A list by Ada Nyman & Alexandra Bocheliuk. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with the best spa hotels in Albufeira, Portugal. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
The 5-star Vila Joya boasts a Two Michelin Star Restaurant and scenic Ocean views. The award-winning resort features two outdoor pools, spafacilities and a golf academy, offering customized training. Vila Joya Spa offers various therapies and features a sauna, a steam bath and an outdoor hot tub. The luxurious guest rooms feature a Moorish-inspired design and offer balconies overlooking the coast. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a cable TV, a minibar, and a CD/DVD player. Free WiFi is also available. Guests of Vila Joya can also relax at the hotel’s garden or terrace and enjoy the landscape. Vila Joya’s prestigious restaurant was ranked in San Pellegrino's World´s 50 Best Restaurants. It proposes a set menu of Mediterranean seafood with high-quality French haute cuisine, using fresh local ingredients from the Algarve markets. Hotel Vila Joya is located next to Praia de Galé beach and is less than 40 km away from Faro Airport. A private limousine transfer, to and from the airport, is available for an extra fee. Free on-site parking is possible.Show full description
Wonderful SPA facilities. Located between Vilamoura and Albufeira and overlooking Falésia Beach, EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel offers luxury accommodations set in a landscaped pinewood with direct access to the beach, an extensive spa, an indoor pool and five outdoor swimming pools. Rooms at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel are generously sized and in a contemporary design, complemented by white marble bathrooms with rain showers and bathtubs. All rooms also offer a balcony with ocean, pool or resort views. Free WiFi access is available throughout the resort. EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel boasts 5 restaurants – Abyad, Al Quimia, Open Deck, Lima and Uddo - that offer a contemporary menu filled with sophisticated tastes that will take our guests on a trip into the world different flavors, focusing specially on Algarvian ones. Enjoy your late afternoon or evening with a relaxing drink in the trendy Bluum Bar. Recreational facilities include a multi-sports court, a fitness centre and an extensive spa. For families with children (ages from 4 to 12 years old), a seasonal kids’ club provides supervised activities and care, so that parents can take a break and relax for a while. EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel features a congress centre for business and social events. Faro International Airport is 30 km away and Albufeira’s city centre is a 15-minute drive away. Free on-site car parking is available. The property features direct access to the beach. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Great rooftop pool. Fully refurbished, Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only is situated a 2-minute walk from the Praia dos Pescadores Beach, offers an outdoor pool with views of Albufeira, sun loungers, a solarium and pool bar service. The elegant air-conditioned rooms at Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only are decorated in a contemporary style and feature a Smart TV and phone. Some rooms include a seating area. After a plunge in the swimming pool, guests can enjoy a cocktail at the pool bar or at the hotel’s Lounge Bar. Alternatively, there is a wide range of lively bars and restaurants in the surroundings and Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only is also within a 15 minutes' walk from the Albufeira Marina. Wellness facilities at the hotel include the D’Spa, which has an Organic & Vegan concept. A heated indoor pool and a water circuit are available, as well a wide range of massages and beauty treatments. The hotel also features an outdoor gym. The Hotel California Urban Beach 24-hour reception is available to help out and advise guests on trips and excursions. Faro International Airport is 40 km away. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Opened June 2022. Well located in Albufeira, Vila Origens Boutique Hotel Albufeira – Adults Only provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 200 metres from Pescadores Beach, 200 metres from Peneco Beach and 600 metres from Inatel Beach. The accommodation features room service and a concierge service for guests. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Each room is fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms are equipped with a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. At Vila Origens Boutique Hotel Albufeira – Adults Only the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes continental, vegetarian and gluten-free options. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at Vila Origens Boutique Hotel Albufeira – Adults Only. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Alemaes Beach, Albufeira Old Town Square and Clock Tower Albufeira. The nearest airport is Faro, 46 km from Vila Origens Boutique Hotel Albufeira – Adults Only, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
This might be one of the most STYLISH boutique hotels in Albufeira.
Outstanding SPA facilities. Superb sauna facilities. Located just 150 metres from Galé Beach, this stylish hotel offers rooms with balconies, some of which overlook the swimming pool and palm tree garden. It features a spawith sauna, indoor pool and gym. Alternatively, guests can relax in Spa Satsanga offering several body treatments and yoga lessons, as well as a hot tub and steam rooms. Each room at Vila Galé Praia offers modern furnishings, including a flat-screen TV and DVD player. It has a seating area, work desk and a private bathroom with bathtub and hairdryer. The Galé Praia features an open-plan bar and the Inevitável restaurant serving a wide choice of beverages and à la carte meals. A rich breakfast buffet is served each morning in the dining room. The hotel’s cosy lobby area has plenty of seating, a library and billiards. Vila Galé Praia can arrange rental bikes for exploring the beautiful Algarve coast. Free parking is available at the hotel. Faro International Airport is 50 km away.Show full description
Stunning pool facilities. Wonderful sauna.Opened May 2021. Located in Albufeira, 1.1 km from Gale West Beach, Regency Salgados Hotel & Spaprovides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Salgados Beach is 1.3 km from the hotel, while Gale East Beach is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 49 km from Regency Salgados Hotel & Spa.Show full description
This boutique hotel has lovely pool facilities and great sauna facilities!
Located in Albufeira, Algarve, the 5-star Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spafeatures direct access to the Santa Eulália Beach, 4 outdoor swimming pools plus 3 for children and a Thalassotherapy Spa with specialised staff. The Grande Real Santa Eulália includes accommodation that will fit every families’ need. The Real Spa Therapy includes 17 treatment rooms, a dynamic seawater pool with thermal Thalasso Circuit for adults, massage rooms, relaxation areas, a sauna, a cocoon, a hammam, a gymand other wellness facilities such as a heated indoor pool for families with serene water, hydrotherapy benefits and a playful environment. Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa provides free parking outdoor or in subterranean garages. Each room, suite or apartment comes with air conditioning, digital TV and a balcony. Guests may prepare their own meals if they are accommodated on a self-catering unit. Alternatively there are 3 restaurants on site which offer a variety of options to guests from Portuguese to International cuisine. In the evening guests may relax at one of the on-site bars. In addition there are 3 pool bars serving refreshments and snacks. The Realito Kids Club offers music, games and entertainment for children of various ages. During the summer guests can unwind at the Le Club disco. Balaia Golf Course is 1 km away, the Albufeira Old Town area is 4.6 km away while the lively Oura Strip is just 1.7 km away. The extensive Falésia Beach is 3.4 km away and Faro International Airport is 36 km away.Show full description
Pine Cliffs Gardens is a luxury resort in a naturally beautiful location, 800 metres from the Atlantic beaches. It features a variety of wellness facilities and restaurants as well as direct access to the famous Falésia Beach. All 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments come with WiFi, satellite TV and air conditioning and also include a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances. In the evenings, guests can relax at one of the bars or dine at any of a wide array of restaurants, offering different gastronomic experiences. A complimentary resort shuttle is available throughout the day offering easy access to all activities and restaurants in the resort. Guests staying at the Pine Cliffs Gardens have access to all facilities throughout the Pine Cliffs Resort, including golf, tennis, football, water sports and the Porto Pirata children's area with special programmes just for them. The historical Old Town of Albufeira is 9 km away and the fishing town of Olhos de Água is 2 km away. Faro international airport is 33 km away. Free on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorisation form and present a copy of the person's ID and credit card.Please note that breakfast buffet is available for a EUR 25 surcharge per day. Please contact the reception to add it to the stay. Please note that half board rates include breakfast and dinner buffet (excluding drinks). Alternatively, half board rates entitles guests to a EUR 45 dinner credit in other resort outlets, excluding room service and Yakuza Restaurant. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Perhaps this is the most beautiful spa hotel in Albufeira.
Overlooking the sea, NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico is an ultra modern 5-star complex with direct and private access to São Rafael Beach. It features 2 indoor heated pools, an extensive spa, and sunbath decking lounges. Opening out onto private terraces, the bright and airy rooms at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico offer ocean or extensive garden views. Rooms are decorated in soft tones with minimal designer furnishings. En suite bathrooms include power showers and free toiletries. All rooms come with free WiFi access. There is 1 buffet dining room, and an à la carte restaurant, featuring Mediterranean specialities in a sophisticated and intimate environment. The gymis well-equipped for cardio and fitness and there are 3 outdoor swimming pools. The NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico is only a 10-minute drive from Albufeira. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Nice pool. Nice sauna. Located in peaceful Albufeira, this 4-star resort offers self-catering rooms with balconies overlooking the pool and gardens. It is near Albufeira’s sandy beaches and golf courses. Free parking is available. Rooms at Eden Resort feature modern furnishings and a spacious living area with cable TV. A well-equipped kitchen is also included, and guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi. The hotel’s Pecadillo Restaurant offers panoramic views from its terrace. It serves local and international cuisine made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Guests can lounge in the hotel’s 5 indoor and outdoor swimming pools or schedule a massage at the spa. The hotel's kids club offers a varied entertainment program, and offers a tracking system for children. Free transfer is available to the city center. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
The renovated 5-star Jupiter Albufeira Hotel - Family & Fun - All Inclusive is located in the tranquil Montechoro area within a 10-minute drive from Oura Beach and Albufeira’s centre. It features a water park, several outdoor pools, a Spaand a great all inclusive programme. The Spa is available for a surcharge and includes a sauna, a steam room and an indoor swimming pool. All rooms feature a modern décor, a private balcony and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. Each is prepared to perfectly accommodate families with small children. The hotel offers two buffet restaurants that serve continuous meals from breakfast through dinner. Additionally, guests who stay for a minimum of seven nights can enjoy one meal at the themed restaurants, Alecrim (à la carte) or Taberna (set menu). The rooftop bar Al Gharb offers stunning views over Albufeira and the ocean, making it the perfect setting to end the day. Guests can access the 24-hour fitness room for free. A complimentary free shuttle service up to 2 to 6 times per day is provided to Oura Beach and Albufeira’s old town centre. Faro International Airport is 38 km away.Show full description
Surrounded by gardens, all-inclusive Adriana Beach Club is 300 metres from Falesia Beach with free sun loungers and umbrellas for guests. It has 2 adult and 2 children’s outdoor pools, sports facilities and a spawith massage facilities. All air-conditioned rooms feature a furnished balcony or terrace. The brightly decorated rooms include a satellite TV, fridge and private bathroom. Breakfast is served daily and Adriana's 3 spacious restaurants offer a range of international and Portuguese cuisine. The 2 open-air bars have table and chairs on the sun terrace overlooking the pool. Restaurants and bars are open depending on the season. Facilities include minigolf and tennis, football and beach volleyball courts. A sauna, hot tub and gymare available and bicycles are available to rent. Entertainment, including live music, shows and a kids club, are provided daily. Both Albufeira and Vilamoura are located at 12Km distance from Adriana Beach Resort.Show full description
This 5-star hotel has a stunning cliff-top location above Portugal’s longest beach, Praia da Falésia. It features luxury spa facilities, 8 restaurants and a seasonal water sports centre. All of the beautifully decorated rooms and suites at Pine Cliffs Hotel include LCD TVs. All rooms also include furnished balconies with resort, garden or sea views. Pine Cliffs Hotel features a choice of 11 restaurants and bars, some of them seasonal, including specialists in Japanese and international food. Guests can dine in pool-side areas or enjoy a drink in cliff-top locations, with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Pine Cliffs features 5 tennis courts, a 9-hole golf course, a beach club and a mini golf. For children and teenagers, the seasonal Junior Club provides a variety of activities such as mini-golf and football. The property is a 40-minute drive from Faro International Airport. Free on-site car parking is available.Show full description
Situated in Albufeira, 300 metres from Barranco das Belharucas Beach, 3HB Guarana - All Inclusive offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the spaand wellness centre, including an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a sauna, or in the garden equipped with a children's playground. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, nightclub and a kids' club. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. At 3HB Guarana - All Inclusive the rooms include bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available each morning at the property. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Olheiros de Agua Doce Beach, Olhos de Água Beach and Maria Luísa Beach. The nearest airport is Faro, 36 km from 3HB Guarana - All Inclusive, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Surrounded by large gardens, this hotel offers a free shuttle service to Falesia Beach, a 5-minute drive away. It has indoor and outdoor pools and a hot tub. Golfers will enjoy playing at the nearby Pine Cliffs Golf Course, while the championship courses at Vilamoura and Vila Sol are just a 15-minute drive away. Guest bedrooms at Falesia Hotel have private balconies with peaceful garden or mountain views. Every room has an LCD satellite TV and free WiFi access. The stylish O Lago Restaurant serves a buffet whilst you enjoy views of the garden and pond. In the summer, the Show Bar offers live entertainment, and the Palm Bar offers cocktails in the garden during Summer season. With car and bicycle rental, you can explore more of the area surrounding Albufeira. Faro International Airport is a convenient 30-minute ride away and Falesia Beach is 800 meters. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Offering a beachfront location, with direct access to Salgados Beach, the 5-star VidaMar Algarve features contemporary rooms, swimming pools and lush green gardens. Salgados Beach is a 3-minute walk from the hotel, while Albufeira is a 10-minute drive away. The elegant rooms at Algarve VidaMar feature floor-to-ceiling windows and a sofa bed. Bathrooms have walk-in rain showers. The resort includes the Ocean restaurant, which features a varied range of cuisines and meal options. The on site Primadonna restaurant also has meals available, strictly on a take away basis. VidaMar Algarve Hotel’s facilities include Mar Club, a bar and Vida Club, a Kids Club for children from 4 to 12 years old. Golf lovers can also enjoy a round of golf in the Salgados Golf Course, at a 5-minute drive. The A2 and A22 motorways are a 15-minute drive, offering links to the rest of the Algarve and Lisbon. The 24-hour reception can arrange a shuttle service to Faro International Airport, located a 40-minute drive away. Please note that for group reservations with 3 or more rooms, special conditions and additional charges may apply . Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
The Vila Galé Atlântico Hotel offers palm-framed apartment accommodation just 300 metres from Praia da Galé. The hotel features a well-equipped health club and swimming pools for adults and children. Vila Galé’s spafeatures a heated indoor pool, hot tub and Turkish bath. All Atlantico’s rooms come furnished with air conditioning, satellite TV and a kitchenette. Some include a balcony overlooking the resort’s gardens. Á la carte dinner or buffet with continental dishes are available. Casa de Santa Vitória Alentejo wines and cocktails prepared with fresh fruit can be tasted at the bars. For younger guests, there is also a shallow outdoor pool, a children’s playground and a mini-club. The parents can train at the gym, or sunbathe on the poolside deck. Other activities nearby include Herdade dos Salgados Golf Course, just 2 km away, and tennis courts at 200 metres of the hotel. Faro International Airport is 48 km away.Show full description
Great sauna. Situated on a cliff-top surrounded by pine trees. It features pools, a tennis courts, a spaand a golf course. The bright suites and villas of the Pine Cliffs Village & Golf Suites are decorated with tiled bathrooms. They are all equipped with satellite TV and air conditioning and include terraces; some have a private swimming pool. During school holidays, an extensive range of activities is organized by experienced staff at the Porto Pirata Children’s Club. A well-equipped gymwith a personal trainer can help guests stay fit. Located within the Aldeia Das Acoteias Natural Reserve, Pine Cliffs Village & Golf Suites is a 15-minute drive from central Albufeira. Free parking is available on site. Please note that check-in and check-out are made at the reception of the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites. Please note that after arrival, any cancellations or reductions of stay will be fully charged. Please note that breakfast buffet is available for a EUR 25 surcharge per day. Please contact the reception to add it to the stay. Please note that half board rates include breakfast and dinner buffet (excluding drinks). Alternatively, half board rates entitles guests to a EUR 45 dinner credit in other resort outlets, excluding room service and Yakuza Restaurant.Show full description
Amazing pool. Situated in Sesmarias, 3 km from the centre of Albufeira, Hotel Baia Grande is a 4-star hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, 800 metres from the beach. It has an indoor and an outdoor pool. Featuring balconies and air conditioning, rooms at the Hotel Baia Grande are decorated in neutral colours. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a minibar. Some units offer panoramic views. Every morning a buffet breakfast is served. Hotel Baia Grande has a restaurant and a piano bar. During the summer, guests can enjoy folk music and barbecues near the pool. There is also a tour desk that rents bicycles and offers information on local attractions. A free shuttle bus to Albufeira and the beaches is available. Within 2 km guests have plenty of beaches to choose from, including São Rafael Beach, Castelo Beach, Coelha Beach among others. Hotel Baia Grande is a 35-minute drive from Faro International Airport. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Albufeira Sol Hotel & Spais a modern 4-star hotel with bright rooms featuring balconies. Situated in Areias de São João, it offers an outdoor pool, indoor pool, indoor jacuzzi and two restaurants and is a 10-minute walk from the beach The rooms at Albufeira Sol Hotel & Spa are decorated with neutral colours and wooden furniture. The new SPA area is available at an extra fee and has a contemporary design. All rooms have a full bathroom equipped with hairdryer and amenities, air conditioning, telephone, LCD satellite TV with 30 channels, safe, tea facilities, fridge, microwave and balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Both restaurants serve local Portuguese dishes and international cuisine. Throughout the day, in addition to the main meals, there are snacks available at the Pool Bar. Guests can enjoy the occasional evening entertainment, such as live music, dancing and karaoke, at the bar. It includes a sauna, hot tub, Turkish bath, gym, hairdresser, massage room, relaxation and beautician. Popular local beaches of Oura and Santa Eulália are just 1 km from the Albufeira Sol Hotel & Spa, and Albufeira’s city centre is 3 km away. The unit is a 5-minute drive from the main entertainment area of Albufeira, the lively Strip with plenty of bars, clubs, restaurants and shops. Balaia Golf Course is 2 km away.Show full description
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