Albufeira Sol Hotel & Spa, Albufeira ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Corcovada, Areias De Sao Joao, Albufeira, Portugal, 8200-664

Albufeira Sol Hotel & Spa, a 4-star family-friendly resort, features 188 accommodation units and offers comprehensive amenities including three heated pools and an all-inclusive dining plan. Guests can enjoy a diverse range of culinary options alongside entertainment and leisure facilities.

Rooms & Amenities

Albufeira Sol Hotel & Spa provides 188 accommodation units, including Suites, Studios, and Executive Suites, each featuring a full bathroom with hairdryer, air conditioning, LCD satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, safe, refrigerator, microwave, and private balcony. The suites also offer comfortable seating areas and pool views.

Dining & Refreshments

Dining options include the Dine Divine buffet restaurant serving Portuguese and Mediterranean dishes, a Snack Bar with poolside terrace, and the Grill Restaurant offering an à la carte menu. The hotel's all-inclusive meal plan features a beverage selection that denotes local flavors.

Leisure & Entertainment

The hotel offers a large pool area surrounded by gardens, including an indoor swimming pool and recreational facilities such as tennis courts, a kids' club, and evening entertainment including live music and karaoke. A fitness center and relaxing spa services are also available for guests.

Services & Access

Albufeira Sol Hotel & Spa has essential services including a roundtrip airport shuttle and 24-hour reception. It is conveniently located near the beaches of Praia da Oura and Praia da Santa Eulália, with local transportation accessible via nearby bus stations.

“The hotel is perfectly situated just a 10-minute stroll from vibrant local bars and restaurants, making it easy to enjoy the area.”view full review

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“An excellent hotel with outstanding entertainment for families.” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(8.5)

Check-in/Check-out

from 16:00-23:59

until 11 am

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

The hotel Albufeira Sol & Spa provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets are not allowed.

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Year renovated:2012

Number of floors:5

Number of rooms:104

Former name

Dom Pancho Aparthotel

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Studio

Max:

2 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Heating

Balcony

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Studio Partial Sea View

Max:

2 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Heating

Bathtub

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Standard Studio

Max:

2 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Heating

Balcony

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Albufeira 2.3 km

Airports

Faro (FAO) 38.6 km

Portimao (PRM) 43.0 km

Train

Albufeira Train Station 4.1 km

Tunes Train Station 8.5 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

“Our room felt like an entire apartment, providing ample space to relax and unwind after a long day.” view full review

Delicious Variety

“The dining options were very nice, offering a wide selection of both meat and vegetarian dishes that were always fresh and beautifully presented.” view full review

Refreshing Pool

“The outdoor pool area was perfect for lounging, with a large main pool and two smaller pools that were great for a quick dip.” view full review

Reliable Shuttle

“The shuttle service to Albufeira City was extremely convenient, making it easy to explore the area without any hassle.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Off-site car park
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Currency exchange
Hairdresser
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Tennis court
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet
Children's pool
Children's play area
Kids club

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Indoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Entertainment
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Turkish bath
Jacuzzi
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Massage
Make up services

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Corcovada, Areias De Sao Joao, Albufeira, Portugal, 8200-664

Map view

street view

Corcovada, Areias De Sao Joao, Albufeira, Portugal, 8200-664

City landmarks

Mall

Pescadores Beach

2.4 km

Beach

Santa Eulalia Beach

1.6 km

Beach

Praia da Oura

1.2 km

Av. Sa Carneiro

Montechoro Strip

1.2 km

Av. Infante Dom Henrique

The Strip

620 m

Oura Beach

1.2 km

Rua Ramalho Ortigao

XFlow Surf Spot Portugal

700 m

Shopping Area

Albufeira Shopping Center

1.8 km

Rua Sacadura Cabral 23 Pescadores

Pau da Bandeira Viewpoint

2.4 km

Stadium

Albufeira Stadium

2.0 km

Albufeira City Hall

2.0 km

Beach

Oura

1.3 km

Night club

Santa Eulalia

610 m

Library

Biblioteca Municipal Lidia Jorge

810 m

R. Torre da Medronheira 23

Torre da Medronheira

2.4 km

Night club

Club Vida

610 m

Night club

kissclub

1.1 km

Mercado Municipal das Areias de Sao Joao

730 m

Beach

Praia dos Aveiros

1.7 km

R. de Dunfermline 9

Rotunda of Earthworms

900 m

Park

Parque aventura

1.3 km

Park

Jardim Municipal de Albufeira

780 m

Beach

Praia Da Balaia

1.2 km

Luso Aventura

800 m

Mall

Borda D'Agua Shopping Center

840 m

Mall

centro comercial vila nova

1.1 km

Beach

Praia dos Alemaes

2.0 km

Balaia Golf Course

2.4 km

Nearby

Bullring Albufeira

310 m

Congregacao Crista em Portugal

600 m

Restaurants

Eduardo's Restaurant & Bistro

150 m

Apartamentos Domino Estrada de Santa Eulalia

Ristorante Pizzeria Da Enzo

130 m

Estrada de Santa Eulalia 18 Domino building

The Cockerel

200 m

Rua Alexandre Herculano 29

Taco&Burrito

130 m

Estr. de Santa Eulalia 14

Taberna Boca Lele

110 m

R da corcovada A

Made In India

150 m

Rua Manuel Teixeira Gomes Loja 2 aa

MADE IN, Barbecue House

150 m

Lote 2

Copos & Petiscos

140 m

Loja B Rua Alexandre Herculano No 11

Platinum

180 m

Rua Alexandre Herculano Store E

Bocage PUb

140 m

Rua Alexandre Herculano 15

O Vicente

230 m

Rua Fernao Lopes No 21 Clube Desportivo das Areias de S.João

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

8.0

Location

8.5

Service

7.5

Dining

6.5

4/5 based on 2180 reviews

#1 of 1 Speciality lodging in Areias de Sao Joao based on Tripadvisor

Chris

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.4/10

The hotel felt more like an apartment than a typical hotel room, with spacious living areas perfect for both kids and adults. It was clean and comfortable, although not reaching the full standards of a 4-star hotel.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were fantastic, offering a separate kitchen, large bathroom, and spacious living room/bedroom area for the kids. The bedroom was lovely, with TV and air conditioning provided in each room.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly and helpful, with staff going out of their way to assist us, even with translations. However, the structured schedule might not suit energetic young kids.

Location

8.0

The location was exactly what we wanted, close to the main strip of bars and an easy walk to the beach. Though some areas needed a little care, it was overall lovely.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was fine, though some items were cold or of poor quality at times. The sausage was excellent, but improvements could be made to efficiency.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities offered everything needed for a comfortable stay, including kitchen essentials. The pool area was great for relaxation and keeping an eye on the kids.

Alexander

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of nice beaches and offers spacious, tidy rooms with a separate kitchen area. The staff is friendly and professional, making guests feel welcome, but some areas like the bar can be understaffed at times.

Rooms

8.0

I was really happy with the tidy and clean rooms that were of ample size for us. The separate kitchen area with useful appliances added to the convenience of the stay.

Service

8.0

The staff were excellent, friendly, and professional, ensuring a comfortable stay for everyone. However, there were times when the bar area seemed understaffed considering the demand.

Location

9.0

The hotel's central location allowed easy access to the Old Town, New Town, and popular bar strip within short travel times. Additionally, being within walking distance of beautiful beaches was a great bonus.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs. While the buffet with a variety of options was enjoyable, there were times when service seemed slow and some dishes were not up to par.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were sufficient for a comfortable stay, offering various services like room service, car hire, housekeeping, and more.