable. Muy buena ubicación.
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Stéphanie
3 Oct 2022
·
Stayed 2 nights
Très bien situé mais sans le bruit des terrasses. Parfait pour les voyageurs à petit budget. Par contre, le matelas n'était pas très confortable.
Très bien situé mais sans le bruit des terrasses. Parfait pour les voyageurs à petit budget. Par contre, le matelas n'était pas très confortable.
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Alison
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Spent 3 nights at Hotel Colina. Warm friendly welcome when we arrived with a quick and easy check in. Room was clean, air-con worked well. Very comfortable bed! We spent a few hours by the pool which was lovely and quiet. Breakfast had a good variety. The location was perfect. The pub next door was fairly quiet and you could play pool and darts. Walk down the hill and you have shops and restaurants. You are close to the busy nightlife and the tunnel leading to the beach.
Spent 3 nights at Hotel Colina. Warm friendly welcome when we arrived with a quick and easy check in. Room was clean, air-con worked well. Very comfortable bed! We spent a few hours by the pool which was lovely and quiet. Breakfast had a good variety. The location was perfect. The pub next door was fairly quiet and you could play pool and darts. Walk down the hill and you have shops and restaurants. You are close to the busy nightlife and the tunnel leading to the beach.
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Service
Often described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with some staff praised by name and 24/7 reception. However, a few guests reported rude or unsettling interactions at check-in.
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LISA
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Logement bien localisé avec la possibilité de ce rendre à la plage à pied. Boutique accessible à pied et surtout malgré la musique et l’hôtel proche des restaurants, la chambre est bien insonorisée. Super accueil et encore merci à eux pour leur gentillesse et accueil 24h/24 Je recommande les yeux fermés.
Logement bien localisé avec la possibilité de ce rendre à la plage à pied. Boutique accessible à pied et surtout malgré la musique et l’hôtel proche des restaurants, la chambre est bien insonorisée. Super accueil et encore merci à eux pour leur gentillesse et accueil 24h/24 Je recommande les yeux fermés.
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Sara
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was nice and simple with some healthy options. There's a nice swimming pool on the rooftop and the location was great. Easily get to the beach within 5 minutes of walking. Unfortunately we got unlucky with our room, we got a bottom room with view onto the street. The walls are paper thin and can hear other guests showering and any cars going by but overall its quiet enough at night. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, spring mattresses. The initial walk-in to the room, we got hit by a strong, bad smell from the bathroom, possibly smelled like the sewers. Disgusting. Wouldn't recommend staying for longer than 3 nights with that smell. But other than that, the hotel was fine and we enjoyed our stay.
The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was nice and simple with some healthy options. There's a nice swimming pool on the rooftop and the location was great. Easily get to the beach within 5 minutes of walking. Unfortunately we got unlucky with our room, we got a bottom room with view onto the street. The walls are paper thin and can hear other guests showering and any cars going by but overall its quiet enough at night. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, spring mattresses. The initial walk-in to the room, we got hit by a strong, bad smell from the bathroom, possibly smelled like the sewers. Disgusting. Wouldn't recommend staying for longer than 3 nights with that smell. But other than that, the hotel was fine and we enjoyed our stay.
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Hallvard
11 Apr 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Enkelt og greit og veldig sentralt. Folka i resepsjonen kunne vært hyggeligere. Vi hadde besøk av vår sønn noen timer midt på dagen som bor på et annet Hotel, da kom de på døra og lurte på hvem dette var! Fikk følelsen av å bo på et sklleinternat med ulovlig besøk!
Enkelt og greit og veldig sentralt. Folka i resepsjonen kunne vært hyggeligere. Vi hadde besøk av vår sønn noen timer midt på dagen som bor på et annet Hotel, da kom de på døra og lurte på hvem dette var! Fikk følelsen av å bo på et sklleinternat med ulovlig besøk!
