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Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
Pool views, open daily
Interior detail
Exterior
In-room dining

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Estrada de Santa Eulalia, Apartado 978, Areias de S. Joao, Albufeira, Faro, 8200-913
  • Place, Santa Eulalia Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Balaia Golf Village
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, The Strip
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, Pool View

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 861 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Albufeira

With a stay at Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia in Albufeira (Santa Eulália), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Balaia Golf Village and The Strip. .This aparthotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Falesia Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Eulalia Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Parque Aventura - Albufeira - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Balaia Golf Village - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Strip - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Oura Beach - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 12 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Churasqueira Beira - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Bar "Da Julia - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oliveiras - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soft Caffe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Paulus - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia

Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia offers 113 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and bidets. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 113 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at Os Arcos serving the guests of Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Os Arcos - This restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine.
Bar Mistral - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Siroco Pool Bar - This poolside bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Spa services

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Mistral
  • Os Arcos
  • Siroco Pool Bar

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe (surcharge)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Golfing nearby
  • Indoor pool (guest access) nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 113 units
  • 6 floors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • In-room safe fee: EUR 3.00 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Acqua Maris Balaia
Acqua Maris Balaia Albufeira
Acqua Maris Balaia Aparthotel
Acqua Maris Balaia Aparthotel Albufeira
Acqua Maris Balaia Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
Acqua Maris Balaia Hotel Albufeira
Dominio Do Sol Albufeira
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia Aparthotel Albufeira
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia Aparthotel
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia Albufeira
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia Albufeira
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia Aparthotel
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia Aparthotel Albufeira

Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 44 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
For a budget hotel this is fine. It needs a lick of paint and some money spent on it but it’s in a good location, has very friendly staff and the rooms are adequate.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loeswantri

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

It’s ok for group travellers

Despite the hotel needs a complete upgrade , we enjoyed our stay. Linda, the receptionist was so helpful and super friendly. The staffs managed to find us the fans we asked for as the appartment has only air conditioned in main room. The location is perfect. only 10 minutes walk to the nearest beach and 5 minutes uber drive to the square/old town which is super noisy after 10pm! Great for youngsters but not for us 50 or over club 😆 All in all it was a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ana Paula

Traveled with family
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Keira

Traveled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfecto

Amazing magnificento es bonita ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is off the beaten path, not close to the beach, restaurants or anything. The property was in poor condition, states toiletries are provided, the only thing provided was soap and toilet paper. No hot water, no notice, and when we came back to the room the second day the door was wide open, "staff was rude, she stated that how would she know that the door was open she doesn't go up to the rooms, when I asked to speak to a manager she said she would send someone up, no one came, I went down the next morning let the front desk know again that no one came and they made arrangements for 9 am, again no one came. Wouldn't recommend and first hotel through expedia that I was extremely disappointed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Apartment needs total renovation accommodation staff good at there job friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel it self was pretty nice but the staff was shockingly bad. Didnt want to help with anything and extremely rude. The lift was broken the pool wasnt open, there was 1 hair dryer to use between all rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
10 min walk to beach 15 min walk to town ideal situated will go back next year to same hotel
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Craig, Berkshire

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

Good home base

Large balcony, great kitchen facilities and fantastic shower! Bed very firm. Lack of cleaning utensils in kitchen and dissapointing the pigeon mess wasn’t regularly cleaned on the large balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Allison, Messines

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Overnight stay

Very nice foyer... rooms bit run down. However had everything I needed for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

disapointed, uk

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

Dirty broken furniture, no help from staff

Just don't go there its dirty and not friendly Broken tiles bugs pool area not clean towels thin and rough beds hard and uncomfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Susana

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

Not what all what was advertised

The service was horrible. The staff didn't care. I made several complaints and was told they were booked solid and they were "behind". I already submitted more in depth comments to hotels.com when I emailed them after checking in. I was told I'd be contacted. I have not to date heard from anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Tracey G. , Nottingham

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

Lovely hotel with a beautiful beach close by.

The hotel and apartments have just been bought out by new owners and we were among the first guests to arrive. They were all seeing too the restaurant and building work was doubt in around the pool area. We were however upgraded to the hotel which was beautiful. Our apartment says huge and well maintained with good kitchen facilities. It was also cleaned daily with fresh towels. The hotel has a well stocked shop which s reasonably priced. The hotel staff were polite and helpful. Within a week the restaurant and pool areas will be be up and running. Great place to have a holiday.

2/10 Terrible

Oliver

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beskidt, ulækkert, surt personale, indelukket, gammelt klamt og dårligt vedligeholdt
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Laysla

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Ficamos as 2 noites de estadia sem Wi-Fi. Fizemos reclamação na rececpcao mas sem resolução. Se trata de um hotel antigo, a banheira com fundo todo descascado e entupida. A pia da casa de banho também se encontrava entupida. O cheiro de mofo e de móveis antigos era sentido desde o corredor de entrada até cada quarto. O elevador faz barulhos bem estranhos quando acionado. Toalhas manchadas. As piscinas são razoavelmente boas. O atendimento das recepcionistas foi ótimo, sempre solicitas e educadas. Os funcionários da limpeza e da “manutenção” são de outra etnia e não falam português.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beskidt - men fint til prisen

Udemærket hotel, der bærer præg af slidtage. Rengøringen og den generelle hygiejne er ringe. Personalet er imidlertid venlige og imødekommende. Fint til prisen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

SERGE

Disliked: Room comfort

Retour ver le passé

Tout est vieux aussi bien à l'interieur qu'à l'exterieur ! Finalement cher pour les prestations...
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carla

Está na hora de renovar

Os funcionários de limpeza são simpáticos e esforçados mas o edifício está a degradar-se o que dificulta o trabalho.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laurent

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mariam

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Hotel aqua mars

Séjour de 12 jours. L’arrivée a été compliquée (propreté moyenne, équipements un peu vieux, climatisation en panne au départ et même un cafard dans la première chambre), mais la réceptionniste a été très professionnelle et nous a rapidement relogés dans un appartement plus grand, mieux placé et agréable. L’emplacement est pratique : proche des plages, des restaurants et des activités. À pied, il faut compter 10-15 minutes avec pas mal de pentes, donc prévoir de bonnes chaussures. Avec quelques rénovations et plus d’attention à l’entretien, ce lieu pourrait vraiment être excellent.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

RUI

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel qui normalement ne devrais pas fonctionner et qui est doit être à l’abandon le reste de l’année ! Je pense qu’ils profitent de la période estivale pour engranger un maximum de bénéfices malgres les conditions d’un une étoilée au max ! Malgré tout le personnel fait le maximum pour le rendre le plus propre et habitable qu’il soit. Dommage car le secteur où il se trouve est idéal et les plages merveilleuses.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerstin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Okay, but the hotel us old and looks like....
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tone Svanholm

Traveled with family

Litt slitent hotell

Ok hotell. Litt slitne rom.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025