Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort

Hotels
8.3 (2383 reviews)
Herdade Dos Salgados, Rua Boca da Alagoa, Lote 1 - Fase 2 , Albufeira , PT
+351 289 038 000

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful grounds
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Poor food quality
Uncomfortable mattress
Service inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Exceptionally clean hotel but some areas in need of maintenance.
Service
8.6
Staff were friendly and helpful, but there were issues with service quality.
Location
8.64
Great location for relaxation, though a bit isolated.
Room Quality
8.09
Spacious room, but issues with the mattress comfort.
Amenities
8.62
Good amenities overall, though some aspects could be enhanced.
Value for Money
8.08
Decent value, but food quality did not meet 5-star expectations.
Food and Beverage
7.63
Variety available, but food quality needs improvement.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall enjoyable stay, with potential for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:40

Property Description

Beachfront Luxury at VidaMar Algarve

Contemporary Elegance: Enjoy modern rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and walk-in rain showers, providing a luxurious stay experience.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a variety of cuisines at the Ocean restaurant and savor take-away meals from the Primadonna restaurant for a convenient dining experience.

Leisure and Relaxation: Unwind by the swimming pools, explore lush green gardens, or let your children have a blast at the Vida Club while you enjoy a drink at the Mar Club bar.

Experience the epitome of luxury and relaxation at VidaMar Algarve. Book now for an unforgettable beachfront getaway.

Important information:

Please note that a maximum of one pet is allowed per room.

Please note that the property can only accommodate pets with a maximum weight of 15 kg or less.

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of EUR 50 per night, per pet.

Please note that pets must be kept on a lead while in public areas of the property.

Please note that pets are not permitted in the spa area.

Please note that Kids Club is for children from 4 to 11 years old.

Please inform the property in advance of your stay/during the booking process if you plan to bring a pet/dog/service animal.When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 2383 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 7.63
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Phill • couple • gb
9
Luxury hotel, does breakfast very well but watch for the paying extras.
Pros:

Ocean view 4th floor room and facilities excellent. Toiletries inc razor, moisturiser, daily room water, hairdryer, great bed, aircon, safe, balcony, Netflix - all excellent. Breakfast excellent. Great 70m x 25m pool that was nice & quiet - no horrible pool music! Sunbeds and complimentary pool towels and even flipflops & robes. Great! Very short walk to beach.

Cons:

Restaurant prices in hotel… because there’s nowhere local to walk to they cane the prices. There’s a buffet option called Moby Dicks but was hit & miss on quality. Also was told it was €35/person but at checkout was €47 each plus almost €9 for a bottle of table water that was automatically opened and assumed free. In hindsight, spend on taxis to town for better food & value. Pool bar prices high too with a small plate nachos at €14.50 for example. Better do a Lidl run for your snacks. No hotel loungers on beach.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Mikhail • couple • pt
9
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Paulo • couple • pt
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • pt
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The location was great and the pool was excellent.

Cons:

Our room was a little tired, but think they are maybe still to get refurbished.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • couple • pl
10
Bardzo dobrze spędziłam czas w tym hotelu, to najładniejszy hotel w jakim byłam
Pros:

Bardzo dobre śniadania, duży wygodny pokój z wygodnym łóżkiem

Cons:

Sauna była w płatnym kompleksie SPA, co było zaskoczeniem, nie była w części basenowej

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Beatriz • solo_traveller • es
9
hotel precioso con excelentes instalaciones
Pros:

El hotel es fantástico. La piscina es enorme y hay muchísimas hamacas, algo que se agradece muchísimo porque no tienes que estar pendiente de reservar ni preocuparte por encontrar sitio. La playa también es estupenda y está muy cerca.
El hotel cuenta con varios restaurantes, aunque en nuestro caso nos parecieron bastante caros para lo que ofrecen. Para comer algo sin salir del hotel están bien, pero si buscas comer realmente bien, creo que merece la pena coger el coche y probar otros restaurantes de la zona.
El personal ha sido muy atento durante toda la estancia. Quiero hacer una mención especial a Neuza, que nos atendió siempre con una sonrisa y fue encantadora.
En conjunto, una estancia muy agradable en un hotel precioso, cómodo y con muy buenas instalaciones.

Cons:

Lo que menos nos gustó fueron los restaurantes del hotel. Nos parecieron bastante caros para la relación calidad-precio que ofrecen. Es una pena, porque tienen espacios muy agradables, pero durante nuestra estancia estaban prácticamente vacíos.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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nigel • couple • gb
10
Beech paradise
Pros:

Wonderful location, great restaurant choice, very friendly staff

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • family_with_children • pt
9
Infraestruturas ideiais para férias em família, incluindo crianças.
Pros:

A localização é fantástica. As piscinas são fabulosas. O pequeno almoço é suficientemente diverso. O quarto era espaçoso e colocaram berço para bebé conforme pedimos.

Cons:

Na reserva não avisam que temos que deixar uma caução de 250€ em cartão de crédito para eventuais consumos. Tivemos uma praga de formigas no quarto a estadia toda, pelo que o pior do hotel considero ser a limpeza/ higiene - avisamos a receção, no entanto não resolveram; colocaram biokill uma vez, mas não foi suficiente. Pensamos que nos deveriam ter trocado de quarto.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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José • solo_traveller • it
10
BEL POSTO
Pros:

Spazi ampi e abbastanza sdraie per tutti

Cons:

Unica cosa non al massimo la cena .
Buona ma .non eccezionale con nella 2025

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Paulo • extended_group • pt
9
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Susana • family_with_children • pt
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • pt
9
Excelente
Pros:

Localização, limpeza , insonorizarão do quarto de boas dimensões.
Simpatia do Staff
Pequeno almoço e almoço no Tiki bar muito bom .
Não tenho queixas , tudo bem

Cons:

Não tenho queixas

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Francisco • couple • fr
10
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Daniel • family_with_children • pt
10
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Rui • family_with_children • pt
9
Pros:

Boa localização e excelente piscina. Tem um bom pequeno almoço.

Cons:

A qualidade do buffet não justifica o preço elevado.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Ana • family_with_children • pt
9
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Rita • solo_traveller • pt
10
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Ainara • family_with_children • es
8
Pros:

Amplitud de la habitación, la comida y la espectacular piscina

Cons:

Servicio tardío de la limpieza de las habitaciones. Baño de la habitación con algunas deficiencias y no muy cómodo

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Clean and perfect location

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee