Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Albufeira

Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Spa *****

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.

Sports for a fee

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

Children's program

Kids' club for children aged 3-12, and babysitting service available on request (for a fee).
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.

Wellness

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.
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).

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

Note

No dogs allowed.
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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).

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Last updated: 21.02.2026 09:59