WINE AND BOOKS BY THE SEA, ALGARVE RESORT
US$252
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Avg. for September
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US$252
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at WINE AND BOOKS BY THE SEA, ALGARVE RESORT average US$115 in the cheapest month (November) and US$417 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| March | US$125 |
| April | US$182 |
| May | US$214 |
| June | US$270 |
| July | US$334 |
| August | US$417 |
| September | US$252 |
| October | US$169 |
| November | US$115 |
| December | US$126 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$417)
Cheapest: November (~US$115)
About this property
Luxury beach resort with 2 outdoor swimming pools, spa services, and multiple dining options near Salgados Beach.
Location
The VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve is a 5-star family hotel in Albufeira, Algarve, known for its spacious rooms with terraces, sea/pool views, and excellent facilities such as multiple swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), a good spa, gym, and several restaurants (buffet, Italian, seafood). It stands out for its relaxed atmosphere, gardens, and comprehensive services (kids' club, nearby golf course, electric car parking), ideal for family or golf holidays, although some comment that the gym is basic. Accommodation and Rooms: elegant and spacious with large windows and furnished balconies.Facilities: Air conditioning, TV, minibar, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, and bathrooms with rain showers.Views: Available overlooking the pool, nature or the ocean. Facilities and ServicesSwimming pools: Several outdoor pools (for adults and children) and one indoor pool.Spa and Wellness: Full spa with spa circuit, heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, and treatment rooms (some services subject to a fee).Food: High-quality buffet, themed restaurants (Italian, fish/seafood, Oriental) and bars.Activities: Gym (considered basic by some), kids' club (ages 3-11/12), bicycle hire, and access to the nearby Salgados golf course.Other: Free Wi-Fi, parking (including charging points for electric cars), concierge, and room service. Ideal forFamilies looking for comprehensive facilities and a kids' club.Golf lovers, due to its proximity to the Salgados course.Those who enjoy spacious facilities with gardens and swimming pools.
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Babysitting/Child services
Room service
Dry cleaning
Location
Herdade Dos Salgados, Rua Boca da Alagoa, Lote 1 - Fase 2, Salgados, Albufeira, Portugal
Room options
18
Superior Double Room Ocean View
Room details
2 Single Beds
1 Double Bed
and 1 Futon Bed
Sleeps 2
452 ft²
Sea ViewBalconyAir ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit Box
18
Palm Club Suite Ocean View
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
904 ft²
Sea ViewBalconyAir ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit Box
18
Superior Double Room Pool View
Room details
2 Single Beds
1 Double Bed
and 1 Futon Bed
Sleeps 2
452 ft²
Garden ViewPool ViewAir ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit Box
18
Prestige Double Room Resort View
Room details
2 Single Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
1 Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2
452 ft²
Garden ViewBalconyAir ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit Box
18
Prestige Double Room Golf View
Room details
2 Single Beds
1 Double Bed
and 1 Futon Bed
Sleeps 2
452 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit Box
18
Prestige Double Classic Room
Room details
2 Single Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
1 Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2
452 ft²
Quiet Street ViewBalconyAir ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit Box
Guest reviews of WINE AND BOOKS BY THE SEA, ALGARVE RESORT
8.3
Very good
Based on 1,834 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
26%
Family
73%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews, WINE AND BOOKS BY THE SEA, ALGARVE RESORT is praised for its beachfront setting and expansive pools, generally friendly staff, and spacious modern rooms, while recurring drawbacks include extra charges for facilities and a remote location.
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Across recent reviews, WINE AND BOOKS BY THE SEA, ALGARVE RESORT is praised for its beachfront setting and expansive pools, generally friendly staff, and spacious modern rooms, while recurring drawbacks include extra charges for facilities and a remote location.
Breakfast is widely praised, but the dinner buffet is often repetitive or below expectations, while the Italian restaurant draws compliments alongside higher prices. Most guests find the property and rooms clean and well maintained, though some report missed housekeeping or worn towels, and occasional air conditioning issues. Families value the kids pools and activities, but wedding events and a quiet, low key atmosphere can limit evening options. Expect a relaxing beach resort stay with standout breakfasts and space to unwind, best for travellers comfortable with a quieter setting away from town.
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Facilities
Large outdoor pools (including an adults area) and an easy boardwalk to the beach are highlights, plus an indoor pool. The free gym is small while the better equipped gym and spa cost extra; some venues close for weddings and parking can fill.
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N
19 Sept 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Gym was very basic and small - but you could pay extra for a much better one! Really expect a decent gym in a 5 star hotel. Lots of things (e.g. coffee pods) are charged as extras - again not necessarily what you expect paying 5 star prices.
Gym was very basic and small - but you could pay extra for a much better one! Really expect a decent gym in a 5 star hotel. Lots of things (e.g. coffee pods) are charged as extras - again not necessarily what you expect paying 5 star prices.
8
Kim
31 Aug 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
I liked having the adult only pool area.
I liked having the adult only pool area.
8
Rita
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is good, especially for a family holiday. The staff are friendly, the service is quite reasonable, the food is good, and there is a very pleasant outdoor area with a great pool and direct access to the beach. However, it is not worthy of a 5-star rating. There are several shortcomings, such as old bath towels, stained beach towels, sand in the room even after cleaning, a tiny gym (and access to the larger gym requires an additional fee), no body lotion provided, water bottles are not replenished, and coffee capsules are charged separately. I recommend the hotel, but don’t expect exceptional service.
The hotel is good, especially for a family holiday. The staff are friendly, the service is quite reasonable, the food is good, and there is a very pleasant outdoor area with a great pool and direct access to the beach. However, it is not worthy of a 5-star rating. There are several shortcomings, such as old bath towels, stained beach towels, sand in the room even after cleaning, a tiny gym (and access to the larger gym requires an additional fee), no body lotion provided, water bottles are not replenished, and coffee capsules are charged separately. I recommend the hotel, but don’t expect exceptional service.
8
Marlene
15 Mar 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Fine fasiliteter, bra rom, grei service. Minus at det avbildede velutstyrte treningsrommet måtte man betale ekstra for å benytte seg av. Hotellet hadde også et lite gratis treningsrom med lite utstyr.
Fine fasiliteter, bra rom, grei service. Minus at det avbildede velutstyrte treningsrommet måtte man betale ekstra for å benytte seg av. Hotellet hadde også et lite gratis treningsrom med lite utstyr.
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Dean
5 Aug 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Hotel is clean and has a 5 star feel, but honestly misses a huge opportunity for 5 star service. Couple of examples: Gym - you have to have a gym to be 5 star, they advertise one, but in truth the gym is an additional €10 per day. They do have a room to use for free, but all equipment is broken and u safe, but as you are changed and in the mood, you’ll pay the €10 to use the larger facility. Bars/resturants - markets a wonderful sunset bar and restaurant, however, it’s was privately hired out for weddings four of the 8 nights we stayed. Your left with the hotel bar, that is in the lobby and no atmosphere. Overall this is a clean and new hotel, but 4 star at best.
Hotel is clean and has a 5 star feel, but honestly misses a huge opportunity for 5 star service. Couple of examples: Gym - you have to have a gym to be 5 star, they advertise one, but in truth the gym is an additional €10 per day. They do have a room to use for free, but all equipment is broken and u safe, but as you are changed and in the mood, you’ll pay the €10 to use the larger facility. Bars/resturants - markets a wonderful sunset bar and restaurant, however, it’s was privately hired out for weddings four of the 8 nights we stayed. Your left with the hotel bar, that is in the lobby and no atmosphere. Overall this is a clean and new hotel, but 4 star at best.
