Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Albufeira

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

FAO100
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Location

The spacious and very family-friendly resort is situated above the beach of the same name, one of the most beautiful areas in southern Portugal. With direct beach access, a total of 4 swimming pools (outdoor pools) for adults and 3 for children, and an on-site kids' club, the resort is the perfect destination for families. The airport is approx. 40 km away and the city center is about 1.5 km away.
Hotel complex on a coast with sandy beach and multiple pools.
Aerial view of a beach resort with a pool, buildings, and coastline under clear weather.
Hotel complex on a hill overlooking a calm sandy beach and sea.
Beach with palm trees, calm sea, and rocky coast under clear sky.
Vacation resort with pool and green garden areas, surrounded by trees and buildings.

Facilities

Hotel with pool area, sun umbrellas, and sea view on a sunny day.
Hotel with garden, pool, and sea view under a blue sky with clouds.
Hotel pool area with multiple pools, sun umbrellas, and sea view at sunset.
Pool area with sun loungers and white umbrellas at a hotel.
Row house hotel with pool, sun loungers, and turquoise umbrellas, surrounded by trees.
Hotel entrance with glass facade, potted plants, and blue lattice roof under bright sunlight.
Bright hotel lounge area with white sofas, modern tables, and wooden flooring.
Bright hotel lobby with wooden ceiling, modern lighting, and abundant greenery.
Buffet area in a hotel with various dishes and two chefs behind the counter.
Modern hotel bar area with colorful chairs and warm ambiance at night.
Bright restaurant with white tables, chairs, and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel outdoor area with cozy seating and plants under hanging lamps.
Terrace with dining tables, plants, and sea view under clear sky.
Outdoor restaurant with sea view, wooden chairs and tables under a shaded roof.
A lounge terrace with sofas and lamps overlooking palm trees and the sea in the background.
The complex consists of a hotel area (189 rooms) and an apartment area (155 apartments). It offers a lobby with a reception in the hotel (German-speaking staff available), 4 elevators (hotel), Wi-Fi (included throughout the resort), a buffet restaurant, 3 restaurants (a la carte or buffet, depending on the season or occupancy), a bar, a games and TV room, a shop/kiosk, and a business center. In the extensive, well-maintained gardens, 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 areas), as well as 3 pool bars, sunbathing lawns, and sun terraces. Umbrellas, sun loungers with cushions, and pool towels are included here; at the beach, they are available for a fee.

Accommodation

Double room

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

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Bright hotel room with large double bed, wooden headboard, and three framed pictures on the wall.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, wooden furniture, and large window with curtains.
Bright kitchen with green table, colorful tile backsplash, and balcony with sea view.
Bright living room with orange sofas, TV, and window view of green landscape.

Apartment

The apartments have similar facilities and include a living room 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 have the same facilities as the apartments but feature a combined living/sleeping area. This room category is located near the main building (S12).

Cozy hotel room with green dining table, kitchenette, and single bed.
Bright hotel room with double bed, green headboard, and two wall lamps.
Bright hotel room with double bed, modern decor, and balcony overlooking nature.
Bright hotel room with sofa, TV, table, and balcony overlooking green landscape.
White bed with multiple pillows against wooden panel and bedside table with phone in hotel room.
Balcony with two chairs overlooks wooded hills under a blue sky.

Suites

The suites offer the same facilities as the double rooms but are significantly larger at approx. 54 m² and feature a living area, a separate bedroom, and 2 bathrooms (S2). Suites with sea view can be booked for an extra charge (S2M).

Meals

RO/BB/HB/FB

Room only/no meals. Breakfast in buffet style. Lunch and dinner in buffet style or à la carte (depending on occupancy and season). Diet and vegetarian meals on request. Also available without meals for the Studio and Apartment room categories.

Buffet with a selection of pastries and sweets in a hotel.

Self-catering (N) (FAOA02)

Sports included

Fitness room.
A modern gym with various workout machines and large windows overlooking the city.

Sports for a fee

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

Children's program

Large pavilion with seating near the beach, surrounded by greenery.
A playground with colorful climbing equipment, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.
Colorful hotel playroom with rugs, cushions, and space-themed decorations hanging from the ceiling.
Children participate in a sack race on a hotel lawn.
Kids' club for 3-12-year-olds as well as babysitting service (for a fee, on request).

Wellness

1,200 m² spa area (for a fee) with thalassotherapy indoor pool (water circuits), sauna, hammam, and Vichy shower. A wide selection of various treatments and massages are available to book on-site (for a fee).
Indoor pool with hot tub and stylish blue tiled walls.
A man in blue swim trunks relaxes on a mosaic bench in a steam room with colorful tiles.
Two people relax in comfortable armchairs with footrests in a warmly lit room.
Indoor hotel pool with water jet, relaxing loungers, and modern column design.
Indoor hotel pool with columns, blue tiles, and warm lighting.

Entertainment

Evening entertainment in summer.

Hotel service

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

Sustainability

"Reisen mit Zukunft" offers guidance to help you make conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices that are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

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

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

No dogs allowed.
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Zusatzhinweis

Hotel:
Check-in: from 4 p.m.
Check-out: until 12 p.m.
 
Resort:
Check-in: from 4 p.m.
Check-out: until 10 a.m.
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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
FAX: 00351-289-598001
E-MAIL: GRSE@Realhotelsgroup.com
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Please note: from May 1, 2024, the municipality of Albufeira will charge a tourist tax of 2 EUR per person/night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years old are exempt).

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Arrival by car

Directions from Faro Airport (FAO):
Drive west for approx. 140 m. After about 750 m, turn left onto the N125-10. At the roundabout, take the second exit (N125-10). Keep right to get 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 the Estr. EM526. At the roundabout, take the third exit and leave the following roundabout at the second exit (R. da Torre da Medronheira). Now continue on the "Estr. de Albufeira" and then on the "Rua da Torre da Medronheira" until you reach "Estr. dos Olhos de Água". Turn onto the EN128. After approx. 2.5 km, the hotel is on the left side.
Directions from Lisbon Airport (LIS):
Follow the road heading 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; turn left there onto "Avenida Cidade do Porto" (signposted A1/A8/A12). Take the E01 exit and re-join at exit 14 towards "A12/Sul/Ponte Vasco da Gama". This runs parallel to the IC17. From here, continue to the A12 (partially toll road). Leave the motorway at IP1 (signs for Évora) and re-join at the 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 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 to reach 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 onto the EM526 and continue for almost 4 km on the EM526. Leave the following roundabout at the third exit and at the next roundabout take the second exit (R. da Torre da Medronheira). Continue on "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 is on the left side.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT MOTORWAY TOLLS IN THE ALGARVE MUST NOW ALSO BE PAID FOR RENTAL CARS AND ARE SETTLED VIA A TOLL METER LOCATED IN THE CAR. PLEASE INFORM YOURSELF IN ADVANCE.

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Last updated: 17.07.2026 16:28