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Beach with golden sand, colorful umbrellas, and hotels on cliffs under a blue sky.
Modern hotel lobby interior with curved seating, wood accents, and decorative lighting.
Bright hotel room with large bed, turquoise accents, and modern furnishings.
Open terrace with tables and chairs by the sea under blue sunshades.
Wide sandy beach in front of a coastal town under clear sky and blue sea.
Wide sandy beach with many umbrellas in front of a large hotel on a coastal cliff.
Empty sandy beach with rows of loungers and umbrellas, blue sky and sea in the background.
Elegant hotel lobby with stairs, stylish furniture, and warm lighting.
Modern hotel lobby with curved seating, wood paneling, and golden light fixtures.
Modern lounge area with wooden wall, shelves, plants, and blue seating elements.
Modern reception area with desks and black chairs in a bright hotel setting.
Elegant hotel area with wooden table, floral arrangement, and seating against patterned wall.
Bright hotel corridor with light walls, plants, and large windows overlooking the landscape.
A spacious lounge with large windows overlooking the sea, furnished with comfortable armchairs.
Modern hotel bar with round wooden counter, colorful lighting elements, and various drinks.
Sunny hotel terrace with comfortable seating and views of the sea and cliffs.
Two colorful drinks sit on a wooden table overlooking the beach and sea.
A set breakfast table on a balcony with sea view and bright daylight.
Minimalist hotel room with bed, closet, and wood accents in neutral tones.
Modern hotel bathroom with round illuminated mirror and white countertop.
Bright room with balcony, sea view, and white table with two chairs and orange juice.
View from a white terrace overlooking the blue sea and cloudy sky.
Modern hotel room with double bed and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel room with wooden furniture, large bed, and sofa.
Modern bathroom setup with round mirror and white sink under warm lighting.
Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Albufeira

Sol e Mar ****
Tour operator category

FAO180
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Location

This 4-star hotel belonging to the Barata hotel chain has 68 rooms and is located directly on the long sandy beach, in the heart of Albufeira. The beach and the promenade can be reached by elevator. The pedestrian zone of Albufeira, with its numerous shopping and entertainment venues, is only a few minutes' walk away. Faro International Airport is approx. 38 km away.
Wide sandy beach in front of a coastal town under clear sky and blue sea.
Wide sandy beach with many umbrellas in front of a large hotel on a coastal cliff.
Empty sandy beach with rows of loungers and umbrellas, blue sky and sea in the background.

Facilities

Elegant hotel lobby with stairs, stylish furniture, and warm lighting.
Modern hotel lobby with curved seating, wood paneling, and golden light fixtures.
Modern lounge area with wooden wall, shelves, plants, and blue seating elements.
Modern reception area with desks and black chairs in a bright hotel setting.
Elegant hotel area with wooden table, floral arrangement, and seating against patterned wall.
Bright hotel corridor with light walls, plants, and large windows overlooking the landscape.
A spacious lounge with large windows overlooking the sea, furnished with comfortable armchairs.
Modern hotel bar with round wooden counter, colorful lighting elements, and various drinks.
Open terrace with tables and chairs by the sea under blue sunshades.
Sunny hotel terrace with comfortable seating and views of the sea and cliffs.
Two colorful drinks sit on a wooden table overlooking the beach and sea.
A set breakfast table on a balcony with sea view and bright daylight.
The adults-only hotel has a total of 68 modern rooms spread over 6 floors. Facilities include a reception area with a 24-hour front desk, a lobby with seating area, elevators, a TV room, and a library. Furthermore, the hotel features 2 restaurants, a café, 2 bars, and an indoor pool (heated from October to April). Sun loungers and umbrellas are available on the beach for a fee from local providers.

Accommodation

Double room sea view

The bright double rooms with sea view are approx. 17 m² and feature a bathroom with shower, WC, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries, one double bed or two single beds (twin), air conditioning, heating, telephone, cable TV (flat screen), Wi-Fi (included), minibar (not stocked), safe (included), wake-up service, and a balcony or terrace with a fantastic sea view. (DM)
Also available for single use as a double room with sea view. (DEM)

Bright hotel room with large bed, turquoise accents, and modern furnishings.
Minimalist hotel room with bed, closet, and wood accents in neutral tones.
Modern hotel bathroom with round illuminated mirror and white countertop.
Bright room with balcony, sea view, and white table with two chairs and orange juice.
Bright hotel room with large bed, turquoise accents, and modern furnishings.
Minimalist hotel room with bed, closet, and wood accents in neutral tones.
Modern hotel bathroom with round illuminated mirror and white countertop.
Bright room with balcony, sea view, and white table with two chairs and orange juice.

Double room sea view Type I

The double rooms with sea view Type I have the same facilities as the double rooms with sea view, but they have a limited inventory and can be booked at a special rate during the summer season. (DMI)
Also available for single use as a double room with sea view Type I. (EIM)

Double room Premium sea view upper floors

The double rooms with sea view on the upper floors have the same facilities as the double rooms with sea view, but are located on the top floors and are more spacious (MBP).

View from a white terrace overlooking the blue sea and cloudy sky.
Modern hotel room with double bed and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel room with wooden furniture, large bed, and sofa.
Modern bathroom setup with round mirror and white sink under warm lighting.

Meals

BB/HB/HB+

Breakfast buffet. When booking half-board, dinner is also included in buffet form.
Half-board Plus: includes water and 1 glass of wine, beer, or soft drink (does not apply to galas).

A set breakfast table with rolls, orange juice, fruits, and champagne glasses.

Entertainment

Entertainment program (in high season).

Hotel service

Wi-Fi (included in public hotel areas and in the rooms).
Room service (on request, for a fee).
Iron/ironing board (on request).

Credit card

American Express, Visa, and MasterCard.

Note

Adults Only (16 years and older)
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For bookings with transfer, please note: As there is no turning point for large transfer buses at the hotel, they stop approx. 250 m away at the bus stop in front of Santana Church.
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Check-in: from 3 pm
Check-out: until 12 pm
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The hotel requires a deposit of €100 per room, which must be paid by credit card upon check-in. This will be refunded upon departure.
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Please note: from May 1st, 2024, the municipality of Albufeira will levy a tourist tax of 2 EUR per person/night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years are free).

Hotel contact

Hotel Sol e Mar
Rua José Bernardino de Sousa
8200-146 Albufeira (Algarve)
Portugal
Phone: +351 289 580 080
E-mail: bookings.solemar@baratahotels.com

Note

In the "Sun Destinations" catalogue, Summer 2026 on page 67.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 25.08.2026 10:50