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r n
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The hotel is in a very quiet location and if you want to leave the resort you will need a taxi or a car. There are no local restaurants or shops to walk to. There is a small supermarket about 10 minutes walk away which serves good coffee, very cheaply. We had half board and the buffet breakfast is good. The buffet evening meal has a wide range of foods but can feel a bit samey from day to day. 2 nights they had weddings and we were disturbed until about 1am. They offered to move us but we didn’t want the upheaval when we only had 3 days left of the holiday. Also on one day the housekeeping missed our room and we had to request a clean which they did but not until about 8pm Coffee making is available in the room but you need to purchase the coffee pods. They have 2 gyms. One is very well equipped but you need to pay for and is open 10-7. The other is very small, old equipment, no water but open 24hrs
The hotel is in a very quiet location and if you want to leave the resort you will need a taxi or a car. There are no local restaurants or shops to walk to. There is a small supermarket about 10 minutes walk away which serves good coffee, very cheaply. We had half board and the buffet breakfast is good. The buffet evening meal has a wide range of foods but can feel a bit samey from day to day. 2 nights they had weddings and we were disturbed until about 1am. They offered to move us but we didn’t want the upheaval when we only had 3 days left of the holiday. Also on one day the housekeeping missed our room and we had to request a clean which they did but not until about 8pm Coffee making is available in the room but you need to purchase the coffee pods. They have 2 gyms. One is very well equipped but you need to pay for and is open 10-7. The other is very small, old equipment, no water but open 24hrs
10
Hardeep
15 Mar 2024
·
Stayed 6 nights
We travelled with our 7 month old for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved the area. Staff were warm, welcoming and super helpful with every interaction (esp Neuza and the other dining room staff). The room was ample in size with a very nice cosy but quiet feel which was great. The hotel grounds are lovely, especially when you wander outback past the pools and take a walk down to the beach along the boardwalk. The beach itself was just ideal, quiet, beautiful clean sand and clear water. The hotel also provides towels by the pool for you to use. The access to the beach is also very well considered as only hotel guests with a key card can exit through some gates to reach the beach. For a young family, this made a lot of sense. In terms of facilities, there's a nice small gym 24/7 free for use and for the more avid gym goers and more substantial gym with powerlifting equipment etc for 10 euros a day. The spa itself was really nice and is only 20 euros for 3 hours which I clufes access to a private pool, sauna, steam room, ice bucket and jacuzzi. This is free for anyone who books a massage too. Outside of this, there is a separate indoor heated pool which is free for all guests to use and very well sized. The breakfast buffet was great for us as vegetarians and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Dinner was also good however ony a few nights, perhaps a more substantial vegetarian main dish would have been great. Aside from this, we enjoyed our meals in the hotel.
We travelled with our 7 month old for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved the area. Staff were warm, welcoming and super helpful with every interaction (esp Neuza and the other dining room staff). The room was ample in size with a very nice cosy but quiet feel which was great. The hotel grounds are lovely, especially when you wander outback past the pools and take a walk down to the beach along the boardwalk. The beach itself was just ideal, quiet, beautiful clean sand and clear water. The hotel also provides towels by the pool for you to use. The access to the beach is also very well considered as only hotel guests with a key card can exit through some gates to reach the beach. For a young family, this made a lot of sense. In terms of facilities, there's a nice small gym 24/7 free for use and for the more avid gym goers and more substantial gym with powerlifting equipment etc for 10 euros a day. The spa itself was really nice and is only 20 euros for 3 hours which I clufes access to a private pool, sauna, steam room, ice bucket and jacuzzi. This is free for anyone who books a massage too. Outside of this, there is a separate indoor heated pool which is free for all guests to use and very well sized. The breakfast buffet was great for us as vegetarians and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Dinner was also good however ony a few nights, perhaps a more substantial vegetarian main dish would have been great. Aside from this, we enjoyed our meals in the hotel.
10
Karen
24 Feb 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Very friendly and helpful staff. Really good facilities. The parking was sometimes full.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Really good facilities. The parking was sometimes full.
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Suzanne
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 12 nights
Stayed here in August with my husband and 6 year old for 12 nights. The rooms are modern, clean and beds very comfortable. The pool was the highlight, it's huge, with 2 smaller kids pools. Plenty of sun loungers and nice fresh towels every day - so no need to bring any. The breakfast was fantastic! We paid for the buffet one evening which was very expensive and I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The Italian restaurant was nice but overpriced. The hotel is located next to the beach which is great but we discovered all of the sun loungers had reserved signs on them so we couldn't stay long with no shade. There really isn't much around the hotel at all, we ended up paying quite a bit to go into albuferia in the evenings. Overall we loved the hotel itself but wouldn't go back due to the location and very overpriced food and drinks.
Stayed here in August with my husband and 6 year old for 12 nights. The rooms are modern, clean and beds very comfortable. The pool was the highlight, it's huge, with 2 smaller kids pools. Plenty of sun loungers and nice fresh towels every day - so no need to bring any. The breakfast was fantastic! We paid for the buffet one evening which was very expensive and I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The Italian restaurant was nice but overpriced. The hotel is located next to the beach which is great but we discovered all of the sun loungers had reserved signs on them so we couldn't stay long with no shade. There really isn't much around the hotel at all, we ended up paying quite a bit to go into albuferia in the evenings. Overall we loved the hotel itself but wouldn't go back due to the location and very overpriced food and drinks.
10
Sam
17 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 6 nights
Had a fantastic stay at Vidamar Resort Algarve, a really easy and quick check in. Got our room keys, and hired two towels (fee was repaid upon check-out) and the room was spacious, well lit and all appliances worked too! The shower was spacious, and the mirror was well lit. Very comfy bed, and a spare pillow was in the room if needed also. Balcony gave great views onto the golf course next door, with little to no road noise, and even through the massive windows, the sun was well blocked out by the blackout curtains. Breakfast was a very good selection, from full English to meats and cheeses and eggs cooked to your own preference. Didn't try out the buffet evening meal, so can't comment on that. Swimming pool was well attended at all times by life guards, and there were plenty of sun loungers, bean bags and parasols for everyone to have their own space. Staff were always pleasant, and our room was clean. Would come back again, for sure!
Had a fantastic stay at Vidamar Resort Algarve, a really easy and quick check in. Got our room keys, and hired two towels (fee was repaid upon check-out) and the room was spacious, well lit and all appliances worked too! The shower was spacious, and the mirror was well lit. Very comfy bed, and a spare pillow was in the room if needed also. Balcony gave great views onto the golf course next door, with little to no road noise, and even through the massive windows, the sun was well blocked out by the blackout curtains. Breakfast was a very good selection, from full English to meats and cheeses and eggs cooked to your own preference. Didn't try out the buffet evening meal, so can't comment on that. Swimming pool was well attended at all times by life guards, and there were plenty of sun loungers, bean bags and parasols for everyone to have their own space. Staff were always pleasant, and our room was clean. Would come back again, for sure!
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Cleanliness
Overall the property and rooms are described as very clean and well maintained, but there are recurring lapses such as missed housekeeping, stained or old towels, and leftover sand or bathroom residue.
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Tiago
3 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel muito bonito, muito grande. Staff muito simpático. Na generalidade estava frio para a época do ano, era necessário andar de casaco no interior. Algumas toalhas não demostravam muita higiene. Refeições (pequeno almoço e jantar) com pouca oferta (variedade) para o local e o nível do hotel. Na zona de alimentação não se percebia que estávamos num hotel 5 estrelas.
