Location

This exclusive luxury hotel lies above beautiful, sandy Praia de Santa Eulalia Beach (approximately 50 m away, accessible via a couple of steps). The lively centre of Albufeira, with its many shopping and entertainment venues, is approximately 4 km away and there is a regular bus service that departs from a stop located 100 m from the hotel. The hotel also offers a free shuttle bus into town that runs a few times per day. Faro Airport is about 35 km away and can be reached in approximately 45 minutes.

Facilities

Guests have a choice of 29 suites, 155 apartments, 7 single rooms and 153 double rooms located in a 5-storey main building and an auxiliary building. Multilingual staff at the reception desk in the lobby are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere. There are a number of shops as well. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service (for a fee), a childcare service, medical assistance, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry, a page service and a hotel shuttle bus. A bicycle hire service (for a fee) gives guests the opportunity to explore the surrounding area independently. Complimentary newspapers are available.

Rooms

Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed and a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. A kitchenette with a mini fridge is also provided. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi are provided as well. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

The spacious pool area, which includes 4 outdoorpools, is a great place for guests to relax and take a refreshing dip. Even on cool days, swimming is always at option at the indoor pool (for a fee). Kids can splash around in one of the 3 children's pools. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub (for a fee) offer the perfect way to unwind. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. A variety of activities are available at the hotel, for example cycling/mountain biking and horse riding or, for a fee, tennis and golf. Indoor facilities and activities also include billiards and callisthenics or, for a fee, a gym. There is a wellness area with a spa, a hammam, a beauty salon, thalassotherapy treatments and anti-ageing treatments and, for an additional fee, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Additional leisure activities include a kids' club, a dance club and a nightclub.

Meals

Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room and a bar. Guests can indulge their palates at 4 restaurants (non-smoking, air conditioning and high chairs). Catering options include half board and full board. A generous breakfast buffet gives guests many delicious reasons to get out of bed in the morning. At lunch and dinner, there are plenty of tempting options at the buffet or à la carte. Lunch is also served as a set menu. Diet meals and vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

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