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Beach with golden sand, colorful umbrellas, and hotels on cliffs under a blue sky.
Modern hotel lobby interior with curved seating, wood accents, and decorative lighting.
Bright hotel room with large bed, turquoise accents, and modern furnishings.
Open terrace with tables and chairs by the sea under blue sunshades.
Wide sandy beach in front of a coastal town under clear sky and blue sea.
Wide sandy beach with many umbrellas in front of a large hotel on a coastal cliff.
Empty sandy beach with rows of loungers and umbrellas, blue sky and sea in the background.
Elegant hotel lobby with stairs, stylish furniture, and warm lighting.
Modern hotel lobby with curved seating, wood paneling, and golden light fixtures.
Modern lounge area with wooden wall, shelves, plants, and blue seating elements.
Modern reception area with desks and black chairs in a bright hotel setting.
Elegant hotel area with wooden table, floral arrangement, and seating against patterned wall.
Bright hotel corridor with light walls, plants, and large windows overlooking the landscape.
A spacious lounge with large windows overlooking the sea, furnished with comfortable armchairs.
Modern hotel bar with round wooden counter, colorful lighting elements, and various drinks.
Sunny hotel terrace with comfortable seating and views of the sea and cliffs.
Two colorful drinks sit on a wooden table overlooking the beach and sea.
A set breakfast table on a balcony with sea view and bright daylight.
Minimalist hotel room with bed, closet, and wood accents in neutral tones.
Modern hotel bathroom with round illuminated mirror and white countertop.
Bright room with balcony, sea view, and white table with two chairs and orange juice.
View from a white terrace overlooking the blue sea and cloudy sky.
Modern hotel room with double bed and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel room with wooden furniture, large bed, and sofa.
Modern bathroom setup with round mirror and white sink under warm lighting.
Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Albufeira

Sol e Mar ****
Tour operator category

FAO180
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Highlights

  • Adults-only hotel with 68 rooms in the center of Albufeira.
  • Direct access to the sandy beach via elevator.
  • Heated indoor pool available from October to April.
  • All rooms feature a balcony or terrace with sea view.
  • 4-star hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 bars.

Location

This 4-star hotel belonging to the Barata hotel chain has 68 rooms and is located directly on the long sandy beach, right in the heart of Albufeira. The beach and promenade can be reached by elevator. The pedestrian zone of Albufeira with its numerous shopping and entertainment venues is just a few minutes' walk away. Faro International Airport is approximately 38 km away.
Wide sandy beach in front of a coastal town under clear sky and blue sea.
Wide sandy beach with many umbrellas in front of a large hotel on a coastal cliff.
Empty sandy beach with rows of loungers and umbrellas, blue sky and sea in the background.

Facilities

Elegant hotel lobby with stairs, stylish furniture, and warm lighting.
Modern hotel lobby with curved seating, wood paneling, and golden light fixtures.
Modern lounge area with wooden wall, shelves, plants, and blue seating elements.
Modern reception area with desks and black chairs in a bright hotel setting.
Elegant hotel area with wooden table, floral arrangement, and seating against patterned wall.
Bright hotel corridor with light walls, plants, and large windows overlooking the landscape.
A spacious lounge with large windows overlooking the sea, furnished with comfortable armchairs.
Modern hotel bar with round wooden counter, colorful lighting elements, and various drinks.
Open terrace with tables and chairs by the sea under blue sunshades.
Sunny hotel terrace with comfortable seating and views of the sea and cliffs.
Two colorful drinks sit on a wooden table overlooking the beach and sea.
A set breakfast table on a balcony with sea view and bright daylight.
The adults-only hotel has a total of 68 modern rooms spread over 6 floors. Amenities include a reception area with a 24-hour front desk, a lobby with seating area, elevators, a TV room, and a library. Furthermore, the hotel features 2 restaurants, a café, 2 bars, and an indoor pool (heated from October to April). Sun loungers and umbrellas are offered on the beach for a fee by local providers.

Accommodation

Double room with sea view

The bright double rooms with sea view are approx. 17 m² in size and feature a bathroom with shower, WC, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, a double bed or two single beds (twin), air conditioning, heating, telephone, cable TV (flat screen), Wi-Fi (included), minibar (not stocked), safe (included), wake-up service and a balcony or terrace with a fantastic sea view. (DM)
Also available for single use as a double room with sea view. (DEM)

Bright hotel room with large bed, turquoise accents, and modern furnishings.
Minimalist hotel room with bed, closet, and wood accents in neutral tones.
Modern hotel bathroom with round illuminated mirror and white countertop.
Bright room with balcony, sea view, and white table with two chairs and orange juice.
Bright hotel room with large bed, turquoise accents, and modern furnishings.
Minimalist hotel room with bed, closet, and wood accents in neutral tones.
Modern hotel bathroom with round illuminated mirror and white countertop.
Bright room with balcony, sea view, and white table with two chairs and orange juice.

Double room sea view type I

The double rooms sea view type I have the same facilities as the double rooms with sea view, however, they have limited availability and are available at a special price during the summer season. (DMI)
Also available for single use as a double room sea view type I. (EIM)

Double room premium sea view upper floors

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

View from a white terrace overlooking the blue sea and cloudy sky.
Modern hotel room with double bed and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel room with wooden furniture, large bed, and sofa.
Modern bathroom setup with round mirror and white sink under warm lighting.

Meals

BB/HB/HB+

Breakfast in buffet form. When booking half-board, dinner is also in buffet form.
Half-board Plus: includes water and 1 glass of wine, beer, or soft drink (does not apply to gala dinners).

A set breakfast table with rolls, orange juice, fruits, and champagne glasses.

Entertainment

Entertainment program (in high season).

Hotel service

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

Credit card

American Express, Visa and MasterCard.

Hotel contact

Hotel Sol e Mar
Rua José Bernardino de Sousa
8200-146 Albufeira (Algarve)
Portugal
Phone: +351 289 580 080
E-mail: bookings.solemar@baratahotels.com

Hotelhinweis

Adults Only (from 16 years)
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For bookings with transfer, please note: Since there is no turning possibility for large transfer buses at the hotel, they stop approx. 250 m away at the bus stop in front of the Santana Church.
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Check-in: from 3 pm
Check-out: until 12 pm
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The hotel charges a security deposit of €100 per room, which must be paid by credit card upon check-in. This will be refunded upon departure.
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Please note: from May 1st, 2024, the municipality of Albufeira is levying a tourist tax of €2.00 per person/night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years are free).

Zusatzhinweis

In the catalog "Sun Destinations" Summer 2026 on page 67.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Arrival by car

Directions from Faro Airport (FAO):
Follow the road west for approx. 140 m. After approx. 750 m, turn left onto the N125-10. At the following roundabout, take the second exit towards N125-10. After approx. 600 m, the road leads you right onto the ramp to "Loulé/Lisbon/Portimao". You are now on the IC4. At the upcoming fork, keep left and stay on this road (IC4). Take the ramp onto the A22 towards "Lisbon/Portimão/Albufeira". After about 27 km, take exit 9 towards "Guia/Albufeira". Then continue for approx. 850 m on the IC1. At the fork, keep left and then follow the signs to Albufeira/Ferreiras. Take the IC1 Acessos/N125 and stay on the N125. At the roundabout, take the first exit (N395). After approx. 3 km, take the first exit at the following roundabout (Av. Dos Descobrimentos). Turn left at "Av. do Ténis" and pass through the roundabout. After approx. 220 m, keep left to turn into "Rua Dr. Diogo Leote" after approx. 160 m. Now turn left into "Largo Jacinto de Ayet". Stay on this road. Take the 1st street on the right, "Rua Miguel Bombarda". From here you go to "Rua José Bernardino" where your hotel is located.
Directions from Lisbon Airport (LIS):
Follow the road northeast for approx. 14 m. Now turn right onto "Avenue Berlim". After approx. 62 m, turn left and stay on "Avenue Berlim". You will reach a roundabout; take the exit to the left onto "Avenida Cidade do Porto" (signposted A1/A8/A12). Take the exit at E01 and merge back onto the A12/Sul/Ponte Vasco da Gama at exit 14. This runs parallel to the IC17. From here, continue to the A12 (partially with highway tolls). Leave the motorway at IP1 (signs to Évora) and merge onto the A2. After approx. 202 km, take exit 15 to reach the A22 in the direction of "Lagos/Portimão/Albufeira". At exit 15, merge onto the A22 towards "Lagos/Portimão/Albufeira" and after approx. 5 km, leave the motorway at exit 9 towards "Guia/Albufeira". You are now on the IC1. After just under 850 m, turn left at the fork and follow the signs to "Albufeira/Ferreiras" (IC1 Acessos/N125). Turn onto the N125. At the roundabout, take the first exit (N395). After approx. 3 km, take the first exit at the following roundabout (Av. Dos Descobrimentos). Turn left at "Av. do Ténis" and pass through the roundabout. After approx. 220 m, keep left to turn into "Rua Dr. Diogo Leote" after approx. 160 m. Now turn left into "Largo Jacinto de Ayet". Stay on this road. Take the 1st street on the right, "Rua Miguel Bombarda". From here you go to "Rua José Bernardino" where your hotel is located.
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Last updated: 17.07.2026 16:33