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Its enterance opens to most vibrant street and with its pool, this place is a winner. Highly recommended..
Tolga
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Hoa
Travelled with family
6 Apr 2024
Not a great experience. Hotel has 2 separate bldgs that we had to take 2 elevators to get to our room. Front desk staff is ok.
The room has the weirdest set up. Open concept and a jacuzzi in between the bed. There was a leak in the toilet that created a huge puddle and spreading to the room (open concept). Location is good but noisy at time. Tv remote and TV are not working for us despite taking 3 trips to front desk as phone is not working either. Not recommended!
Hoa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Summer
4 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was off season and the weather was cold and rainy (end of March) so I didn’t get a good showing of the property. The pool was closed and run-down looking. I rented a car and drove down from Lisbon. Which was great, until I got to the hotel. The streets are so narrow…You really can’t even pull over to get your bags out. You have to park almost a mile away. So I would recommend not staying here if you have a car. With that said, everything around there is walkable and the location is good and Albufria,. The hotel itself is very confusing since it’s built on it hill and you have to change elevators to go to the bottom or top. I found it honestly a little eerie walking around the hotel… especially as a solo traveler.
The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful.
Lovely three night stay in the heart of Albufeira. Hotel is in a great location with a high end finish. Lots of spots for sunbathing and relaxing. Breakfast in the morning was delicious and enough to choose from. All staff were super lovely. We ask for a late checked which wasn’t a problem at no extra charge. All in all a great stay would be back!
Emma
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from LH on 15 Mar 2024
Dear Emma,Thank you for choosing our hotel and taking the time to write this review.We are delighted to know that you had an enjoyable stay and that your experience at our hotel lived up to your expectations.We look forward to welcoming you again soon!Kind regards,Califórnia Urban Beach HotelLuciano HaggeHotel Manager
6/10 Okay
Rita
Travelled with group
10 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location in the town, however the noise from the street at night is not for everyone. Very clean , staff is great. Not a fan of the open concept bathroom.
Rita
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from LH on 15 Mar 2024
Dear Rita,Thank you for telling us about your stay at our hotel.We are delighted to know that you had an enjoyable stay. We are sorry that something did not live up to your expectations.We look forward to welcoming you again soon!Kind regards,Califórnia Urban Beach HotelLuciano HaggeHotel Manager
No help in parking to unload. Hotel helped to park when leaving. Without Waze I never would have found the place. Long walk to free parking. Breakfast not included.
Dennis
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from LH on 15 Mar 2024
Dear Dennis,Thank you for choosing our hotel and taking the time to write this review.We are happy to know you had a good time with us.As for the parkings available, we try to pass that information to all our guests when booking the hotel. And for what I could confirm, the same has been sent in your reservation.As for breakfast, please note that the option to include breakfast is available when booking the room. If you choose the rate without breakfast, that will incur in an extra charge.We look forward to welcoming you again soon!Kind regards,Califórnia Urban Beach HotelLuciano HaggeHotel Manager
Great hotel, great location and the staff were fantastic. A must do is a visit to the spa, the facilities were great and the staff again fantastic.
Alan
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from LH on 15 Mar 2024
Dear Alan,Thank you for choosing our hotel and taking the time to write this review.We are delighted to know that you had an enjoyable stay and that your experience at our hotel lived up to your expectations.We look forward to welcoming you again soon!Kind regards,Califórnia Urban Beach HotelLuciano HaggeHotel Manager
4/10 Poor
Stephen
Travelled with partner
23 Feb 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was in a great location. It was not as clean as I would have liked. The biggest problem was my partner and I got over forty bed bug bites. When we reported this the desk clerk said they were sorry but found it hard to believe!
Stephen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from LH on 26 Feb 2024
Dear Stephen, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you found our location favorable. However, we are sorry to know about your experience with cleanliness. As discussed with our colleague during your check-out, our hotel adheres to a strict protocol for pest control and sanitation, including proactive measures to prevent bed bugs. All mattresses are regularly sanitized and treated, with the most recent treatment occurring just last month. Following your departure, the room underwent a thorough inspection, and no traces of bed bugs were found. We take the well-being and comfort of our guests very seriously, and we assure you that we have investigated the matter diligently. However, based on our findings and the absence of any further incidents, we believe it is possible that the issue may have originated elsewhere. Kind regards, Califórnia Urban Beach HotelLuciano HaggeHotel Manager
The hotel is in an excellent location, close to bars, restaurants, shopping and the beach. A 15 minute walk will get you to a wonderful bakery and two very good grocery stores. The staff at the hotel were very nice and accommodating. The breakfast was quite good, it had freshly squeezed orange juice and you can choose from a menu. The room was large with a nice large balcony overlooking the bars and restaurants.
