Name: Colina do Mar
Address: Rua Maria Teresa Semedo De Azevedo, 3, Albufeira, 8200, PT

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

Ian

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Leandro

Great staff, very helpful

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

THOMAS

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.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Jolene

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!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Gabriel

Staff is very nice. Free parking available on the same street and good walking distance to restaurants, nearby shops and the beach. Wifi, shower, fridge, air conditioning and outlets work well. The rooftop pool is a really great amenity with chairs and umbrellas. Rooms are a bit dated and run down like most budget-friendly European beach town spots, but it doesn’t affect the overall stay. Pool and beach towels are not provided, and the room safe costs $1.50 per day.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2026

Adrienne

It was spotlessly clean.
The rooftop pool was lovely
It is a basic hotel near the main town.
Up a bit of a bit of a hill. Wear sensible shoes as all the streets are cobbled and some a bit slippy

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Oct 2025

Sara

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Christian

Perfect, we recommend!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2025

Alison

Perfect location

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2025

Robert

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.

Self

4/10

Poor

01 Sep 2024

elizabeth

Great location

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

Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Aug 2024

Olt

Nice staff but very dirty and smelly and noisy. Small rooms and uncomfortable bed.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2024

Kristofer

For a budget hotel our stay was very good, bed wasn’t the most comfortable but everything else was absolutely fine, would definitely stay again

Partner

2/10

Poor

31 May 2024

Callan

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).

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2024

GARY

Honest 3 Star Hotel

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2024

Claire

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.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2024

Steven

Nice but can be noisy

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.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Aug 2023

CARLOS

Clean and well located

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2023

Tony

Great little hotel with a roof top pool . Close to amenities and all the action .

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2022

Harbir

Great location and clean and comfortable

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

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2022

Victor

Simple things like a safe in the room should not be costing extra.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2022

Melanie

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 ;)

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

18 Sep 2022

Gintaras

Not comfy bed and old pool

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Aug 2022

Gil

Location amazing. Room was clean and Okay. Bathroom shower was sub par. Breakfast was decent. Would not stay there again

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2022

Valentin

Old property, visible signs of wear, including spots and rust everywhere in the bathroom. Safe deposit box requires a key. AC worked well and location is good.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2022

Emma

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2021

Bridget

Good location good value for money lovely roof top swimming pool

Leisure

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2021

Oliver

Old and rundown. Never renovated.

Very old and rundown. Would not stay there again.

Self

2/10

Poor

10 Sep 2021

Mrinal

This is a terrible property. There are no plug points for charging, bathroom shower is leaky and floods the floor, bed is uncomfortable and the fire alarm went off at 3 AM for the entire property because some resident was smoking

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Sep 2021

Verified traveler

Among the worst hotels

Among the worst hotels I have visited
Good points are; good location. Clean bed sheets and clean towels.
Negative points, very dirty room, cut toe nails on the floor, the shower was dirty and nasty, no hot water for 3 days, very noisy, I did not sleep one full night, could hear all the sex life, domestic dramas etc. in other rooms. Kettle but no coffee or tea, wardrobe without hangers, dressing table without a stole or chair, the pool is tiny and only space for a few people. You can find many much better hotels in Albufeira and to this price. I left before time, couldn’t take it any longer.

Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Shower not working properly

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

04 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Good bathtub, water pressure, and hot water.

Room safe was tiny, and didn’t work worth ****.
Linens were clean but stank of the laundry detergent to the point of being overwhelming.

The TV remote control was hidden in a drawer, the batteries had to be changed, and the TV service didn’t work. The next evening it was working, no one deigned to tell me. I had to discover it accidentally.
No facecloths to speak of.
Bath gel and shampoo in tiny plastic envelopes that necessitated the use of a Swiss Army knife to open.
They were still fixing the pool deck tiles on opening day.
There was plenty of seagull poop on the rooftop sun deck for all of the guests.

I guess that being closed for all those months was a great burden, greater than the effort that they put in to prepare for opening day.

