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Ondamar Hotel

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Snack bar
Reception
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Pool View
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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Urbanização Areias de S. João, Lote 20, Albufeira, 8200-284
  • Place, Praia dos Alemães
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Strip
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, Pool View

Studio, Pool View

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Albufeira

A family-friendly stay in Albufeira awaits you at Ondamar Hotel. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Praia dos Alemães and The Strip. Highlights at this aparthotel include 2 restaurants, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .Each apartment features a furnished balcony, an LED TV and a desk. A kitchenette comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop, and room service is also available. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body scrubs. The restaurant, A Lota, is open for breakfast. At the aparthotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, gym, Hot tub and kids' swimming pool. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Albufeira aparthotel, attractions include Albufeira Old Town Square and Oura Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Praia dos Alemães - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Strip - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oura Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Peneco Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 10 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clay Oven - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lá Em Casa - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dulci Caffé - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪O Jorge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Marinela - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Ondamar Hotel

Ondamar Hotel offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Ondamar Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Albufeira aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1995
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Ondamar Hotel offers 91 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Sports massages

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Car hire
  • Car not required
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot

Restaurants on site

  • A Lota
  • Tasca da Cascata

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Limited room service

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • 91 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 1995
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 5 February and 31 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 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 to 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 17 for adults and from EUR 8.50 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • This aparthotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Ondamar
Ondamar
Ondamar Albufeira
Ondamar Hotel
Ondamar Hotel Albufeira
Ondamar Aparthotel Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
Ondamar Aparthotel Hotel Albufeira
Ondamar Hotel Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
Ondamar Hotel Albufeira
Ondamar Hotel Aparthotel
Ondamar Hotel Aparthotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ondamar Hotel?

Ondamar Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Ondamar Hotel?

Yep, Ondamar Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Ondamar Hotel?

Yep, Ondamar Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Praia dos Alemães. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, waterskiing and windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at Ondamar Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as sports massages.

Does Ondamar Hotel have a pool?

Ondamar Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Ondamar Hotel?

Ondamar Hotel features an outdoor pool, 1 hot tub and 2 restaurants.

What makes Ondamar Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and poolside dining, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ondamar Hotel.

Is Ondamar Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ondamar Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Ondamar Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ondamar Hotel?

No, Ondamar Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ondamar Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Ondamar Hotel?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ondamar Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ondamar Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 163 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hotel if fine but deposit policy is a farce

Nothing at all wrong with the hotel, it's nice and comfortable and the room was clean and tidy. Pool is lovely too although we spent most of our stay out and about in town. My gripe is that the deposit they require they insisted in paying in cash. The paperwork was not clear on this and I expected to be able to do this on a card and they money to be held on that until we left. As a result this cleaned me out of the cash I brought on the trip, in fact I had to lend some off someone else, and then on the last day they hand it back to you. Not much good now I'm leaving! Not sure if this was because we were an all male party but it was very unusual and the staff acted cagily when we checked in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rhys

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Family of 4 - August 2025

August 2025, family of 4 stayed in a two bedroom apartment on the second floor. First time in Portugal I really didn’t know where to choose to stay, mixed reviews about the accommodation but I just went with it. Lovely friendly staff, beautiful pool, great location and the apartment was clean, spacious, kitchen well equipped and the apartment cleaned daily. Some parts of the hotel could do with being modernised but it really wasn’t a big deal. The safe was located beside reception and easy to access 24/7. The pool had a mix of majority families and a few groups of girls and fellas in their 20/30s, no issues with unacceptable behaviour at all, everyone was just enjoying themselves. Some families there were saying it was their second or third year coming back. There is a pool bar which serves drinks and snacks. The strip was a 7 minute walk, the old town a 25 minute walk and the beach 15 min walk. Ubers between 3-4 euro so easy to get about if you don’t fancy walking. So in summary an enjoyable stay at the Ondamar, good location, safe environment and lovely staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came up on family friendly option but was full of noisy drunken stag do’s. The rooms were run down and dirty like most of the hotel - what food there was was overpriced and frankly disgusting. It’s a budget option so don’t be put off if that’s all you need but we found other, better places for the same price nearby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Honest review

