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Hotel Balaia Mar

Property class: 3

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by greenery and buildings.
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and rocky cliffs.
An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a pool in the background, and large windows.
A modern two-story house with a staircase leading to the entrance, large windows, and a potted plant on the porch.
A spacious lobby with striped sofas and armchairs, a bar area, and a reception desk.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $168
$154 nightly
$168 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29

Explore the area

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Rua da Praia Maria Luisa, Albufeira, 8200-925
  • Place, Maria Luisa Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Balaia Golf Village
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Eulalia Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room

A balcony with a pool view, a table with chairs, and a blue cushioned bench.

Single Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread and two patterned pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted paintings.

Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting of clouds, a round mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • Park view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

  • Park view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT SUPERIOR

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Albufeira

When you stay at Hotel Balaia Mar in Albufeira, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Balaia Golf Village and The Strip. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Falesia Beach and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square.

What's nearby

  • Maria Luisa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Balaia Golf Village - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Eulalia Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Strip - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Praia dos Olhos de Água - 7 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 12 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Legends Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kings Cross Live Music Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Festa da Praia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pints & Pitchers Sports Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lisa's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Balaia Mar

Hotel Balaia Mar offers 32 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy international cuisine at Restaurante da Piscina, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Restaurante da Piscina - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sports Bar - Onsite sports bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 staffed during limited hours
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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 27 and April 01.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10.5 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

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

Hotel Balaia Mar Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 124 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to beach Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really good 3 star hotel! The rooms are big and have all you need for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and the staff so accommodating and kind.
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elsje

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a brilliant quiet location but close enough to walk to Santa Eulalia where there are plenty of shops and restaurants.. Hotel was nice and clean and the pool area was perfect for relaxing. Would definitely stay here again, brilliant value for money
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a 3star hotel it is well worth the money. Clean with great facilities and friendly staff. Short walk to beach. Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a short walk to a local beach and a short drive to many attractions. The pool was nice after a day of touring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, kind people and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Nice staff
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aurélie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay and staff! Even when you don’t speak the same language, they find a way to express themselves and make you laugh!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and welcoming. It was very quiet for our stay so the pools and facilities were relaxing and reliably accessible. The restaurant meals were delicious. Only thing that could be better was the breakfast bacon! Just 5m walk to one beach, ~10m in the other direction to another and some convenient shops just across the road. It was the perfect first holiday for my little girl, she didn't want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenneth Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 minute drive from stripe
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ryan

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

2/10 Terrible

Lori

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

10/10 Excellent

CELSO

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quarto limpo e equipe preparada.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bernhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eigentlich ein schönes und praktisches Hotel, von dem aus man in wenigen Minuten zum Strand kommt. Der hauseigene Außenpool konnte auch im Oktober noch genutzt werden, war allerdings ziemlich kalt und für Nichtschwimmer ungeeignet, da zu tief. Man hat gemerkt, dass die Saison vorbei ist und das Angebot beim Frühstück und in der Bar bereits auf Sparflamme lief. Das Personal war immer freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Concernant la chambre…. Le lit refait tout les matins, un petit coup de nettoyage sur le lavabo….!!!! Et c’est tout, pour le reste même pas, un coup de balai ou d’aspirateur…. Dans la chambre et salle de bain !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nadege

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Notre séjour c’est très bien passé.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ylénia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mauvaise isolation, très bruyant, une chambre (relativement loin de la nôtre) faisait la fête tous les jours de 15h à 4h30 du matin en mettant la musique très fort, criant, claquant les portes. Ils ont continué le bruit malgré l'avertissement de l'employée de nuit. Le ménage est fait au strict minimum, le duvet n'avait pas de fourre, le lit contenait des cheveux des précédents clients, l'aspirateur n'a jamais été passé car des tas de cheveux se trouvaient par terre. Chambre et salle de bain très mal aérées car il y avait des poissons d'argent tous les jours. Les verres utilisés pour boire n'ont jamais été changés malgré leur usage. Les toilettes n'étaient même pas nettoyés.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Bien

Très bon séjour , bon accueil , hôtel très propre. Mais déçu du "restaurant" de l'hôtel ainsi que du déjeuner.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025