Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Albufeira

PortoBay Falésia ****
Tour operator category

FAO012
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
Dieses Hotel bekam den Gold Award von HolidayCheck.
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Location

The popular PortoBay Falésia hotel is situated above the cliffs, directly on the coast and the sea, and is only about 400 m from the approximately 8 km long dream beach "Praia da Falésia" (directly accessible via stairs). The town center of Olhos de Água, with its cozy restaurants, is just about 500 m away. Other restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and shopping/entertainment options can be reached within about a 5-minute walk. The closest towns to the hotel are Armacao De Pera (approx. 15 km), Vilamoura (approx. 18 km), and Albufeira (approx. 8 km). There is a bus stop nearby. The nearest train station is about 15 km away. Faro International Airport is approximately 35 km away.
A lit circular pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by trees and sea view at dusk.
Large hotel pool with curved shape, surrounded by loungers and overlooking coastal cliffs.
Wooden walkway along a rocky coast overlooking the sea under a blue sky.
Patio with wicker furniture overlooking the sea and cliffs under clear sky.
Steep cliffs with green vegetation along a long sandy beach and clear blue sea.

Facilities

Large round pool and smaller hot tub on a terrace with sea view and sun loungers.
Large hotel pool with a bridge, sun umbrellas, and lounge chairs under a clear sky.
Large hotel complex with outdoor pool and sun terrace under clear blue sky.
Evening view of a lit terrace with trees and sea in the background.
Several comfortable loungers under shade trees overlooking a sandy beach and the sea.
Dining area with wooden furniture overlooking garden and sea in a hotel
Cozy hotel restaurant with wooden beam ceiling and set tables in daylight.
Bright hotel restaurant with tables, chairs, and large windows letting in daylight.
Elegant restaurant area with white tablecloths and large windows showcasing green plant arrangements.
Elegant hotel bar area with comfortable chairs, candles, and modern lighting.
Cozy hotel restaurant area with wooden walls and panoramic windows.
Bright hotel lobby with a round wooden table and plant arrangement in the center.
Bright hotel lobby with modern design, cozy armchairs, and large plants.
Elegant dining room with neatly set tables, white tablecloths, and wooden chairs next to large windows.
Cozy hotel terrace with wicker furniture overlooking the pool at dusk.
The 4-star hotel has a total of 310 cozy rooms. Facilities include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, lounge with seating, library, "Madeira" restaurant, "il Basilico" restaurant and bar, "Búzios" bar, a well-maintained outdoor area with a sun terrace, garden, lawn, swimming pool (freshwater), a separate children's pool, and the "il Basilico" pool/snack bar. Sun loungers and parasols are available for hotel guests in the pool and garden area free of charge (available on the beach for a fee, provided by local suppliers).

Accommodation

Double room

The double rooms are approximately 22 m² and feature a bathroom with a bathtub or shower, toilet, hairdryer, and complimentary Rituals toiletries, two single beds (twin), air conditioning/heating, safe (included), minibar (for a fee), tea/coffee set, telephone, Smart TV, Wi-Fi (included), and a furnished balcony (D). Also available as a double room Type I with limited inventory at a special price (DI). Double rooms with sea view can be booked for an extra charge (DM).
Also available as a double room with partial sea view (DMS) and double room for single occupancy (DE).

Bright hotel room with double bed, armchairs, desk, and balcony view of garden.
Modern hotel room with large double bed and sea view from the balcony.

Superior double room

These are more spacious at approximately 27 m², with otherwise the same equipment as the double rooms (DSU). (Also bookable under FAOA32).

Junior suite (FAOA32)

These feature a bedroom with two single beds, satellite TV with LCD screen, bathroom with shower or bathtub, hairdryer, living room with armchairs, side table, desk with mirror and chair, air conditioning (heating/cooling), and a veranda with table and chairs (JS2).

Single room (FAOA32)

These are smaller, with otherwise the same equipment (E).
Optionally also available with sea view (EM).

Meals

BB/HB/HB+/FB

Breakfast in buffet form. With half board, additional dinner in buffet form or à la carte (depending on occupancy). With full board, additional lunch à la carte. Daily themed buffets on a weekly rotating basis. Show cooking.
Half board plus is only available in winter: Drinks are additionally included with dinner (0.375l house wine, 1 water, 1 beer, or 1 soft drink).

Creamy risotto with shrimp and spring onions in a white bowl.

Sports included

A modern gym with large windows, people working out on machines and with weights.
Person stretching on a fitness ball in a bright room with large glass windows overlooking palm trees.
Two people practicing yoga on a wooden platform outdoors, surrounded by green nature.
Fitness room, yoga and pilates room, pétanque.

Sports for a fee

Tennis (two tennis courts), paddle tennis (one paddle tennis court), volleyball court

Children's program

Separate children's pool, playground, and children's playroom.

Wellness

Wellness and spa area "Blu Spa at PortoBay Falésia" with heated indoor pool (included), sauna (for a fee), Turkish bath (for a fee), whirlpool (included), and 4 treatment rooms (for a fee). Outdoor spa pavilion (seasonal, for a fee). Massages and beauty treatments (for a fee).
Indoor pool with large windows overlooking a terrace with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A calm spa room with two beige lounge chairs and dim lighting.

Entertainment

Daily live music and shows.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi (included in public hotel areas and in the rooms).
Room service (from 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., on request, for a fee).
Babysitting (on request, for a fee).
Pool towels (included, chargeable if lost).
Laundry/ironing service (on request, for a fee).
Garage (for a fee)

Credit cards

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club.

Hotel features

  • Chill-out & Relaxation
  • Shopping facilities
  • Bike rental
  • Family-friendly
  • Fitness
  • Golf
  • Indoor pool
  • Internet
  • Children's pool
  • Children's playground
  • Air conditioning
  • Massages
  • Sandy beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Sports and active travelers
  • Tennis
  • Wi-Fi
  • Expanded hygiene concept

Sustainability

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This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Rooms with connecting doors are available upon request.
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Accessible rooms (double room/D/DE/DI) for guests with disabilities are offered upon request.
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Check-in: from 2 p.m.
Check-out: until 12 p.m.
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Please note: from 05/01/24, the municipality of Albufeira will charge a tourist tax of 2 EUR per person/night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years are free).
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Hotel contact:
PortoBay Falésia
Quinta do Milharó, Olhos de Água
8200-591 Albufeira (Algarve)
Portugal
Telephone: +351 289 007 700
Fax: +351 289 007 720
Email: falesia@portobay.pt or book@portobay.pt

Zusatzhinweis

In the "Sonnenziele" Summer 2026 catalog on page 68.

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under FAOA32

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 13.06.2026 02:34