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elizabeth
1 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Location excellent!! Welcoming bellow 0!! Old very very rude women Her greeting was check in at 4 It was just 3pm I had no issues with this I then asked where can we park Again so so rude she replied on the street I said I understand but there is nothing so where else can we park near by ?? She got very angry and just said on street By now I had enough and just left We later found out there was a park house near by She could have explained this Treat others the way you want to be treated !!! With respect!!! Location was great rooms clean and typical 3 star can’t fault it Basically the women’s welcome was just unfortunately very bad
Location excellent!! Welcoming bellow 0!! Old very very rude women Her greeting was check in at 4 It was just 3pm I had no issues with this I then asked where can we park Again so so rude she replied on the street I said I understand but there is nothing so where else can we park near by ?? She got very angry and just said on street By now I had enough and just left We later found out there was a park house near by She could have explained this Treat others the way you want to be treated !!! With respect!!! Location was great rooms clean and typical 3 star can’t fault it Basically the women’s welcome was just unfortunately very bad
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José Ramón
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Instalaciones antiguas pero limpias. Recepcionista señor Fernando muy amable. Muy buena ubicación.
Instalaciones antiguas pero limpias. Recepcionista señor Fernando muy amable. Muy buena ubicación.
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Carlos
11 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
O hotel nos surpreendeu pela sua localização, fazíamos tudo a pé, perfeito ! Apesar de não ter estacionamento privativo, não tivemos problema com estacionamento e estacionamos quase em frente ao hotel. Os funcionários da recepção prestativos e muito educados. Tudo muito simples, mas muito limpo. Uma delícia curtir a piscina no final do dia. Se retornarmos a Albufeira, provelmente nos hospedaremos nele novamente pela praticiadade. CUSTO BENEFÍCIO EXCELENTE !
O hotel nos surpreendeu pela sua localização, fazíamos tudo a pé, perfeito ! Apesar de não ter estacionamento privativo, não tivemos problema com estacionamento e estacionamos quase em frente ao hotel. Os funcionários da recepção prestativos e muito educados. Tudo muito simples, mas muito limpo. Uma delícia curtir a piscina no final do dia. Se retornarmos a Albufeira, provelmente nos hospedaremos nele novamente pela praticiadade. CUSTO BENEFÍCIO EXCELENTE !
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PAULA
11 Aug 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Personel tres compétents et accueillant rien à dire
Personel tres compétents et accueillant rien à dire
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Callan
31 May 2024
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When I checked in the man at the front desk was rude and creepy. I was traveling alone at the time as a women and I felt extremely unsafe. I got to my room and it looked like it wasn’t cleaned. There was hair all over the floor and all over the bed. I lifted the bed sheet to find spiders crawling in the bed. Absolutely disgusting. I went down stairs to ask if they could give me a new sheet and the man at the front desk said that he had to come into my room and see it himself. I was not asking for anything other than a sheet and felt like it was unnecessary for him to come into my room with me. Again feeling uncomfortable and unsafe. He came into the room and said he saw nothing even though there was hair everywhere. I felt too uncomfortable to argue with a man half my size and got him to get out of my room. I left without checking out 5 minutes later for the sake of my safety. Would NOT recommend saying here, they need some new staff and a renovation (maybe to clean the rooms between new stays would be great).
When I checked in the man at the front desk was rude and creepy. I was traveling alone at the time as a women and I felt extremely unsafe. I got to my room and it looked like it wasn’t cleaned. There was hair all over the floor and all over the bed. I lifted the bed sheet to find spiders crawling in the bed. Absolutely disgusting. I went down stairs to ask if they could give me a new sheet and the man at the front desk said that he had to come into my room and see it himself. I was not asking for anything other than a sheet and felt like it was unnecessary for him to come into my room with me. Again feeling uncomfortable and unsafe. He came into the room and said he saw nothing even though there was hair everywhere. I felt too uncomfortable to argue with a man half my size and got him to get out of my room. I left without checking out 5 minutes later for the sake of my safety. Would NOT recommend saying here, they need some new staff and a renovation (maybe to clean the rooms between new stays would be great).