There was zero introduction to the hotel facilities.
I would not go back. There are too many other places.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2020

Martins

Budget at price- not bad, not great! Good/lagom

not bad, but for the price... Coming from a city, location is great, if there is a free parking :)
Overall felt a bit overpriced to be honest given you get not much more than at real economy places. Of course we only come here for shower and bed (and spend all the time on boats, beaches and restaurants), but you want that time to be comfortable even if dated. This was OK, but low on cleanness (not dirty, just not clean under bed and wardrobes), breakfast was so so, reception was really odd - a guy meeting us was amazing, i would have stayed to chat with him. whereas the lady when we checked out didn't manage to say thanks and goodbye...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2020

Geoff&Marg

Spotlessly clean, great breakfast, good location near to centre of Old Town but quiet.
Be aware that it is on a steep hill - just like much of Albufeira Old Town!

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Very out dated and musty smell in room.

The Staff were excellent

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Basic but clean and friendly staff. Good location but on a hill.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2019

Kristine

Another good stay

Another lovely week staying at the Colina Do Mar. Breakfasts good, staff lovely. The only downside now is the newly opened bar next door which can make the area noisy late at night/early morning.

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Hotel is a little dated but clean and comfortable. The best thing for us is the location only a few minutes walk into the old town square. Quite a steep walk back up the hill,

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

I can't say I disliked anything very well run, lovely bed, and clean towels, I did I really enjoyed the bed

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2019

dotty

On the plus side: good value for price we paid. All facilities were super clean. Conveniently located, less than 10 min to the beach, only a few blocks from several terrific restaurants. Apprecited a small fridge and kettle plus cups in our room. Small roof top pool with loungers and umbrellas. Hot and cold breakfast, never left hungry.
On the minus side: sent two emails prior to arrival which hotel never answered. Requested a quiet room when checking. in, yet were given a room right above hotel entrance where tourists were chatting loudly very late at night, in addition to the noise from a bar on the corner. Did not know what to make of this. Was this to spite us for daring to ask ? Also, we were booked for a room with an extra bed but it had only one. Did not complain because were worried to be put into a worse room.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Good Hotel and Facilities. Great Old Town location

Good 3* Hotel very well located for the Old Town & Marina & Beaches but in a quieter area for peaceful sleep. This hotel does not pretend to be somerhing it isn't. It may be dated and a bit tired in places but offers good basic but comfortable and clean accomodation with good service and very good breakfast choices (hot full english and cold selections). It is clean and the rooms are a good size with daily cleaning and towel changes. The swimming pool and sunbeds are a welcome bonus for a hotel in the Old Town area. For a 3* hotel we were pleased to have facilities in the room such as a good size fridge and tea/cofffee making, which is often more expected for 4* or 5* accomodation. You have to provide your own tea or coffee and milk but that's not a problem. Room also has good remote controlled aircon, Sat TV with numerous channels and free good strength wifi throughout the building/rooms/swimming pool area (we even connected up whilst using the Caribbean Bar next door). Toilettries and hairdryer also provided in the room plus a safe. (small daily charge for the safe). I would be happy to return based upon the hotel's fantastic location and good facilities. If you dont expect too much but simply want clean & comfortable accomodation with a good level of facilities in a great location then you wont be disappointed. All staff are helpful & English speaking. The Blue Supermarket just round the corner offers good prices for tea/coffee & beer/wine/soft drinks/milk to stock fridge.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Great staff, epically Maria at reception, who was very helpful with the request for a specific room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

A great value hotel with a rooftop pool & optional breakfast buffet.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

15 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Fantastic location, hotel always very clean, pool very nice.

Evening reception man mutters under his breath in Portuguese when asked to do something - very rude, but nice when left alone and just saying hello and goodbye!
Air conditioning was Veronica in our room, Took 3 days to get it fixed, couldn't fix it after 3 days so moved us to a different room. Could have done this on the first day - not even a fan was given to us to try keep the room cool

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2019

EESS

Grand spot

Great little inexpensive spot with pool. Nice folks. All a bit dated, but you don't notice it.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2019

Sam

Good hotel

Great location, quiet yet close to restaurants , nightlife, beach, shops. Hotel very basic but clean and friendly. Ideal if your just using it as a base

Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Great location,very central. Floor tiles needed replacing. Staff great. Breakfast good, late breakfast ideal for holidays

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Great location, hotel a bit in need of a refurb, but would use again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2019

Verified traveler

The problem is with the Wi/Fi not in the rooms, but they are working on this now.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Brilliant location staff could not be more helpful lovely clean bed and towels what more can you ask for cheera

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2019

Noel

Excellent staff and great location. Short walk to shops and beach.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

It was overall ok but the advertised swimming pool was not in use for all ouf stay there and the fridge in the room was bfoken and never attended to during our stay despite reporting it

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2018

Steven

Nice clean hotel close to bech & restaurant's .
Staff very friendly.
Breakfast is a bargain at €3.40 with lots of choice & quality food.

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Nicer hotel very clean. Close to main square and bars and restaurants.

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2018

Geraldine

Nice Hotel close to Old Town

We enjoyed our stay here, hotel was clean, rooms cleaned every day & towels changed every day. Breakfast was really good as we weren't expecting much for what we paid but there was plenty of choice : bacon, sausage, scrambled & boiled eggs as well as ham & cheese & lots of fruit so something for everyone! The only issue we had was that there was no balcony, it would have been nice if there was somewhere to sit out but it would not stop us from returning! Yes, there is a bit of a hill but its not that bad!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2018

Anthony

The best hotel

This is a very amazing hotel its so the best

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Good value

The hotel is located in the 'old town', about a 10 minute walk to the nearest beach which was fine and 5 minutes to the town centre which was enough to be away from the noise of the bars etc. at night. The only drawback is the hotel is on a steep hill which should be a consideration for those with disabilities.
The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the room clean.

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2018

sile

Nice, breakfast excellent, but need coffee facilities during the day. Bit of a hike but close to everything.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2018

Charles

Need Internet in the Rooms

The hotel was the least expensive in the area and I was not disappointed with the property. It was convenient, very very close to the old town area where all of the activities and restaurants were. The room was very clean, so much so that I did not have them clean it the additional 3 days of my stay because of the cleaner they used was way too strong for my smell preference.

My real only complaint about the hotel is that there is NO internet in the rooms, and that was a BIG inconvenience for me, because I was working while on holiday.

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2018

stephen

Good place to stay

The only dissappointment was there was signs/smells of damp in our room other than that everything about the hotel was good , the staff ,location, breakfast,overall cleanliness, so I would recommend and I would stay there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2018

Aderito

Wi -FI should cover all floors ...

Was good and friendly !!!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2018

glenis

Nice hotel dated but clean and comfortable

Up a steep hill but near shops bars and restaurants

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2018

tas

Nice hotel close to center of old town

1. did not change towels everyday, only after 3rd night
2. room cleanliness , they can do better
3. breakfast was good, all meats were pork, should have beef and/or chicken for those not consuming pork products.
4. bfast price was a deal
5. hot eggs tasted artificial
6. hotel location was great

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Nice and close to the old town

Great location, comfortable room.
Staff were friendly. Had everything we needed. Fridge and kettle were handy. Nice and clean. Air con in room.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2018

karen

Close to Old Town

Nice small hotel, little bit steep on entrance no good for people with mobility issues, breakfast value for money, and staff very helpful

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Good location, good value

Great location
Optional breakfast had nice selection
Bed too firm

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2018

Simone

Lovely stay

Great location. Quiet at night so slept really well. Friendly staff and very good service

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Great location only a few minutes walk into town.

Staff were very friendly. The location is perfect as it’s a short walk to the town and the beach. It is basic but that is reflected in the price. It is clean but not spotless. Little things could be improved such as replacing the towels which were very old and grey. Main complaint was the intermittent availability of hot water . Once can be accepted but 3 times in a week was not . We enjoyed our stay though because of the location.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Great price for its location

Great location, good price, clean and cozy.
The hotel is located up the hill . There is no view to water but for the price and the size of the room is perfect. Trust me you won't stay in your room while you are in abufeira. So as long as the room is comfortable and clean you don't need anything else.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2017

stephen

Easy going near to the old town square.

Cheap and cheerful,basic hotel and basic breakfast,a little dated but clean the staff are great and can't do enough for you. Location is second to none,2mins to the square yet quite.they are happy for you to bring your own beer and food around the pool,there are supermarkets nearby,all they ask is you keep it tidy and use the bins. Most guests have been there repeatedly as have we.

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2017

w & m

holiday

brilliant, unbelievable weather

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2017

Mick

VERY GOOD HOTEL AND LOCATION

I have stayed there before and new it was very good standard and location. Very friendly staff and central. Very good variety of breakfast. Just a short hill climb from the centre of Albufeira. Pool area was clean and checked daily. Fridge provided but not stocked. Tea and coffee facilities provided but you had to provide tea, coffee and milk.