Hotel is very good, good location but check in took forever. Rooms are very spacious. Pool is a good size. Pints of beer/cider 5 euro a pint. Chinese across the road very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very clean hotel, rooms cleaned daily, towels and supplies provided daily. Pool area always clean and tidy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness
I like how it fit my family of 6 and the front desk agents had great customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a sad place to be, with zero atmosphere or ambiance. the check in staff looked unhappy, it was dark, everything was locked and most of the hotel isn't in use. It's noisy, because there there is hard surfaces everywhere, so the sound bounces. The one positive, was the rooms. They had been renovated and looked "fairly new" but the bathrooms was still cheap, lacked light and nicer fixtures and fittings. The bed was comfy and the water was hot and we had a little kitchen area which is obviously good for longer stays. We we told that they dont cater for groups, stag or hen parties, but that's all we seemed to find at the pool. Loud, drunk, youngsters, shouting and screaming. It was an uncomfortable place to be, so much so, we left immediately. I can see the hotel looked like it was a great place to be, but it's just a sad, dark place with no life to it. I'm glad we were only staying for one night, because we couldn't wait to get out of there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Portugal 2023

We have stuck with Ondamar for out last few visits the rooms spacious, the location is between the strip and old town gorgeous beach short walk away (taxi back) lovely grounds
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miss

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Louise

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great stay for 3 nights rooms were big and clean and good value for money compared to other options in the area. Only real complaint was that the bar staff beside the pool were quite slow!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Do not go to this hotel

Do not stay in this hotel under any circumstances. We’d booked a room of 4 with 4 single beds around 6 months before our trip. We turned up and checked into the room and there were 2 singles and the other two “beds” were a leather sofa that didn’t even pull out as a bed and also a mattress on the floor. When I went down to reception to complain, I was told there was nothing they could do. I even opened hotels.com and found other rooms on there and requested they put two of us in there and they said they couldn’t. Completely un acceptable and ruined our holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

ray

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Firstly the beds are really uncomfortable and sleeping was tough enough but add stags parties into the mix having parties on their balconies until 7 am sleep became an added bonus. The complex overall needs some TLC as lots of minor things need fixing, door handles, lights switches and toilets to name but a few. The pool area is nice and clean the gardener does a great job of clearing loose leaves at 8 am every day with his exceptionally loud leaf blower but thats ok because he might wake up the stags party which finished an hour previous. The only dining option open at the time was the poolside bar all other indoor options were closed even though it is May, ordering a drink here became a challenge as they ran out of draft beer and when offered the option of a bottled beer this was taken however, this beer is usually served with lemon or lime inserted but regrettable neither fruit was available. The staff seem to be disinterested in the guests and rarely engage in a meaningful way when approached at the desk. Overall Ondamar although a nice building it needs some care and attention.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great, comfortable stay

A group of us stayed for 3 nights and all of us were very happy with the hotel, the service we received and the excellent location. The beds and umbrellas around the pool area seem to be recently updated, the entire hotel was spotlessly clean, reception staff were friendly and helpful. The beds were very comfortable (We stayed in the pool studios). We did have some noise from other guests, and we could hear noise from other rooms, but it is to be expected due to the location, it is close to the strip. Whilst it is close to the Strip it is also far enough away that you can relax and feel remove from it. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in Albufeira!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We came close to the end of October. The indoor pool heater was broken which made even that pool not very enjoyable. And the outside temperature has not been great for swimming outdoors. The 2 bedroom apartment was clean and spacious for a family of 5. The beds were very uncomfortable and the noise was very loud from restaurants and bar near hotel till 2am. Which made it hard to sleep. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. It’s in a nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Niamh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Fab hotel

Very clean and brilliant location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022