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Alison
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Spent 3 nights at Hotel Colina. Warm friendly welcome when we arrived with a quick and easy check in. Room was clean, air-con worked well. Very comfortable bed! We spent a few hours by the pool which was lovely and quiet. Breakfast had a good variety. The location was perfect. The pub next door was fairly quiet and you could play pool and darts. Walk down the hill and you have shops and restaurants. You are close to the busy nightlife and the tunnel leading to the beach.
Spent 3 nights at Hotel Colina. Warm friendly welcome when we arrived with a quick and easy check in. Room was clean, air-con worked well. Very comfortable bed! We spent a few hours by the pool which was lovely and quiet. Breakfast had a good variety. The location was perfect. The pub next door was fairly quiet and you could play pool and darts. Walk down the hill and you have shops and restaurants. You are close to the busy nightlife and the tunnel leading to the beach.
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Robert
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location in the historic section of Albufeira. I enjoyed my stay, the staff is friendly. Maria Eugenie checked me in when I arrived. The hotel is on a hill facing the center. It was difficult to get rideshares to show up because it is a one way into the city center. The hotel was in a great location. The hotel itself is in need of some love and attention. Their is a pool and the water was too cool for me, but I saw some Irish tourists swimming with no issue. :) I prefer warmer water. For the cost of the hotel, I did expect the bathroom to be in better condition. The tile in the bathroom needs deep cleaning as there was mold on many tiles. For the cost, I expected a bit more but it was during peak season and I was lucky to get this reservation in this area. I would stay here again but I wouldn't pay the rate that I did. I think each night I stayed averaged about 13-150/night. I ended up staying at an air bnb a bit further away but with nicer more modern amenities.
Great location in the historic section of Albufeira. I enjoyed my stay, the staff is friendly. Maria Eugenie checked me in when I arrived. The hotel is on a hill facing the center. It was difficult to get rideshares to show up because it is a one way into the city center. The hotel was in a great location. The hotel itself is in need of some love and attention. Their is a pool and the water was too cool for me, but I saw some Irish tourists swimming with no issue. :) I prefer warmer water. For the cost of the hotel, I did expect the bathroom to be in better condition. The tile in the bathroom needs deep cleaning as there was mold on many tiles. For the cost, I expected a bit more but it was during peak season and I was lucky to get this reservation in this area. I would stay here again but I wouldn't pay the rate that I did. I think each night I stayed averaged about 13-150/night. I ended up staying at an air bnb a bit further away but with nicer more modern amenities.
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Location
Excellent location near the old town, restaurants, and beach, all walkable though the hotel sits on a hill. Some guests experienced nighttime noise or rideshare access challenges due to nearby one-way streets.
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LISA
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Logement bien localisé avec la possibilité de ce rendre à la plage à pied. Boutique accessible à pied et surtout malgré la musique et l’hôtel proche des restaurants, la chambre est bien insonorisée. Super accueil et encore merci à eux pour leur gentillesse et accueil 24h/24 Je recommande les yeux fermés.
Logement bien localisé avec la possibilité de ce rendre à la plage à pied. Boutique accessible à pied et surtout malgré la musique et l’hôtel proche des restaurants, la chambre est bien insonorisée. Super accueil et encore merci à eux pour leur gentillesse et accueil 24h/24 Je recommande les yeux fermés.
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Jocelyne
24 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Très bien situé prêt de tout, petit déjeuner correct très bruyant la nuit
Très bien situé prêt de tout, petit déjeuner correct très bruyant la nuit
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Sara
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was nice and simple with some healthy options. There's a nice swimming pool on the rooftop and the location was great. Easily get to the beach within 5 minutes of walking. Unfortunately we got unlucky with our room, we got a bottom room with view onto the street. The walls are paper thin and can hear other guests showering and any cars going by but overall its quiet enough at night. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, spring mattresses. The initial walk-in to the room, we got hit by a strong, bad smell from the bathroom, possibly smelled like the sewers. Disgusting. Wouldn't recommend staying for longer than 3 nights with that smell. But other than that, the hotel was fine and we enjoyed our stay.
