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Hotel California Urban Beach

4.0 star property
Adults-only Albufeira hotel in Albufeira Old Town with a full-service spa

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Beach nearby, white sand
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aerial view
Beach nearby, white sand
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room (S)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room - Nightlife View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (XL) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room (XL)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room (M)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room (L)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (D'One) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Suite (D'One)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua Joaquim Pedro Samora 2, Albufeira, Faro, 8200-210

What's nearby

  • Peneco Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Praia dos Alemães - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • The Strip - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 13 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piccadilly Cocktail-bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barbers Cocktail Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bravo Steak House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fastnet Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vegas Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel California Urban Beach

Upscale hotel near Albufeira Old Town Square
Located close to Praia dos Alemães and Oura Beach, Hotel California Urban Beach provides a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. Indulge in hydrotherapy, a massage, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 80 individually decorated rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch TVs with Netflix and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 17 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV
  • Netflix
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 11 2024 to March 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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.
  • Destination fee: EUR 2 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 17 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

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
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Cheerfulway California
Cheerfulway California Albufeira
Cheerfulway California Hotel
Califórnia Beach Hotel Albufeira
Cheerfulway Hotel California Albufeira
Hotel California Albufeira
California Albufeira
Califórnia Beach Albufeira
California Urban Albufeira
Hotel California Urban Beach Hotel
Hotel California Urban Beach Albufeira
Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only
Hotel California Urban Beach Hotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel California Urban Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel California Urban Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel California Urban Beach?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel California Urban Beach?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Hotel California Urban Beach provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel California Urban Beach located?

Located in Albufeira Old Town, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Albufeira Old Town Square and Praia dos Alemães. Oura Beach and Sao Rafael Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Hotel California Urban Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 325 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Sean

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 4 nights and our stay was great. The staff on reception were so friendly and helpful and greeted us every time with a smile and hello as we were on the same floor. The staff at breakfast and at the bar were also friendly and welcoming. Our room was great with a balcony over looking the pool. The spa treatments were great and value for money was amazing. The only thing to comment on which wasn’t too big an issue was the ‘gym’. An outside area with machines which were weathered and not your usual expectation of a gym. There were lots of reviews commenting about the noise but yeah it was noisy when our balcony door was open but not enough to interrupt our sleep or put us off our stay. Great hotel for location and great facilities with great people that work there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great about this hotel: the location, the staff, the room etc. I don't think I could find a better hotel if I had an unlimited budget. I felt like a celebrity staying here. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location with the greatest rooftop patio!! Tens across the board.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Not Hispanic or Latino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional and attentive to my needs. Food was great and it felt comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, was overlooking main strip which was loud at night, but overall great location and facilities very clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not expect that Albufeira would be such a party town. We booked this hotel on the location and modern look of the hotel. It has a very unusual layout. Built on the hill so they have two elevators” that connect over two floors. You will need to “find” the lower entrance to the hotel amongst the revellers. You need earplugs that the hotel provides to sleep. It is in the middle of all the partying. Be prepared for shouting and loud speakers going on into mid early morning!! Staff were very nice and helpful. Parking far away which the staff direct people to. Safe to park outside for us on the street but it was a walk. It’s a very hilly place however. Nice property but location was not for us. Great if you want to party all night and stumble home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for beach, restaurants,,bars and shops.But at night when the music started it was impossible to get to sleep till 3 or 4 in the morning. Very noisy. Pity for everything else about hotel itself is grand.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Molly

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to all amenities was ideal. Mixed age range and everyone behaved Design of the hotel was trendy. Outside pool area with loungers and music fabulous. We didn't need to leave the hotel as everything was available. Staff friendly yet professional
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Arrthik

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

10/10 Excellent

Shivam

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a hidden gem in Albufeira. Was a great location, close to the beach. Conveniently, lower levels were connected to nightlife, while upper levels were well above the streets. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were cleaned thoroughly and daily. Were given a discount in the spa services. Overall would recommended for casual travelers exploring all of Algarve or want a beach getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

karly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were nice. Bonus is that hotel has free laundry room. Pool was freezing (not heated). We were on 9th floor and could still hear party zone outside. Did not realize Albufeira is a mini-Vegas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The warmth shown by staff, sometimes by not even saying a word or understanding me perhaps, yet managed to convey kindness & shared some simple things that lit me up with nice memories
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location! The Hotel is modern and very well kept. The staff is off the hook. Unbelievable dining options as well as shopping. If you noticed that I didn’t check quiet is because it is right in the heart of the Night Life. I’m sure that they have rooms on the back that might be quieter. We had an awesome room on the 8th floor that overlooked the pool and the bright beautiful lights of the Avenida.I will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location but parking is a challenge. Also because you are right in the center of old town the noise does go on throughout the night.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jiannan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was extremely difficult, we had to drive a few circles to just get a chance to unload stuff as there’s no parking options and drivers behind just rudely harass us to drive on. We arrived 3am and almost couldn’t check in due to parking situation. Front desk person only allowed us to use the parking area in the front (at 3am) after we were so frustrated and decided to leave and not check into the hotel. Will not book this hotel again due to their location and inconvenient parking situation. Also there was no VIP room upgrade as I supposed to get according to the booking agency. The room we got was very inconveniently located, we had to take elevator from 8 to 6, then walk through a passage, take another elevator from 6 to 4, walk a long passage to reach a room that you can see a super dirty rooftop outside of the window. Overall this is the wordy hotel experience I’ve ever had after traveling to many countries many locations. Can’t be more disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Too noisy Music everywhere Spoiling my stay Resturant no atmosphere having to suffer music from the street karaoke not nice breakfast was the Best thing this place was not for me.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time we stayed in the hotel and it certainly did not disappoint. From check in to check out, our experience was excellent. From funky rooms to the DJ playing by the pool in the afternoon, it really was brilliant. Although located in the centre of the old town and near the night life, the rooms are so well sound proofed we really didn’t hear much of the noise. Nice spa but small. I would definitely recommend this hotel and can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Chi Ang

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We fully enjoyed our stay here. The breakfast every morning was phenomenal, the staff all very friendly and accommodating. Location was so convenient, you can come right out onto the street and there’s a convenience store steps from the entrance! The gym is quite minimal, so we went to the Marina du Albufeira and got a week’s pass at the Luxury Fitness there. The pillows are a bit on the small/soft side, but I’m sure they would have given us extras had we asked (we were always just so tired when we got back to the room!) We also found the room quite soundproof, despite being so close to the busy street and pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saule

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property met expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024