São Rafael Holidays

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Sao Rafael Beach

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Exterior
Interior
Superior Double Room, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Villa V, 3 bedrooms | Living area | Plasma TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AED 238
AED 252 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2025

Room options

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1-Bedroom Ocean Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Ocean Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
  • 150 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Minibar
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Plasma TV
  • 80 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Palm Villa, 3 bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Plasma TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2013
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Palm Villa Plus, 3 bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Plasma TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 100 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2014
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2014
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2013
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Urb. Sao Rafael Lote 26 Fase II, Albufeira, 8200-613

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 7 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Peneco Beach - 9 min drive - 3.1 km
  • The Strip - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 15 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Barrio - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Praia de São Rafael - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gate 4 Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clube Pesca e Náutica Desportiva de Albufeira - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Irish Pub - ‬2 min drive

About this property

São Rafael Holidays

Guesthouse near Sao Rafael Beach
São Rafael Holidays provides amenities like a rooftop terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bike rentals, multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at São Rafael Holidays have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • LED light bulbs and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

More

  • LED light bulbs
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Sao Rafael Guest House, Estrada do Aldeamento Sao Rafael, Lot 26]
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 120.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 400 per stay
  • 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

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 120.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number AlojLocal/2013/139

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vidamar São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Albufeira
São Rafael Luxury Villas Albufeira
São Rafael Luxury Villas Apartment
São Rafael Luxury Villas Apartment Albufeira
São Rafael Villas
Vidamar São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Apartment Albufeira
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Apartment
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Albufeira
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse
São Rafael Villas Apartments
São Rafael Luxury Villas

Frequently asked questions

Does São Rafael Holidays have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is São Rafael Holidays pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at São Rafael Holidays?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at São Rafael Holidays?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at São Rafael Holidays?

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

Where is São Rafael Holidays located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Arrifes Beach and Sao Rafael Beach. Albufeira Old Town Square is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

São Rafael Holidays Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 208 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sheneece

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Certain members of the reception were rude, attitude was poor. Very unfriendly and not welcoming at all. However the property was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN WALTER, Skegness

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, reception very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aisah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulo, Ossining

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On my two weeks travel thru Spain in Portugal, we came across this beautiful spot Albufeira lovely but what made this location special was Sao Rafael Holydays amazing villas clean perfect location, beautiful pool 3 blocks from the most beautiful beach .. Beatriz she’s wonderful person, always there for you.. Im coming back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. Walking distance to couple beaches. One of the beaches has a nice beach restaurant where you can choose your fresh fish and they will grill it for you. Albufera is less then 10 min away by taxi. We liked it because the location is very quiet. It felt that we are by our selfs there. The only thing that I didn’t like is that the bed had this cover over the mattress and under the sheet the protection that you would use for a baby cribs. Like some plastic that sounds like when you move and makes extra warm at night. That should go!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hsuao

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was much bigger than expected. Short walk from the beach and hiking trails. Staffs were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is super nice! Walking distance to two beautiful beaches, both with beachside restaurants, paddleboard rentals, etc… The hotel is intimate, almost closer to a BNB than a hotel. This is not a luxury hotel, but I felt like we found a gem of a place to stay with great service, continental breakfast, private pool
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stefano & Daniella

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice propert
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We rented a 3 bedroom Palm villa , when we tried to check in at 4 our room was not ready ( not a big deal) and was asked to come back a little later. We explored the area a little and on our return at 5 was told that there was a maintenance issue with our accommodation (the main bedroom with walkout to upstairs patios whole drape assembly had fallen off the wall ) we’re told that they locked the room and if it was ok if we just used it as a 2 bedroom.I told them we definitely needed a 3 bedroom unit, they had no other availability and could not move us. I told them I would take the unit as is so it took another hour for them to clean the extra room for our check in was delayed till 6pm. This particular unit is getting a little tired overall, things like loose hand rail at top of stairs tile trim in upstairs bathroom not flush deadbolt on front door disabled with screw kitchen and living room tables with glass stains. The overall cleanliness I would rate a 3 out of 5 ( I ended up having to give the outdoor patio floor a wash down (no big deal).All the other properties we stayed at provided some laundry detergent for a few loads as well as a roll of paper towels in the kitchen they did not ( would be nice if they had. The underground parking was a joke unless you are driving a small car VW golf your not going to fit but ample outdoor parking . I would say that the staff especially the property manager was very kind and helpful and apologized for the inconvenience of the drapes
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hussein

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Metal shutters were difficult
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Hollywood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast selection and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

TIEN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Broken AC in upstairs bedroom.
The beds are a little, and the AC in one of the bedrooms upstairs is broken.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mehwish

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela, Green Brook

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from the beach. Nice and quiet area to enjoy your holidays
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fabulous. Location perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful property. The staff was friendly. It one wants to be near the action, then this isn't the place. This place is for a wonderful chill vacation. However, there are BOLT rides that can cheaply take one to the hot spots.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Amazing place,very nice staff with ordinary buffet
The staff were so friendly, even they mentioned they are new there. They provide us very good information and also do something very special. As we had to go to the airport and could not be there for the last breakfast, they provided us a breakfast bag including a home made sandwich😍 The location is great and just 5 minutes walking to st Rafael beach, but a little bit difficult to reach if you have no car The hotel is too small and some equipment were a little bit old, but in overall the hotel can satisfy you The brekfast buffet had no hot meal, maybe because of the season Safety is also good. The staff leave the hotel at 6 p.m. but there is a guard who is availbale during the night In overall, we really enjoyed and highly recommend the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The area was lovely and it was close to a nice beach. The villa was spacious. The private pool was a bonus but we had to let management/maintenance know that the pool ladder was broken upon our arrival, so hopefully they will address that before the next visitors stay in the unit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Willard

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

lily, LOS ANGELES

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is located in a very convenient area. You can walk to a few 5 star rated restaurants and even a local beach. No more than 10 min walk to any location. It feels very safe to walk at night, we really enjoyed that. Prepare to hear a lot of instructions with a map when you arrive to get to your hotel room and they don't assist with luggage. Although the hotel is located on a very beautiful and large piece of property the rooms are not up to date. The wifi is very spotty. We had a leak in the bathroom that left a big puddle on the floor our whole stay because nobody came to fix it even though they told us someone would come. This was very upsetting because nobody came to clean the room either so we were left with limited towels which we used for the puddle. These are things you do not want to deal with after a whole day of traveling. I really wanted to love this place but they have a lot of fixing to do. Staff was friendly.