The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was nice and simple with some healthy options. There's a nice swimming pool on the rooftop and the location was great. Easily get to the beach within 5 minutes of walking. Unfortunately we got unlucky with our room, we got a bottom room with view onto the street. The walls are paper thin and can hear other guests showering and any cars going by but overall its quiet enough at night. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, spring mattresses. The initial walk-in to the room, we got hit by a strong, bad smell from the bathroom, possibly smelled like the sewers. Disgusting. Wouldn't recommend staying for longer than 3 nights with that smell. But other than that, the hotel was fine and we enjoyed our stay.
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Adrianus Helena Michael de
26 May 2022
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Stayed 9 nights
Ietwat verouderd hotel. Gehorig. Bedden gemiddeld. Ontbijt goed maar eenvoudig. Locatie van het hotel was top! Alles op loopafstand. Je moet wel goed ter been zijn, hotel ligt op een steile heuvel. (Heel Albufeira is up and down :-) ) Kortom; prijs/ kwaliteit erg goed.
Ietwat verouderd hotel. Gehorig. Bedden gemiddeld. Ontbijt goed maar eenvoudig. Locatie van het hotel was top! Alles op loopafstand. Je moet wel goed ter been zijn, hotel ligt op een steile heuvel. (Heel Albufeira is up and down :-) ) Kortom; prijs/ kwaliteit erg goed.
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José Ramón
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Instalaciones antiguas pero limpias. Recepcionista señor Fernando muy amable. Muy buena ubicación.
Instalaciones antiguas pero limpias. Recepcionista señor Fernando muy amable. Muy buena ubicación.
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Carlos
11 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
O hotel nos surpreendeu pela sua localização, fazíamos tudo a pé, perfeito ! Apesar de não ter estacionamento privativo, não tivemos problema com estacionamento e estacionamos quase em frente ao hotel. Os funcionários da recepção prestativos e muito educados. Tudo muito simples, mas muito limpo. Uma delícia curtir a piscina no final do dia. Se retornarmos a Albufeira, provelmente nos hospedaremos nele novamente pela praticiadade. CUSTO BENEFÍCIO EXCELENTE !
O hotel nos surpreendeu pela sua localização, fazíamos tudo a pé, perfeito ! Apesar de não ter estacionamento privativo, não tivemos problema com estacionamento e estacionamos quase em frente ao hotel. Os funcionários da recepção prestativos e muito educados. Tudo muito simples, mas muito limpo. Uma delícia curtir a piscina no final do dia. Se retornarmos a Albufeira, provelmente nos hospedaremos nele novamente pela praticiadade. CUSTO BENEFÍCIO EXCELENTE !
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Bertil
10 May 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Enklare hotell men centralt ändå ganska tyst trots det livliga nattlivet på orten.
Enklare hotell men centralt ändå ganska tyst trots det livliga nattlivet på orten.
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Tony
4 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great little hotel with a roof top pool . Close to amenities and all the action .
Great little hotel with a roof top pool . Close to amenities and all the action .
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Alison
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Spent 3 nights at Hotel Colina. Warm friendly welcome when we arrived with a quick and easy check in. Room was clean, air-con worked well. Very comfortable bed! We spent a few hours by the pool which was lovely and quiet. Breakfast had a good variety. The location was perfect. The pub next door was fairly quiet and you could play pool and darts. Walk down the hill and you have shops and restaurants. You are close to the busy nightlife and the tunnel leading to the beach.
Spent 3 nights at Hotel Colina. Warm friendly welcome when we arrived with a quick and easy check in. Room was clean, air-con worked well. Very comfortable bed! We spent a few hours by the pool which was lovely and quiet. Breakfast had a good variety. The location was perfect. The pub next door was fairly quiet and you could play pool and darts. Walk down the hill and you have shops and restaurants. You are close to the busy nightlife and the tunnel leading to the beach.