Hotel muito bonito, muito grande. Staff muito simpático. Na generalidade estava frio para a época do ano, era necessário andar de casaco no interior. Algumas toalhas não demostravam muita higiene. Refeições (pequeno almoço e jantar) com pouca oferta (variedade) para o local e o nível do hotel. Na zona de alimentação não se percebia que estávamos num hotel 5 estrelas.
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Jacqui
31 Oct 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We have stayed at the Vidamar on many occasions and it never fails to impress. Always spotlessly clean and the choice of food available at both breakfast and dinner are excellent. We will definitely be back!!
We have stayed at the Vidamar on many occasions and it never fails to impress. Always spotlessly clean and the choice of food available at both breakfast and dinner are excellent. We will definitely be back!!
10
Emma
8 Apr 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Hotel is amazing....extremely clean and with very spacious rooms...and in a lovely location. The walkway to beach is beautiful. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and work tirelessly. Our twin boys loved it here and we cannot wait to retun. Thankyou
Hotel is amazing....extremely clean and with very spacious rooms...and in a lovely location. The walkway to beach is beautiful. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and work tirelessly. Our twin boys loved it here and we cannot wait to retun. Thankyou
8
Rita
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is good, especially for a family holiday. The staff are friendly, the service is quite reasonable, the food is good, and there is a very pleasant outdoor area with a great pool and direct access to the beach. However, it is not worthy of a 5-star rating. There are several shortcomings, such as old bath towels, stained beach towels, sand in the room even after cleaning, a tiny gym (and access to the larger gym requires an additional fee), no body lotion provided, water bottles are not replenished, and coffee capsules are charged separately. I recommend the hotel, but don’t expect exceptional service.
The hotel is good, especially for a family holiday. The staff are friendly, the service is quite reasonable, the food is good, and there is a very pleasant outdoor area with a great pool and direct access to the beach. However, it is not worthy of a 5-star rating. There are several shortcomings, such as old bath towels, stained beach towels, sand in the room even after cleaning, a tiny gym (and access to the larger gym requires an additional fee), no body lotion provided, water bottles are not replenished, and coffee capsules are charged separately. I recommend the hotel, but don’t expect exceptional service.
10
giovanni
22 Jun 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Very clean and quiet
Very clean and quiet
10
MALGORZATA
26 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
It is a wonderful resort. Very clean , beatiful view from the balcony, everyone was very nice. Great breakfast. I highly recomend this hotel.
It is a wonderful resort. Very clean , beatiful view from the balcony, everyone was very nice. Great breakfast. I highly recomend this hotel.
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Badreddine
15 Jan 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
El entorno es muy bonito ,el resorte no merece cinco estrellas ni de lejo ,comida regular las instalaciones mal mantenidas limpieza mala por falta de personal ,he tenido que llamar más de 20 veces al servicio de habitación para una botella de agua y tardaron más de una hora para traérmela ,SPA la sauna no tiene alarma tampoco el baño turco no cumplen con las medidas de seguridad ni higienes al igual que la piscina cubierta ,sensación de instalaciones mal mantenida ,el personal amable
El entorno es muy bonito ,el resorte no merece cinco estrellas ni de lejo ,comida regular las instalaciones mal mantenidas limpieza mala por falta de personal ,he tenido que llamar más de 20 veces al servicio de habitación para una botella de agua y tardaron más de una hora para traérmela ,SPA la sauna no tiene alarma tampoco el baño turco no cumplen con las medidas de seguridad ni higienes al igual que la piscina cubierta ,sensación de instalaciones mal mantenida ,el personal amable
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r n
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The hotel is in a very quiet location and if you want to leave the resort you will need a taxi or a car. There are no local restaurants or shops to walk to. There is a small supermarket about 10 minutes walk away which serves good coffee, very cheaply. We had half board and the buffet breakfast is good. The buffet evening meal has a wide range of foods but can feel a bit samey from day to day. 2 nights they had weddings and we were disturbed until about 1am. They offered to move us but we didn’t want the upheaval when we only had 3 days left of the holiday. Also on one day the housekeeping missed our room and we had to request a clean which they did but not until about 8pm Coffee making is available in the room but you need to purchase the coffee pods. They have 2 gyms. One is very well equipped but you need to pay for and is open 10-7. The other is very small, old equipment, no water but open 24hrs
The hotel is in a very quiet location and if you want to leave the resort you will need a taxi or a car. There are no local restaurants or shops to walk to. There is a small supermarket about 10 minutes walk away which serves good coffee, very cheaply. We had half board and the buffet breakfast is good. The buffet evening meal has a wide range of foods but can feel a bit samey from day to day. 2 nights they had weddings and we were disturbed until about 1am. They offered to move us but we didn’t want the upheaval when we only had 3 days left of the holiday. Also on one day the housekeeping missed our room and we had to request a clean which they did but not until about 8pm Coffee making is available in the room but you need to purchase the coffee pods. They have 2 gyms. One is very well equipped but you need to pay for and is open 10-7. The other is very small, old equipment, no water but open 24hrs
10
Sam
17 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 6 nights
Had a fantastic stay at Vidamar Resort Algarve, a really easy and quick check in. Got our room keys, and hired two towels (fee was repaid upon check-out) and the room was spacious, well lit and all appliances worked too! The shower was spacious, and the mirror was well lit. Very comfy bed, and a spare pillow was in the room if needed also. Balcony gave great views onto the golf course next door, with little to no road noise, and even through the massive windows, the sun was well blocked out by the blackout curtains. Breakfast was a very good selection, from full English to meats and cheeses and eggs cooked to your own preference. Didn't try out the buffet evening meal, so can't comment on that. Swimming pool was well attended at all times by life guards, and there were plenty of sun loungers, bean bags and parasols for everyone to have their own space. Staff were always pleasant, and our room was clean. Would come back again, for sure!
Had a fantastic stay at Vidamar Resort Algarve, a really easy and quick check in. Got our room keys, and hired two towels (fee was repaid upon check-out) and the room was spacious, well lit and all appliances worked too! The shower was spacious, and the mirror was well lit. Very comfy bed, and a spare pillow was in the room if needed also. Balcony gave great views onto the golf course next door, with little to no road noise, and even through the massive windows, the sun was well blocked out by the blackout curtains. Breakfast was a very good selection, from full English to meats and cheeses and eggs cooked to your own preference. Didn't try out the buffet evening meal, so can't comment on that. Swimming pool was well attended at all times by life guards, and there were plenty of sun loungers, bean bags and parasols for everyone to have their own space. Staff were always pleasant, and our room was clean. Would come back again, for sure!
10
Sandra
23 Jun 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
The fact that it was close to the beach was great. The food at the buffet was really good. My overall comments are great except for the fact that the cleaning of the room was not great: I put the card asking to change the bed and they did not do it. Twice they forgot to clean the sink, there was still toothpaste. And the 2 glasses they leave in the room were never cleaned. But overall, I would recommend this hotel big time.
The fact that it was close to the beach was great. The food at the buffet was really good. My overall comments are great except for the fact that the cleaning of the room was not great: I put the card asking to change the bed and they did not do it. Twice they forgot to clean the sink, there was still toothpaste. And the 2 glasses they leave in the room were never cleaned. But overall, I would recommend this hotel big time.
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Rooms
Rooms are modern and spacious with comfortable beds and good views, though some guests report noisy rooms, cold or faulty air conditioning, and no in room iron.
