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View of a calm beach with palm trees and a blue sky in the background.
Luxurious hotel pool with sun umbrellas and sea view on a sunny day.
Row houses with well-maintained green lawn and shrubs under a sunny sky.
Cozy lounge with cushions and wicker lamps overlooking palm trees and the sea.
Aerial view of a coastal hotel with multiple pools and a sandy beach with umbrellas.
Aerial view of a resort with pools, buildings, and a view of the beach and sea.
Beach with hotel buildings and green vegetation in the background under clear sky.
Aerial view of a hotel with a pool, surrounded by trees and adjacent buildings at sunset.
View of a hotel with pool area and sea view under clear sky.
Path to hotel with garden, trees, and pool under a blue sky.
Hotel pool area with sun umbrellas and loungers overlooking the sea under a blue sky.
Sun loungers and white umbrellas beside a clear blue hotel pool in daylight.
Townhouses with blue umbrellas and sun loungers by the pool in a resort.
Modern hotel entrance with glass facade, flower decorations, and visible roof framework.
Bright, modern hotel lobby with white sofas, wooden furniture, and a gallery.
Bright hotel lobby with stairs, wooden ceilings, green plants, and modern lights.
Large buffet with a variety of dishes and two chefs in a hotel kitchen.
Bar area with colorful stools and decorative lights in an elegant hotel
Elegant restaurant with white tablecloths and sea view through large windows.
Cozy hotel outdoor terrace with set tables and decorative plants.
Terrace with dining table overlooking sea and palm trees under wooden pergola.
Terrace restaurant with tables and chairs offering a view of the sea and green landscape.
Modern gym with treadmills, equipment, and large window overlooking the city.
Indoor heated pool with waterfall feature in a spa or hotel setting
Man relaxes in a mosaic-tiled steam room wearing blue swim trunks.
A couple relaxes in robes on lounge chairs in a warmly lit room.
Indoor pool with bubbling water and decorative column in a modern hotel
Modern indoor pool with columns, handrails, and large windows in a hotel.
Small pavilion with tables and chairs near a coastal road overlooking the sea.
Children's playground with colorful climbing frame and slide, surrounded by green grass and palm trees.
Colorful children's playroom with hanging space decorations and small tables.
Children are sack racing on a lawn in front of a hotel with inflatable play structures in the background.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony with palm tree view.
Modern hotel room with large double bed, white pillows, and minimalist decor.
Bright hotel room with large double bed, wooden furniture, and window with orange curtain.
Bright kitchen area with colorful tiles and green dining table by large window with outdoor view.
Cozy living room with two red sofas, coffee table, and TV in a bright room.
Bright hotel room with table, chairs, kitchenette, bed, and window overlooking greenery.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, green nightstand, and soft lighting.
Bright hotel room with large double bed and balcony overlooking nature.
Modern hotel room with cozy sofa, TV, desk, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel room with white bed, pillows, nightstand, and wall lamps.
Balcony with two chairs overlooking green landscape under blue sky.
Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Albufeira

Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Spa *****
Tour operator category

FAO100
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The extensive and very family-friendly resort is located above the beach of the same name, one of the most beautiful areas in southern Portugal. Direct beach access, a total of 4 swimming pools (outdoor pools) for adults and 3 for children, and the hotel's own kids' club make the resort the perfect destination for families. The airport is approx. 40 km away, the town center about 1.5 km.
Aerial view of a coastal hotel with multiple pools and a sandy beach with umbrellas.
Aerial view of a resort with pools, buildings, and a view of the beach and sea.
Beach with hotel buildings and green vegetation in the background under clear sky.
View of a calm beach with palm trees and a blue sky in the background.
Aerial view of a hotel with a pool, surrounded by trees and adjacent buildings at sunset.

