Algarve Hotel Guide - Sao Rafael Beach hotels in Algarve, Portugal.

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0.6 km from Sao Rafael Beach

€260

per night

23 Jun - 24 Jun

8.4/10 Very Good! (594 reviews)

"Beach is little far away to walk but it can be done .. hot tub was broken with no future repairs to fix . I would recommend as this is a nice central location for faro or lagos"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2023

3.9 km from Sao Rafael Beach

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€158

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14 Jun - 15 Jun

8.4/10 Very Good! (501 reviews)

"Breakfast good. Nothing bad."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2023

4.2 km from Sao Rafael Beach

€165

per night

1 Jul - 2 Jul

8.8/10 Excellent! (472 reviews)

Lovely, quiet, basic hotel!

"Not a luxury 5 star hotel by any means. Quite a basic, but lovely 4 star at best! Lovely location, quiet, access to a private beach, lovely pool areas, but no service outside of hotel. Little hut where you can buy water, but at 3 euros a pop for a small plastic bottle, very expensive!! Easy Ubers ..."

Reviewed on 3 May 2023

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4.6 km from Sao Rafael Beach

€88

per night

11 Jun - 12 Jun

8.2/10 Very Good! (280 reviews)

Okay but not what it used to be.

"We have visited this hotel before in 2019 and stayed in a lovely room on the top floor. We arrived and check in appeared at first to be easy, we were sent to our room what I believed was going to be the same or similar to what we’ve stayed in previously , we soon noticed that this was not the room ..."

Reviewed on 11 May 2023

3.5 km from Sao Rafael Beach

8.4/10 Very Good! (215 reviews)

"Another perfect stay at this resort. Honestly cannot fault one thing. The staff are fantastic, the food is fresh and warm everyday with a fabulous selection of choice. The accommodation is immaculate. Highest standard of cleanliness, comfortable beds with daily maid service. This was our fifth time ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2023

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5.2 km from Sao Rafael Beach

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€133

per night

11 Jun - 12 Jun

9.4/10 Exceptional! (270 reviews)

"Beautiful, spacious, and clean apartment style hotel with amazing ocean views; very kind staff as well."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2023

2.7 km from Sao Rafael Beach

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€130

per night

13 Jun - 14 Jun

8.6/10 Excellent! (279 reviews)

"The view from the seaside rooms is unbelievable, so pretty. The patio area with the pool is small but all the guests were as friendly as the staff. We had a fantastic time, could not pick a better place for this price. The hotel is up hill but a little quieter because of that I think. Walkable distance ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2023

6.3 km from Sao Rafael Beach

€108

per night

11 Jun - 12 Jun

7.8/10 Good! (236 reviews)

Ok to stay.

"It very dated on the outside but clean and modern inside. The staff were friendly and room service was excellent."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2023

2.4 km from Sao Rafael Beach

€148

per night

13 Jun - 14 Jun

7.8/10 Good! (146 reviews)

A bit overpriced for what it is.

"A solo stay for short holiday - the hotel is nice, very clean, with friendly and helpful staff. Cons - It is a bit more expensive that other hotels that offer much the same, so it depends on personal preference. I prefer self catering so for me this it's unneccesarily costly, and I was shocked to ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2023

Amendoeira Golf Resort - Apartments and villas

11 km from Sao Rafael Beach

€171

per night

11 Jun - 12 Jun

9.2/10 Wonderful! (145 reviews)

"Awesome place"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2023

4.3 km from Sao Rafael Beach

7/10 Good! (171 reviews)

"Close to the beach"

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2023

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9.5 km from Sao Rafael Beach

9.4/10 Exceptional! (495 reviews)

"Beautiful resort . Breakfast 👍.resturant 👍 but abit over price ."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2022

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7.7 km from Sao Rafael Beach

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€179

per night

13 Jun - 14 Jun

7.4/10 Good! (66 reviews)

"Room amenities listed laundry and picture shows machine, but our unit did not have laundry"

Reviewed on 5 May 2023

1.9 km from Sao Rafael Beach

9.4/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)

Great stay !

"Located away from Albufeira town but close enough to get to by car or taxi. Beach 15 min walk , nearest supermarket 10 min walk, Zoomarine 15 min drive. If using the BBQ remember to buy charcoal and lighter fuel. We didn’t hire a car but used UBER which worked well for us. The appliances all work ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2023

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3.5 km from Sao Rafael Beach

10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)

"great location, pool with ocean view, clean and big apartment c/w kitchenette, friendly staff april-2022"

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2022

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4.8 km from Sao Rafael Beach

8.2/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)

3 start

"the hoter need more cleanes more help"

Reviewed on 3 May 2022

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5.7 km from Sao Rafael Beach

8/10 Very Good! (119 reviews)

"Amazing"

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2023

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6.4 km from Sao Rafael Beach

€115

per night

30 Jun - 1 Jul

9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)

"El alojamiento perfecto pero alejado del centro, de la playa y del supermercado."