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Emma
8 Apr 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Hotel is amazing....extremely clean and with very spacious rooms...and in a lovely location. The walkway to beach is beautiful. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and work tirelessly. Our twin boys loved it here and we cannot wait to retun. Thankyou
Hotel is amazing....extremely clean and with very spacious rooms...and in a lovely location. The walkway to beach is beautiful. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and work tirelessly. Our twin boys loved it here and we cannot wait to retun. Thankyou
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Rosanne
25 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
We recently stayed in VidaMar Algarve and it was exceptional. The hotel is top quality in every way. The pool area was 10/10. It was so beautiful, clean and comfortable and never too busy. The adult only area is absolutely stunning and so relaxing. The bedrooms are top class. The layout of the shower and bathroom are very well designed and really modern. When you arrive back from a day in the sun the feeling of a gorgeous air conditioned, spotless clean fresh room is just perfect. The cleaners always set the temperature just right for you. The food at breakfast was out of this world and such a variety. We visited the Primadonna restaurant at the hotel and it was absolutely delicious. The most beautiful beach lies just outside the hotel with a very short walk 2-3 mins along a gorgeous bridge all while looking directly at the sandy Salgados beach. The location of the hotel is just perfect and the surroundings of the other hotels and golf resort is just beautiful to be surrounded by. If you want to travel to Albufeira it is only €7/10 in a Uber. The way the hotel is set it’s just perfect. The staff treat everyone so well in all areas of the resort. We met an incredible guy who works at the VidaMar called Zain. If you stay here make sure to keep an eye out for him he made our stay he treated us with so much kindness and was so helpful. We also met a lovely girl called Sonia from India she was so beautiful and kind. We will definitely be returning to VidaMar it was incredible
We recently stayed in VidaMar Algarve and it was exceptional. The hotel is top quality in every way. The pool area was 10/10. It was so beautiful, clean and comfortable and never too busy. The adult only area is absolutely stunning and so relaxing. The bedrooms are top class. The layout of the shower and bathroom are very well designed and really modern. When you arrive back from a day in the sun the feeling of a gorgeous air conditioned, spotless clean fresh room is just perfect. The cleaners always set the temperature just right for you. The food at breakfast was out of this world and such a variety. We visited the Primadonna restaurant at the hotel and it was absolutely delicious. The most beautiful beach lies just outside the hotel with a very short walk 2-3 mins along a gorgeous bridge all while looking directly at the sandy Salgados beach. The location of the hotel is just perfect and the surroundings of the other hotels and golf resort is just beautiful to be surrounded by. If you want to travel to Albufeira it is only €7/10 in a Uber. The way the hotel is set it’s just perfect. The staff treat everyone so well in all areas of the resort. We met an incredible guy who works at the VidaMar called Zain. If you stay here make sure to keep an eye out for him he made our stay he treated us with so much kindness and was so helpful. We also met a lovely girl called Sonia from India she was so beautiful and kind. We will definitely be returning to VidaMar it was incredible
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Maurice
13 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Zimmer okay leider nur sehr Laut und die Klimaanlage ging kaum. Auf Nachfrage hat man uns aufgrund der sehr mäßigen Englisch Kenntnisse leider an der Rezeption nicht verstanden. Was auch seltsam war das alles mit dem sogar geworben wurde extra kostet außer den Pool liegen. Was noch extrem negativ aufgefallen ist ist die ständige Servicegebühr sobald man etwas von einem Mitarbeiter bestellt hat. Diese wurde auch verlangt wenn es garnicht ohne den Service dieser erreichbar war
Zimmer okay leider nur sehr Laut und die Klimaanlage ging kaum. Auf Nachfrage hat man uns aufgrund der sehr mäßigen Englisch Kenntnisse leider an der Rezeption nicht verstanden. Was auch seltsam war das alles mit dem sogar geworben wurde extra kostet außer den Pool liegen. Was noch extrem negativ aufgefallen ist ist die ständige Servicegebühr sobald man etwas von einem Mitarbeiter bestellt hat. Diese wurde auch verlangt wenn es garnicht ohne den Service dieser erreichbar war
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Ariana
29 May 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
- -Väldigt stort hotel med en enorm ljudlig matsal -långa mörka korridorer -nästan hela hotellområdet belagt med plast, plast-gräsmatta och plast-däck runt poolen. Plastöken. - ljudlig plast i sängen under lakanen, jag förstår att de måste skydda sängen, men på andra hotell sköts det mer diskret. + vacker strand som man når efter ca 10 minuters promenad -härlig boardwalk till närmaste trevliga staden. +vackra palmer -stor och kall pool så man har den oftast för sig själv. -frukost ok. Vårt ocean wiev room hade fin utsikt och bra inredning, stor bekväm soffa.
- -Väldigt stort hotel med en enorm ljudlig matsal -långa mörka korridorer -nästan hela hotellområdet belagt med plast, plast-gräsmatta och plast-däck runt poolen. Plastöken. - ljudlig plast i sängen under lakanen, jag förstår att de måste skydda sängen, men på andra hotell sköts det mer diskret. + vacker strand som man når efter ca 10 minuters promenad -härlig boardwalk till närmaste trevliga staden. +vackra palmer -stor och kall pool så man har den oftast för sig själv. -frukost ok. Vårt ocean wiev room hade fin utsikt och bra inredning, stor bekväm soffa.
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Neville
22 May 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Nice place , sadly no where do go in the evening as the only place they keep open is the reception bar , which has no personality at all . Rooms are nice and well equipped, they have a adults only pool and area but charge a Wopping €25 a day extra personally just a rip off
Nice place , sadly no where do go in the evening as the only place they keep open is the reception bar , which has no personality at all . Rooms are nice and well equipped, they have a adults only pool and area but charge a Wopping €25 a day extra personally just a rip off
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Rachel
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The ac didn’t work in multiple rooms, service is ok, and didn’t have an iron.
The ac didn’t work in multiple rooms, service is ok, and didn’t have an iron.
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Suzanne
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 12 nights
Stayed here in August with my husband and 6 year old for 12 nights. The rooms are modern, clean and beds very comfortable. The pool was the highlight, it's huge, with 2 smaller kids pools. Plenty of sun loungers and nice fresh towels every day - so no need to bring any. The breakfast was fantastic! We paid for the buffet one evening which was very expensive and I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The Italian restaurant was nice but overpriced. The hotel is located next to the beach which is great but we discovered all of the sun loungers had reserved signs on them so we couldn't stay long with no shade. There really isn't much around the hotel at all, we ended up paying quite a bit to go into albuferia in the evenings. Overall we loved the hotel itself but wouldn't go back due to the location and very overpriced food and drinks.
Stayed here in August with my husband and 6 year old for 12 nights. The rooms are modern, clean and beds very comfortable. The pool was the highlight, it's huge, with 2 smaller kids pools. Plenty of sun loungers and nice fresh towels every day - so no need to bring any. The breakfast was fantastic! We paid for the buffet one evening which was very expensive and I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The Italian restaurant was nice but overpriced. The hotel is located next to the beach which is great but we discovered all of the sun loungers had reserved signs on them so we couldn't stay long with no shade. There really isn't much around the hotel at all, we ended up paying quite a bit to go into albuferia in the evenings. Overall we loved the hotel itself but wouldn't go back due to the location and very overpriced food and drinks.
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Sam
17 Sept 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Had a fantastic stay at Vidamar Resort Algarve, a really easy and quick check in. Got our room keys, and hired two towels (fee was repaid upon check-out) and the room was spacious, well lit and all appliances worked too! The shower was spacious, and the mirror was well lit. Very comfy bed, and a spare pillow was in the room if needed also. Balcony gave great views onto the golf course next door, with little to no road noise, and even through the massive windows, the sun was well blocked out by the blackout curtains. Breakfast was a very good selection, from full English to meats and cheeses and eggs cooked to your own preference. Didn't try out the buffet evening meal, so can't comment on that. Swimming pool was well attended at all times by life guards, and there were plenty of sun loungers, bean bags and parasols for everyone to have their own space. Staff were always pleasant, and our room was clean. Would come back again, for sure!
