Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Albufeira

PortoBay Falésia ****

FAO012
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The popular PortoBay Falésia hotel is located above the cliffs, directly on the cliff or the sea and is only about 400 m from the approximately 8-kilometer long dream beach "Praia da Falésia" (accessible directly via stairs). The center of Olhos de Água with cozy restaurants is only about 500 m away. Further restaurants, bars, discotheques, shopping and entertainment facilities can be reached after about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest 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 about 35 km away.
Large illuminated pool with sun loungers overlooking sea and cliffs at sunset.
Large pool with loungers and guests, surrounded by trees and a cliff with sea view.
A wooden walkway with railing runs along a rocky coast overlooking the sea.
Terrace with seating furniture overlooking cliffs and the sea under a clear sky.
Coast with red cliffs, green shrubbery, and a long sandy beach under a blue sky.

Facilities

Swimming pool with sun loungers and sea view under a sunny sky at a holiday hotel.
Large pool with suspension bridge, sun loungers, and umbrellas at a hotel resort.
Large multi-story hotel building beside a big pool under clear blue sky.
Evening view of a lit viewing platform surrounded by greenery overlooking the sea.
Lounge chairs under trees overlooking a calm beach and blue sea.
Dining area with wicker chairs and set table in wooden house with sea view
Cozy restaurant with wooden beam ceiling and set tables in daylight.
Elegant restaurant with wooden furniture and large windows letting in daylight.
Elegant restaurant with white tablecloths, wooden furniture, and view of green plants outside.
Cozy hotel lounge with comfortable armchairs and soft candlelight.
Wood interior restaurant with tables and chairs, large windows showing outdoor view at dusk
Bright hotel lobby with round tables, plants, and cozy seating areas.
Bright hotel lounge area with sofas, armchairs, plants, and large wall mirrors.
Elegant restaurant with white tablecloths, wooden chairs, and large windows with yellow curtains.
Cozy seating area with wicker furniture overlooking the pool at dusk.
The 4-star hotel has a total of 310 comfortable rooms. Facilities include a reception area with a 24-hour reception, a lobby with seating areas, a library, the "Madeira" restaurant, the "il Basilico" restaurant and bar, the "Búzios" bar, a well-kept outdoor area with a sun terrace, garden, sunbathing lawn, swimming pool (freshwater), separate children's pool and pool/snack bar "il Basilico". Sun loungers and umbrellas are available to hotel guests in the pool and garden area free of charge (for a fee on the beach, offered by local providers).

Accommodation

Double room

The double rooms are approx. 22 m² in size and have 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 a limited contingent at a special price (DI). Double room with sea view bookable at an extra charge (DM).
From summer 2025, bookable as a double room with side sea view (DMS) and double room for single occupancy (DE).

Bright hotel room with double bed, two armchairs, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, armchair, and ocean view.

Superior Double room

These rooms, with otherwise the same amenities as the standard double rooms, are more spacious at approx. 27 m² (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), veranda with table and chairs (JS2).

Super Saver Room Type B (FAOA32)

With otherwise the same amenities as standard double rooms, at a special price (SZB).

Double room (FAOA32)

These have a balcony, shower, air conditioning, minibar, telephone and hairdryer (D).
Optionally bookable with side sea view (AMS/DMS) or sea view (DM).

Single room (FAOA32)

Are smaller with otherwise the same amenities (E).
Also optionally bookable with sea view (EM).

Board

B&B/HB/HB+/FB

Breakfast buffet. Half board includes dinner buffet or à la carte (depending on occupancy). Full board includes lunch à la carte. Daily themed buffets on a weekly rotation. Show cooking.
Half Board Plus only bookable in winter: Drinks are also included with dinner (0.375l house wine, 1 water, 1 beer or 1 soft drink)

A plate of creamy risotto topped with a shrimp and garnished with herbs.

Included Sports

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, children's playground and children's playroom.

Wellness

Bright indoor pool with wooden loungers and large windows overlooking garden and palm trees.
Dimly lit spa relaxation room with two lounge chairs and indirect lighting.
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).

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi (included in public hotel areas and in rooms).
Room service (from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM, upon request, for a fee).
Babysitting (upon request, for a fee).
Beach towels (included, charge for loss).
Laundry/ironing service (upon request, for a fee).

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

Hotel features

  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Shopping facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family friendly
  • Fitness
  • Golf
  • Indoor pool
  • Internet
  • Children's pool
  • Children's playground
  • Air conditioning
  • Massages
  • Sandy beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Sports and active holidaymakers
  • Tennis
  • Wi-Fi
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides assistance in making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Connecting rooms are available upon request.
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Accessible rooms (double rooms/D/DE/DI) for hotel guests with disabilities are available upon request.
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Check-in: from 2 PM
Check-out: until 12 PM
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Please note: From May 1, 2024, the municipality of Albufeira will charge a tourist tax of EUR 2 per person per night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free of charge)
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Hotel Contact:
PortoBay Falésia
Quinta do Milharó, Olhos de Água
8200-591 Albufeira (Algarve)
Portugal
Phone: +351 289 007 700
Fax: +351 289 007 720
Email: falesia@portobay.pt or book@portobay.pt
Also bookable under FAOA32.

Seasonal Note

Also bookable under FAOA32

Country category

4 Sterne