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Hotel Balaia Mar

3.0 star property
Experience a relaxing getaway near historic town squares. Enjoy delicious meals and refreshing drinks poolside while soaking up the sun.

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Sports bar
2 outdoor pools
Property entrance
Double or Twin Room | Balcony
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Economy Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 15 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Balcony

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Accessible | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Located on the ground floor
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua da Praia Maria Luisa, Albufeira, 8200-925

What's nearby

  • Balaia Golf Village - 14 min walk
  • Santa Eulalia Beach - 15 min walk
  • Praia dos Olhos de Água - 3 min drive
  • The Strip - 3 min drive
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 12 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Pescador - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pássaro Azul - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Café Bar Atlântico - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bar Balaia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frank's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hotel Balaia Mar

Family-friendly hotel near Albufeira Old Town Square
Consider a stay at Hotel Balaia Mar and take advantage of an airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and a terrace. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurante da Piscina, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and a poolside location. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/game room.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge), and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Balaia Mar feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: EUR 10.5 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante da Piscina
  • Sports Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 27 and April 01.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10.5 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Tax ID - 500983658
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Property is also known as

Balaia Hotel
Balaia Mar
Balaia Mar Albufeira
Balaia Mar Hotel
Hotel Balaia
Hotel Balaia Mar
Hotel Balaia Mar Albufeira
Balaia Mar Hotel Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
Hotel Balaia Mar Hotel
Hotel Balaia Mar Albufeira
Hotel Balaia Mar Hotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Balaia Mar have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from November 27 to April 01.

Is Hotel Balaia Mar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Balaia Mar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Balaia Mar?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Balaia Mar?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Balaia Mar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Balaia Mar located?

This family-friendly Albufeira hotel is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Maria Luisa Beach, Santa Eulalia Beach, and Balaia Golf Village. Praia dos Olhos de Água and Medronheira Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Hotel Balaia Mar Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very decent good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a brilliant quiet location but close enough to walk to Santa Eulalia where there are plenty of shops and restaurants.. Hotel was nice and clean and the pool area was perfect for relaxing. Would definitely stay here again, brilliant value for money
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CLIFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David Edward

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie-Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, kind people and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and the staff so accommodating and kind.
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lori, Montreal

Receptionist was nice. Hotel rooms smelled, terrible beds, bathrooms not clean and smelled. Would seriously not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

CELSO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was good, large pool not too packed when we stayed in September 2023. WiFi was great, TV was good, nice location, walkable and bus routes next to property. Two complaints, the buffet food was the SAME every day, not a lot of options either. Also, the shower soap was not refilled before our check-in and we ran out by our 3rd day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Don't get alcohol here
Location is a bit difficult to get to but room was clean and the front desk staff were friendly. The bar staff though seemed out to get as much money from you as possible, also strange they didn't understand Portuguese. I was trying to order an imperial, a small beer, was told they only have corona so ordered 2 glasses, gave me two bottle priced at €6 each! That's ALOT for Portugal prices?! And small bottles?? Imperial beers are usually €2-€3. Other than that the hotel itself was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean, Fort Collins

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing place serving good coffee in the morning. Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness
You should have water in the hotel rooms. This hotel doesn’t.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elsje

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and comfortably, and the public beach 10 minutes away is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Staff & service
Nice
Good air con nice little hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just arrived home from a lovely stay in sunny Portugal. There was a mix up with my room based on the booking and they wanted me to pay extra for a balcony, I refused as it was a fault on the ebookers description so they changed my room without the extra charge. Room was great, only downsides were thin walls (mostly the noisy neighbors to blame here mind) and some sort of plumbing issue which meant the drains made a bubbling noise every time someone on the floor flushed the toilet. Rooms weren’t fully cleaned on a daily basis, just beds made. Pool area was stunning, more than enough sun loungers and plenty of shaded areas, pool is very cold but refreshing after the initial shock. Bar staff on the whole were very helpful and made some lovely cocktails for a reasonable price. I didn’t eat at the hotel so cannot comment on the restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, fair price, superB room, tv, excellent internet. Recommend 100%
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Albert Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Excellent service , very friendly & helpful staff, we really enjoyed our stay at the hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing great or bad — good safe nice place. .............................
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Willker

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok hotel, wouldn't be rushing back
The hotel was ok, the bed was 2 singles put next to each other, which I did ask for it to be a double, so the sleep wasn't great, but ok. We had bed and breakfast, that was the disappointment part of the holiday, they had one jar of orange juice out, 2 or 3 type of bread left uncovered, ham,cheese and a awfull yourgut, that was it, nothig else. Me and my wife were expecting a little bit more from the breakfast part. I don't think I would be rushing back to be honest.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Randa

Disliked: Staff & service
need improvements
the hotel, is very poor in service, late in servicing the dinner, and not at all generous with replacing towels for the pool, actually there is no pool tower, you have to use your room towel and they will not replace it with a clean one for the room when you need to take a shower. the buffet service, is always the same no variety, the food is not replenished if you came late. so you have to be early to get a half decent meal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn’t stay long in the hotel but we had a nice view and enjoyed the birw
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018