Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort

5.0 star property
Stylish beach retreat with 3 outdoor pools

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5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
2 indoor pools, 3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Herdade dos Salgados, Rua Boca da Alagoa Lote 1 Fase 2, Albufeira, 8200-424
  • Place, Salgados Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Herdade dos Salgados Golf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gale Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Prestige Double Room, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2026
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

Club Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2026
Separate bedroom
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2026
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Prestige Double Room Nature

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2026
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Prestige Double Room, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2026
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

Prestige Double Room, Golf View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2026
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

Club Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2026
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Albufeira

A luxury stay in Albufeira awaits you at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Salgados Beach and Herdade dos Salgados Golf. Highlights at this beach resort include 5 restaurants, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include hot stone massages, aromatherapy and mani/pedis along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The restaurant, Coco's Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. With 2 poolside bars and 5 lounge bars to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the resort. Enjoy the 2 indoor swimming pools, gym and kids' club plus access to bike hire. 15134 square feet (1406 square metres) of event facilities include 12 meeting rooms and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a children's swimming pool. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Albufeira resort, attractions include Albufeira Old Town Square and Albufeira Marina.

What's nearby

  • Salgados Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Herdade dos Salgados Golf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gale Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gale Beach West - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Praia da Galé East - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Tunes Station - 21 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceano Supermercados - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bellavita - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Birddie Restaurante - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kuaze Na Praia - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪All-in-One Restaurante Buffet - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort

Stylish beach retreat with 3 outdoor pools
Enjoy the cabanas (surcharge) and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Enjoy your summer holiday at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort with a pampering treatment at the full-service spa and refreshing swim in one of the 2 indoor and 3 outdoor swimming pools.

There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby corner/local shop. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 poolside bars and 5 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury resort also offers a children's pool, a health club and a sauna. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort was completed in January 2026.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Albufeira resort.

  • 250 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • 5 dining venues
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 5 bars or lounges
  • 15134 sq ft of conference space
  • 1406 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • 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
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Swim-up bar
Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort offers 250 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 82-cm Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The on-site spa has 6 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Aji Oriental Fusion
  • Balcão Tasca da Memória
  • Coco's Restaurant
  • Moby Dick Buffet
  • Primadonna Ristorante

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 indoor pools
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 15,134 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2026
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-cm smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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 noon
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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property requires full payment for the stay at check-in for all bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
The children's club days of operation vary in low season (November-March). The children's club may be closed due to low occupancy.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 6 2026 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Entertainment facilities
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 35.00 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 25 for adults and from EUR 12.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 75 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 35.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Spa fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Facilities fee: EUR 10 per person, per day

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, 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
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include 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
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 cash deposit, credit card or debit 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, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 6655

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort?

Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort?

Yep, Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort has a self car park for EUR 10 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort?

Yep, Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort is a short 7-minute walk from Salgados Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort have a pool?

Take your pick from 3 outdoor swimming pools, 2 indoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a drink from one of the bars. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The swimming pool will be unavailable from January 6 2026 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change).

What luxury perks are available at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort?

Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort features 2 poolside bars, 3 outdoor pools and 2 indoor pools.

What makes Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort.

Is Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and a children's pool, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort is a hit with families.

Does Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort?

Relax with a coldie at the 2 poolside bars or 5 lounge bars, and grab a meal at the onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. The dining venue will be unavailable from January 6 2026 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change).

What time are check-in & check-out at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort?

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

Are pets allowed at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort?

Dogs are welcome at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort, with dog exercise areas, pet-sitting services and food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort?

There is a golf course next to Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort.

Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 548 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Haiyesh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just ok
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t use spa
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Great location. Short walk to sandy beach. Only negative is that it was a little remote from town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MALGORZATA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a wonderful resort. Very clean , beatiful view from the balcony, everyone was very nice. Great breakfast. I highly recomend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bartosz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location,big room

Lovely hotel in a great location. The room was very spacious and cold! The staff on the reception left us with mixed feelings. We have met some fantastic professional staff ....and some cocky young lads that had smart comments to everything. The breakfast was fantastic however the coffee was below average and the pods for the coffee machine in the room were not filled up once over our one week stay. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gym was very basic and small - but you could pay extra for a much better one! Really expect a decent gym in a 5 star hotel. Lots of things (e.g. coffee pods) are charged as extras - again not necessarily what you expect paying 5 star prices.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic stay at Vidamar Resort Algarve, a really easy and quick check in. Got our room keys, and hired two towels (fee was repaid upon check-out) and the room was spacious, well lit and all appliances worked too! The shower was spacious, and the mirror was well lit. Very comfy bed, and a spare pillow was in the room if needed also. Balcony gave great views onto the golf course next door, with little to no road noise, and even through the massive windows, the sun was well blocked out by the blackout curtains. Breakfast was a very good selection, from full English to meats and cheeses and eggs cooked to your own preference. Didn't try out the buffet evening meal, so can't comment on that. Swimming pool was well attended at all times by life guards, and there were plenty of sun loungers, bean bags and parasols for everyone to have their own space. Staff were always pleasant, and our room was clean. Would come back again, for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahesh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I've ever stayed at!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ting-Jung