Had a fantastic stay at Vidamar Resort Algarve, a really easy and quick check in. Got our room keys, and hired two towels (fee was repaid upon check-out) and the room was spacious, well lit and all appliances worked too! The shower was spacious, and the mirror was well lit. Very comfy bed, and a spare pillow was in the room if needed also. Balcony gave great views onto the golf course next door, with little to no road noise, and even through the massive windows, the sun was well blocked out by the blackout curtains. Breakfast was a very good selection, from full English to meats and cheeses and eggs cooked to your own preference. Didn't try out the buffet evening meal, so can't comment on that. Swimming pool was well attended at all times by life guards, and there were plenty of sun loungers, bean bags and parasols for everyone to have their own space. Staff were always pleasant, and our room was clean. Would come back again, for sure!
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Bartosz
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Lovely hotel in a great location. The room was very spacious and cold! The staff on the reception left us with mixed feelings. We have met some fantastic professional staff ....and some cocky young lads that had smart comments to everything. The breakfast was fantastic however the coffee was below average and the pods for the coffee machine in the room were not filled up once over our one week stay. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Lovely hotel in a great location. The room was very spacious and cold! The staff on the reception left us with mixed feelings. We have met some fantastic professional staff ....and some cocky young lads that had smart comments to everything. The breakfast was fantastic however the coffee was below average and the pods for the coffee machine in the room were not filled up once over our one week stay. Overall a very pleasant stay.
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Birgitte
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Smukke omgivelser, imødekommende personale, perfekt beliggenhed, flotte indrettede værelse og fantastiske senge.
Smukke omgivelser, imødekommende personale, perfekt beliggenhed, flotte indrettede værelse og fantastiske senge.
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Service
Many guests find staff friendly and helpful, yet service consistency is mixed with repeated complaints about reception professionalism, slow or rigid responses, and occasional rudeness in restaurants.
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Kurt
18 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff were fantastic. A nice finish to a hectic tour through Porto, Évora, Coimbra, Óbidos, etc. Very relaxing...
Staff were fantastic. A nice finish to a hectic tour through Porto, Évora, Coimbra, Óbidos, etc. Very relaxing...
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Sebastian Horst
3 Jan 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Das ist nie ein 5 Sternehotel. Personal unmotiviert bis unverschämt speziell am Empfang, was dem Management bekannt ist. Essen lauwarm, keine Abwechslung. Sehr hellhörige Zimmer.
Das ist nie ein 5 Sternehotel. Personal unmotiviert bis unverschämt speziell am Empfang, was dem Management bekannt ist. Essen lauwarm, keine Abwechslung. Sehr hellhörige Zimmer.
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Rob
13 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The interaction, friendliness and professionalidm
The interaction, friendliness and professionalidm
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Errol Anthony
1 Jun 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The staff on the front desk: 1 stars The staff in the breakfast hall: 5 stars Breakfast: 4 stars Cleanliness: 5 stars Pool area: 5 stars Overall:
The staff on the front desk: 1 stars The staff in the breakfast hall: 5 stars Breakfast: 4 stars Cleanliness: 5 stars Pool area: 5 stars Overall:
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Rosanne
25 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
We recently stayed in VidaMar Algarve and it was exceptional. The hotel is top quality in every way. The pool area was 10/10. It was so beautiful, clean and comfortable and never too busy. The adult only area is absolutely stunning and so relaxing. The bedrooms are top class. The layout of the shower and bathroom are very well designed and really modern. When you arrive back from a day in the sun the feeling of a gorgeous air conditioned, spotless clean fresh room is just perfect. The cleaners always set the temperature just right for you. The food at breakfast was out of this world and such a variety. We visited the Primadonna restaurant at the hotel and it was absolutely delicious. The most beautiful beach lies just outside the hotel with a very short walk 2-3 mins along a gorgeous bridge all while looking directly at the sandy Salgados beach. The location of the hotel is just perfect and the surroundings of the other hotels and golf resort is just beautiful to be surrounded by. If you want to travel to Albufeira it is only €7/10 in a Uber. The way the hotel is set it’s just perfect. The staff treat everyone so well in all areas of the resort. We met an incredible guy who works at the VidaMar called Zain. If you stay here make sure to keep an eye out for him he made our stay he treated us with so much kindness and was so helpful. We also met a lovely girl called Sonia from India she was so beautiful and kind. We will definitely be returning to VidaMar it was incredible
We recently stayed in VidaMar Algarve and it was exceptional. The hotel is top quality in every way. The pool area was 10/10. It was so beautiful, clean and comfortable and never too busy. The adult only area is absolutely stunning and so relaxing. The bedrooms are top class. The layout of the shower and bathroom are very well designed and really modern. When you arrive back from a day in the sun the feeling of a gorgeous air conditioned, spotless clean fresh room is just perfect. The cleaners always set the temperature just right for you. The food at breakfast was out of this world and such a variety. We visited the Primadonna restaurant at the hotel and it was absolutely delicious. The most beautiful beach lies just outside the hotel with a very short walk 2-3 mins along a gorgeous bridge all while looking directly at the sandy Salgados beach. The location of the hotel is just perfect and the surroundings of the other hotels and golf resort is just beautiful to be surrounded by. If you want to travel to Albufeira it is only €7/10 in a Uber. The way the hotel is set it’s just perfect. The staff treat everyone so well in all areas of the resort. We met an incredible guy who works at the VidaMar called Zain. If you stay here make sure to keep an eye out for him he made our stay he treated us with so much kindness and was so helpful. We also met a lovely girl called Sonia from India she was so beautiful and kind. We will definitely be returning to VidaMar it was incredible
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Stefan
28 Oct 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Für ein 5-Sterne-Hotel bin ich vom Service an der Rezeption und abends beim Abendessen enttäuscht. Das Personal war überfordert, aber dennoch freundlich.
Für ein 5-Sterne-Hotel bin ich vom Service an der Rezeption und abends beim Abendessen enttäuscht. Das Personal war überfordert, aber dennoch freundlich.
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Quinn
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent staff. Great location. Short walk to sandy beach. Only negative is that it was a little remote from town.
Excellent staff. Great location. Short walk to sandy beach. Only negative is that it was a little remote from town.
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Jovita
2 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
I didn’t like the hotel employees they weren’t that friendly and the breakfast also wasn’t good to b 5* didn’t have much food variety. Too bad! I regret expending all that money there, plus the Italian restaurant they were so rude with us, because the food i asked for spaghetti carbonara was too salty ! Honestly the worst hotel experience I have had in my entire life !!!
I didn’t like the hotel employees they weren’t that friendly and the breakfast also wasn’t good to b 5* didn’t have much food variety. Too bad! I regret expending all that money there, plus the Italian restaurant they were so rude with us, because the food i asked for spaghetti carbonara was too salty ! Honestly the worst hotel experience I have had in my entire life !!!
