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Auramar Beach Resort ***
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FAO039
Fitness
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Pool
Beach
Family
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Location

The Auramar Beach Resort hotel is located in Albufeira, perched above the sea, amidst extensive green areas with a wide view over the Atlantic. The lively center of Albufeira is about 2.5 km away (free shuttle bus several times a day, subject to availability, included, all year round). The public sandy beach 'Praia dos Aveiros' is only about 100 m away and accessible via steps directly from the complex. Numerous shopping and entertainment facilities, as well as restaurants and bars, are about 500 m away. Faro Airport is approximately 40 km away.
Coastal town with sandy beach, clear blue water, and hotels in a Mediterranean landscape.
Aerial view of a coastal resort with a pool, beaches, and surrounded by nature.
Aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple pools and beach access.

Facilities

Modern hotel building with palm trees and paved entrance under clear sky.
Large hotel pool with blue lounge chairs and multi-story building in the background at sunset.
Pool with sun loungers, palm trees, and view of blue sea and rocks in the background.
Large hotel building with palm trees and clear swimming pool in the foreground.
View of a hotel pool with sun loungers and palm trees under a clear blue sky
Two blue chairs and a small wooden table against wood panels with a lamp and a plant.
Modern blue armchairs and a table on a terrace overlooking the sea and green trees.
Cozy hotel restaurant interior with modern chairs and tables.
Modern buffet with warm lighting and bird wall decor in an elegant restaurant.
Modern breakfast area with buffet, green walls, and decorative plants in a hotel.
Modern dining area with buffet station, chairs, and plant wall decor
Modern self-service counter with plates and hanging plants in a bright dining area.
Modern, bright hotel restaurant dining area with wooden tables and green chairs under a wooden ceiling with globe lights.
Dining table with breakfast and sea view through large windows in hotel room.
Dining table on terrace overlooking the sea, served with drinks and food.
The extensive 3-star hotel, part of the Barata Hotel Group, offers a total of 287 rooms spread across 4 buildings with a maximum of 5 floors. Facilities include a reception area with a 24-hour front desk, a lobby with seating areas, 5 elevators, and a TV room. The hotel also features a mini-market, breakfast room, a restaurant with a panoramic terrace, as well as a café and 2 bars. The well-maintained outdoor area with a garden, sun terrace, and lawn offers 2 swimming pools (freshwater) and 2 children's pools (freshwater), and a pool/snack bar (seasonal). Sun loungers, cushions, and umbrellas are available free of charge to hotel guests in the pool area and for a fee on the beach (local providers).

Accommodation

Double Room with Side Sea View

The double rooms with side sea view are approx. 17 m² in size, newly decorated, and feature a bath/WC, combined living/sleeping area, air conditioning, heating, telephone, safety deposit box (rental), satellite TV (32-inch), Wi-Fi, mini-fridge, and a balcony or terrace with a side sea view. (DMS) Also available as a double room for single use with side sea view. (DES). Also bookable as a double room side sea view type A, with the same amenities as the double rooms side sea view, but slightly larger and can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (AMS).
Additionally bookable as double room side sea view type I (DIS).
(Additionally bookable under FAOA40 (DMS/DRS/K2M/SMB/AMS/2SK) or for single use (EMS/EA).)

Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, desk, and large window.
Bright bathroom with white bathtub and sink with marble countertop.
Bright hotel room with double bed, white furniture, and blue accents.
Bright hotel room with two beds, blue and white bedding, and a desk by the window.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, mosaic tiles, and white sink with mirror.

Superior Double Room with Side Sea View

For an extra touch of comfort, the renovated superior double rooms (also approx. 17 m²), which are bright and modernly designed with otherwise similar amenities to the double rooms, feature a walk-in shower and laminate flooring (D2S). Also bookable as a superior double room side sea view type A, with the same amenities as the superior double rooms side sea view, but slightly larger and can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (AQ2).
Also bookable under FAOA40 (K2K/AQ2/D3S/DI3/DSS).

Meals

AI

All booked meals are served buffet-style.

Modern breakfast area with buffet, green walls, and decorative plants in a hotel.

FR, HP, VP (FAOA40)

All booked meals are served buffet-style. In winter 25/26, also bookable as Half Board Plus, including drinks (soft drinks and beer) with dinner.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30-9:00 or 9:30-10:30), lunch (12:00-13:00 or 13:30-15:00), and dinner (18:30-20:00 or 20:30-22:00) served buffet-style.
Various snacks and ice cream available throughout the day from 11:00 to 17:00.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available from 11:00 to 23:00 at the bars that are open.
These times are valid from June to September.

Modern breakfast area with buffet, green walls, and decorative plants in a hotel.

Sports included

Tennis (1 tennis court), table tennis, football, and mini-golf (deposit required).
Boccia, darts, aqua aerobics, and beach volleyball.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, various water sports (local providers on the beach). PADI diving school near the hotel (local provider). Golf courses in the vicinity (local providers).

Children's program

Mini club (for children aged 4-12, seasonal), 2 children's pools (freshwater), and a playground.

Wellness

Indoor pool with blue loungers and large glass windows in a hotel
Indoor pool (heated), Turkish steam bath, and sauna. For a fee: massages and beauty treatments.

Entertainment

Varied entertainment program (sports activities and games as part of the animation) with evening live shows (seasonal).

Hotel service

Wi-Fi in public areas (free of charge).
Daily cleaning and towel changes, linen changes twice a week (included).
Parking (subject to availability, included, cannot be reserved in advance).
Safety deposit box at reception.

Credit card

Visa, Euro/MasterCard, and American Express.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Fitness
  • Indoor Pool
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Air Conditioning
  • Massages
  • Sandy Beach
  • Sauna
  • Sports and Active Holidaymakers
  • Close to Beach
  • Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Wi-Fi
  • Family Friendly
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

Dogs are not allowed in the entire hotel complex.
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Group bookings only upon request.
A cash or credit card deposit may be required upon check-in for groups. This will be refunded upon departure.
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The hotel charges a deposit of €100 per room, payable by credit card upon check-in.
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Please note: From May 1, 2024, the municipality of Albufeira will charge a tourist tax of €2 per person per night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free).
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Hotel contact:
Auramar Beach Resort
Praia dos Aveiros, Apartado 851
8200-377 Albufeira (Algarve)
Portugal
Phone: +351 289 599 100
Fax: +351 289 599 195
Email: bookings.auramar@baratahotels.com

Note

In the "Sunny Destinations" catalog Summer 2026 on page 66.

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under: FAOA40.

Tour operator category

3 Suns ***

Arrival by car

Directions from Faro Airport (FAO):
From the airport, follow the road west for approx. 140 m. After approx. 750 m, turn left onto the N125-10. At the roundabout, take the second exit towards N125-10. After approx. 600 m, merge right onto the ramp to "Loulé/Lisbon/Portimão". Now drive onto the IC4. Keep left and follow the IC4. After approx. 36 km, merge onto the A22 via an on-ramp towards "Lisbon/Portimão/Albufeira". Take exit 9 towards "Guia/Albufeira". You are now on the IC1. After the fork, keep left again, towards "Albufeira/Ferreira", and drive parallel to the IC1 Acessos/N125. You will cross a ramp. At the roundabout, take the first exit towards N395. At the roundabout, take the third exit towards "Avenida Dos Descobrimentos". After 30 m, turn right onto "Avenida Dos Descobrimentos". Keep slightly right onto "Rua da Projectada". Take the first street on the left, towards "Rua Miguel Torga". Drive along the upcoming street on your right, "Rua Dunfermline", until you reach a roundabout. At the roundabout, take the second exit towards "Avenida Infante Dom Henrique". Turn right onto "Rua Vasco da Gama". After 500 m, turn right again. You are still on Rua Vasco da Gama. Now keep left and after another 230 m, turn right and then right again at the second street. You have reached the Auramar Hotel.

Directions from Lisbon Airport (LIS):
From the airport, follow the road northeast for approx. 14 m. Turn right onto "Avenue Berlim". After approx. 62 m, turn left onto "Avenue Berlim". Keep slightly right (still Av Berlim) and go through the first roundabout. Turn left onto "Avenida Cidade do Porto" (signposted A1/A8/A12). Take exit E01 and then exit 14 towards "A12/South/Ponte Vasco da Gama". You will now drive parallel to the IC17. From here, continue on to the A12 (toll road in parts). At the IP1 (signs for Évora), also a toll road, take exit A2 (toll road). After approx. 202 km, take exit 15 to merge onto the A22 towards "Lagos/Portimão/Albufeira". After another 5 km, take exit 9 towards "Guia/Albufeira". Drive onto the IC1 here. After a fork, keep left towards "Albufeira/Ferreira" and follow IC1 Acessos/N125. You will cross a ramp and reach a roundabout. Leave it at the first exit towards N395. At the subsequent roundabout, take the third exit towards "Avenida Dos Descobrimentos". After 30 m, turn right onto "Avenida Dos Descobrimentos". Keep slightly right onto "Rua da Projectada". Take the first street on the left towards "Rua Miguel Torga" and then the first street on the right, "Rua Dunfermline". At the roundabout, take the second exit towards "Avenida Infante Dom Henrique". First, turn right onto "Rua Vasco da Gama", then after 500 m turn right again (continue on Rua Vasco da Gama) and follow the road until you turn right after 230 m and then right again at the second street. You have reached the Auramar Hotel.
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Last updated: 02.03.2026 17:06