Hotel Balaia Mar - Albufeira

$$$$||View on mapAlbufeira, PortugalPraia Maria Luisa, Albufeira, Portugal|
8.0
Great
|75 photos
Check rooms and rates
Check-in
Select date
Check-out
Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 room
Hotel Balaia Mar - Albufeira
Praia Maria Luisa, Albufeira, Portugal·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Free WiFi9.2
Staff8.6
Location8.5
Cleanliness8.2
Facilities8.2
Who stays here
Couples54%
Solo24%
Families14%
Groups8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Free WiFi9.2
Staff8.6
Location8.5
Cleanliness8.2
Facilities8.2
Who stays here
Couples54%
Solo24%
Families14%
Groups8%

Quiet resort 400 meters from Maria Luisa Beach with all-inclusive dining and apartment-style rooms

Accommodations

Hotel Balaia Mar offers spacious apartments with fully-equipped kitchens for self-catering, alongside standard guest rooms with mini fridges and balconies. Rooms provide views of the swimming pool or the garden. Each unit includes a private bathroom with hairdryer and air conditioning.

Dining

The hotel operates a restaurant open from April until September, serving breakfast and dinner. A snack bar by the swimming pool offers breakfasts and snacks during the same period. The on-site sports bar features video games, 4 pool tables, and 4 large screen TVs.

Recreation

Guests have access to two outdoor swimming pools, including a children's pool and a pool bar. Additional recreational facilities include a games room, billiards, bicycle rental, and a golf course. The hotel provides sun loungers and beach chairs around the pool area.

Location

Hotel Balaia Mar is situated just 400 meters from Maria Luisa Beach and is a 5-minute walk from another beach. The property is 5 km from the lively centre of Albufeira, with easy access to Albufeira Old Town and Olhos de Água. Comprehensive excursion booking assistance is available at the 24-hour front desk.

Services

The hotel offers free parking, an electric vehicle charging station, and airport shuttle service (with surcharge). Daily housekeeping is provided six days a week, and laundry and dry cleaning services are available. The 24-hour front desk can assist with currency exchange and luggage storage.

  • Rooms: Spacious apartments with fully-equipped kitchens
  • Dining: All-inclusive restaurant open April to September
  • Recreation: Two pools, games room, bicycle rental, golf course
  • Location: 400m from Maria Luisa Beach, 5 km from Albufeira centre
  • Services: Free parking, EV charging, airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk

Licence number: 3305

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs EUR 12.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Building
Number of rooms:38
Price calendar
Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed1 Double bed2 Single beds
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
Economy Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course
  • Billiard tables

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • All inclusive
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
Show all facilitiesHide facilities

Essential information about Hotel Balaia Mar

💵 Lowest room price 55 £
📏 Distance to centre 3.8 km
✈️ Distance to airport 36.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Faro, FAO

Location

Praia Maria Luisa, Albufeira, Portugal
Address
The address has been copied.
Praia Maria Luisa, Albufeira, Portugal
Map view
Praia Maria Luisa, Albufeira, Portugal
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Beach
Santa Eulalia Beach
450 m
R. Torre da Medronheira 23
Torre da Medronheira
530 m
Beach
Praia Maria Luisa
530 m
Park
Parque aventura
450 m
Beach
Praia Da Balaia
450 m
Restaurant
Nelson's
630 m

Reviews of Hotel Balaia Mar

The essence·from guest reviews·past 2 years

We read 172 guest reviews so you don’t have to

One honest summary, pulled from every verified stay – no scrolling through hundreds of reviews.

Guests say: solid choice
rated 8+
3.9/ 5
17 reviews
8.0/ 10
132 reviews
4.2/ 5
9 reviews
8.4/ 10
14 reviews

FAQ about Hotel Balaia Mar

Which popular attractions are located near the Hotel Balaia Mar hotel?
Pau da Bandeira Viewpoint, set 3.4 km from the Hotel Balaia Mar hotel, as well as Oura placed a 19-minute walk away are well worth visiting.
What is the closest airport to Hotel Balaia Mar hotel?
Faro airport is located within a 38-minute drive (40 km) from Hotel Balaia Mar hotel.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the hotel?
Bus shuttle which will take you to the hotel with a 38-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can I leave my car in the 3-star Hotel Balaia Mar parking lot for free?
Yes, the 3-star Hotel Balaia Mar provides parking spaces for free.
Are there any dining facilities close to the Hotel Balaia Mar?
Guests staying at the Hotel Balaia Mar will discover Cafe Bar Atlantico, a bar, just a short stroll away. This inviting dining spot offers a moderately placed prices and is located within 13 minutes on foot from the hotel.
Can I eat breakfast at Hotel Balaia Mar?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of Hotel Balaia Mar.
What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 07:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the 3-star Hotel Balaia Mar?
Payment methods in the 3-star Hotel Balaia Mar include:
  • сash
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the 3-star Hotel Balaia Mar hotel offer?
The 3-star Hotel Balaia Mar hotel offers such room types as Superior Queen Room, Double Room, and Economy Double Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 3-star Hotel Balaia Mar?
All rooms of the 3-star Hotel Balaia Mar feature a mini-fridge-bar and coffee/tea making equipment as well as a safe, some of them boast a work desk.
Does the staff at the 3-star Hotel Balaia Mar hotel speak any foreign languages?
The staff of the 3-star Hotel Balaia Mar hotel will assist you in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Are there any business facilities featured at the 3-star Hotel Balaia Mar hotel?
Yes, for business travellers the 3-star Hotel Balaia Mar hotel provides an internet terminal and a photocopy machine.
Do you have a pool at the 3-star Hotel Balaia Mar?
Yes, the 3-star Hotel Balaia Mar features an outdoor swimming pool.
Check rooms and rates
Check-in
Select date
-
Check-out
Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 room