Title: Hotel Balaia Mar Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Balaia Mar Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and seasonal outdoor pool ![Sports bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2340000/2336300/2336216/2b7b5c4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2340000/2336300/2336216/a8efb459.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2340000/2336300/2336216/55c9a0ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2340000/2336300/2336216/1ac86574.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2340000/2336300/2336216/19ffee4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Balaia Mar, minutes from Albufeira Old Town Square, offers a peaceful escape with two outdoor pools and garden space. Enjoy meals at the international restaurant, drinks at the poolside bar, and high-speed WiFi throughout. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Room service - Bar - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Laundry - Pool ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 1 - Dec 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=2336216&PinnedHotelID=2336216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=2336216&PinnedHotelID=2336216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 2 - Dec 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=2336216&PinnedHotelID=2336216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=2336216&PinnedHotelID=2336216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=2336216&PinnedHotelID=2336216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=2336216&PinnedHotelID=2336216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=2336216&PinnedHotelID=2336216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=2336216&PinnedHotelID=2336216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Single Room | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2340000/2336300/2336216/e720c61e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Minibar Desk chair - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2340000/2336300/2336216/1fae65a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room 8.4 Very good 10 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Minibar Desk chair - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Economy Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2340000/2336300/2336216/fe46765d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Minibar - 161 sq ft - Park view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2340000/2336300/2336216/f24217a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Minibar - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Double or Twin Room, Accessible | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2340000/2336300/2336216/5647d77b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room, Accessible ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Minibar Wardrobe Daily housekeeping Located on the ground floor - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAlbufeira-Hotels-Hotel-Balaia-Mar.h2336216.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAlbufeira-Hotels-Hotel-Balaia-Mar.h2336216.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.09129%2C-8.20403&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ytoegQuiq0hM0dMYFFbPeBjL2Fg=) Rua da Praia Maria Luisa, Albufeira, 8200-925 #### What's nearby - Maria Luisa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Santa Eulalia Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Balaia Golf Village - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Praia dos Olhos de Água - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - The Strip - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 12 min drive - Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪D&C Karaoke Bar - ‬20 min walk - ‪Oliveiras - ‬10 min walk - ‪Restaurante Olhos de Agua - ‬3 min drive - ‪Restaurante Bar "Da Julia - ‬6 min walk - ‪Taberna Forja - ‬3 min drive ## About this property ### Hotel Balaia Mar Family-friendly hotel near Balaia Golf Village Consider a stay at Hotel Balaia Mar and take advantage of an airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a terrace. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurante da Piscina, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and a poolside location. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/games room. Other perks include: - 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) - An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge) and tour/ticket information - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at Hotel Balaia Mar boast perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge - Free uncovered self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 10.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children - A bar/lounge - A poolside bar - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - Restaurante da Piscina - Sports Bar ### Things to do - 2 outdoor pools - Arcade/game room - Bicycle rentals - Billiards/pool table - Children's pool ### Family friendly - 2 outdoor pools - Arcade/game room - Babysitting (surcharge) - Children's pool - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Limited room service - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between 27 November and 01 April. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age. - A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10.5 for adults and from EUR 7 for children - Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Tax ID - 500983658 This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention The seasonal pool will be open from May to September Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM ### Property is also known as Balaia Hotel Balaia Mar Balaia Mar Albufeira Balaia Mar Hotel Hotel Balaia Hotel Balaia Mar Hotel Balaia Mar Albufeira Balaia Mar Hotel Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve Hotel Balaia Mar Hotel Hotel Balaia Mar Albufeira Hotel Balaia Mar Hotel Albufeira ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hotel Balaia Mar have a pool? > Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from November 27 until April 01. ### Is Hotel Balaia Mar pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Hotel Balaia Mar? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Balaia Mar? > Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Balaia Mar? > Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Does Hotel Balaia Mar provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 45 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Hotel Balaia Mar located? > This family-friendly Albufeira hotel is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Maria Luisa Beach and Balaia Golf Village. Santa Eulalia Beach and Praia dos Olhos de Água are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hotel Balaia Mar Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 7.8 Eco-friendliness ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 53 8 - Good 46 6 - Okay 15 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Would definitely stay again. ##### Andrew Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony 18 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities For a 3star hotel it is well worth the money. Clean with great facilities and friendly staff. Short walk to beach. Excellent ##### Tony Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is a really good 3 star hotel! The rooms are big and have all you need for a pleasant stay. ##### Monica Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mike 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was a short walk to a local beach and a short drive to many attractions. The pool was nice after a day of touring. ##### Mike Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jorge Luis 17 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice stay ##### Jorge Luis Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kenneth Allan 8 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 10 minute drive from stripe ##### Kenneth Allan Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was very clean and the staff so accommodating and kind. ##### Denise Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel in a brilliant quiet location but close enough to walk to Santa Eulalia where there are plenty of shops and restaurants.. Hotel was nice and clean and the pool area was perfect for relaxing. Would definitely stay here again, brilliant value for money ##### Matthew Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elsje 28 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel is clean and comfortably, and the public beach 10 minutes away is amazing ##### Elsje Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie-Anne 31 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely, kind people and beautiful surroundings. ##### Leslie-Anne Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were super friendly and welcoming. It was very quiet for our stay so the pools and facilities were relaxing and reliably accessible. The restaurant meals were delicious. Only thing that could be better was the breakfast bacon! Just 5m walk to one beach, ~10m in the other direction to another and some convenient shops just across the road. It was the perfect first holiday for my little girl, she didn't want to leave. ##### Daniel Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean 16 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Relaxing place serving good coffee in the morning. Nice location ##### Dean Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter 4 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice hotel. Nice staff ##### Peter Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aurélie 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice stay and staff! Even when you don’t speak the same language, they find a way to express themselves and make you laugh! ##### Aurélie Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ryan 15 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness You should have water in the hotel rooms. This hotel doesn’t. ##### Ryan Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lori 19 Sept 2023 Receptionist was nice. Hotel rooms smelled, terrible beds, bathrooms not clean and smelled. Would seriously not recommend. ##### Lori Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CELSO 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities The property was good, large pool not too packed when we stayed in September 2023. WiFi was great, TV was good, nice location, walkable and bus routes next to property. Two complaints, the buffet food was the SAME every day, not a lot of options either. Also, the shower soap was not refilled before our check-in and we ran out by our 3rd day. ##### CELSO Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 1 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Don't get alcohol here Location is a bit difficult to get to but room was clean and the front desk staff were friendly. The bar staff though seemed out to get as much money from you as possible, also strange they didn't understand Portuguese. I was trying to order an imperial, a small beer, was told they only have corona so ordered 2 glasses, gave me two bottle priced at €6 each! That's ALOT for Portugal prices?! And small bottles?? Imperial beers are usually €2-€3. Other than that the hotel itself was fine ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Nadege 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Notre séjour c’est très bien passé. ##### Nadege Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ylénia 28 May 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Mauvaise isolation, très bruyant, une chambre (relativement loin de la nôtre) faisait la fête tous les jours de 15h à 4h30 du matin en mettant la musique très fort, criant, claquant les portes. Ils ont continué le bruit malgré l'avertissement de l'employée de nuit. Le ménage est fait au strict minimum, le duvet n'avait pas de fourre, le lit contenait des cheveux des précédents clients, l'aspirateur n'a jamais été passé car des tas de cheveux se trouvaient par terre. Chambre et salle de bain très mal aérées car il y avait des poissons d'argent tous les jours. Les verres utilisés pour boire n'ont jamais été changés malgré leur usage. Les toilettes n'étaient même pas nettoyés. ##### Ylénia Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 21 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Bien Très bon séjour , bon accueil , hôtel très propre. Mais déçu du "restaurant" de l'hôtel ainsi que du déjeuner. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fabienne 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nous avons adoré notre séjour, merci au personnel pour sa gentillesse. ##### Fabienne Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Alejandro 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities El ambiente y el lugar ##### Alejandro Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Room comfort #### Medelbra hotell Helt ok hotell nära stranden. Lite trångt och tråkigt poolområde. Stort rum med balkong. Helt ok frukost. Gratis parkering. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### EDDI 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Mi sono trovata molto bene, vicina alla spiaggia, 16 minuti di macchina dal centro storico di Albufeira, consigliata ##### EDDI Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [AP Adriana Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-AP-Adriana-Beach-Resort.h1516199.Hotel-Information) > > [3HB Falésia Garden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-3HB-Falesia-Garden.h16603169.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Villa, Sea Views, Very Close to Beach & Restaurants, Heatable Pool.](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Luxury-Villa.h30748518.Hotel-Information) > > [Apartamentos Soldoiro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Apartamentos-Soldoiro.h2335491.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Cliffs Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Pine-Cliffs-Village-Golf-Suites.h2175096.Hotel-Information) > > [Quinta Pedra dos Bicos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Quinta-Pedra-Dos-Bicos.h1200216.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Muthu Forte do Vale](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Grand-Muthu-Forte-Do-Vale.h7421149.Hotel-Information) > > [Algarve Marriott Salgados Golf Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Algarve-Marriott-Salgados-Golf-Resort-Conference-Center.h4132268.Hotel-Information) > > [VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-VidaMar-Resort-Hotel-Algarve.h5670748.Hotel-Information) > > [Muthu Oura Praia Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Muthu-Oura-Praia-Hotel.h2938553.Hotel-Information) > > [Aqua Pedra dos Bicos Design Beach Hotel - Adults Friendly](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Aqua-Pedra-Dos-Bicos-Design-Beach-Hotel.h2395062.Hotel-Information) > > [EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-EPIC-SANA-Algarve-Hotel.h5995034.Hotel-Information) > > [Muthu Clube Praia da Oura](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Muthu-Clube-Praia-Da-Oura.h1182280.Hotel-Information) > > [PortoBay Falésia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-PortoBay-Falesia.h1787641.Hotel-Information) > > [3HB Clube Humbria](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-3HB-Clube-Humbria-All-Inclusive.h1404696.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Cliffs Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Pine-Cliffs-Gardens.h23403989.Hotel-Information) > > [PortoBay Blue Ocean](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-PortoBay-Blue-Ocean.h14861176.Hotel-Information) > > [Auramar Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Auramar-Beach-Resort.h1158731.Hotel-Information) > > [Monica Isabel Beach Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Monica-Isabel-Beach-Club.h1515542.Hotel-Information) > > [3HB Guarana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-3HB-Guarana-All-Inclusive.h4813341.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Muthu Forte da Oura](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Grand-Muthu-Forte-Da-Oura.h1957235.Hotel-Information) > > [Luna Hotel Da Oura](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Luna-Hotel-Da-Oura.h10515696.Hotel-Information) > > [Oceanus Aparthotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Oceanus-Aparthotel.h2336241.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel da Aldeia - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Hotel-Da-Aldeia.h891637.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Algarve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-The-Westin-Salgados-Beach-Resort.h3639949.Hotel-Information) > > [Jupiter Albufeira Hotel - Family & Fun - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Jupiter-Albufeira-Hotel-Family-Fun.h27232572.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Marriott-Residences-Salgados-Resort.h4327685.Hotel-Information) > > [BaySide Salgados](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-BaySide-Salgados.h2335811.Hotel-Information) > > [Vila Gale Collection Praia Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Hotel-Vila-Gale-Praia.h889935.Hotel-Information)