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rob
25 Aug 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
If Ryanair Did 5 Star Hotels! That's probably a little unfair to the Ryanair of today though,as they seem to be behaving a lot better nowadays. I'm referring to the Ryanair of yesteryear where they fleeced you with fine print and the the staff had this 'take it or leave it' attitude. My daughter had an emergency appendectomy on holiday. she was really struggling to walk. the hotel kindly loaned her a wheelchair to use. hours later there was a billing query which admittedly was my fault, but I rectified it and that was the end of the story on my part. it seemed like seconds later they where at my room to take the wheelchair back with smug suggestions on where one could be rented for our stay. silly story i suppose, but indicative of the the kind of spiteful, vindictive atmosphere cultivated in this place. there are better places and far cheaper. a real pity as the the location is awesome
If Ryanair Did 5 Star Hotels! That's probably a little unfair to the Ryanair of today though,as they seem to be behaving a lot better nowadays. I'm referring to the Ryanair of yesteryear where they fleeced you with fine print and the the staff had this 'take it or leave it' attitude. My daughter had an emergency appendectomy on holiday. she was really struggling to walk. the hotel kindly loaned her a wheelchair to use. hours later there was a billing query which admittedly was my fault, but I rectified it and that was the end of the story on my part. it seemed like seconds later they where at my room to take the wheelchair back with smug suggestions on where one could be rented for our stay. silly story i suppose, but indicative of the the kind of spiteful, vindictive atmosphere cultivated in this place. there are better places and far cheaper. a real pity as the the location is awesome
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Bartosz
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Lovely hotel in a great location. The room was very spacious and cold! The staff on the reception left us with mixed feelings. We have met some fantastic professional staff ....and some cocky young lads that had smart comments to everything. The breakfast was fantastic however the coffee was below average and the pods for the coffee machine in the room were not filled up once over our one week stay. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Lovely hotel in a great location. The room was very spacious and cold! The staff on the reception left us with mixed feelings. We have met some fantastic professional staff ....and some cocky young lads that had smart comments to everything. The breakfast was fantastic however the coffee was below average and the pods for the coffee machine in the room were not filled up once over our one week stay. Overall a very pleasant stay.
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Location
Beachfront setting and boardwalk access are widely praised, but the resort is remote from towns and restaurants, so taxis or a car are often needed.
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ANDREW
19 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Amazing property, well maintained and felt very safe. Location is just okay, unless you’re planning on staying on the resort only. I would recommend renting a car if you’re a tourist to go out for dinners and amenities as they are approximately 15 minute drive away
Amazing property, well maintained and felt very safe. Location is just okay, unless you’re planning on staying on the resort only. I would recommend renting a car if you’re a tourist to go out for dinners and amenities as they are approximately 15 minute drive away
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Joao
26 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
O hotel tem uma localização fantástica.
O hotel tem uma localização fantástica.
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Quinn
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent staff. Great location. Short walk to sandy beach. Only negative is that it was a little remote from town.
Excellent staff. Great location. Short walk to sandy beach. Only negative is that it was a little remote from town.
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Dragan
23 Feb 2024
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Stayed 27 nights
Great location! Outstanding Portugal hospitality and customer service!
Great location! Outstanding Portugal hospitality and customer service!
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andre
25 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Resort on the beach , best location on Salgado beach
Resort on the beach , best location on Salgado beach
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Stuart
16 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Off the beaten path but excellent property.
Off the beaten path but excellent property.
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r n
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The hotel is in a very quiet location and if you want to leave the resort you will need a taxi or a car. There are no local restaurants or shops to walk to. There is a small supermarket about 10 minutes walk away which serves good coffee, very cheaply. We had half board and the buffet breakfast is good. The buffet evening meal has a wide range of foods but can feel a bit samey from day to day. 2 nights they had weddings and we were disturbed until about 1am. They offered to move us but we didn’t want the upheaval when we only had 3 days left of the holiday. Also on one day the housekeeping missed our room and we had to request a clean which they did but not until about 8pm Coffee making is available in the room but you need to purchase the coffee pods. They have 2 gyms. One is very well equipped but you need to pay for and is open 10-7. The other is very small, old equipment, no water but open 24hrs
The hotel is in a very quiet location and if you want to leave the resort you will need a taxi or a car. There are no local restaurants or shops to walk to. There is a small supermarket about 10 minutes walk away which serves good coffee, very cheaply. We had half board and the buffet breakfast is good. The buffet evening meal has a wide range of foods but can feel a bit samey from day to day. 2 nights they had weddings and we were disturbed until about 1am. They offered to move us but we didn’t want the upheaval when we only had 3 days left of the holiday. Also on one day the housekeeping missed our room and we had to request a clean which they did but not until about 8pm Coffee making is available in the room but you need to purchase the coffee pods. They have 2 gyms. One is very well equipped but you need to pay for and is open 10-7. The other is very small, old equipment, no water but open 24hrs
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Hardeep
15 Mar 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
We travelled with our 7 month old for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved the area. Staff were warm, welcoming and super helpful with every interaction (esp Neuza and the other dining room staff). The room was ample in size with a very nice cosy but quiet feel which was great. The hotel grounds are lovely, especially when you wander outback past the pools and take a walk down to the beach along the boardwalk. The beach itself was just ideal, quiet, beautiful clean sand and clear water. The hotel also provides towels by the pool for you to use. The access to the beach is also very well considered as only hotel guests with a key card can exit through some gates to reach the beach. For a young family, this made a lot of sense. In terms of facilities, there's a nice small gym 24/7 free for use and for the more avid gym goers and more substantial gym with powerlifting equipment etc for 10 euros a day. The spa itself was really nice and is only 20 euros for 3 hours which I clufes access to a private pool, sauna, steam room, ice bucket and jacuzzi. This is free for anyone who books a massage too. Outside of this, there is a separate indoor heated pool which is free for all guests to use and very well sized. The breakfast buffet was great for us as vegetarians and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Dinner was also good however ony a few nights, perhaps a more substantial vegetarian main dish would have been great. Aside from this, we enjoyed our meals in the hotel.
We travelled with our 7 month old for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved the area. Staff were warm, welcoming and super helpful with every interaction (esp Neuza and the other dining room staff). The room was ample in size with a very nice cosy but quiet feel which was great. The hotel grounds are lovely, especially when you wander outback past the pools and take a walk down to the beach along the boardwalk. The beach itself was just ideal, quiet, beautiful clean sand and clear water. The hotel also provides towels by the pool for you to use. The access to the beach is also very well considered as only hotel guests with a key card can exit through some gates to reach the beach. For a young family, this made a lot of sense. In terms of facilities, there's a nice small gym 24/7 free for use and for the more avid gym goers and more substantial gym with powerlifting equipment etc for 10 euros a day. The spa itself was really nice and is only 20 euros for 3 hours which I clufes access to a private pool, sauna, steam room, ice bucket and jacuzzi. This is free for anyone who books a massage too. Outside of this, there is a separate indoor heated pool which is free for all guests to use and very well sized. The breakfast buffet was great for us as vegetarians and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Dinner was also good however ony a few nights, perhaps a more substantial vegetarian main dish would have been great. Aside from this, we enjoyed our meals in the hotel.
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Suzanne
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 12 nights
Stayed here in August with my husband and 6 year old for 12 nights. The rooms are modern, clean and beds very comfortable. The pool was the highlight, it's huge, with 2 smaller kids pools. Plenty of sun loungers and nice fresh towels every day - so no need to bring any. The breakfast was fantastic! We paid for the buffet one evening which was very expensive and I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The Italian restaurant was nice but overpriced. The hotel is located next to the beach which is great but we discovered all of the sun loungers had reserved signs on them so we couldn't stay long with no shade. There really isn't much around the hotel at all, we ended up paying quite a bit to go into albuferia in the evenings. Overall we loved the hotel itself but wouldn't go back due to the location and very overpriced food and drinks.
Stayed here in August with my husband and 6 year old for 12 nights. The rooms are modern, clean and beds very comfortable. The pool was the highlight, it's huge, with 2 smaller kids pools. Plenty of sun loungers and nice fresh towels every day - so no need to bring any. The breakfast was fantastic! We paid for the buffet one evening which was very expensive and I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The Italian restaurant was nice but overpriced. The hotel is located next to the beach which is great but we discovered all of the sun loungers had reserved signs on them so we couldn't stay long with no shade. There really isn't much around the hotel at all, we ended up paying quite a bit to go into albuferia in the evenings. Overall we loved the hotel itself but wouldn't go back due to the location and very overpriced food and drinks.
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Birgitte
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Smukke omgivelser, imødekommende personale, perfekt beliggenhed, flotte indrettede værelse og fantastiske senge.
Smukke omgivelser, imødekommende personale, perfekt beliggenhed, flotte indrettede værelse og fantastiske senge.
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Dining
Breakfast is widely praised for variety and quality, while the buffet dinner is often repetitive or disappointing and coffee divides opinion. The Italian restaurant gets compliments but can feel overpriced, and even water at dinner is charged.
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Abhishek Tushar
29 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent stay. Had an amazing time. The only thing I would advise is the buffet at breakfast and dinner seemed repetitive. There was very less vegetarian choices.
Excellent stay. Had an amazing time. The only thing I would advise is the buffet at breakfast and dinner seemed repetitive. There was very less vegetarian choices.
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MALGORZATA
26 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
It is a wonderful resort. Very clean , beatiful view from the balcony, everyone was very nice. Great breakfast. I highly recomend this hotel.
It is a wonderful resort. Very clean , beatiful view from the balcony, everyone was very nice. Great breakfast. I highly recomend this hotel.
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Dan
28 Mar 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
A very nice resort. The only downside was the dinner buffets which were hit and miss from the kitchen.
A very nice resort. The only downside was the dinner buffets which were hit and miss from the kitchen.
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Rita
18 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
absolutamente excelente. REstaurante Primadonna - excelente qualidade quer nas pizzas quer nas pastas. Atendimento perfeito. Restaurante junto à piscina, extraordinario, ao ar livre, pratos de peixe e disfrutar da vista piscina e jardim. Pequeno almoço muito variado. Limpeza excelente.
absolutamente excelente. REstaurante Primadonna - excelente qualidade quer nas pizzas quer nas pastas. Atendimento perfeito. Restaurante junto à piscina, extraordinario, ao ar livre, pratos de peixe e disfrutar da vista piscina e jardim. Pequeno almoço muito variado. Limpeza excelente.
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Bonnie
30 Mar 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The all inclusive food was absolutely awful. The hot food was mostly cold. Most of the main courses were so tough or overdone that they could not be chewed. Only the salads, fruits and desserts were edible.
The all inclusive food was absolutely awful. The hot food was mostly cold. Most of the main courses were so tough or overdone that they could not be chewed. Only the salads, fruits and desserts were edible.
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r n
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The hotel is in a very quiet location and if you want to leave the resort you will need a taxi or a car. There are no local restaurants or shops to walk to. There is a small supermarket about 10 minutes walk away which serves good coffee, very cheaply. We had half board and the buffet breakfast is good. The buffet evening meal has a wide range of foods but can feel a bit samey from day to day. 2 nights they had weddings and we were disturbed until about 1am. They offered to move us but we didn’t want the upheaval when we only had 3 days left of the holiday. Also on one day the housekeeping missed our room and we had to request a clean which they did but not until about 8pm Coffee making is available in the room but you need to purchase the coffee pods. They have 2 gyms. One is very well equipped but you need to pay for and is open 10-7. The other is very small, old equipment, no water but open 24hrs
The hotel is in a very quiet location and if you want to leave the resort you will need a taxi or a car. There are no local restaurants or shops to walk to. There is a small supermarket about 10 minutes walk away which serves good coffee, very cheaply. We had half board and the buffet breakfast is good. The buffet evening meal has a wide range of foods but can feel a bit samey from day to day. 2 nights they had weddings and we were disturbed until about 1am. They offered to move us but we didn’t want the upheaval when we only had 3 days left of the holiday. Also on one day the housekeeping missed our room and we had to request a clean which they did but not until about 8pm Coffee making is available in the room but you need to purchase the coffee pods. They have 2 gyms. One is very well equipped but you need to pay for and is open 10-7. The other is very small, old equipment, no water but open 24hrs
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Vanessa S
12 Jul 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Hotel é muito bom, excelente estrutura. O que deixa a desejar é o jantar...é muito ruim, seja de qualidade ou de variedade no buffet. Pedi a reposição do abacaxi e disseram que não tinha mais, pois já estava próximo do horário de encerramento do buffet, mas no outro dia logo cedo o abacaxi estava na mesa. Fora isso, serviram um peixe espada cheio de espinho que nem dava para comer...deveriam ter vergonha de servir algo assim. A salvação no jantar é usar o crédito do buffet e pagar a diferença no restaurante PrimaDona que é excelente. Mas acho que eles deveriam ter vergonha de servir uma comida tão ruim no buffet.
Hotel é muito bom, excelente estrutura. O que deixa a desejar é o jantar...é muito ruim, seja de qualidade ou de variedade no buffet. Pedi a reposição do abacaxi e disseram que não tinha mais, pois já estava próximo do horário de encerramento do buffet, mas no outro dia logo cedo o abacaxi estava na mesa. Fora isso, serviram um peixe espada cheio de espinho que nem dava para comer...deveriam ter vergonha de servir algo assim. A salvação no jantar é usar o crédito do buffet e pagar a diferença no restaurante PrimaDona que é excelente. Mas acho que eles deveriam ter vergonha de servir uma comida tão ruim no buffet.
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Nimi
20 Jun 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice resort. Great facilities and staff. Only disappointed that they don’t even serve water at dinner. You have to pay for all drinks, which is fine but they should at least provide water without having to pay for it.
Very nice resort. Great facilities and staff. Only disappointed that they don’t even serve water at dinner. You have to pay for all drinks, which is fine but they should at least provide water without having to pay for it.
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Suzanne
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 12 nights
Stayed here in August with my husband and 6 year old for 12 nights. The rooms are modern, clean and beds very comfortable. The pool was the highlight, it's huge, with 2 smaller kids pools. Plenty of sun loungers and nice fresh towels every day - so no need to bring any. The breakfast was fantastic! We paid for the buffet one evening which was very expensive and I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The Italian restaurant was nice but overpriced. The hotel is located next to the beach which is great but we discovered all of the sun loungers had reserved signs on them so we couldn't stay long with no shade. There really isn't much around the hotel at all, we ended up paying quite a bit to go into albuferia in the evenings. Overall we loved the hotel itself but wouldn't go back due to the location and very overpriced food and drinks.
Stayed here in August with my husband and 6 year old for 12 nights. The rooms are modern, clean and beds very comfortable. The pool was the highlight, it's huge, with 2 smaller kids pools. Plenty of sun loungers and nice fresh towels every day - so no need to bring any. The breakfast was fantastic! We paid for the buffet one evening which was very expensive and I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The Italian restaurant was nice but overpriced. The hotel is located next to the beach which is great but we discovered all of the sun loungers had reserved signs on them so we couldn't stay long with no shade. There really isn't much around the hotel at all, we ended up paying quite a bit to go into albuferia in the evenings. Overall we loved the hotel itself but wouldn't go back due to the location and very overpriced food and drinks.
