Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

Hotels
IHG
8.8 (43 reviews)
Sesmarias, Albufeira, 8200-613 , Albufeira , PT

Pets allowed

Facilities

Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Free bicycles nearby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful hotel
Great amenities
Friendly staff
Cons:
Initial service hiccup
Some facilities not up to five-star standards

Categories

Cleanliness
9.03
The property was well appointed and clean.
Service
8.5
Staff were friendly and professional, though there was an instance of a staff member snapping at a guest.
Location
9.04
Peaceful yet central location, great for exploring.
Room Quality
8.99
Spacious, fully renovated rooms that are incredibly quiet.
Amenities
9.02
Great facilities including pools, gym, spa, and wellness center.
Value for Money
8.48
Exceptional value for a resort-style hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.53
Outstanding breakfast with lots of variety, including gluten-free options.
Overall Experience
8.8
A beautiful hotel experience that is mostly positive despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:47

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Services
Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at our full-service spa.

Abundant Recreational Amenities
Enjoy 2 indoor and 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and complimentary wireless internet.

Fine Dining and Event Spaces
Dine at Seven Seas restaurant, utilize 24-hour room service, and host events in our spacious conference center.

To book your stay and experience all these amenities, visit NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico in Albufeira today.

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 43 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.03
Service: 8.5
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 8.99
Amenities: 9.02
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 8.53
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Mary Teresa family
10
Pros:

A plush modern hotel with superb design features and warm colour scheme. Very large and comfortable room. I enjoyed a complimentary glass of procesco which was very welcoming. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. I consider $35 each morning excessive for breakfast. I opted for room service on a couple of occasions which was excellent - good in room breakfast and 24/7 menu. The pool bar for lunch was good as too was the rooftop bar. Whilst I found the food offered in the restaurant was of high quality I feel the menu was very limited for choice. A little disappointed that the other restaurant was closed as I think another dining option is needed. The gardens surrounding the hotel were attractive with a gate leading down to a very nice beach area complete with a good beach bar for lunch and drinks. A very interesting day trip was organised by the hotel which was delightful. I enjoyed my stay in idyllic surroundings.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Clare friends
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
M
Mrs Rebecca J
10
Incredible
Pros:

First time away without the children for a luxury couples holiday. Outstanding staff, the hotel is amazing and has exceptional quality in all areas

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Chetan friends
10
Pros:

Clean rooms, great spa but some facilities were not working.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
J
johannes partner
10
Pros:

Heerlijke plek aan het strand (wel trappen lopen). Auto nodig voor wat dagelijkse uitjes maar gratis parkeren in de buurt of betaald in de garage. Ontbijt is uitgebreid en van goede kwaliteit. Uitstraling verbeterd na recente renovatie.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Ingemar
10
Pros:

Oktober so nice

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Richard
10
Pros:

Spa was great and pool service and food was 10

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Ben partner
10
Pros:

The staff were super friendly, very welcoming & we’re always around if you needed anything. The hotel itself is in a nice quiet area, and you’re only a super cheap Uber away from the Old town, and Marina, both are also very walkable. There are some incredible restaurants around, some of the best food I’ve ever had. I can’t comment on anything past the breakfast at the hotel, as I didn’t eat in, apart from the breakfast as it was included & that was very good, starts your day off right. Beach was really quiet, so no fighting for a good spot or bed, overall I highly recommend it, I will definitely be back here and recommending it to all my friends. Thank you for a great holiday.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Ashley partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, great location! Very close to a beautiful beach and the property was great. Rooms were spacious and very comfortable. The pool and lounges were amazing. If you want to be close to the strip this is a little further away but we were ok with that as this was a nice quiet stay. Hotel was a short walk to some great restaurants and decently close to the marina. Had a great stay.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
S
Siobhan
10
Pros:

This place is one in a million, very stunning views,

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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rodney friends
10
Pros:

The property was well appointed and clean.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
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Anton family
8
Pros:

Positiv:
Sehr schöne Anlage.
Zimmer sehr groß
Gute Pools

Negativ:
Check in dauerte ewig
Bitte immer Kosten prüfen (doppelt berechnet).
Toiletten sollen renoviert werden (Geruch und Zustand )
Bar hat 0 Sterne verdient. Meine Frau bestellte 2 Cocktails, die nie bei uns ankamen.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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Christina
6
Pros:

Check in wasn’t the smoothest and one of the staff snapped at me when I followed up on a possible room upgrade. I did share feedback with the hotel and they promptly apologised. Appreciate it’s a fairly new hotel but that put me off adding breakfast to my booking for the duration of my stay and spa day as I’d intended. The hotel itself is beautiful and the majority of staff were accommodating. A shame that the first encounter put a damper on things especially with it being a birthday trip and first time in Algarve. On a positive note the hotel shared that feedback has been shared with the team to improve guest services so that’s positive.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Joe friends
10
Pros:

Amazing hotel, pools, gym bar and spa were all great! Would highly recommend.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
J
joel partner
10
Pros:

I'm a real estate investor and travel with a healthy budget. For our 23rd anniversary, we chose a resort-style hotel in the Algarve—and it ended up being the highlight of our trip.

The hotel has a sleek, Bond-movie vibe that photos don’t capture. The lobby is stunning, everything is spotless and well-designed, and the staff were friendly and professional.

The pool area is beautiful, with three pools and plenty of comfy loungers. Our room was spacious, fully renovated (since 2023), and incredibly quiet—great for light sleepers like me.

Breakfast was outstanding, especially for gluten-free options—lots of variety, including muffins, breads, almond milk, and an amazing banana bread.

The location is peaceful yet central. Perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. It’s not an adults-only hotel, but the only kid-related noise came from the pool and added a nice energy.

Some reviews criticize it for not being a "true" five-star, but for the value, it’s exceptional. I’d absolutely recommend it.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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CARMEN partner
10
Pros:

Piscines équipées, accès direct à la plage, personnel au top, petit déjeuner varié et produits de qualité.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Sinah partner
10
Pros:

Sehr schöner Aufenthalt, immer wieder gerne.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Rianna partner
10
Pros:

We loved our stay at this hotel. The facilities were immaculate, the pool area was gorgeous, breakfast was lovely and the photos definitely don’t do the wellness centre enough justice. The gym was amazing as well as the indoor pool area and the spin studio. Would definitely return, every member of staff was so lovely and we had a very luxurious holiday!

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Joanna partner
10
Pros:

Wonderful hotel with stunning views. Just a few-minute walk to the beach, cliffs, restaurants and kayak tours. Service was exceptional, with staff being very helpful and polite. We very much enjoyed staying around the pool, which was very clean and with plenty of fresh towels available. My favourite part of the day was breakfast, with lots of options for everyone and freshly squeezed juice options and coffee prepared to order. There was even a chef who prepared omelettes, poached eggs and other 'specialities of the day' as requested. All products, such as bread, cheese, fruit and veg were tasty and good quality. There are plenty of decent, good restaurants within walking distance. I especially recommend Il Borgo (Italian) and Margem Sul (Portuguese-style steak was delicious).

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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Anas partner
10
Pros:

Sehr sauber . Personal ist sehr freundlich. Pool sehr schön . Zimmer Top

2025-09-06 via Nuitee