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2017

Kevin

Hotel with basic facilities in good location

Plain but plentiful buffet breakfast. Small rooftop pool with loungers. Good value for money. Steep fifty metre hill to hotel could put some people off.

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2017

shirley

Nice hotel

Nice hotel. Have stayed a few times.
Close to all but not noisy from town at night.
Beds could be less solid.
Breakfast ok too.
Family run so plesent staff.

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2017

Maxine

Great little hotel

We were offered the choice of two rooms, one newly decorated without a balcony the other old fashioned with a balcony, plus a living area, dressing area, we had the old fashioned one, it was very clean and the staff were wonderful. Breakfast was plenty. Very short walk down hill to the centre and 5 mins walk to the beach. I would recommend this Hotel to families and couples, but the pool on top of the Hotel is not child friendly, but perfect for adults.

4/10

Poor

31 Aug 2017

Ja Ja

Good Location!!! Tired Hotel!!!

This is a hotel of two halves Old!! and New!! And if you end up in the old half like us, you won't be Happy!!, although clean everything was old and very worn,plus our room over looked a hostel which was fine with us but some people l'm sure would not be Happy with, as there was No privacy on the balcony and was Noisy some nights!!!
l do feel this should be pointed out when Booking!!

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2017

lynda

Idea location

Hotel was great for convenience to restaurants, bars , shops and the beach . I was pleasantly surprised how close everywhere was to this hotel. Staff were very friendly , Aubrey was a true gentleman who was always helpful in advice where to go . This wee hotel was clean , breakfast was continental and ample. I would definitely recommend this place and will be back on my next trip.

4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2017

Rob

Not what hotel advertise

Hotel on a steep hill, no facilities to get snacks or drinks. Bar area is closed. Hotel TV room no TV smells musty. Hotel is very dated.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2017

Janice

Value for money

Perfect for the price we paid - clean and comfortable- excellent location

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2017

dan

Close e to beach and old town.

Excellent staff. Very friendly and helpful. Fantastic location 2 mins to the beach and old town shops. Breakfast was very good value with plenty of choice.

Albuferia is lovely and old town is perfect families.

Hotel is on a bit of a hill nothing to challenging but worth noting for people who could find this troublesome.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2017

Paul

Central Location

This hotel is a bit dated but has a nice relaxed feel and is located very nicely in the old town just metres from bars and shops. We enjoyed the continental breakfast which was basic but adequate and the roof terrace with pool always had sun loungers and brollies available. Our room (15) was on the first floor and looked out onto the street which meant our privacy was rather compromised and the curtains had to be closed to prevent passers-by looking straight into the room. Maybe a few more smiles from the rather robust ageing staff would have elevated our rating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2017

chris and Guy

Basic hotel close to the beach

Very basic hotel. Close enough to the old town An the beach Very quiet on an evening away from the noisey night life ,despite the short walking distance from every thing . staff really friendly Not recommend if you have children due to the pool position An the small steep hill leading to the hotel I'd stay here again due to the location An the staff Added bonus of a fridge An kettle minus side not all rooms have a balcony which we missed but we still really enjoyed our stay

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Nice central hote pool lovely , breakfast Lovely

Nice and central ; peaceful location ; staff ok to ; had a good holiday .

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2017

Verified traveler

Lovely quiet hotel

So close to wonderful bars and restaurants also the square. Staff were very friendly. We had a great stay.

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2017

Verified traveler

Fantastic location
but steep hill. Staff were great

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2017

Verified traveler

Good choice

Great choice for a budget hotel in the centre of the old town and near the beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2017

sara

Nice hotel .stones throw from centre of old town

Stayed end april .Clean Hotel room has everything you need .hairdryer tv tea facility ect. Comfortable beds ..beautiful pool area on roof top with about 20 Sun beds.could be hard to get one during summer months .hotel reception area small but very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast .No fry but restaurant start 100m away and not expensive. Hotels evening restaurant or bar were not open but no need as bars and restaurants are so near...overall I would go back here for comfort location and affordability

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2017

Al

Clean Hotel

Hotel was better than i expected, it was kept very clean and with helpful friendly staff. The location is very close to all the main shopping/eating out spots and is a short walk to the beach. Overall this was a very pleasant holiday especially for the price we paid.

