Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve

Hotels
8.1 (4658 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.

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 4658 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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Yunior • couple • us
8
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Personnel agréable , bon emplacement, bon lit et restauration très correcte pour le prix, je recommande

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • be
9
Pros:

L'accueil et la bienvenue était superbe !

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • couple • fr
9
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • it
7
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Ghislaine47220 • couple • fr
9
Magnifique séjour.
Pros:

Très belle chambre, spacieuse, faite tous les jours, avec un grand balcon vue sur océan.
Personnel attentif, très agréable et professionnel. Parking gratuit sur place possible si disponibilité. Etages accessibles par ascenseur panoramique ou pas selon nos envies.
Petit déjeuner très copieux avec beaucoup de choix. Restaurant sur place possible, le menu est affiché au jour le jour, sinon beaucoup de restaurant à moins de 10 mns à pied.
Hôtel face à l'océan, plage accessible à pied en 2 mn

Cons:

rien

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • de
7
was ok
Cons:

Personal in Restaurant

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • lu
8
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Mario • couple • it
9
Soggiorno picevole
Pros:

Colazione ottima.
Gentilezza dell'addetto alla reception che si è fatto in quattro per trovarci il posteggio auto e spiegarci, con il traduttore, i servizi dell'hotel.

Cons:

Mancanza della macchina del caffè/bollitore in camera

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Giuliana • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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CABELLO ARROYO • solo_traveller • es
10
Portimao
Pros:

Todo, personal, cocina y habitaciones. Un lugar para recomendar. Por poner un pero, en el desayuno y cena poco donde elegir pero todo muy bueno

Cons:

Nada

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Luis • family_with_children • pt
8
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Andi • couple • gb
8
Stayed for 8 days a 1 and a 7 booked separately hotel was very good no complaints
Pros:

Breakfast ok room 601 probably best room in hotel so got lucky there

Cons:

TV no hdmi so no attachments

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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REALNICO SALVADOR RUIZ • couple • br
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • au
10
We had a great time and was very comfortable
Pros:

Perfect location and we had a great ocean views

Cons:

Try here was nothing to dislike

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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inma • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Yunei • couple • es
6
Un si pero no
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Desayuno poco variado y café de máquina malo

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Hidajeta • couple • ba
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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SYLVIE PASCAL • couple • fr
9
Très bon séjour dans un hôtel confortable (chambre vue sur mer au 6ème étage)
Pros:

Petit déjeuner continental ou anglais copieux varié café premium excellent
Personnel aimable et agréable

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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FK • family_with_children • de
8
Ganz nett und sauber
Pros:

Lage, Sauberkeit, nette Rezeption

Cons:

Beim Frühstücken war’s ziemlich kalt (Klimaanlage voll aufgedreht)

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee