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Hotel Balaia Mar

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools, near The Strip

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Sports bar
Property entrance
2 outdoor pools
Beach nearby
Balcony

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 15 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Desk chair
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Balcony

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Desk chair
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • 15 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Rua da Praia Maria Luisa, Albufeira, 8200-925

What's nearby

  • Balaia Golf Village - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Eulalia Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Praia dos Olhos de Água - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Strip - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Portimao (PRM) - 32 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 36 min drive
  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 12 min drive
  • Tunes Station - 20 min drive
  • Loule Station - 26 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪O Pescador - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pássaro Azul - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Café Bar Atlântico - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bar Balaia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frank's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hotel Balaia Mar

At Hotel Balaia Mar, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Albufeira Old Town Square and The Strip. After a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools, guests can grab a bite to eat at Restaurante da Piscina, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 32 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Restaurante da Piscina – This poolside restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sports Bar – On-site sports bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10.5 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 45 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 27 November and 01 April.

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
State tax ID – 500983658

Also known as

Hotel Balaia Mar Albufeira
Hotel Balaia Mar
Balaia Mar Albufeira
Balaia Mar
Balaia Mar Hotel Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
Hotel Balaia Mar Hotel
Hotel Balaia Mar Albufeira
Hotel Balaia Mar Hotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Balaia Mar currently open?
The property is closed between 27 November and 01 April.
Does Hotel Balaia Mar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Balaia Mar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Balaia Mar?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Balaia Mar?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Balaia Mar?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Balaia Mar?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 45 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Balaia Mar?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Balaia Mar?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Vilamoura (18-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Balaia Mar and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and an arcade. Hotel Balaia Mar also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Balaia Mar?
Yes, Restaurante da Piscina offers international cuisine and poolside dining.
What's the area around Hotel Balaia Mar like?
Hotel Balaia Mar is a short 14-minute walk from Balaia Golf Village and 15 minutes' walk from Santa Eulalia Beach.

Hotel Balaia Mar Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Very decent good hotel
pedro, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay
Jorge Luis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

CLIFORD, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

David Edward, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, kind people and beautiful surroundings.
Leslie-Anne, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property was very clean and the staff so accommodating and kind.
Denise, 17-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Receptionist was nice. Hotel rooms smelled, terrible beds, bathrooms not clean and smelled. Would seriously not recommend.
Lori, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing place serving good coffee in the morning. Nice location
Dean, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

You should have water in the hotel rooms. This hotel doesn’t.
Ryan, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

andrea, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is clean and comfortably, and the public beach 10 minutes away is amazing
Elsje, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional value for money.
Thomas, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice
Good air con nice little hotel
Jay, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Just arrived home from a lovely stay in sunny Portugal. There was a mix up with my room based on the booking and they wanted me to pay extra for a balcony, I refused as it was a fault on the ebookers description so they changed my room without the extra charge. Room was great, only downsides were thin walls (mostly the noisy neighbors to blame here mind) and some sort of plumbing issue which meant the drains made a bubbling noise every time someone on the floor flushed the toilet. Rooms weren’t fully cleaned on a daily basis, just beds made. Pool area was stunning, more than enough sun loungers and plenty of shaded areas, pool is very cold but refreshing after the initial shock. Bar staff on the whole were very helpful and made some lovely cocktails for a reasonable price. I didn’t eat at the hotel so cannot comment on the restaurant.
4-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, fair price, superB room, tv, excellent internet. Recommend 100%
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel
Excellent service , very friendly & helpful staff, we really enjoyed our stay at the hotel!
Albert Meredith, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nothing great or bad — good safe nice place. .............................
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

Ok hotel, wouldn't be rushing back
The hotel was ok, the bed was 2 singles put next to each other, which I did ask for it to be a double, so the sleep wasn't great, but ok. We had bed and breakfast, that was the disappointment part of the holiday, they had one jar of orange juice out, 2 or 3 type of bread left uncovered, ham,cheese and a awfull yourgut, that was it, nothig else. Me and my wife were expecting a little bit more from the breakfast part. I don't think I would be rushing back to be honest.
Willker, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

need improvements
the hotel, is very poor in service, late in servicing the dinner, and not at all generous with replacing towels for the pool, actually there is no pool tower, you have to use your room towel and they will not replace it with a clean one for the room when you need to take a shower. the buffet service, is always the same no variety, the food is not replenished if you came late. so you have to be early to get a half decent meal.
Randa, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

We didn’t stay long in the hotel but we had a nice view and enjoyed the birw
Nathan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review