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2022

4.2 km from Sao Rafael Beach

€115

per night

17 Jun - 18 Jun

8.6/10 Excellent! (199 reviews)

"Quite central to shops and beach"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2023

3.3 km from Sao Rafael Beach

10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)

"We spent a lovely 5 day stay at Apartment Tucha in April 2023. The apartment is clean and looks newly refurbished. Kitchen was fully equipped and 2 reasonable sized bedrooms. The apartment is within 5 minutes walk if the beach which was perfect for the children. There is a small cafe bar opposite ..."

Reviewed on 23 May 2023

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Sao Rafael Beach hotels information

Number of reviews	4,311
Accommodation	10,093 hotels
Lowest Price	€88
Highest Price	€260

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Peneco beach
4.5/5(101 reviews)
The eastern side of Albufeira’s main city beach is famous for its fishing boats, seafood restaurants and live entertainment shows.
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Albufeira Old Town Square
4/5(408 reviews)
Framed by bars, galleries and shops, this leafy plaza is a great starting point for exploring the treasures of Albufeira’s historic center.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sao Rafael Beach?

Sao Rafael Beach is located in Albufeira e Olhos de Água. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 458 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Sao Rafael Beach?

Adjacent to Sao Rafael Beach, São Rafael Holidays is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this 4-star guest house offers an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Other good options within a short distance include NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico and NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive.

How many hotels will I find near Sao Rafael Beach?

Expedia has 458 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sao Rafael Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sao Rafael Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Sao Rafael Beach.

What can I see and do near Sao Rafael Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Museum of Sacred Art and Casa Museu do Acordeao. Clock Tower, Nossa Senhora da Orada Convent and Castle Wall Ruins are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Dip your toes in the water at Castelo Beach, Evaristo Beach and Peneco beach.

Recent Reviews in Sao Rafael Beach
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NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive
5/5 Excellent
"Beach is little far away to walk but it can be done .. hot tub was broken with no future repairs to fix . I would recommend as this is a nice central location for faro or lagos "
A verified traveller stayed at NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive
Posted 5 days ago
NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive
Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only
5/5 Excellent
"Very close to the beach and nightlife. The staff was amazing and very friendly and helpful."
A verified traveller stayed at Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only
Posted 6 days ago
Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only
W Algarve
5/5 Excellent
"W was conveniently located between Faro and Lagos, allowing us too visit them both. It was located on a beautiful grounds with gorgeous views of Lagos coasts. We enjoyed our stay."
A verified traveller stayed at W Algarve
Posted 10 days ago
W Algarve
NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico
5/5 Excellent
"Nuestra experiencia fantástica . El hotel precioso . El personal muy profesional y atento en todo momento. Fue el cumpleano de mi esposo y el hotel tuvo tremendo detalle le mandaron un mini cake y una botella de champaña. Gracias NAU . "
A verified traveller stayed at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico
Posted 2 weeks ago
NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico
Turial Old Town Ocean View
5/5 Excellent
"Great location. The staff was very nice. The room was very big and had the perfect view. "
A verified traveller stayed at Turial Old Town Ocean View
Posted 3 weeks ago
Turial Old Town Ocean View
Hotel Maritur - Adults Only
5/5 Excellent
"Highly, highly recommended!!"
A verified traveller stayed at Hotel Maritur - Adults Only
Posted 3 weeks ago
Hotel Maritur - Adults Only
Rocamar Exclusive Hotel Spa Adults Only
5/5 Excellent
"Great service. Amazing views. Best beach in Algarve"
A verified traveller stayed at Rocamar Exclusive Hotel Spa Adults Only
Posted 3 weeks ago
Rocamar Exclusive Hotel Spa Adults Only
Hotel Mar à Vista
5/5 Excellent
"The hotel is clean and rooms are spacious. The views from the balcony and the roof top terrace are beautiful especially during sunset. The mini fridge was perfect to keep drinks and snacks. The pool is super clean and there’s lots of lounge chairs available. The outlets are a bit far from the bed but I just plugged my phone in when I went to bed and had no issues"
A verified traveller stayed at Hotel Mar à Vista
Posted 1 month ago
Hotel Mar à Vista
Belver Boa Vista Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
5/5 Excellent
"The property has an amazing view of the water! We were upgraded to a room with an enormous veranda! The pool area was lovely. The breakfast was delicious with a lot of food options. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful!"
A verified traveller stayed at Belver Boa Vista Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
Posted 1 month ago
Belver Boa Vista Hotel & Spa - Adults Only