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The hotel overlooks and offers direct access to the beach of Forte de São João. It is only 500 m from 'The Strip' - home to the highest concentration of businesses, restaurants and bars in the Algarve - and 1500 m from the historic and cultural centre of Albufeira. Faro Airport is around 30 km away.
The apartment hotel welcomes guests in an 8-storey building with a lift and 22 studios. Multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and drinks machine. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a car hire service, medical assistance, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service and a hairdresser.
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. The rooms have a queen-size bed and a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe provides secure storage for guests' personal property. The kitchenette comes with a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi ensure optimal comfort. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Family rooms are available for parents with children.
Plenty of active recreation awaits guests in the pool area's 2 outdoorpools. No matter the weather, swimming is always a possible in the indoor pool. There is also a special swimming area just for kids. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. Refreshing drinks are served at the poolside snack bar. The apartment hotel offers a wide range of outdoor sports, including bocce, beach volleyball, volleyball and crazy golf. For a fee, guests can also enjoy tennis. A number of sports are available, including water sports such as snorkelling and aquafit. For a fee, guests can also enjoy water skiing, windsurfing, jet skiing, paddle boating, banana boat rides, sailing and diving. A wide range of indoor sporting activities are also offered, for example a gym, table tennis, badminton, darts, callisthenics and aerobics or, for a fee, billiards and squash. There is a wellness area with a spa and a hammam and, for an additional fee, a steam bath and massage treatments. Additional leisure activities include a kids' club, live music and a casino.
Dining facilities include a restaurant (with high chairs), a café and a bar. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board, full board and all-inclusive. A delicious and varied buffet awaits guests at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. In addition, special catering options and snacks are available. The hotel offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Forte de São João Apartado 2331 8200-325 Albufeira Algarve
Check-in from 3:00 PM · check-out by 12:00 PM
Average
4406 reviewsUser: eddieghay
Trip type: Couples
Great holiday
Very enjoyable stay. Very clean beautiful pool and excellent food. Staff were excellent always polite and friendly.
User: Cat J
Trip type: Friends getaway
Family and friends 🧡
2 families of 3 - holiday together ❤️Arrived late. Took a little while to check in. Reception is slow but very friendly.Unfortunately missed getting drinks on all inclusive but the bar was open until midnight so we was happy to buy drinks after a day of travel…
User: Climber23062518078
Trip type: Couples
Awesome
I dont understand the bad reviews. Me and my wife went from the 28th of may untill today 4th of June and we loved it the location is stunning everything is a short trip. Old town 3 euros in a uber. As for people saying about the food were fussy eaters but ther…
User: Laura N
Trip type: Family
Dated and run down
The location to the beach is lovely. That’s where the positives end. The hotel is dated and run down. The food was ok but not a lot of choice for children and very repetitive. We had an annex room for 2 adults 2 children which on arrival was only set up for 2…
User: wayne b
Trip type: Couples
Short stay....
Been to this hotel before and both times very good experiences. Excellent location right on the beach and within walking distance to the strip (15 min) and the old town (25 min) but an Uber ride is only a few euro if you prefer not to walk. Staff are friendly…
