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Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Dates

March 2025

April 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Breakfast available
Housekeeping
Laundry
Air conditioning

SAR 217 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Apr - 16 Apr

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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 2
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Wardrobe or closet

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Wardrobe or closet

18 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Located on the ground floor

Wardrobe or closet

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
Park view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Rua da Praia Maria Luisa, Albufeira, 8200-925

What's nearby

Balaia Golf Village - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Santa Eulalia Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
The Strip - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Pine Cliffs Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Albufeira Old Town Square - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

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 Balaia Golf Village

Located close to Praia dos Olhos de Água, Hotel Balaia Mar provides 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 tour/ticket assistance
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

Similar properties

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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)

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 and Balaia Golf Village. Praia dos Olhos de Água and Santa Eulalia Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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