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This hotel is superbly located, right by a long sandy beach at the heart of Albufeira. The beach and the lively promenade are reached with the lift. In only a few minutes, guests will arrive in a pedestrianised area with an abundance of shops and entertainment venues.
The hotel welcomes guests in a 6-storey building with a lift and 74 non-smoking rooms. 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 (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. There are a number of shops as well. Additional amenities include a TV room and a library. Further services and facilities include a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service and a hotel shuttle bus. A bicycle hire service gives guests the opportunity to explore the surrounding area independently. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.
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. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a plug adapter and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Cosmetic products and a selection of towels provide additional comfort in the bathrooms. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked.
Excellent swimming awaits guests at the indoor pool. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. There is a poolside snack bar as well. For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the hotel offers cycling/mountain biking. Guests can enjoy indoor activities, including billiards. A spa and massage treatments are available in the wellness area. An entertainment programme and a dance club are also options for entertainment.
Dining facilities include a restaurant, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Refreshing drinks at the beach bar are a perfect way to enjoy warm weather. Half board can be booked. A generous breakfast buffet, a lunch à la carte and a comprehensive dinner buffet offer plenty of delicious variety. Diet meals, gluten-free meals and vegetarian dishes 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.
Rua José Bernardino de Sousa 8200-14 Albufeira Algarve
Check-in from 3:30 PM · check-out by 12:00 PM
Very Good
1950 reviewsUser: rachel e
Trip type: Couples
Just okay
Nice hotel but really missed pool indoor one was tiny and thought with being on beach and no pool area sunlounger etc that you would have had a bed on beach they have a sister hotel again very small pool n was full as only had prob 20 beds overall disappointed…
User: sally e
Trip type: Couples
Sol e Mar
Returned from Sol e Mar on the 26.5.26. Firstly, the positives - the hotel is in a lovely position on the beach and within close proximity to the Old Town. Breakfast is excellent and the staff and cleanliness is very good. However, there is a considerable amou…
User: tiffany813nyc
Trip type: Couples
Location n spacious
Great location, service n hospitality was very nice. Love the free breakfast, great coffee machines but I missed the reg American drip coffe. The towels could have been softer. We had the 4th floor w balcony. But all the rooms might have the balcony. It was ve…
User: Maisie B
Trip type: Family
Rubbish
Worst hotel I have ever stayed in. The only good thing was the room and on a holiday you don’t spend that much time in your room. Even the pool was shut down. Would not recommended but your choice I guess. Sol e Mar Hotel Sol e Mar, General Manager at Hotel…
User: Mike R
Trip type: Couples
Disappointing
Staff very nice breakfast was really nice as well but bar area could do with updating , the guy that plays the piano and sings every night really good, rooms smelt really horrible after the cleaners had been as there using dirty hoovers hence they leave your b…
