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Hotel Balaia Mar
3.0 star property

Comfortable hotel near The Strip
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Hotel Balaia Mar

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Sports bar
Beach nearby
Property entrance
Superior Double or Twin Room | View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views

Overview of Hotel Balaia Mar

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
The price is NZ$81
Price available on 17/4/2024

Check out the area

Map
Rua da Praia Maria Luisa, Albufeira, 8200-925
  • Popular LocationBalaia Golf Village14 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Strip3 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlbufeira Old Town Square9 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)37 min drive
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Room options

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Economy Double or Twin Room

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 15 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Single Room | Balcony

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Wardrobe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Located on the ground floor
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Albufeira

Located in Albufeira, Hotel Balaia Mar is near the beach. Balaia Golf Village and Albufeira Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Praia dos Olhos de Água and Oura Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqua Show Park and Vilamoura Tennis Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Balaia Golf Village - 14 min walk
  • Praia dos Olhos de Água - 3 min drive
  • The Strip - 3 min drive
  • Pine Cliffs Golf Course - 6 min drive
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 12 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oliveiras - 10 min walk
  • Café Bar Atlântico - 15 min walk
  • Che Paulinho - 15 min walk
  • Buganvilia - 10 min walk
  • Versatile - 15 min walk

About this property

Hotel Balaia Mar

Family-friendly hotel near Albufeira Old Town Square
Balaia Golf Village and Praia dos Olhos de Água are located near Hotel Balaia Mar, which provides an airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a terrace. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurante da Piscina, features a poolside location and light fare. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/games room.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Balaia Mar boast perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM–10 AM for a fee: EUR 7.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante da Piscina
  • Sports Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 27 November and 01 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 7.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Tax ID - 500983658
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Property is also known as

Balaia Hotel
Balaia Mar
Balaia Mar Albufeira
Balaia Mar Hotel
Hotel Balaia
Hotel Balaia Mar
Hotel Balaia Mar Albufeira
Balaia Mar Hotel Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
Hotel Balaia Mar Hotel
Hotel Balaia Mar Albufeira
Hotel Balaia Mar Hotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Balaia Mar have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from November 27 until April 01.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Balaia Mar?

As of 16 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Balaia Mar on 30 Apr 2024 start from NZ$103.83, 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 Hotel Balaia Mar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Balaia Mar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Balaia Mar?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Balaia Mar?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Balaia Mar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Balaia Mar located?

This family-friendly Albufeira hotel is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Maria Luisa Beach and Balaia Golf Village. The Strip is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Hotel Balaia Mar Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lori, Montreal

Receptionist was nice. Hotel rooms smelled, terrible beds, bathrooms not clean and smelled. Would seriously not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

CELSO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was good, large pool not too packed when we stayed in September 2023. WiFi was great, TV was good, nice location, walkable and bus routes next to property. Two complaints, the buffet food was the SAME every day, not a lot of options either. Also, the shower soap was not refilled before our check-in and we ran out by our 3rd day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Don't get alcohol here
Location is a bit difficult to get to but room was clean and the front desk staff were friendly. The bar staff though seemed out to get as much money from you as possible, also strange they didn't understand Portuguese. I was trying to order an imperial, a small beer, was told they only have corona so ordered 2 glasses, gave me two bottle priced at €6 each! That's ALOT for Portugal prices?! And small bottles?? Imperial beers are usually €2-€3. Other than that the hotel itself was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean, Fort Collins

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing place serving good coffee in the morning. Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness
You should have water in the hotel rooms. This hotel doesn’t.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elsje

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and comfortably, and the public beach 10 minutes away is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019