Facilities

View of a hotel with pool area and sea view under clear sky.
Path to hotel with garden, trees, and pool under a blue sky.
Hotel pool area with sun umbrellas and loungers overlooking the sea under a blue sky.
Sun loungers and white umbrellas beside a clear blue hotel pool in daylight.
Townhouses with blue umbrellas and sun loungers by the pool in a resort.
Modern hotel entrance with glass facade, flower decorations, and visible roof framework.
Bright, modern hotel lobby with white sofas, wooden furniture, and a gallery.
Bright hotel lobby with stairs, wooden ceilings, green plants, and modern lights.
Large buffet with a variety of dishes and two chefs in a hotel kitchen.
Bar area with colorful stools and decorative lights in an elegant hotel
Elegant restaurant with white tablecloths and sea view through large windows.
Cozy hotel outdoor terrace with set tables and decorative plants.
Terrace with dining table overlooking sea and palm trees under wooden pergola.
Terrace restaurant with tables and chairs offering a view of the sea and green landscape.
Cozy lounge with cushions and wicker lamps overlooking palm trees and the sea.
The resort consists of the hotel (189 rooms) and the apartment area (155 apartments). It offers a lobby with a reception in the hotel (including German-speaking staff), 4 elevators (hotel), Wi-Fi (included throughout the resort), a buffet restaurant, 3 restaurants (à la carte or buffet, depending on season or occupancy), a bar, a games and TV room, a shop/kiosk, and a business center. In the extensive, very well-maintained garden area, there are a total of 4 swimming pools for adults (freshwater and saltwater) and 3 swimming pools for children (partially heated, divided between the apartment and hotel sections), as well as 3 pool bars, sunbathing lawns, and sun terraces. Umbrellas, loungers with cushions, and beach towels are included here; a fee applies on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms are very stylishly and comfortably furnished and feature a bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and hairdryer, a bathrobe, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, safe, minibar (on request), Wi-Fi (included), and a balcony (D). Double rooms with sea view are available at an extra charge (DM). Double rooms (DE) and double rooms with sea view (DEM) for single occupancy are available at an extra charge.

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony with palm tree view.
Modern hotel room with large double bed, white pillows, and minimalist decor.
Bright hotel room with large double bed, wooden furniture, and window with orange curtain.
Bright kitchen area with colorful tiles and green dining table by large window with outdoor view.
Cozy living room with two red sofas, coffee table, and TV in a bright room.

Apartment

The apartments, with similar amenities, have a living area with a sofa bed (for the 3rd + 4th person), a kitchenette, and a separate bedroom. Balcony or terrace. This room category is located opposite the main building (A12).

Studio

The studios are equipped like the apartments but have a combined living/sleeping area. This room category is located near the main building (S12).

Bright hotel room with table, chairs, kitchenette, bed, and window overlooking greenery.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, green nightstand, and soft lighting.
Bright hotel room with large double bed and balcony overlooking nature.
Modern hotel room with cozy sofa, TV, desk, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel room with white bed, pillows, nightstand, and wall lamps.
Balcony with two chairs overlooking green landscape under blue sky.

Suites

The suites have the same amenities as the double rooms, but are significantly larger at approx. 54 m² and have a living area, a separate bedroom, and 2 bathrooms (S2). Suites with sea view are available at an extra charge (S2M).

Meals

Room Only/Bed & Breakfast/Half Board/Full Board

Room only/without meals. Breakfast in buffet form. Lunch and dinner as a buffet or menu choice (depending on occupancy, seasonal). Diet and vegetarian meals available on request. Also bookable without meals for Studio and Apartment room categories.

Buffet with assorted pastries, cakes, and baked goods in a hotel kitchen.

Self-catering (N) (FAOA02)

Sports included

Fitness room.
Modern gym with treadmills, equipment, and large window overlooking the city.

Sports for a fee

Tennis. Golf courses and water sports facilities (external providers) in the surrounding area (on request).

Children's program

Small pavilion with tables and chairs near a coastal road overlooking the sea.
Children's playground with colorful climbing frame and slide, surrounded by green grass and palm trees.
Colorful children's playroom with hanging space decorations and small tables.
Children are sack racing on a lawn in front of a hotel with inflatable play structures in the background.
Kids' club for children aged 3-12, and babysitting service available on request (for a fee).

Wellness

1200 m² large spa area (for a fee) with thalassotherapy indoor pool (Water Circuits), sauna, hammam, and Vichy shower. A wide variety of treatments and massages are available to book on-site (for a fee).
Indoor heated pool with waterfall feature in a spa or hotel setting
Man relaxes in a mosaic-tiled steam room wearing blue swim trunks.
A couple relaxes in robes on lounge chairs in a warmly lit room.
Indoor pool with bubbling water and decorative column in a modern hotel
Modern indoor pool with columns, handrails, and large windows in a hotel.