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Robert
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location in the historic section of Albufeira. I enjoyed my stay, the staff is friendly. Maria Eugenie checked me in when I arrived. The hotel is on a hill facing the center. It was difficult to get rideshares to show up because it is a one way into the city center. The hotel was in a great location. The hotel itself is in need of some love and attention. Their is a pool and the water was too cool for me, but I saw some Irish tourists swimming with no issue. :) I prefer warmer water. For the cost of the hotel, I did expect the bathroom to be in better condition. The tile in the bathroom needs deep cleaning as there was mold on many tiles. For the cost, I expected a bit more but it was during peak season and I was lucky to get this reservation in this area. I would stay here again but I wouldn't pay the rate that I did. I think each night I stayed averaged about 13-150/night. I ended up staying at an air bnb a bit further away but with nicer more modern amenities.
Great location in the historic section of Albufeira. I enjoyed my stay, the staff is friendly. Maria Eugenie checked me in when I arrived. The hotel is on a hill facing the center. It was difficult to get rideshares to show up because it is a one way into the city center. The hotel was in a great location. The hotel itself is in need of some love and attention. Their is a pool and the water was too cool for me, but I saw some Irish tourists swimming with no issue. :) I prefer warmer water. For the cost of the hotel, I did expect the bathroom to be in better condition. The tile in the bathroom needs deep cleaning as there was mold on many tiles. For the cost, I expected a bit more but it was during peak season and I was lucky to get this reservation in this area. I would stay here again but I wouldn't pay the rate that I did. I think each night I stayed averaged about 13-150/night. I ended up staying at an air bnb a bit further away but with nicer more modern amenities.
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Dining
Breakfast is simple to average; some found it basic or underwhelming, while others appreciated the variety for the price.
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GARY
10 May 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The hotel is a basic 3 star hotel conveniently situated to the town centre. The staff speak reasonable English. The room was basic but did have air con and a small fridge. There is a small swimming pool on the roof with 8 or so sun loungers. Breakfast is a bit non plus but edible. 4 stars rather than 5 as one day we had no hot water in the morning.
The hotel is a basic 3 star hotel conveniently situated to the town centre. The staff speak reasonable English. The room was basic but did have air con and a small fridge. There is a small swimming pool on the roof with 8 or so sun loungers. Breakfast is a bit non plus but edible. 4 stars rather than 5 as one day we had no hot water in the morning.
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Sara
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was nice and simple with some healthy options. There's a nice swimming pool on the rooftop and the location was great. Easily get to the beach within 5 minutes of walking. Unfortunately we got unlucky with our room, we got a bottom room with view onto the street. The walls are paper thin and can hear other guests showering and any cars going by but overall its quiet enough at night. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, spring mattresses. The initial walk-in to the room, we got hit by a strong, bad smell from the bathroom, possibly smelled like the sewers. Disgusting. Wouldn't recommend staying for longer than 3 nights with that smell. But other than that, the hotel was fine and we enjoyed our stay.
The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was nice and simple with some healthy options. There's a nice swimming pool on the rooftop and the location was great. Easily get to the beach within 5 minutes of walking. Unfortunately we got unlucky with our room, we got a bottom room with view onto the street. The walls are paper thin and can hear other guests showering and any cars going by but overall its quiet enough at night. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, spring mattresses. The initial walk-in to the room, we got hit by a strong, bad smell from the bathroom, possibly smelled like the sewers. Disgusting. Wouldn't recommend staying for longer than 3 nights with that smell. But other than that, the hotel was fine and we enjoyed our stay.
