Hotels Albufeira Portugal ( PT)

Sheraton Algarve Hotel, Praia Da Falesia, Apartado P.o. Box 644, Albufeira 8200-909

  
Located on a cliff top setting near Falesia Beach, the Sheraton Algarve Hotel in Albufeira, Portugal, is a large white complex and golf course that stretches into landscaped gardens of pine trees, mosaic pathways, wooden bridges and streams. The Faro Airport is 16 miles away. The Sheraton Algarve Hotel features a Moorish influence with patios, fountains, wooden screens and signs made from Portuguese azulejo tiles. A buffet breakfast is served each morning, and the hotel has eight on site dining options, including O Pescador, a seafood restaurant offering crustacean platters and steamed Atlantic crab. Porto Alegre is an informal dining area serving fare such as Italian ice cream and fresh juice. Guests at the Sheraton Algarve Hotel will find a mini market and several boutiques on the property. The hotel also includes four pools, including two children's pools. The indoor pool is part of the hotel's health club that houses a jetted tub, sauna and gym, along with a salon offering hair and beauty treatments. The Children's Village, Porto Pirata, is complete with pirate ships with slides, climbing frames, miniature golf and an activity center. Pine Cliffs Golf Course is a nine hole, 32 par golf course located next to rocky cliff tops. The academy has a driving range, indoor teaching bay, and chipping and putting greens. The Luis de Sousa's Tennis Academy at the Sheraton Algarve Hotel has five tennis courts, and there is an elevator to the beach where a wide range of water sports are available during the summer months. Champagne colored fabrics, hand painted tiles and wall tapestries set the scene in the 215 guestrooms at the Sheraton Algarve Hotel, which include balconies with views of the garden or countryside. Accommodations include direct dial telephones with data ports, satellite television, in room safes, minibars and 24 hour room service

Da Aldeia, Avenida Dr Sa Carneiro Apt 511, Albufeira 0820

  
Hotel da Aldeia is a modern, five floor property situated in a tourist complex adjoining Oura Beach, two kilometres from Albufeira's Old Town. It features 133 guestrooms with tiled floors, coordinated fabrics and traditional wooden furniture. All include furnished balconies, air conditioning, satellite television, Internet access, direct dial phones and safes. Bathrooms have showers and bidets.< B R> The hotel has several dining options: Nacoes Restaurant is cosy with light decor, and serves international and Portuguese cuisine with themed meals and barbeque evenings. Regioes Restaurant is colourful and serves traditional Portuguese cuisine, and the Steak Bar is features live music. Guests can swim in the outdoor pool, enjoy a game of tennis, mini golf and billiards, and relax with a drink in the café or pool bar. Children can enjoy the kids' club and separate children's pool, and multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can advise guests on the local area. Practical amenities include currency exchange, dry cleaning services and room service. There is a golf course and carting track 15 kilometres from the hotel, along with other tourist activities including jeep safaris and a marine theme park. Faro International Airport is 38 kilometres away, an approximate driving time of 40 minutes

Montechoro, Rua Alexandre O Neill, Albufeira 8200-343

  
The Hotel Montechoro is a large modern resort hotel built on a hill, 1.5 kilometres from the sea and beach at Praia da Oura and eight kilometres from Albufeira. The 362 air conditioned guestrooms, spread over 10 floors, have light decor with fabrics and carpets in warm colours. All include bathrooms with hairdryers and offer satellite T V, direct dial phones, safes and balconies with views of the sea, inland or the swimming pool. < B R> For food and relaxation, guests can head to either of the two restaurants and two bars. The main restaurant serves Portuguese and international cuisine and is located on the ground floor overlooking the swimming pool terrace. The gourmet Grill das Amendoeiras, on the tenth floor, has panoramic views and is decorated in an almond theme motif. There is also a Piano Bar and the chic Bar Panoramico Aladin, with low level white furniture and white lighting set against cavernous black walls and ceilings. There are two open air swimming pools (one for children), as well as a T V lounge, games room, gift shop and hairdresser. Guests can work out in the health club, play racket sports on the eight tennis courts (two of which are clay) and two squash courts, and make use of two football pitches. The hotel hosts sports and cultural entertainments, including live shows and special programmes at New Year, Carnival and Easter. Practical amenities include a 24 hour front desk service, concierge services, babysitting services and a free shuttle bus to the beach and Albufeira. Close by, recreational opportunities include horse riding, golf, water sports at Praia da Oura beach and diving. The historical city of Silves is 25 kilometres distance and the hotel is 35 kilometres from Faro Airport, around 40 minutes' drive

Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort, Praia De St Eulalia, Albufeira 8200-916

  
Set in lush gardens, the Grande Real Santa Eulalia Spa and Thalasso Resort overlooks the Atlantic on Santa Eulalia Beach, just one kilometer from the center of Albufeira, Portugal and 45 kilometers from Faro Airport. Guests may hire a car, scooter or bicycle to explore the surrounding area or arrange transport to the bus station three kilometers away Décor at Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort is contemporary, but inviting. Public areas feature shades of sand and chocolate, with comfortable sofas and tiled floors. Guests enjoy unwinding in the steam room after an energizing workout in the fitness center, and a well equipped spa allows guests to experience hot stone massages and exfoliating treatments. The hotel features four refreshing pools, one of which is saltwater. Guests enjoy poolside beverages from two bars while relaxing on sun drenched terraces. The hotel offers a range of games and activities for children, including a supervised miniclub, children's pool and playground. Business guests utilize conference rooms with modern audio visual equipment and exhibit space. Dining options include seaside dinners at Pergula and a la carte breakfasts at Real. Guests interested in sightseeing appreciate on site assistance from the concierge and a currency exchange service. Guestrooms and suites offer colorful, contemporary decor in shades of terra cotta and blue. Bathrooms are complete with complimentary toiletries and makeup mirrors. Other amenities include premium television channels, direct dial telephones, minibars, and dial up Internet access. Spacious suites offer separate living rooms and equipped kitchenettes. With a supreme oceanfront location and dazzling amenities, Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort offers romantic escapes from the banal and routine

Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa, Av. Do Estadio, 8200, Albufeira 00127

  
The Hotel Real Bellavista is a white fronted, apartment style building located in the center of Albufeira. The 195 air conditioned guestrooms are decorated in a classic local style in blue, green and white; all have garden views and include bathrobes, slippers, hair dryers, safes and satellite television. The hotel has a fully equipped health club where guests can swim in the indoor pool, relax in the sauna, hot tub or steam room, enjoy massage and beauty treatments, and work out in the fitness and aerobic rooms. There is also an outdoor pool with sun beds, umbrellas and a poolside bar, and a mini club for kids. For those arriving by car, garage parking is available, and the Real Bellavista also offers babysitting services. The Cozinha Do Real Restaurant serves a range of Portuguese and international dishes buffet style, in an informal and colorful contemporary setting with views over the pool. Alternatively, guests can enjoy a meal and a drink at the Real Bar, or take advantage of 24 hour room service. In house entertainment is on offer in the evenings and the beach is only 800 meters away. Faro Airport is approximately 30 minutes driving time and distance of 30 kilometers

Hotel Baia Grande, Apartado 1022 Sesmarias, Albufeira 08200

  
The Hotel Baia Grande is a low rise apartment style building overlooking the sea in the Algarve, three kilometers from the center of Albufeira. The 131 air conditioned guestrooms feature white walls, soft green and yellow fabrics, terracotta tiled floors and light wooden furnishings. All include balconies, minibars, Internet connections, direct dial phones, safes, hair dryers and satellite television. Guests can enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or relax with a drink at the poolside bar. The health club has a hot tub, sauna and heated indoor pool and there is also an outdoor children's pool and an outdoor jetted pool. The Mermaid Restaurant serves a range of international dishes buffet style and has a relaxed ambience with pool views, while the Toscana restaurant serves an a la carte menu with Italian specialties accompanied by live piano music. In the evenings, guests can enjoy cocktails and live music in the piano bar, which has sea views, and there is also a large lounge room with games tables, television, and high speed Internet corner (fee). The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service four times daily to and from the shopping, dining, and nightlife of Albufeira. There are also numerous attractions in the surrounding area, with Aqualand, Zoomarine, golf courses and the Marina all within seven kilometers. Faro Airport is approximately 30 minutes driving time and distance of 30 kilometers. Please Note: The hotel will be refurbishing the outdoor swimming pool throughout November 2005. During this period, the outdoor pool will be unavailable to guests, although the indoor pool will remain open as usual, and a free shuttle service will operate to Galé Beach. For further information, please contact the hotel directly

