Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG

Hotels
Hotel Indigo
8.5 (1801 reviews)
Rua Joaquim Pedro Samora 2 , Albufeira , pt

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spotlessly clean
Exceptional hospitality
Great central location
Unique boutique style rooms
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Noise from nearby clubs
Limited hot food choices
Steep walk to hotel
Inconsistent room location for different guests

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
Spotlessly clean and very well maintained.
Service
8.86
Exceptional hospitality, friendly, helpful, and professional staff.
Location
8.4
Perfect central location, though potentially noisy during peak season.
Room Quality
8.35
Large, well-decorated rooms with a unique boutique style.
Amenities
8.38
Great amenities including a spa, but some guests suggested a gym would be nice.
Value for Money
8.34
Good value considering the quality of the stay and services.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Excellent breakfast with a variety of choices, although some found the hot food options limited.
Overall Experience
8.36
Great atmosphere and enjoyable stay, with minor critiques regarding location noise.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:38

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in the contemporary and elegant rooms at Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only, featuring Smart TVs, air-conditioning, and stylish decor. Some rooms even offer a cozy seating area for added comfort.

Relaxation and Wellness
Unwind at the D’Spa with its Organic & Vegan concept, offering a variety of massages, beauty treatments, a heated indoor pool, and a refreshing water circuit. The outdoor gym provides a perfect setting for a workout session under the sun.

Vibrant Poolside Experience
Enjoy the outdoor pool with stunning views of Albufeira, relax on sun loungers, and sip on refreshing cocktails from the pool bar. After a day of leisure, head to the Lounge Bar for a laid-back evening. With a convenient location near Praia dos Pescadores Beach and Albufeira Marina, your stay at Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only promises to be unforgettable.

Book now for a memorable stay at Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only!

Important information:

Please note that when booking a rate where payment is due before arrival, Hotel California Urban Beach will provide a secure UNICRE link.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. This credit card must be presented at check-in. A new payment will be requested if the card is not presented.

Please note that the property only accepts guests with more than 18 years old.

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: FAO

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1801 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 8.86
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Antonio couple es
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Giorgio couple it
10
Pros:

posizione top. camera ampia e super accogliente. personale gentilissimo

Cons:

unica pecca la scarsa illuminazione del bagno e della doccia e la chiusura della porta

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Haukur Freyr couple is
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Kathryna couple ie
8
Clean, modern and close to everything.
Pros:

The location was brilliant for the strip. The rooms were a good size.

Cons:

No wardrobe or place to hang clothes.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Joseph solo_traveller ie
10
Very enjoyable
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The rooms

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple gb
9
Spacious, room great location.
Pros:

Very spacious room. Hotel was very convenient and right in the old town.

Cons:

The tv had limited channels and couldn’t cast. The staff were also a bit frosty at times

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Shane extended_group gb
8
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Dec solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Comfy bed. 1 minute walk from the mall/food hall. Clean

Cons:

Noisy. Poor wifi

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Kristin Oddny couple is
9
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Vacationer567640 Solo travel
6
Cockroaches
Pros:

Top 2 issues:
1. Cockroaches. I stayed in a premium room (with the soaking tub outside the bathroom); can’t remember if it was room 502 or 501. On two different occasions, I saw two of the biggest cockroaches I have ever seen in my life and I think one of them was the flying kind. So big that I could hear it when it was crawling on the curtains. So big that it wasn’t fast, so I was able to trap it in one of the plastic reusable water cups in the room. After seeing the second one a few days later (it was on the rug, right where I was going to put my feet into slippers upon getting out of bed after waking up), I was so disgusted and knew I wasn’t going to be able to fall asleep there again. I booked a different hotel for the remaining half of my trip. Before checking out of Hotel Indigo, I went to the front desk to ask for a refund for only the nights I wasn’t going to be using. The process with the front desk was a total nightmare. Too much to type so I’ll spare you the details, but the male employee at the front desk was rude and difficult. Overall, the staff didn’t think the roaches were a problem nor did they seem to do anything to prevent them. They did offer me a spray bottle of some kind of bug repellent. If it weren’t for Expedia (the travel site I originally booked Hotel Indigo through), I wouldn’t have gotten the refund for the 4 remaining days.
2. Beware of noise. If you’re looking for a wild spring break-type of trip (or want to get drunk and stay out until 4am every night), then Hotel Indigo is the place for you! Unfortunately, this was a last-minute vacation for me and I didn’t do my research on Old Town in Albufeira before traveling. The reviews of this hotel don’t do the noise levels justice. This hotel is right in the heart of Old Town, on a busy street that has bar after bar (probably why there are roaches in this area), that play music until 4:00 in the morning, Monday-Sunday. So loud that the flimsy earplugs the hotel provides don’t do a thing.

If you want to save money and don’t mind the noise, this place wasn’t terrible for the price. I just wish I stayed somewhere else.

2026-06-19 via Tripadvisor
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Paul couple gb
10
Been going to Albufeira for over 20 years and I can honestly say this is the best hotel I’ve stayed in bar none
Pros:

Staff : location : facilities : room : Excellent 🥇

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
couple gb
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Terry couple gb
9
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Callum couple gb
9
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Maria Lina solo_traveller br
8
Pros:

Localização e atendimento.

Cons:

Não haver porta dos chuveiros, penduradores de toalha e a pia na bancada do quarto.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Michel couple ca
8
Très bien
Pros:

Très bien situé

Cons:

Parking non disponible et très loin de l hôtel
Devrais avoir un système de navette

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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conalb2025 Couples
10
Amazing staff
Pros:

We had an amazing stay, the hotel and staff were all so lovely and welcoming. The location is amazing right on the old town strip. Not to mention the pool and bar area is beautiful. A special shoutout to Dipu the worker at the bar at the pool he was so kind and approachable really made us feel at home.

2026-06-10 via Tripadvisor
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M7973XJdebbiep Friends getaway
10
Can not fault this hotel!
Pros:

What a great hotel.
Friendly and helpful staff
Room absolutely beautiful and clean
Hotel clean and tidy
Pool fabulous with large starfish beanbag floats, that moulded to your body.
Breakfast excellent, so much choice from tasty English bacon, sausage and eggs.
To healthy options of ginger shots , yogurts with chia seeds and fresh cut up fruits.
Fresh pastries, great bread and croissants, freshly squeezed orange juice, selection of other juices and daily flavoured water. Prosecco too!
The bar area and four poster day beds were very chilled, relaxing music and never struggled to get a day bed.
Snacks and food served from the bar were tasty and fresh.
Can not fault the bar staff, so friendly and always smiling.
Great location and lift right down to the old town.
Will definitely return next year!

2026-06-10 via Tripadvisor
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evemM1468YS Friends getaway
10
Great hotel!
Pros:

Such a lovely hotel right in the middle of everything. So close to the beach and right in to the main strip of bars and restaurants. Place was very clean and the staff were lovely. Pool was 10/10 one of the cleanest Iv been in and the sun lounges were super comfortable. Bar snacks and cocktails were amazing, fully made the most of the fresh made frozen daiquiris. Will definitely be back when in Portugal 😊

2026-06-09 via Tripadvisor
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O7016RVsusanw Family
8
Nice Hotel
Pros:

The hotel room was nice. The staff around the pool were lovely. It was noisy on the evening with loud noise untill early hours. I was asked to pay £150 deposit which was a shock, i was told when I checked out which was a week ago that they would take the tax out of this amount & the rest would be returned to me in a couple of days. I have not received the rest of my money. I emailed but have not had a response.

2026-06-09 via Tripadvisor