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Paulo
20 Apr 2022
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Stayed 4 nights
Foi uma boa experiência, pois o hotel está bem localizado, quarto grande, boa ducha, piscina e bom café da manha
Foi uma boa experiência, pois o hotel está bem localizado, quarto grande, boa ducha, piscina e bom café da manha
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Adrianus Helena Michael de
26 May 2022
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Stayed 9 nights
Ietwat verouderd hotel. Gehorig. Bedden gemiddeld. Ontbijt goed maar eenvoudig. Locatie van het hotel was top! Alles op loopafstand. Je moet wel goed ter been zijn, hotel ligt op een steile heuvel. (Heel Albufeira is up and down :-) ) Kortom; prijs/ kwaliteit erg goed.
Ietwat verouderd hotel. Gehorig. Bedden gemiddeld. Ontbijt goed maar eenvoudig. Locatie van het hotel was top! Alles op loopafstand. Je moet wel goed ter been zijn, hotel ligt op een steile heuvel. (Heel Albufeira is up and down :-) ) Kortom; prijs/ kwaliteit erg goed.
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Claire
30 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Accueil de la réception bon, petit dej moyen , chambre vieillotte
Accueil de la réception bon, petit dej moyen , chambre vieillotte
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Gil
16 Aug 2022
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Stayed 5 nights
Location amazing. Room was clean and Okay. Bathroom shower was sub par. Breakfast was decent. Would not stay there again
Location amazing. Room was clean and Okay. Bathroom shower was sub par. Breakfast was decent. Would not stay there again
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Claire
27 Apr 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely little hotel tucked up side street minutes from the square but far enough away to not be disturbed by night life noise. The hotel is a little dated but it was spotless the water was hot air con and WiFi was excellent. Lovely little pool on the roof with a few sunbeds you can basically do what you want. Breakfast is very basic it’s fine for me as I don’t really do breakfast but if you like your traditional fry up then there are plenty of restaurants in the square to chose from. We hired a car and parking was tight near the hotel but at the top of the road was two large carparks. The owners fernando and his wife are lovely and helpful I will be returning later in the year. Good restaurants are ones in the square and through the tunnel to catch the little train go to the end of the beach and go up the escalators the train stop it at the top. They do take cards.
Lovely little hotel tucked up side street minutes from the square but far enough away to not be disturbed by night life noise. The hotel is a little dated but it was spotless the water was hot air con and WiFi was excellent. Lovely little pool on the roof with a few sunbeds you can basically do what you want. Breakfast is very basic it’s fine for me as I don’t really do breakfast but if you like your traditional fry up then there are plenty of restaurants in the square to chose from. We hired a car and parking was tight near the hotel but at the top of the road was two large carparks. The owners fernando and his wife are lovely and helpful I will be returning later in the year. Good restaurants are ones in the square and through the tunnel to catch the little train go to the end of the beach and go up the escalators the train stop it at the top. They do take cards.
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Gintaras
18 Sept 2022
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Stayed 1 night
The pool area really needs renovations. Sun beds look really worn out. Staff were pleasant. Location wise is good, close to town center. Breakfast was somewhat poor, but it was quiet cheap (4.9€), so it's ok. The room smelled bad. It felt like it was some stinking desinfectant. The bed pretty old and mattresses requires replacement. My back was hurting after a night sleep. At night felt some bites and got some bite marks, which looks like bed bugs.
The pool area really needs renovations. Sun beds look really worn out. Staff were pleasant. Location wise is good, close to town center. Breakfast was somewhat poor, but it was quiet cheap (4.9€), so it's ok. The room smelled bad. It felt like it was some stinking desinfectant. The bed pretty old and mattresses requires replacement. My back was hurting after a night sleep. At night felt some bites and got some bite marks, which looks like bed bugs.
