Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Limited food variety
Old room decor

Categories

Cleanliness
7.79
Some guests mentioned issues with maintenance and information about amenities, indicating a lack of cleanliness and upkeep.
Service
8.46
Generally helpful staff, although some reviews noted a lack of proactivity in providing information.
Location
9
Perfect location with great views, close to the beach and old town, frequently highlighted as a major positive.
Room Quality
7.85
Rooms were noted as older and dark, with some comments on uncomfortable pillows.
Amenities
7.98
Some amenities mentioned but not particularly highlighted; general quality acceptable.
Value for Money
8.34
Good value cited despite some issues; however, specific concerns regarding breakfast quality were noted.
Food and Beverage
7.69
Breakfast variety critiqued and some food quality concerns.
Overall Experience
8.46
Overall positive experiences reported despite some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:40

Property Description

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Panoramic Balconies
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or soak up the sun on the terrace. Some rooms offer stunning panoramic balconies for picturesque views.

Diverse Dining Options and Activities
Indulge in international and Portuguese cuisine at the hotel's restaurant. Engage in karaoke, diving, tennis, or relax in the landscaped garden. The games room with billiards provides entertainment for all.

Convenient Location and Free Parking
Located near a sandy beach and the city centre, INATEL Albufeira offers easy access to leisure activities. Benefit from 24-hour front desk service and free on-site parking for a stress-free stay.

Book now to experience a perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment at INATEL Albufeira!

Important information:

-Reservations with +5 rooms are considered group reservations.
-Payment and cancellation conditions may change for group bookings.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.

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.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 12 years old stay for € 19.94 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for € 39.88 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1021 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.79
Service: 8.46
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 7.98
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 7.69
Overall Experience: 8.46
J
Josselyn • couple • pt
5
Pros:

I liked the bedroom good for standards

Cons:

I didn't like the reception staff; they asked too many questions about what I was doing there with two girls and why, just because I was with two American women, and I didn't understand why, because I was a man? Or because I wasn't American either. They asked me for my ID more than once.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
C
Christian • couple • at
8
Pros:

Perfekte Lage nahe der Altstadt und dem herrlichen Stadtstrand.

Cons:

Die Ausstattung ist schon in die Jahre gekommen und Bedarf einer Renovierung.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
G
Gerda • couple • ie
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
P
Pablo Sebastian • solo_traveller • es
3
Cons:

Cuando te dice edificio principal es uno que está detrás. Habitaciones antiguas olor a humedad no hay tomacorrientes vista a un barranco
Personal consciente de la situación, hicieron responsable a booking por publicación no clara.
Tuvimos que pagar 35 euros mas para que nos cambien a una habitacion acorde a lo que se veía en la web
Una experiencia desagradable, ademas por el tiempo perdido

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
S
Susan • couple • ie
8
Really enjoyed our stay and I would definitely stay in this hotel again.
Pros:

The location was perfect, very peaceful stay. The breakfast was lovely plenty on offer. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The pool area was spacious and kept very clean.

Cons:

The pool bar was closed but that may be the fact it was April. I had to go into the old town to find a shop for water etc. but no big deal it was a gorgeous walk along the beach to the shop.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • extended_group • gb
6
Family holiday
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Basic

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
Y
Yurika • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Very nice area away from the crowds and very close to spectacular beaches. Town areas still very accessible.
Good breakfast

Cons:

Pool bar was closed throughout my stay.

Slightly noisy on some of the nights and noise from corridors echoing very loudly.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
P
Portia • couple • gb
7
Disappointing room allocation but great access to the beach and reasonable cost.
Pros:

The location of this hotel for the beach is excellent. The rooms are generous and the sea view was great. The cleanliness of the room was very good. The cost of the room was reasonable.

Cons:

I paid for a superior double but we had twin beds. Very disappointing. I assumed this was a standard procedure for the rooms until our friends arrived for the final night of our stay and were given an enormous bed!

All the facilities for the hotel, such as the bar and swimming pool, are at the sister hotel across the road and up a hill. The room for breakfast is very nice but the 'hot' food is all cold. The stairs should be better marked to stop people using the lift for one floor. There should be a shower or tap outside, or close to, the rear door to the beach to stop sand being brought into the hotel. The bathroom was quite tired: the floor in the shower was peeling off and the toilet roll holder was only just hanging on to the wall.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • gb
8
Great value in a comfortable hotel in great location
Pros:

Good location and great roof terrace / patio. Very reasonable prices in the hotel bar.

Cons:

Coffee at breakfast was poor

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
J
JOSE LUIS • couple • ar
10
BUEN LUGAR Y MAS PARA EL VERANO ESTOY SEGURO,PILETA Y MAR
Pros:

TODO

Cons:

NADA

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
T
Tracey • couple • ie
7
Great location, great price , staff need to smile more .
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff in breakfast room very unhappy looking ,

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
M
Mustafa • solo_traveller • nl
8
Perfect. Ik ga zeker nog een keer terug
Pros:

Op het strand ! Smorgens wakker worden met t geluid van de ocean

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
M
Martre • couple • fr
7
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
P
Pedro • couple • pt
8
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
W
Will • extended_group • gb
9
Friendly, good value and clean.
Pros:

The staff were friendly and always available. The cost in the hotel bar was cheaper than anywhere we found outside.
The breakfast was wide ranging and plenty of it.

Cons:

The breakfast coffee wasn't very nice. My room view was of a building site as something was being constructed. Although I appreciate that was of no fault to the hotel.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
L
Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location
Breakfast
Cleanliness
Pool area
Bottle of water provided in room
Bar staff were amazing

Cons:

No tea making facilities in rooms
One member of restaurant staff was rude to me

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
A
Adorna • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Personale disponibile

Cons:

Colazione principalmente incentrata sul salato e il fatto che la stanza non era nella struttura indicata dall' annuncio, in bagno non funzionava la ventola

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
T
Thomas • couple • ie
10
Lovely hotel and lovely friendly staff very helpful
Pros:

I liked everything about it, beside the beach and only minutes from the centre of Old town

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
A
Angelo • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
M
MARIA LUISA • couple • be
10
Muy agusto
Pros:

El personal es muy amable y la ubicación del hotel con parking perfecto.

Cons:

El bar está escondido. Acceder a él es muy complicado.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee