Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve

Hotels
8.1 (4711 reviews)
Avenida Tomas Cabreira , Portimão , pt

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cleanliness
Cons:
Poor breakfast
Old building
Room discomfort

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
General sentiment indicates clean rooms, but concerns about bug issues.
Service
8.66
Many reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.81
Repeatedly highlighted as a strong point, close to the beach.
Room Quality
7.46
Mixed feedback on comfort and amenities in the rooms.
Amenities
7.99
Facilities described as standard for the hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.95
Overall good value for the price, but some mention of needed improvements.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast outlined as basic with some dissatisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.27
Positive experiences with notable areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 10:51

Property Description

Prime Location near Praia da Rocha Beach
Hotel Santa Catarina offers a prime location just 50 meters from the stunning Praia da Rocha Beach. Enjoy the convenience of private balconies with some rooms offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Experience comfort in our air-conditioned rooms featuring simple yet elegant decor with wooden furnishings and tiled floors. Stay connected with free internet access, unwind with satellite TV, and refresh with a well-stocked minibar.

Delicious Dining and Convenient Services
Indulge in a culinary journey at our restaurant serving traditional Algarvian dishes and international cuisine. Take advantage of our 24/7 staff who can assist with car rentals, airport transfers, and more.

Ready to experience the beauty of Praia da Rocha Beach and exceptional hospitality? Book your stay at Hotel Santa Catarina now!

Important information:

Please note that the half-board and full-board meal plans include water and house wine.

Please note that parking is limited to availability.

Please note that each reservation can book a maximum of 6 rooms.

Please note that the credit card used to make the reservation must be presented at check-in and must belong to one of the guests. In case it is not possible to present the card used, Hotel Santa Catarina will refund the amount already charged and guests will have to pay the full amount upon check-in.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 4711 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 8.66
Location: 8.81
Room Quality: 7.46
Amenities: 7.99
Value for Money: 7.95
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 8.27
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marta_pie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good value
Pros:

Good location, room was alright

Cons:

Limited breakfast options, could be cleaner

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Lanica • couple • au
7
Good location comfortable stay with excellent breakfast
Pros:

Breakfast was extremely good

Cons:

All ok

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Jose Manuel • couple • es
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Marouane • extended_group • it
10
Pros:

Ottima posizione, stanze pulite e staff disponibile.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Carla • couple • nl
10
Pros:

Prima hotel op loopafstand van het strand, restaurants en winkelstraatjes. Top locatie tijdens je vakantie. Ontbijt wel elke ochtend hetzelfde mar prima. Heerlijke bedden en dagelijkse schoonmaak. Te weinig parkeerplaatsen bij het hotel maar om de hoek ook mogelijkheid om gratis te parkeren.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • couple • is
7
De 0 a 10 dou pontuação de 7
Pros:

Limpeza

Cons:

O pequeno almoço não tinha muita variedade

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • br
10
Minha estadia foi maravilhosa.
Pros:

Do ambiente familiar, da limpeza, do conforto.

Cons:

Gostei de tudo

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Afonso • couple • pt
7
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • solo_traveller • pt
9
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Carlevale • couple • it
9
Pros:

Tutto molto bene.

Cons:

Unico problema poco parcheggio riservato alla struttura e sempre occupato.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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helmut • couple • de
9
Schönes Strandhotel
Pros:

Zentrale Lage schöner Meerblick

Cons:

Betten sehr hart , Frühstück etwas eintönig

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Albino • couple • de
9
Pros:

Perto da praia 🏖️ estava sossegado, calmo muito bom.

Cons:

Gostei muito, estava tudo muito bom, só que o nosso quarto ainda tinha um duche 🚿 muito pequeno 70x70 para nos deu mas penso que o hotel deve substituir esses Duches 🚿 mais antigo.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • solo_traveller • pl
9
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Cláudia • solo_traveller • pt
3
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • couple • be
7
It was okay
Pros:

The location is nice, close to the sea and to all main shops and restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

The food wasn’t that great. We weren’t hungry, but none of the 5 dinners were really good. It could be improved.
The breakfast was okay, but every day the same, a little variation would be nice.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Carel • couple • pt
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Corne • couple • fr
7
Un séjour cher, où je n'ai pas trouvé ce que je cherchais.
Pros:

Les ascenseurs sont confortables, mais les chaises dans la salle à manger font trop de bruit à chaque fois qu'une personne bouge.

Cons:

Le parc à voiture est beaucoup trop petit, si on arrive après 16 heures il n'y a plus de place.
Les protèges matelas sont trop épais et donc bruyants, ce qui n'est pas confortable.
Je me suis aperçu que l'une des personne à l'accueil, n'aime pas que l'on puisse lui suggérer des solutions.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • solo_traveller • pt
8
Bom para férias, não para trabalho.
Pros:

Localização caso fosse de férias que daria para ir directo a pé para praia que náo foi o caso

Cons:

Esperar por mesa para pequeno almoço num dia de semana quando se tem hora de sair para trabalhar.
Não tem estacionamento garantido, logo tem de ficar em ruas adjacentes e não parece ser zona segura.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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maria • couple • pt
10
Parabéns Chef Palma e Chef Tatiana. Muito obrigada
Pros:

Gostei de tudo.
A limpeza, a organização do staff, a localização, a recepção, a simpatia e simplicidade de todos os funcionários.
Mas, um especial elogio para a Chefe Tatiana e o Chefe Palma.
São profissionais de mão cheia. Todo o serviço de restaurante, pequeno almoço e jantar, tudo estava impecável. Com qualidade e mestria.
Este hotel é FANTÁSTICO
Recomendo

Cons:

Nada

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Per-Ove • couple • se
8
Mycket bra!
Pros:

Bra frukost och middag, nära till stranden.

Cons:

Inget särskilt!

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee