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Hotel Alba

4.0 star property
Hotel in Vila Real Santo Antonio with full-service spa and fitness centre

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Beach nearby
Aerial view
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi
Interior entrance
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is AU$101
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Explore the area

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Alameda da India, Monte Gordo, Vila Real Santo Antonio, 8900-440
  • Place, Casino Monte Gordo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Monte Gordo Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room (2 Adults and 1 child)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 Adults and 2 child)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 Adult)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 Adults and 1 child)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 Adults and 1 child)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 Adults)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 Adults)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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About the area

Monte Gordo

At Hotel Alba you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Casino Monte Gordo and Monte Gordo Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include massages along with access to the sauna. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, sauna, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Vila Real Santo Antonio hotel you'll find Cabanas Beach.

What's nearby

  • Casino Monte Gordo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Monte Gordo Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cabeco Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Marques de Pombal Square - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Monte Gordo Station - 15 min walk
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baunilha e Chocolate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Osaka - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O Recanto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Willemijn & company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cuíca - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alba

Hotel in Vila Real Santo Antonio with full-service spa and fitness centre
Hotel Alba offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a library are also featured at Hotel Alba. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Vila Real Santo Antonio hotel is smoke free.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1996
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Alba offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Vila Real Santo Antonio hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 12.50 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 15 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 28.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 8.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.50 per night for guests aged 11-13 years old, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 11 years of age.
  • COVID-19 testing fee (antigen/rapid screening): EUR 3 per person, per stay.

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 10 for adults and from EUR 5 for children
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 12.50 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 8.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 28.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
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 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and the test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 15 days prior to check-in. Property requires that all guests aged 12 and over receive on-site antigen/rapid COVID-19 testing (EUR 3 per person, per stay).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Alba Vila Real Santo Antonio
Hotel Alba Vila Real Santo Antonio
Hotel Alba Hotel
Hotel Alba Vila Real Santo Antonio
Hotel Alba Hotel Vila Real Santo Antonio

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Alba?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Alba?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Alba on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$97.09, 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 Hotel Alba?

Yep, Hotel Alba has a self car park for EUR 12.50 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Alba?

Yep, Hotel Alba is a short 9-minute walk from Monte Gordo Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Alba?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Alba. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Hotel Alba have a pool?

Hotel Alba has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Hotel Alba a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Alba.

Does Hotel Alba serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Alba?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Alba?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Alba?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Alba Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 348 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LAERCIO C

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

Ótima estadia

Tudo funcionou perfeitamente, ótima estadia
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel staff was excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Long term user of Hotels.com user.

It was ok. Breakfast, very average and they do not provide individual salt, pepper or condiments. They leave empty bottles of olive oil. Food just poured into unheated basins with cold canned sausages beans and mushrooms. We were there just for coffe as no coffee in rooms. a tea kettle was provided with tea cups, and tea. Walk to beach about 600 metres no view, Balcony had a drying rack for beach towels, a deck table and facing the pool next unit had smokers so we stayed indoors. They did provide me with plates, wine glasses and cutlery but had to ask for it at front desk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

bryce

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

Four nights in Monte Gordo.

Great hotel in Monte Gordo, we had a fabulous stay in a wonderful town with amazing beach and very close to the Spanish border. Staff were grand, we had a very good buffet breakfast, main items to choose from. Very close to beach and shops. If needed there is a 2 1/2 mile walk to the border town of Vila Real de Santo Antonio along a straight road but the beach walk is glorious although twice the distance. Beach is just fantastic. Was a small fishing village before tourism and no natural harbour so the fishing boats are launched by tractor pushing them into the sea. Many eateries, cafes etc in the town. The bed we had was very comfy and the shower was so lovely , with power and heat. Also had a fridge in the room. Would recommend this hotel and would definitely stay again. Cheers 😁😁
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like this hotel. We visited this little touristy area during an off-season. The hotel is located near the beach and lots of eating and dining establishments. The hotel itself has very comfortable larger rooms and it included breakfast. Parking in an area just in front of the hotel is usually a paid area. However, while we were there, the parking meters were broken and all parking was free. since there were very few tourists in the area, we found no problem finding a place to park. This would probably be, a great spot for a family vacation. We found the hotel had a drying rack out each room on a balcony that was a real plus for a wet beach wear.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is perfectly placed in town with just a 5 minute walk to the beach, hotel was basic but absolutely spotless clean, the breakfast was limited with not a great choice but not terribly either, i would be happy staying here again and recommend to anyone not expensive,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Phillip Bay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay in a lovely little village at Monte Gordo. We really loved our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alesha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel, the complementary breakfast is great and the pool is to die for. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Units have a large private terrace
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Idalino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
26 " tv, no facial tissues,too expensive for what provided. Vary basic for the price, I could have stayed at low budget facility with more to offer than this facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location by the beach and the close proximity of the hotel to Monte Gordo Station and Faro Airport. The restaurants and massage parlours along the beach were also top noch. Now to the bad, the hotel which in my view should definitely not be classed as a 4* hotel for the following reasons: 1. Premium rooms to offer the choice of an upgrade 2. No kettle or Tea or Coffee making facilities 3. Limited to only 4x hot food options for breakfast (Egg, Sausage which didn't taste great, Baked Beans and Mushrooms) The cold continental options were cold the majority of the time 4. Only breakfast meals no lunch or dinner is served here in the hotel 5. No masseuse due to the lady being sick which is understandable but there should ALWAYS be back up staff 6. The prices for the steam from and sauna was ridiculous even when I mentioned it to the locals who live around there €8 for 15 minutes is ridiculous. Also the facilities hadn't even been turned out and meaning as a customer I would need to wait a few minutes for it to heat up before using it 7. Train transport wasn't very good and the prices in general for excursions were misleading because they didn't include pick up from the hotel. The majority were based in Albufeira or Olhão which were far on public transport (train and bus). The taxi option was quicker but extremely expensive. This is the first time I have travelled to a European country and had to figure out how to reach the starting points of an excursion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Sioux Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful, they provided a fabulous breakfast. The pool was a favorite and the beach was an easy walk away. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay, better than expected. Spacious room and lovely balcony. Close to Bea h, shops, restaurants and bus stop to explore Eastern Algarve. Pool area lovely and hotel was spotlessly clean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kiya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice quiet stay for an adult getaway, the area is however quite pricey with not much to do. Other than that great stay with good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely great area for chilling out…
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel isn’t 4 star, very dated, extra cost to use sauna, no beach towels available. Very noisy, woken up at 4/5am from next door and upstairs everyday. Clean and fine for a base.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is outdated and a dire need of an update reminded my of Miami's South beach back in the 80's it smelled like old but the place was clean, the breakfast was decent and the staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Where to Stay in Monte Gordo

We've been going to this hotel for a number of years and it's always nice to see the same welcoming people at reception. The hotel is always kept in great condition and the included breakfast has gotten better. Great location, quiet with Spar right across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

wayne r

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023