Some reviews said that it was noisy, however even with the music playing at one of the bars we had no issue and had a good night sleep. Finally the bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Christopher
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from LH on 21 Feb 2024
Dear Christopher,Thank you for your review.We are glad to know that you had a great time with us.Hope to see you again!Kind Regards,Hotel Manager - Luciano HaggeHotel California Urban Beach
6/10 Okay
Deborah
Travelled with partner
20 Feb 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Rooms are slightly run down - housekeeping don’t do a good job
Situation to the streets beware it’s noisy at night with loud bars and live music
Deborah
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from LH on 24 Feb 2024
Dear Deborah,On behalf of our entire team, thank you for your comments. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us in helping us achieve our goal of constantly improving the quality of our services and enhancing guest satisfaction.Your constructive review will be passed on to our entire team. We believe that the less positive aspects were isolated incidents.We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future so that you can see the improvements in our service for yourself. It will be our pleasure to ensure you have a comfortable stay.Kind regards,Califórnia Urban Beach HotelLuciano HaggeHotel Manager
Dear Barrington,Thank you for your review.We are glad to know that you had a great time with us.Hope to see you again!Kind Regards,Hotel Manager - Luciano HaggeHotel California Urban Beach
Perfect stay. Nothing to complain about. Breakfast are a little too expensive but there is a lot a restaurant around for half the price.
richard
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from LH on 21 Feb 2024
Dear Richard,Thank you for your review.We are glad to know that you had a great time with us.Hope to see you again!Kind Regards,Hotel Manager - Luciano HaggeHotel California Urban Beach
10/10 Excellent
adam
17 Feb 2024
adam
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from LH on 21 Feb 2024
Dear Adam,Thank you for your review.We are glad to know that you had a great time with us.Hope to see you again!Kind Regards,Hotel Manager - Luciano HaggeHotel California Urban Beach
Dear Adem,Thank you for your review.We are glad to know that you had a great time with us.Hope to see you again!Kind Regards,Hotel Manager - Luciano HaggeHotel California Urban Beach
Hotel was amazing.Staff were friendly and very helpful. The only downside was bathroom had no door so excess water kept sipping through to main room. Has to keep cleaning it .In all my stay at the hotel was great and will definitely come back. Thanks
Eugene
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from LH on 21 Feb 2024
Dear Eugene,Thank you for your review.We are glad to know that you had a great time with us.Hope to see you again!Kind Regards,Hotel Manager - Luciano HaggeHotel California Urban Beach
10/10 Excellent
Stuart
15 Dec 2023
Stuart
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Response from LH on 16 Jan 2024
Dear Stuart,Thank you for your review.Hope to see you again!Kind Regards,Hotel California Urban Beach
Beautiful hotel in historical area. Quiet and clean. Laundry machines on site for guest use. Wonderful breakfast included with our stay. Easy to walk to shops, beach and restaurants.
Kristie
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from LH on 16 Jan 2024
Dear Kristie,Thank you for your review.Hope to see you again!Kind Regards,Hotel Manager - Luciano HaggeHotel California Urban Beach
Excellent adults only hotel. Reasonable pricing in the heart of the old town. Couldn’t get better value for money! Brilliant
Jake
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager on 21 Nov 2023
Dear Jake,Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to write about your experience.We are delighted to know that you had a great time with us and that we were able to meet your expectations.We hope to see you back soon.Best regards,California Urban Beach HotelLuciano HaggeHotel Manager
The staff were super friendly and helpful. The hotel was well equipped. Shower was great but the bathroom was all open, which I’m not used to but I suppose it’s a matter of preference. The bed was firm but comfortable, I slept like a baby. Would stay here again
Lindsey
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager on 15 Nov 2023
Dear guest,Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to write about your experience.We are delighted to know that you had a great time with us and that we were able to meet your expectations.We hope to see you back soon.Best regards,California Urban Beach HotelLuciano HaggeHotel Manager
Clean & modern property with great staff & breakfast right in the heart of old town Albufeira
Calvin
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from LH on 3 Nov 2023
Dear Calvin,Thank you for your review!Hope to see you again in our Hotel.Best Regards,Hotel Manager - Luciano HaggeHotel California Urban Beach
10/10 Excellent
Shannan
31 Oct 2023
Shannan
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager on 2 Nov 2023
Dear Shannan, Thank you for your review. One of our goals is to give the best experience to our guests. Hope to see you again. Kind Regards, Hotel Manager - Luciano Hagge
Clean spotless, great service, amazing friendly staff. Great location close to nightlife but also close to old town. Fantastic stay, room facing the strip can get a bit noisy but if you keep windows close it helps a lot. There is nothing not to like here, just a great hotel with great hospitality.
Jonathan A
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager on 31 Oct 2023
Dear Jonathan, Thank you for the time that you spend to right this review. We hope to see you again. Kind regards,
Everything went smoothly, from check-in to check-out. Great hotel, great location and friendly staff.
Fergal
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager on 28 Oct 2023
Dear Fergal,Thank you for visiting us again. It is always a great pleasure to welcome you to our hotel. Thank you for your words, this is a great incentive for us to do our job better every day. See you soon, Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager
Fantastic modern contemporary hotel, fresh, clean, as many have said this is in a noisy spot but if you prepared for that it's a great location for everything, food lovely, staff great, would be better if there was a kettle in the room rather than a silly little expresso machine.
Janice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager on 13 Oct 2023
Dear Janice, Thank you for your review. Hope to see you again! Kind Regards, Hotel Manager - Luciano Hagge Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only
8/10 Good
Colleen
10 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is right in the heart of the entertainment area of Albufeira…if you are there for the nightlife it’s perfect! Rooms are nice, but you can hear the loud music until quite late at night. Breakfast very good, nice to have laundry facilities, staff helpful.
Colleen
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager on 12 Oct 2023
Dear Colleen, Thank you for the time that you spend to right this review. We hope to see you again. Kind regards, Hotel Manager - Luciano Hagge Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach
The hotel staff was outstanding!!! All of our requests were done without a blink of an eye to our complete satisfaction. Excellent people!!! We had a great time in Albufeira.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager on 9 Oct 2023
Dear guest, Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you spend a good time in our company. Hope to see you again! Kind Regards, Hotel Manager - Luciano Hagge Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only
6/10 Okay
Jimmy
Travelled with partner
6 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A couple of issues. One controllable by the hotel, the other not so much. We noticed there was lack of the shower, likely broken seal of the glass shower walls. The other is just the location of the hotel in old town, above one of the noisiest bar. Unless you are in Albufeira for a party and staying up to 2-4am in the morning, you may want to choose to stay away from the core of old town.
Jimmy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager on 9 Oct 2023
Dear Jimmy, Thank you for your review. We apologize that something did not meet your expectations. Hope to see you again, so we can provide a better experience. Kind Regards, Hotel Manager - Luciano Hagge Hotel California Urban Beach
Great hotel. Clean and quiet in a very busy area. Convenient 3 min walk to beach. Breakfast is amazing!
Jill
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager on 4 Oct 2023
Dear Jill, Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you spend a good time in our company. Hope to see you again! Kind Regards, Hotel Manager - Luciano Hagge Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only
4/10 Poor
MILORAD
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
MILORAD
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager on 23 Oct 2023
Dear Milorad, Thank you We apologize that something did not meet your expectations. Hope to see you again, so we can provide a better experience. Kind Regards, Hotel Manager - Luciano Hagge Hotel California Urban Beach
10/10 Excellent
Tracey, Toronto
Travelled with family
1 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Busy area, beautiful beach and tons of restaurants and bars.