4/10

Poor

17 Apr 2017

Nikki

Great location, rude staff, security issues.

We didn't expect much given the price but we're still disappointed. On the first night there was no hot water and so we couldn't shower. The following morning the shower still wouldn't work so I spoke to the manageress who lost her temper with me shouting 'for Gods sake'.

The pool was freezing, the bar never opened in the 8 nights we were there. The room walls were thin and you could hear people having domestics and other stuff....

A couple on a third floor room had their room entered and a phone and jewellery taken and when they spoke to staff found them saying I hope you're not blaming our staff attitude.

I reported to staff that I saw a male trying to gain access to the hotel via a window on the ground floor, rather than the main entrance which was only about 30m away, when we all came out to investigate further the male got into a car and reversed away, the staff decided that he was 'clearly staying at the hotel' and using the window (which was open) to get in and out of the hotel rather than the door!

There are more rules than at a prison, no playing on the pool table after 1000hrs, despite it being in the basement and below the kitchen/restaurant. Ensure you eat your breakfast with a tray on the table and don't try and take breakfast back to your room!

On the more positive side the younger man, Aubrey, was a lovely chap. It's a shame about the others. The hotel is only a two minute stroll to the town centre. It could be lovely, shame about the other stuff

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2017

John

Decent simp,echotel but half way up a steep hill.

Happy with the hotel overall. Staff helpful, reasonably comfortable, breakfast as expected. Half way up a steep hill which caused me some problems due to minor mobility issues. Elevator to rooms fortunately.
Internet in reception but not in rooms which was disappointing. Bar closed which was also a little disappointing.
Overall, good value for money, personally would not return due to the hill. However if you are fit and active and looking for a simple, pleasant small hotel in Albufeira old town this may be the ideal place for you.

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2017

Julie

Nice hotel in the heart of Albufeira Old Town

A great little hotel ideally situated in the heart of the Old Town. The Square is just a few minutes walk away where a wide selection of bars and restaurants are to be found. The hotel is half way up a fairly steep hill - something to bear in mind if you have mobility issues.

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2017

Robert

A good base hotel

Booked 4 rooms for a lads holiday and the hotel was just what we needed. No frills, clean and just a 3 minute walk from the old town with a number of bars and restaurants. Happy Times ☺

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2016

Verified traveler

nice clean hotel , close to Main Square of Albufei

Hotel close to the main Square of Albufeira , short steepish walk up to Hotel .
Plenty of eating places to choose from for all budgets, with plenty of Bars .
Nice beach , Marina
a moderate but nice walk away with a range of activities boat rides , fishing trips etc .
Day trips available with a range of destinations including Lisbon and Seville .
A range of transfers to and from Faro airport available

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2016

Kristine

Will stay again

The hotel is a little dated, but the staff were very nice and helpful. The distance to the Old Town Square is perfect. The walk back to the hotel is very steep, but only a short distance so not too bad. The continental breakfast was plentiful, ham, cheese, breads, cakes, cereals, fresh fruit and yogurts etc. Wi-fi is only available in the hotel lobby :-( but hey, you are on holiday :-) Stayed for 3 nights and it did exactly what it said on the tin :-) Will stay again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2016

kerry

excellent value budget hotel

tidy compact rooms, great location, good value breakfast, air-con, and fridge in rooms as standard. A great base at a great price

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2016

Pat

just what we expected

As we expected, comfortable, clean, central to everything the only problem was we had no hot water for the last 3 days and the pool was not the cleanest

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2016

MARK

FANTASTIC LOCATION !

GREAT LOCATION ONLY 2 MINS WALK TO ALL BARS RESTAURANTS , BEACH AND SHOPS BUT LOVELY AND QUIET AT NIGHT TO SLEEP !

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Nice and close too all amenities

Arrive quite late,would have liked to have found tea and milk in room but only kettle and cups would have been nice if it was stated on the their website that you have to provide your own.room is above the reception area and was quite noisy with guest coming in late,there were fire doors that could have kept out the noise but were wedge open at all times.apart from this it was still a lovely hotel and would stay there again.

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Great location and value but first floor rooms can be a bit noisy

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

a little gem for the price

a great location for albufeira old town. great price small pool. There is no bar here but plenty of bars restaurants within walking distance. hotel staff very helpful and friendly.

Partner