Entertainment

Evening entertainment in the summer.

Hotel service

There is a free shuttle bus daily to Praia de Santa Eulália (90 m away, access also via stairs).
Free shuttle bus to the center of Albufeira (subject to availability, limited capacity).
Baby cot (free of charge, on request, subject to availability).
Parking (free of charge, subject to availability).
Wi-Fi (included throughout the resort).

Hotel features

  • Luxury travelers
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness
  • Golf
  • Children's pool
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Family friendly
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kids' club/Mini club
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Children's playground
  • Internet
  • Bike rental
  • Club
  • Shopping facilities
  • Sandy beach
  • Near the beach
  • Direct beach access
  • 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 actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the 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 holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

No dogs allowed.
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Zusatzhinweis

Hotel:
Check-in: from 4 PM
Check-out: until 12 PM
 
Resort:
Check-in: from 4 PM
Check-out: until 10 AM
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Hotel contact details:
GRANDE REAL SANTA EULALIA RESORT
PRAIA DE SANTA EULALIA
P.O. BOX 2445
8200-916 ALBUFEIRA
PORTUGAL
TELEPHONE: 00351-289-598000
TELEFAX: 00351-289-598001
E-MAIL: GRSE@Realhotelsgroup.com
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Please note: As of May 1st, 2024, the municipality of Albufeira will levy a tourist tax of EUR 2 per person per night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free).

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Arrival by car

Directions from Faro Airport (FAO):
Drive approx. 140 m west. After about 750 m, turn left onto N125-10. At the roundabout, take the second exit (N125-10). Keep right to merge onto the "Loulé/Lisboa/Portimão" ramp. You are now on the IC4. At the next fork, keep left and take the "Faro/Almancil" ramp. Continue to keep left (EN125/N125/R125) and later switch to the R125. You will pass 2 roundabouts. Turn left at the EM526 and continue on Estr. EM526. At the roundabout, take the third exit and leave the subsequent roundabout at the second exit (R. da Torre da Medronheira). Continue on "Estr. de Albufeira" and then on "Rua da Torre da Medronheira" until you are on "Estr. dos Olhos de Água". Drive onto the EN128. After approx. 2.5 km, the hotel will be on your left.
Directions from Lisbon Airport (LIS):
Follow the road towards the northeast for approx. 14 m. Turn right onto "Avenue Berlim". After approx. 62 m, turn left and stay on "Avenue Berlim". You will reach a roundabout and turn left onto "Avenida Cidade do Porto" (signposted A1/A8/A12). Exit at E01 and re-enter at exit 14 towards "A12/Sul/Ponte Vasco da Gama". This runs parallel to the IC17. From here, continue to the A12 (toll road in parts). Leave the motorway at IP1 (signs for Évora) and re-enter at A2. After approx. 202 km, take exit 15 to reach the A22 towards "Lagos/Portimão/Albufeira". At the fork, keep left and follow the signs for E01/A22/Faro and then A22/E01. Leave the A22 at exit 11 towards "Boliqueime/Vilamoura". Now drive onto the A22 Acessos and keep left after 180 m to stay on the EN270. Pass the roundabout and keep left to stay on the EN270. Continue straight on to the EN125. After 51 m, turn left to stay on the EN125. After approx. 14 m, keep right to stay on the EN125. After 550 m, turn right at the EM526 and continue on the EM526 for almost 4 km. Leave the subsequent roundabout at the third exit and at the next roundabout take the second exit (R. da Torre da Medronheira). You will now drive onto "Estr. de Albufeira" and then on "Rua da Torre da Medronheira" until you reach "Estr. dos Olhos de Água". From here, you will reach the EN128. After a total of 2.5 km, the hotel will be on your left.
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Please refer to our homepage for car rental conditions: www.Mietwagenbedingungen.de
PLEASE NOTE THAT TOLL CHARGES ON THE ALGARVE ARE ALSO APPLICABLE TO RENTAL CARS FROM NOW ON AND WILL BE CHARGED VIA A TOLL METER LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE. PLEASE INFORM YOURSELF IN ADVANCE.

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 21.02.2026 09:59