Tracey
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from LH on 1 Oct 2023
Dear Tracey,Thank you for your review.We are glad to know that you spend a good time with us.Hope to see you again!Kind Regards,Hotel Manager - Luciano HaggeHotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only
10/10 Excellent
slava
1 Oct 2023
slava
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from LH on 22 Oct 2023
Dear Slava,Thank you for your review!Hope to see you again.Best Regards,Hotel Manager - Luciano HaggeHotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only
The hotel was very modern, clean and the hotel staff were friendly however the noise at nighttime was unbearable. Loud music until 3-4 am every night. So hard to get to sleep even at 2am. I wouldn’t say again. We asked to move rooms but they couldn’t accommodate us and said it wouldn’t make much difference. The pool was also small and absolutely freezing, so cold you couldn’t stand for more than a few moments in it. Disappointing.
Norma
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager on 28 Sept 2023
Dear Norma, Thank you for your review. We apologize that something did not meet your expectations. Kind Regards, Hotel Manager - Luciano Hagge Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only
Very clean and modern property! It was central and walkable so many restaurants, bars and the beach. As other reviews mention it’s right on the strip of the bars and music is played in the streets and goes quite late. I had requested a pool view room which is higher up and farther from the street so the noise was manageable. The patio doors to the room do a good job of keeping noise out and the hotel provides ear plugs. Also the breakfast provided was fantastic, lots of options including healthier options. More expensive than breakfast at surrounding restaurants, but I think it was worth it for what you get. Overall happy with our stay!
Tyler
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager on 26 Sept 2023
Dear Tyler, Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you spend a good time in our company. Hope to see you again! Kind Regards, Hotel Manager - Luciano Hagge Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only
Although not the fault of the hotel, street noise is considerable until 4:00 am.
Greg
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from LH on 25 Sept 2023
Dear Greg,Thank you for your review.One of our goals is to give the best experience to our guests and unfortunately we are unable to control some extraneous reasons, like noise. However, we are delighted to know that you had an enjoyable stay and that your experience at our hotel lived up to your expectations. Hope to see you again!Kind Regards, Hotel Manager - Luciano HaggeHotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only
Response from Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager on 26 Sept 2023
Dear Brenton, Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you spend a good time in our company. Hope to see you again! Kind Regards, Hotel Manager - Luciano Hagge Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only
Dear Colleen,Thank you for you review.We are glad to know that you spend a good time in our company.Hope to see you again!Kind Regards,Hotel Manager - Luciano HaggeHotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only
Only complaints is parking and the noise from the street coming in the room perhaps upgrading the windows would make a difference
Tony
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from LH on 21 Sept 2023
Dear Tony,Thank you for your review.One of our goals is to give the best experience to our guests and unfortunately we are unable to control some extraneous reasons, like noise. However, we are delighted to know that you had an enjoyable stay in our company. Hope to see you again. Kind Regards, Hotel Manager - Luciano Hagge Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only
Great location but a bit noisy till early hours, but overall a fantastic hotel with great staff working there.
Jorge was fantastic helping us sort out our mini bar bill.
Give it a try, we will probably go back.
Brian
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from LH on 21 Sept 2023
Dear Brian,Thank you for your review!We are glad to know that you spend a great time in our company.Hope to see you again.Kind Regards,Hotel Manager - Luciano Hagge Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only
10/10 Excellent
Louis P
17 Sept 2023
Louis P
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from LH on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Louis,Thank you for your review.We are glad to know that you spend a good time in our company.Hope to see you again!Kind Regards,Hotel Manager - Luciano HaggeHotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only
Lovely hotel with beautiful room. Delicious breakfast and fabulous staff.
paula Louise
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Luciano Hagge, Hotel Manager on 18 Sept 2023
Dear Paula Louise,Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to write about your experience.We are delighted to know that you had a great time with us and that we were able to meet your expectations.We hope to see you back soon.Best regards,California Urban Beach HotelLuciano HaggeHotel Manager
Cool decor, great vibe, super clean, amazing breakfast and worth the $, overall good value in excellent location. Do not fret about the place being too loud. The whole town is loud and we did not have a problem at all with is.
Celia
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from LH on 17 Sept 2023
Dear Cecilia,Thank you for your review.One of our goals is to give the best experience to our guests and unfortunately we are unable to control some extraneous reasons, like noise. However, we are delighted to know that you had an enjoyable stay and that your experience at our hotel lived up to your expectations.Hope to see you again!Kind Regards,Hotel Manager - Luciano HaggeHotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only