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Beach with golden sand, colorful umbrellas, and cliffside hotels under a clear sky
Modern hotel lobby with curved seating and warm wood design.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking the city.
Terrace with tables and chairs under blue sunshades overlooking the sea.
Aerial view of a coastal town with sandy beach and clear blue sea
Sandy beach with many umbrellas, behind a large hotel and houses on a hill.
Beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas under blue sky and sea
Bright, modern hotel lobby area with seating, plants, and stairs.
Bright hotel lobby with curved seating area, wood paneling, and modern decor.
Modern hotel lounge area with wooden shelves, decorations, and fresh flowers in the foreground.
Modern dining area with white walls, wooden tables, and blue chairs in a hotel.
Modern hotel lounge area with flower arrangement on round table and chairs at desk.
Bright, modern hotel lobby area with plants and large windows.
Modern hotel lounge with large windows and sea view.
Modern hotel bar with colorful chandeliers, wooden counter, and seating in a bright space.
Outdoor cafe by the coast with wicker chairs and sunshades under clear sky.
Two refreshing cocktails on a table overlooking the beach and sea under a blue sky.
Cozy breakfast table on balcony with sea view and glass railing.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wardrobe, and TV above a wooden wall shelf.
Modern bathroom with round mirror and minimalist sink in light design.
Balcony with small round table, two chairs, drinks, and view of the sea.
View of blue sea and sky from white terrace with glass railing
Modern hotel room with double bed, sea view, and minimalist design.
Modern hotel room with desk, chair, bed, and television.
Modern, bright hotel bathroom sink with round mirror and wall-mounted hairdryer.
Breakfast table with croissant, orange juice, and champagne in front of colorful wall decor.
Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Albufeira

Sol e Mar ****

FAO180
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Location

The 4-star hotel, part of the Barata Hotel chain, has 68 rooms and is located directly on the long sandy beach, in the heart of Albufeira. The beach and promenade can be reached by elevator. Albufeira's pedestrian zone with numerous shops and entertainment venues is just a few minutes' walk away. Faro International Airport is approx. 38 km away.
Aerial view of a coastal town with sandy beach and clear blue sea
Sandy beach with many umbrellas, behind a large hotel and houses on a hill.
Beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas under blue sky and sea

Facilities

Bright, modern hotel lobby area with seating, plants, and stairs.
Bright hotel lobby with curved seating area, wood paneling, and modern decor.
Modern hotel lounge area with wooden shelves, decorations, and fresh flowers in the foreground.
Modern dining area with white walls, wooden tables, and blue chairs in a hotel.
Modern hotel lounge area with flower arrangement on round table and chairs at desk.
Bright, modern hotel lobby area with plants and large windows.
Modern hotel lounge with large windows and sea view.
Modern hotel bar with colorful chandeliers, wooden counter, and seating in a bright space.
Terrace with tables and chairs under blue sunshades overlooking the sea.
Outdoor cafe by the coast with wicker chairs and sunshades under clear sky.
Two refreshing cocktails on a table overlooking the beach and sea under a blue sky.
Cozy breakfast table on balcony with sea view and glass railing.
The adults-only hotel has a total of 68 modern rooms on 6 floors. Facilities include a reception area with a 24-hour reception, a lobby with seating areas, elevators, a TV room, and a library. The hotel also has 2 restaurants, a café, 2 bars, and an indoor pool (heated from October to April). Sun loungers and umbrellas are available on the beach for a fee through local providers.

Accommodation

Double room sea view

The bright double rooms with sea view are approx. 17 m² in size and feature a bathroom with shower, toilet, hairdryer, and free toiletries, a double bed or two single beds (twin), air conditioning, heating, telephone, cable TV (flat screen), Wi-Fi (included), refrigerator, safe (included), wake-up service, and a balcony or terrace with a fantastic sea view. (DM)
Also bookable as a double room sea view for single occupancy. (DEM)

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking the city.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wardrobe, and TV above a wooden wall shelf.
Modern bathroom with round mirror and minimalist sink in light design.
Balcony with small round table, two chairs, drinks, and view of the sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking the city.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wardrobe, and TV above a wooden wall shelf.
Modern bathroom with round mirror and minimalist sink in light design.
Balcony with small round table, two chairs, drinks, and view of the sea.

Double room sea view type I

The double rooms with sea view type I have the same amenities as the double rooms with sea view, but they have a limited quota and can be booked at a special price during the summer season. (DMI)
Also bookable as a double room sea view type I for single occupancy. (EIM)

Double room premium sea view upper floors

The double rooms with sea view on upper floors have the same amenities as the double rooms with sea view, but are located on the top floors and are more spacious (MBP).

View of blue sea and sky from white terrace with glass railing
Modern hotel room with double bed, sea view, and minimalist design.
Modern hotel room with desk, chair, bed, and television.
Modern, bright hotel bathroom sink with round mirror and wall-mounted hairdryer.

Board

BB/HB/HB+

Breakfast buffet. Half board includes dinner buffet.
Half Board Plus: includes water and 1 glass of wine, beer, or soft drink (does not apply to galas).

Breakfast table with croissant, orange juice, and champagne in front of colorful wall decor.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi (included in public hotel areas and in rooms).
Room service (on request, for a fee).
Iron/ironing board (on request).

Credit Card

American Express, Visa, and MasterCard.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Indoor Pool
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sandy Beach
  • Near the Beach
  • Wi-Fi
  • Central Location
  • Enhanced Hygiene Concept
  • Adults Only

Note

Adults Only (from 16 years)
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For bookings with transfer: Due to the lack of turning space for large transfer buses at the hotel, they will stop at the bus stop in front of Santana church, approx. 250 m away.
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Check-in: from 3 PM
Check-out: until 12 PM
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The hotel charges a deposit of €100 per room, payable by credit card upon check-in. This will be refunded upon departure.
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Please note: as of May 1, 2024, the municipality of Albufeira charges a tourist tax of €2 per person/night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free).
In the "Sunny Destinations" Summer 2025 catalog on page 63.

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