- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect beach location!
Awesome 5 star hotel on the beach !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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4.5 out of 5 Wonderful
982 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
Pool
Free WiFi
Breakfast included
Parking included
Air conditioning
Spa
Cleaning and safety practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
Hand sanitiser provided
Map
Sesmarias, Albufeira
Explore the area
Sao Rafael Beach12 min walk
Albufeira Marina18 min walk
Fisherman's Beach7 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)41 min drive
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Double or Twin Room, Pool View
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Double or Twin Room, Pool View
4.8/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 35 sq m
- Sleeps 2
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
2 Single Beds
35 square metres m2 room, furnished balcony with pool views
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – 24-hour room service and minibar
Sleep – Premium bedding, a pillow menu and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, bathrobes and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical – Safe, desk and phone
Comfort – Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Wheelchair accessible, grab bar near toilet, low-height work surface and sink and raised toilet seat
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityStandard Double or Twin Room
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Standard Double or Twin Room
4.7/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 35 sq m
- Sleeps 2
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
2 Single Beds
35 square metres m2 room with a furnished balcony
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – 24-hour room service and minibar
Sleep – Premium bedding, a pillow menu and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, bathrobes and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical – Safe, desk and phone
Comfort – Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Wheelchair accessible, grab bar near toilet, low-height work surface and sink and raised toilet seat
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityDouble or Twin Room (Nature)
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Double or Twin Room (Nature)
4.9/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 35 sq m
- Sleeps 2
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
2 Single Beds
35 square metres m2 room, furnished balcony with garden views
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – 24-hour room service and minibar
Sleep – Premium bedding, a pillow menu and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, bathrobes and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical – Safe, desk and phone
Comfort – Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Wheelchair accessible, grab bar near toilet, low-height work surface and sink and raised toilet seat
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilitySuite
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Suite
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 70 sq m
- Sleeps 4
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 4Max adults: 2Max children: 2
Room details
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
70 square metres m2 room with a furnished balcony
Layout – Bedroom and sitting area
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – 24-hour room service and minibar
Sleep – Premium bedding, a pillow menu and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, bathrobes and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical – Safe, desk and phone
Comfort – Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Wheelchair accessible, grab bar near toilet, low-height work surface and sink and raised toilet seat
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityDouble or Twin Room, Sea View
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Double or Twin Room, Sea View
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 35 sq m
- Sea view
- Sleeps 2
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
2 Single Beds
35 square metres m2 room, furnished balcony with sea views
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – 24-hour room service and minibar
Sleep – Premium bedding, a pillow menu and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, bathrobes and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical – Safe, desk and phone
Comfort – Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Wheelchair accessible, grab bar near toilet, low-height work surface and sink and raised toilet seat
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
About this area
Albufeira
Located in Albufeira, São Rafael Atlântico is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Algarve Shopping Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sao Rafael Beach and Praia dos Alemães. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Albufeira Stadium or Albufeira Bullring. With waterskiing, windsurfing and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Visit our Albufeira travel guideWhat's nearby
- Sao Rafael Beach - 12 min walk
- Albufeira Marina - 18 min walk
- Fisherman's Beach - 7 min drive
- Albufeira Old Town Square - 9 min drive
- Praia dos Alemães - 10 min drive
Getting around
- Silves Tunes Station - 19 min drive
- Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
- Where to eat
- Seven Seas – Open daily.
- Mediterranean – Open daily.
- RAW – Sushi bar with a bar. Open daily.
- Chill Out Bar – Ocean-view rooftop bar. Serves light fare daily.
About this property
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows regional sanitisation guidelines of Clean & Safe (Portugal)
Social distancing
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free self parking
Food and drink
- Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10 AM
- 3 restaurants
- 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
- 24-hour room service
Things to do
- 2 indoor pools
- Children's pool
- Fitness centre
- Full-service spa
- Sauna
Family friendly
- 2 indoor pools
- Children's pool
- Dry-cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
Conveniences
- ATM/banking services
- Banquet hall
- Lift
- Free newspapers in reception
- Front-desk safe
- Reception hall
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry-cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Languages spoken
- English
- Portuguese
Business services
- 24-hour business centre
- 15 meeting rooms
- Conference centre (4413 square feet of space)
Outdoors
- Beachfront location
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Spa
- Body treatments
- Facials
- Massage/treatment rooms
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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- Smoke-free property
- TV in reception
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Climate control (air conditioning)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Linens
- Pillow menu
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Bidet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels
Entertainment
- 40-inch LCD TV
- TV channels
Food and drink
- Minibar
Outdoor space
- Furnished balcony
More
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Phone
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in between 3:00 PM and midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
- Facilities fee: EUR 20.00 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; spa tub; spa
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Safety features at this property include carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser
Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also through room service
Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings
The property affirms that it follows sanitisation practices of Clean & Safe (Portugal) guidelines
Property registration number 7284
We should mention
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Frequently asked questions
Guest reviews
Overall score and ratings for São Rafael Atlântico
4.5
Wonderful
982 reviews
4.6
Cleanliness
4.4
Service and Staff
4.3
Amenities
4.5
Property condition
- Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top hotel and great staff!
Very friendly. Great hotel and facilities. Fantastic location. Excellent food. And a great price for a winter break. What more do you want?!?!? ;-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so lovely and accommodating. Rooms were of a great size and very comfortable. Spa/gym facilities were great and the hotel also had a lovely scenic path to Sao rafael beach. Breakfast was very nice and the hotel even offered a shuttle bus service to the old town. I can’t fault it! Thanks Sao Rafael for such a lovely stay, I would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020