Hotel Mar A Vista

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Barata Hotel Group
7.5 (2799 reviews)
Cerro da Piedade , Albufeira , pt

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Garden
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location with sea views
Friendly, helpful staff/owner
Clean and well maintained
Quiet, good for sleeping
Breakfast described as fresh/tasty by several guests
Good value for price
Cons:
Some rooms/bathrooms are small and outdated
No air conditioning in rooms
Limited breakfast selection
Occasional shortage of drinks at the bar
Noise from breakfast room/adjacent areas
Basic/older facilities and limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Multiple reviews explicitly note rooms and common areas were clean, tidy and well maintained.
Service
9
Several comments praise staff as friendly, helpful and devoted; owner described as pleasant and attentive.
Location
9
Consistently positive mentions: sea views, hilltop position, close to town/centre and beach (short walk downhill).
Room Quality
6
Mixed feedback: some rooms spacious with great views, others described as small; bathrooms and some equipment noted as old and cramped.
Amenities
5.5
Notable negatives: no air conditioning in rooms, limited electrical outlets, some facilities described as outdated, occasional lack of drinks; pool not widely available/seen.
Value for Money
8
Several reviewers felt the hotel offered good value (one called it better than its star rating) and would recommend or return.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Breakfast quality mixed: described as fresh and tasty by some and excellent by one reviewer, but others found the selection limited or mediocre; drinks sometimes ran out at the bar.
Overall Experience
8
Overall positive experiences noted (great views, quiet nights, friendly staff), tempered by dated facilities and some service/amenity shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 00:19

Property Description

Breathtaking Views and Convenient Location

Guest Rooms with Scenic Views and Essential Amenities

Delicious Breakfast and Relaxing Bar Area

To experience the stunning views of Albufeira and the ocean, book your stay at Hotel Mar À Vista now!

Important information:

Please note that your preference for a land or sea-view room can not be guaranteed and depends upon the hotel's availability upon arrival.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: FAO

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 2799 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 5.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 8
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Lais • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

A estadia foi excelente! O hotel é confortável e bem localizado,fiquei literalmente com o quarto de vista para o mar! O atendimento foi ótimo, todos muito simpáticos e prestativos. Com certeza voltaria e recomendo para quem procura um lugar agradável para ficar.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Castrillo Pacheco • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • couple • fr
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Anna Igorevna Kravchenko • solo_traveller • ua
10
Pros:

Great location on a hill with a beautiful view. The room was spacious, and the area was very quiet. I have trouble sleeping, but I was able to get a great night's sleep every night, even with the windows open.

There is no air conditioning in the room, but it wasn't an issue because the weather wasn't too hot and opening the window kept the room comfortable.

Breakfast is served with a wonderful view of the town and the ocean. The selection is not very large, but everything was fresh and tasty—perfect for a light breakfast.

The beach is about a 10-minute walk downhill. On the way back, you'll need to walk uphill to reach the hotel, but I didn't mind it.

Everything was clean, tidy, and well maintained. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and would happily stay here again.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good the bar was always open in the night so could also get a drink etc. Staff were helpful

Cons:

They ran out of drinks. Breakfast could have more choice

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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alexandra • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • couple • nl
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Valérie & Norbert • solo_traveller • fr
5
Séjour très moyen, qu'on oubliera
Pros:

Le personnel est sympathique et c'est assez bien situé.
Vue mer depuis certaines chambres

Cons:

Hôtel très vétuste
Salle de bains vraiment petite et avec des équipements très anciens, porte de la douche datant...de plusieurs années.
Pas assez de prises électriques : comme il n'y a pas de climatisation dans l'hôtel il y avait un ventilateur portatif dans la chambre mais si on voulait le faire fonctionner alors il fallait débrancher le réfrigérateur...
On était au 4ème sous la salle du petit déjeuner donc on entendait tous les bruits des chaises qu'on déplace.
Le petit déjeuner est assez moyen

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • solo_traveller • pt
4
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Ana Bella • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

La ubicación y el personal

Cons:

Instalaciones un poco antiguas

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Sam Jessan • couple • sk
10
It’s a time capsule. Very spacious room and everything is clean. Breakfast view at the 5th floor is great.
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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André • solo_traveller • ch
8
3,5 star for a two star price
Pros:

The owner is very pleasant and devoted to make your stay comfortable. Excellent breakfast. Not 2 star but 4

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • solo_traveller • es
1
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Williams • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Lucia • couple • sk
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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kada • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • couple • be
5
Goed voor 1 nacht maar heel basic. Vriendelijk personeel.
Pros:

Personeel was vriendelijk.

Cons:

Kamer was teleurstellend, ontbijt teleurstellend. Zwembad heb ik niet gezien wegens te weinig tijd. Of kiezen voor terras ofwel voor airco. Gekozen voor terras waar je amper op kon.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Ilenia • solo_traveller • es
6
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Macìas • couple • es
6
Pros:

Las vistas al mar y que estaba cerca del centro

Cons:

Los ruidos que se escuchaban en la habitación tanto por la noche como por el día

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Agata • couple • pl
1
I cannot recommend this hotel to anyone
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

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I rarely leave negative reviews, but this hotel was a huge disappointment.

The entire property feels like it is stuck in the 1980s. Everything is old, worn out, and poorly maintained. The carpets were dirty, and the overall atmosphere was gloomy and honestly felt like something out of a horror movie. The price is completely unjustified for the quality you receive.

We booked a room with a sea view, as shown in the photos, but instead we were given a room overlooking the parking lot. During the night we were constantly woken up by people in the parking lot and by the garbage truck early in the morning.

Immediately after check-in, we wanted to cancel our second night and move to another hotel because we were so disappointed. We asked several times, but our request was repeatedly refused.

Eventually, after further complaints, the hotel agreed to change our room—but only from the following day. We had to check out of our original room by 12:00, wait for the new room to be prepared, and move all of our belongings ourselves. Even then, the “sea view” was misleading, as you could only see the sea if you stepped out onto the balcony.

However, that was not even the biggest issue. The overall condition of the hotel is extremely outdated, does not match the photos, and certainly does not justify the price. I would not stay here again and cannot recommend it.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee