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Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

5.0 star property
Luxury beachfront hotel with spa, near Sao Rafael Beach

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Rooftop bar, ocean views, open selected days
Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Rooftop bar, ocean views, open selected days
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Luxury and tranquility meet at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico, nestled near Albufeira Old Town Square. With two on-site restaurants offering ocean views and Portuguese cuisine, you can indulge in local flavors while relaxing by the pools or rejuvenating at the spa.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is RM966
RM1,044 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Single Beds (Essential)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Sesmarias, Albufeira, 8200-613

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Peneco Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • The Strip - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Portimao (PRM) - 36 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 43 min drive
  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 17 min drive
  • Tunes Station - 21 min drive
  • Loule Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castello Di Norcia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fat Cats - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Paper Moon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Windmill Restaurant and Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Market Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG is a great choice for your beach stay in Albufeira, putting you near activities such as windsurfing, waterskiing and kayaking. There's plenty of fun with the 3 outdoor pools and indoor pool, and guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps and facials. Marés, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A poolside bar, a fitness centre and a sauna are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 149 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
    • Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered on-site self-parking (EUR 5 per day)
    • Free off-site parking within 33 ft
    • Street parking available
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing lessons nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (4413 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Marés – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sombra – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Portuguese cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Terra – This lobby lounge serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open selected days.
Zenite – Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar serves dinner and light fare. Open selected days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Biosphere – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

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

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 35 for adults and EUR 17.50 for children

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs EUR 5 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facility access costs EUR 40 per person, per day. Facilities include a sauna, a spa and a swimming pool.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Property registration number 7284

Also known as

São Rafael Atlântico Hotel Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico Hotel
São Rafael Atlântico Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico
São Rafael Atlântico
NAU São Rafael Atlântico
NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico
Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG Hotel
Kimpton Atlântico Algarve an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG Albufeira
Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG Hotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

Does Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG 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 Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 5 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an on-site casino at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Vilamoura (28-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and horse riding, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG also has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a Turkish bath and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring Portuguese cuisine and ocean views.

Does Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG like?

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG is a short 9-minute walk from Sao Rafael Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Arrifes Beach.

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Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

10/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Beach
Service staff
Room
Food
Location
Breakfast
Spa
Restaurant
Walking
Bed

What guests liked

  • The property's beach location is stunning, with a beautiful boardwalk and easy access to the beach itself. (48 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, excellent, fantastic, and yummy with a wide variety of options. (25 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional resort! Bed and bedding is 5 stars, and the garden view rooms are beyond beautiful. My highest recommendation!
Janet, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Andre and his team were excellent, the facility is first class and the food was excellent. The venue is very nice with three separate pools and beach access. We rented kayaks from the vendors in the beach to explore the caves…
Blake, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Gorgeous hotel - service let it down

Really beautiful renovation of the hotel. Brilliant reception and spa staff. The waiting staff at both the pool and restaurant was a big let down unfortunately. Understandably, the hotel is in its “soft launch” phase but breakfast time was woeful. Took too long to get orders taken for drinks, then even longer to receive a coffee - often received after we’d finished eating. Cutlery wasn’t on the table and it arrived with the drinks which meant you’d be eating food from the buffet but have no cutlery. In my opinion, guests would rather serve themselves than have to wait for the service. Having filter coffee available for self serve would be my suggestion as well as having cutlery readily available at the buffet section. The waiting staff were beyond friendly but basic service was lacking. By the end of the week, our patience had run out unfortunately. Likewise at the pool, staff weren’t often visible and trying to get drinks at the pool was difficult. Saying that, the food was very tasty at breakfast and at the pool. We never ate dinner at the restaurant for fear of bad service again. I wouldn’t usually be so critical but it’s a 5 star hotel and the most basic things were missing. On a positive note, we had an amazing spa treatment and the bedroom was stunning. Great location to other great restaurants close by. Such a pity about the service as it really lets down what could be an amazing hotel. Hopefully just teething probs and will be sorted by mgmt soon.
Darryl, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

Nicht 5-Sterne würdig, aber sonst ok

Top: Lediglich das Zimmer und der Zimmerservice. Völlig enttäuschend: Nicht 5-Sterne konform, schlechtes bzw. nicht 5-Sterne würdiges Restaurant/Essen, schlechte Bedienung (konnten nicht mal eine Flasche Wein öffnen). Ganze Anlage ist in die Jahre gekommen.
Corinne, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Celina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ramiro, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Phillip, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Soffía, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ingemar, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Agon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely newly renovated hotel new to the Kimpton brand (was in a bit of soft launch phase wating for peak season). Very friendly staff eager to help. Large well decorated rooms and bathrooms. Lovely pools and large grounds annd gardens which are immaculate. Few minutes walk to an amazing picturesque beach with restaurant (although wasn’t yet open too early in the season). Can do small treks to nearby beaches. Would recommend a car if staying for more than a couple of days as there isn’t much nearby.
Matthew, 2-night trip