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Bartosz
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Lovely hotel in a great location. The room was very spacious and cold! The staff on the reception left us with mixed feelings. We have met some fantastic professional staff ....and some cocky young lads that had smart comments to everything. The breakfast was fantastic however the coffee was below average and the pods for the coffee machine in the room were not filled up once over our one week stay. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Lovely hotel in a great location. The room was very spacious and cold! The staff on the reception left us with mixed feelings. We have met some fantastic professional staff ....and some cocky young lads that had smart comments to everything. The breakfast was fantastic however the coffee was below average and the pods for the coffee machine in the room were not filled up once over our one week stay. Overall a very pleasant stay.
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10
Rob
13 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The interaction, friendliness and professionalidm
The interaction, friendliness and professionalidm
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Quinn
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent staff. Great location. Short walk to sandy beach. Only negative is that it was a little remote from town.
Excellent staff. Great location. Short walk to sandy beach. Only negative is that it was a little remote from town.
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MALGORZATA
26 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
It is a wonderful resort. Very clean , beatiful view from the balcony, everyone was very nice. Great breakfast. I highly recomend this hotel.
It is a wonderful resort. Very clean , beatiful view from the balcony, everyone was very nice. Great breakfast. I highly recomend this hotel.
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Rita
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is good, especially for a family holiday. The staff are friendly, the service is quite reasonable, the food is good, and there is a very pleasant outdoor area with a great pool and direct access to the beach. However, it is not worthy of a 5-star rating. There are several shortcomings, such as old bath towels, stained beach towels, sand in the room even after cleaning, a tiny gym (and access to the larger gym requires an additional fee), no body lotion provided, water bottles are not replenished, and coffee capsules are charged separately. I recommend the hotel, but don’t expect exceptional service.
The hotel is good, especially for a family holiday. The staff are friendly, the service is quite reasonable, the food is good, and there is a very pleasant outdoor area with a great pool and direct access to the beach. However, it is not worthy of a 5-star rating. There are several shortcomings, such as old bath towels, stained beach towels, sand in the room even after cleaning, a tiny gym (and access to the larger gym requires an additional fee), no body lotion provided, water bottles are not replenished, and coffee capsules are charged separately. I recommend the hotel, but don’t expect exceptional service.
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Bartosz
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Lovely hotel in a great location. The room was very spacious and cold! The staff on the reception left us with mixed feelings. We have met some fantastic professional staff ....and some cocky young lads that had smart comments to everything. The breakfast was fantastic however the coffee was below average and the pods for the coffee machine in the room were not filled up once over our one week stay. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Lovely hotel in a great location. The room was very spacious and cold! The staff on the reception left us with mixed feelings. We have met some fantastic professional staff ....and some cocky young lads that had smart comments to everything. The breakfast was fantastic however the coffee was below average and the pods for the coffee machine in the room were not filled up once over our one week stay. Overall a very pleasant stay.
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FAQs about WINE AND BOOKS BY THE SEA, ALGARVE RESORT
Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of EUR 10 per day. There are also charging points for electric cars.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Breakfast is offered as a high-quality buffet. Serving hours are not specified.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed, with a maximum of 2 pets per room. There is a fee of EUR 50 per pet, per day, and service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Standard check-in time is at 14:00 and check-out time is at 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
Is there an airport shuttle service available?
Yes, airport shuttle services are available. Pricing and service hours are not specified, but arrangements can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features elevators, step-free entrances, and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Specific details about pool access features are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located near Salgados Beach, approximately 0.6 km away. Other nearby beaches include Gale Beach (0.7 km) and Praia Grande de Pêra (0.8 km). The nearest airport is Faro International Airport, about 49.6 km away.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, the property features multiple swimming pools, including several outdoor pools for adults and children, as well as one indoor pool. Pool access is available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 60 per day, subject to availability. Advance request or confirmation is required for rollaway beds.
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- 2026-09-28: 262.71388467436213USD
- 2026-09-29: 263.9415216757202USD
- 2026-09-30: 273.76260034193416USD
- 2026-10-01: 271.04951545762634USD
- 2026-10-02: 208.45629767031858USD
- 2026-10-03: 231.0211499855499USD
- 2026-10-04: 345.99444841928096USD
- 2026-10-05: 260.0331128735046USD
- 2026-10-06: 245.119193927536USD
- 2026-10-07: 305.16281750396723USD
- 2026-10-08: 327.72765247454834USD
- 2026-10-09: 251.43696544320676USD
- 2026-10-10: 251.43696544320676USD
- 2026-10-11: 212.9040210279846USD
- 2026-10-12: 304.0882817305298USD
- 2026-10-13: 260.0331128735046USD
- 2026-10-14: 305.16281750396723USD
- 2026-10-15: 265.4056876727905USD
- 2026-10-16: 233.17018684312438USD
- 2026-10-17: 233.17018684312438USD
- 2026-10-18: 233.17018684312438USD
- 2026-10-19: 283.3337772870788USD
- 2026-10-20: 257.88407601593013USD
- 2026-10-21: 260.0331128735046USD
- 2026-10-22: 233.17018684312438USD
- 2026-10-23: 242.84083535755917USD
- 2026-10-24: 237.17907320434568USD
- 2026-10-25: 233.17018684312438USD
- 2026-10-26: 244.98987221513366USD
- 2026-10-27: 237.46824321362303USD
- 2026-10-28: 244.98987221513366USD
- 2026-10-29: 235.31922370069884USD
- 2026-10-30: 238.54276164241026USD
- 2026-10-31: 234.2447052719116USD
- 2026-11-01: 203.08370552638243USD
- 2026-11-02: 213.28929774440002USD
- 2026-11-03: 213.82887246960448USD
- 2026-11-04: 152.58140875198362USD
- 2026-11-05: 152.58140875198362USD
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- 2026-11-08: 149.16992417996215USD
- 2026-11-09: 154.7304456095581USD
- 2026-11-10: 152.58140875198362USD
- 2026-11-11: 153.454365USD
- 2026-11-12: 152.58140875198362USD
- 2026-11-13: 164.40109412399292USD
- 2026-11-14: 164.08569900350952USD
- 2026-11-15: 133.0475687604828USD
- 2026-11-16: 153.65592718077087USD
- 2026-11-17: 152.58140875198362USD
- 2026-11-18: 153.454365USD
- 2026-11-19: 153.454365USD
- 2026-11-20: 156.61665898161314USD
- 2026-11-21: 157.1372760040741USD
- 2026-11-22: 152.58140875198362USD
- 2026-11-23: 161.17755618228148USD
- 2026-11-24: 162.25205726641843USD
- 2026-11-25: 160.82018700814817USD
- 2026-11-26: 153.454365USD
- 2026-11-27: 157.1372760040741USD
- 2026-11-28: 165.73071766893003USD
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Room service
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Sauna
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Massage
Spa & wellness centre
Barber/Beauty shop
Body treatments
Facial treatments
Kids club
Poolside bar
Breakfast in the room
Family room
Beach Sun Loungers
Snack Bar/Deli
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Services
Dry cleaning
Babysitting/Child services
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Safe-deposit box
ATM/Cash machine
Bicycle rental
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Express check-in/check-out
Self laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Services
Activities
Swimming pool
Garden
Golf course (nearby)
Beach (nearby)
Scuba diving
Windsurfing
Cycling
Fishing
Horse riding
Canoeing
Hiking
Child pool
Pool indoor
Pool outdoor
Outdoor heated pool
Live music
Bicycle Tour Information
Evening Entertainment
Pool (Indoor)
Outdoor Furniture
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Terrace
Fitness Center (nearby)
Parking
Parking
Electric car charging station
Parking (Limited)
Parking Onsite
Internet
Free wi-fi