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fabio
7 May 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Quarto grande hotel bem locslizado ,muito perto do centro e de restaurantes ,anfitria dona Eugenia muito educada e prestativa bom cafe da mamha
Quarto grande hotel bem locslizado ,muito perto do centro e de restaurantes ,anfitria dona Eugenia muito educada e prestativa bom cafe da mamha
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Alison
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Spent 3 nights at Hotel Colina. Warm friendly welcome when we arrived with a quick and easy check in. Room was clean, air-con worked well. Very comfortable bed! We spent a few hours by the pool which was lovely and quiet. Breakfast had a good variety. The location was perfect. The pub next door was fairly quiet and you could play pool and darts. Walk down the hill and you have shops and restaurants. You are close to the busy nightlife and the tunnel leading to the beach.
Spent 3 nights at Hotel Colina. Warm friendly welcome when we arrived with a quick and easy check in. Room was clean, air-con worked well. Very comfortable bed! We spent a few hours by the pool which was lovely and quiet. Breakfast had a good variety. The location was perfect. The pub next door was fairly quiet and you could play pool and darts. Walk down the hill and you have shops and restaurants. You are close to the busy nightlife and the tunnel leading to the beach.
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Lorraine
20 Aug 2026
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Stayed 12 nights
Fantastic place brings us back year after year. Spotlessly clean, friendly staff and perfect location
Fantastic place brings us back year after year. Spotlessly clean, friendly staff and perfect location
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Ian
12 Jun 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Very nice hotel 5 min walk into albufeira square, bit of a steep hill to get back but not too bad. Staff extremely helpful when I moved from the first hotel I'd booked (it was awful) Room very clean, shower good although I prefer a cubicle it was ok over the narrow bath. Air-conditioning very good. Breakfast continental but good.
Very nice hotel 5 min walk into albufeira square, bit of a steep hill to get back but not too bad. Staff extremely helpful when I moved from the first hotel I'd booked (it was awful) Room very clean, shower good although I prefer a cubicle it was ok over the narrow bath. Air-conditioning very good. Breakfast continental but good.
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Leandro
3 Jun 2026
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Stayed 9 nights
Great staff, very helpful
Great staff, very helpful
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THOMAS
25 May 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was clean and conveniently close to the beach and old town. The people all around are friendly and eager to help. I would stay here again.
The hotel was clean and conveniently close to the beach and old town. The people all around are friendly and eager to help. I would stay here again.
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Jolene
22 May 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
Reception manager Fernando was great! Helpful n friendly. Basic budget hotel. Roof top pool was great. Breakfast could be improved with beans n sausages. The curtains in our room could of been better blackout as sun came through early n bright. But fab location!
Reception manager Fernando was great! Helpful n friendly. Basic budget hotel. Roof top pool was great. Breakfast could be improved with beans n sausages. The curtains in our room could of been better blackout as sun came through early n bright. But fab location!
FAQs about Hotel Colina do Mar
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 8.9 for adults and EUR 4.9 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
Are airport shuttle services available?
A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, but specific pricing and service hours are not provided.
What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including features such as step-free entrances and accessible public areas.
What is the property's location in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Albufeira Old Town, just steps from Albufeira Old Town Square and a 3-minute drive from Albufeira Marina. It is 9 miles from Falesia Beach and 2.6 miles from Sao Rafael Beach.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified in the provided information.
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Instant AI responses are based on hotel information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Business details
Property registration number 4272
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8.9 for adults and EUR 4.9 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Parking
Laundry service
Elevator/Lift
Multilingual staff
Safe-deposit box
Bicycle rental
Activities
Golf course (nearby)
Scuba diving
Windsurfing
Billiards
Arcade/Game Room
Beach Cabanas (surcharge)
Bicycle Rents (on site)
Mountain Bike (nearby)
Pool Umbrellas
Rooftop Terrace
Television in Common Areas
Terrace
Parking
Parking
Scooter/Moped rentals on site
Free parking
Airport Transportation (surcharge)
Services
Elevator/Lift
Multilingual staff
Safe-deposit box
Laundry service
Bicycle rental
Luggage storage
24-Hour Front Desk
Computer Station
Laundry Facilities
Tours/Ticket Assistance
General
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
Smoke-Free Property
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Wheelchair-Accessible Registration Desk
Internet
Free wi-fi