Best Western Hotel Maritur, Sao Rafael 8200 383 Albufeira 8200177

  
Located on a hilltop overlooking the beach in Portugal's Algarve, the Best Western Hotel Maritim is a modern Mediterranean property with a gleaming white façade, set 700 metres from the marina and four kilometres from Albufeira centre. The 58 guestrooms, over four floors, feature light, modern decor with brightly patterned fabrics and wood furnishings. All include balconies, air conditioning, dial up Internet connections, satellite television, direct dial phones, safes and desks. Marble bathrooms have hair dryers. The half board room rate incorporates buffet breakfast and dinner each day.< B R> The hotel restaurant serves a wide range of regional dishes, along with a selection of local wines in a relaxed, modern setting with a terrace area. Guests can practice serves on the tennis courts, work out in the fitness room, go for a refreshing dip in three swimming pools, and enjoy some relaxation time in the Wellness Area offering physiotherapy, dietary advice and massage treatments. The hotel also has a games room and a bar, while practical amenities include conference rooms, complimentary parking, a 24 hour front desk with safe deposit box, room service, and laundry facilities. The hotel is in an excellent position for exploring the surrounding area; Silves and Loule are within 25 kilometres, and Tavira and Lagos are at a 60 kilometre distance. Faro International Airport is 45 kilometres from the hotel, approximately 40 minutes by car and Ferreiras Train Station is seven kilometres distance

Hotel Vila Gale Praia, Praia Da Gale S/n, Albufeira 08200

  
The Vila Gale Praia is a couple oriented ' Ambience and Wellness' hotel set in extensive gardens, 120 metres from the beach and six kilometres from Albufeira. The three floor property features 40 air conditioned guestrooms with smart, contemporary decor, white linen, leather furnishings and caramel tones. All rooms extend to furnished balconies and contemporary bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers; rooms also include minibars, flatscreen televisions with cable channels, and D V D/ C D players (discs are provided free of charge through reception).< B R> On arrival guests are seated and presented with a refreshment towel and welcome drink, whilst the hotel also offers an extensive breakfast service until 11 a.m. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy massage treatments and beauty therapies in the hotel spa, while active types enjoy workouts in the gym. There is also a sauna, Turkish bath and large hot tub with panoramic garden views. A large palm fringed swimming pool is sprawled across the hotel's manicured main lawn, and offers loungers for sunbathers and a splash pool for younger children. In the evenings guests can relax beside the fire in the lobby lounge, play cards and snooker in the games room, and mingle over cocktails in the bar. The beach is just 120 metres away for water sports, swimming and sunbathing and golfers will find the 18 hole Salgados Golf Course two kilometres from the hotel. The hotel also offers a shuttle to Albufeira for those who want to browse the shops and experience the town's bustle. Local attractions include Zoomarine, an amusement park and sea life centre, seven kilometres away, the Aqualand water park and the Castle at Silves, both 20 kilometres away. Portimano, a town offering good shopping and restaurants, is 36 kilometres away. Faro Airport is also 36 kilometres, and a 40 minute drive form the hotel

Hotel Boa Vista, Rua Samora Barros 6, Albufeira 8200178

  
Dating back 150 years, Hotel Boa Vista is a seven floor hilltop property overlooking the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean, 800 metres from Albufeira's Old Town. The 85 guestrooms feature modern decor with light wood furnishings and balconies. All include air conditioning, satellite television, Internet access, minibars and direct dial phones. Bathrooms have showers and bidets. The hotel's O Veleiro restaurant serves Italian and traditional Portuguese cuisine, with panoramic views over the bay. Guests can also swim in the outdoor pool, relax in the sauna, enjoy a drink from the poolside bar, top up their tans on the sun terrace, and relax in the coffee shop. Families with children can make use of babysitting services, while guests with business needs will benefit from conference and meeting facilities with audiovisual equipment. Practical amenities include currency exchange, dry cleaning services, a 24 hour front desk, and nearby parking. Tourist activities in the area include jeep safaris and a marine theme park, both 15 kilometres from the hotel. Faro International Airport is 38 kilometres away, an approximate driving time of 40 minutes