Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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Relax in our lounge area with armchairs, sofas, and a bar.
Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Relax on the beach with umbrellas and sun loungers, surrounded by a charming coastal town with residential buildings and scenic coastline.
Relax in a serene space with a large bed, sofa, and chair, offering a view of palm trees and a pool.
Relax on the oceanfront terrace with unobstructed views of the coastline and surrounding landscape.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$407
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July

Explore the area

Map
Sesmarias, Albufeira, 8200-613
  • Sao Rafael Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Albufeira Marina
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds (Essential)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Premium Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Albufeira

A luxury stay in Albufeira awaits you at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG. You'll be 0.7 km (0.5 mi) from Sao Rafael Beach and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Albufeira Old Town Square. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The restaurant, Marés, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Terra is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site indoor swimming pool, gym and Turkish bath/hammam. 4413 square feet (410 square metres) of event facilities include 15 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a children's swimming pool. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Albufeira hotel include Albufeira Marina and Salgados Beach.

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Peneco Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • The Strip - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 17 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Praia de São Rafael - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Clube Pesca e Náutica Desportiva de Albufeira - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Irish Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pool Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪São Rafael - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. 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.

A 24-hour business centre and 15 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4413 square feet (410 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG was completed in May 2025.

This Art Deco Albufeira hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 149 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 4413 sq ft of conference space
  • 410 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2009
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG offers 149 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Biosphere – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Marés
  • Sombra
  • Terra
  • Zenite

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (4,413 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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 - 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'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 25 for adults and from EUR 12.5 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 25 per night
  • Facilities fee: EUR 40 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; spa; swimming pool

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts 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
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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property registration number 7284

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Atlantic Sao Rafael Hotel
Hotel Atlantic Sao Rafael
Hotel Sao Rafael Atlantic
Rafael Atlantic
Rafael Atlantic Hotel
Sao Atlantic Rafael Hotel
Sao Rafael Atlantic
Sao Rafael Atlantic Albufeira
Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel
Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico Hotel Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico Hotel
São Rafael Atlântico Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

As of 14 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG on 27 July 2025 start from AU$399.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yep, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG has a secured covered self car park for EUR 25 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yep, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG is a short 9-minute walk from Sao Rafael Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, waterskiing and kayaking.

Is there a spa on site at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG. It has a hot tub and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG have a pool?

Take your pick from 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG features 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and an indoor pool. All guestrooms come with premium bedding, 24-hour room service and espresso makers.

What makes Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and ocean-view dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG.

Does Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG serve breakfast?

You bet, guests love the continental brekkie here! Offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

No, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

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