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cecilia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked having the adult only pool area.
Adult only pool area
View from my balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AADARSH

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here in August with my husband and 6 year old for 12 nights. The rooms are modern, clean and beds very comfortable. The pool was the highlight, it's huge, with 2 smaller kids pools. Plenty of sun loungers and nice fresh towels every day - so no need to bring any. The breakfast was fantastic! We paid for the buffet one evening which was very expensive and I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The Italian restaurant was nice but overpriced. The hotel is located next to the beach which is great but we discovered all of the sun loungers had reserved signs on them so we couldn't stay long with no shade. There really isn't much around the hotel at all, we ended up paying quite a bit to go into albuferia in the evenings. Overall we loved the hotel itself but wouldn't go back due to the location and very overpriced food and drinks.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tt
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No advertised services

Hotel is clean and has a 5 star feel, but honestly misses a huge opportunity for 5 star service. Couple of examples: Gym - you have to have a gym to be 5 star, they advertise one, but in truth the gym is an additional €10 per day. They do have a room to use for free, but all equipment is broken and u safe, but as you are changed and in the mood, you’ll pay the €10 to use the larger facility. Bars/resturants - markets a wonderful sunset bar and restaurant, however, it’s was privately hired out for weddings four of the 8 nights we stayed. Your left with the hotel bar, that is in the lobby and no atmosphere. Overall this is a clean and new hotel, but 4 star at best.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the stay, room was lovely and the shower was incredible. Buffet breakfast was really good, buffet dinner not so good. One lifeguard seemed to really hate English people and often told off the children for playing with a ball or jumping in. Overall a nice stay and would go again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MHD Louay

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is really nice and clean. The staff are helpful and polite. The pools are really clean and the water was just perfect ! Only downside was the dinner buffet, we found that the quality of food served is no where near the level of everything else at the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis, Marshfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed in VidaMar Algarve and it was exceptional. The hotel is top quality in every way. The pool area was 10/10. It was so beautiful, clean and comfortable and never too busy. The adult only area is absolutely stunning and so relaxing. The bedrooms are top class. The layout of the shower and bathroom are very well designed and really modern. When you arrive back from a day in the sun the feeling of a gorgeous air conditioned, spotless clean fresh room is just perfect. The cleaners always set the temperature just right for you. The food at breakfast was out of this world and such a variety. We visited the Primadonna restaurant at the hotel and it was absolutely delicious. The most beautiful beach lies just outside the hotel with a very short walk 2-3 mins along a gorgeous bridge all while looking directly at the sandy Salgados beach. The location of the hotel is just perfect and the surroundings of the other hotels and golf resort is just beautiful to be surrounded by. If you want to travel to Albufeira it is only €7/10 in a Uber. The way the hotel is set it’s just perfect. The staff treat everyone so well in all areas of the resort. We met an incredible guy who works at the VidaMar called Zain. If you stay here make sure to keep an eye out for him he made our stay he treated us with so much kindness and was so helpful. We also met a lovely girl called Sonia from India she was so beautiful and kind. We will definitely be returning to VidaMar it was incredible
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey Raymond

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

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Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Holiday

The hotel is in a very quiet location and if you want to leave the resort you will need a taxi or a car. There are no local restaurants or shops to walk to. There is a small supermarket about 10 minutes walk away which serves good coffee, very cheaply. We had half board and the buffet breakfast is good. The buffet evening meal has a wide range of foods but can feel a bit samey from day to day. 2 nights they had weddings and we were disturbed until about 1am. They offered to move us but we didn’t want the upheaval when we only had 3 days left of the holiday. Also on one day the housekeeping missed our room and we had to request a clean which they did but not until about 8pm Coffee making is available in the room but you need to purchase the coffee pods. They have 2 gyms. One is very well equipped but you need to pay for and is open 10-7. The other is very small, old equipment, no water but open 24hrs
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bukk

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel setting

Went for a wedding weekend and it was beautiful. The rooms are spacious, the grounds were well kept the food was good. Walking path / boardwalk was a good way to get exercise every morning along the beach. The wedding venue was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025