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Modern indoor pool with waterfall feature and loungers in a hotel.
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Modern hotel complex with palm trees in warm evening light.
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A tropical hotel garden with numerous palm trees around a large blue pool under clear skies.
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Hotel pool area with sun loungers and view of sea and dry landscape in the background.
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Large pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and clear sky.
A white canopied bed with purple towels by a pool in a tropical hotel setting.
A modern hotel buffet area with high ceilings and a large wooden whale decoration.
Bright hotel dining area with buffet and large sculpture in the center.
Modern dining room with wooden tables, wicker chairs, and natural decor elements.
Neatly set tables in a bright restaurant overlooking the pool with natural decorations.
Modern indoor pool with clear water and stylish loungers for hotel relaxation.
Modern wellness center entrance with glass and large round lights.
Modern spa room with two massage tables, warm lighting, and reflective walls.
Modern hotel corridor with large glass walls, elegant lamps, and soft curtains in warm lighting.
Hotel wellness area with individual loungers surrounded by sheer white curtains.
Modern hotel bar area with marble counter, high stools, and large plants.
Modern gym room with various exercise machines and a mirrored wall.
Modern hotel reception with wooden desk and decorative black wall sculptures.
Modern hotel spa room with two massage tables, mirrors, and simple lighting.
Modern hotel room with double bed and view of palm trees and terrace in daylight.
Modern hotel room with double bed, white pillows, two nightstands, and stylish wall lamps.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, wall mirror, and two white towels hanging on the wall.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, towels, and access to a mirrored room.
Hotel room with wood-paneled wardrobe, mirrors, safe, and coffee machine on shelves.
Modern bathroom with sink, wooden shelves, and glass wall leading to a bedroom.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and view of palm trees and pool.
Modern hotel room with large bed, table, TV, and balcony view.
Modern hotel room with large double bed, decorative pillows, and neutral colors.
Modern hotel lobby interior with light blue sofa, glass partition, and floor lamp.
Modern hotel bathroom with double sinks and reflective wall design.
Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Albufeira

Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve *****
Tour operator category

FAO197
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Location

The 5-star hotel is located in a quiet area, just a few minutes' walk from the expansive Salgados Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve. The renowned Salgados Golf Course, with its impressive 18-hole course, is also in the immediate vicinity. The center of Albufeira, with its numerous shopping and entertainment options, is approx. 9 km away, and Faro Airport is approx. 45 km away.
Hotel building at sunset, surrounded by tall palm trees and modern architecture.
Modern hotel complex with palm trees in warm evening light.
Large hotel pool with umbrellas and lounge chairs beside palm trees and beach.
Woman looks from hotel balcony at palm trees and sea on sunny day.
A tropical hotel garden with numerous palm trees around a large blue pool under clear skies.
Large hotel resort with multiple buildings, pool, and palm trees in a sunny setting.
Hotel pool area with sun loungers and view of sea and dry landscape in the background.
Large resort with multiple buildings and a big pool in a green landscape.

Facilities

Row of lounge chairs and umbrellas by the pool with palm trees in the background.
Large oval pool with blue lounge chairs in a hotel area surrounded by greenery.
Large pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and clear sky.
Large hotel pool with umbrellas and lounge chairs beside palm trees and beach.
A white canopied bed with purple towels by a pool in a tropical hotel setting.
A modern hotel buffet area with high ceilings and a large wooden whale decoration.
Bright hotel dining area with buffet and large sculpture in the center.
Modern dining room with wooden tables, wicker chairs, and natural decor elements.
Neatly set tables in a bright restaurant overlooking the pool with natural decorations.
Modern indoor pool with waterfall feature and loungers in a hotel.
Modern indoor pool with clear water and stylish loungers for hotel relaxation.
Modern wellness center entrance with glass and large round lights.
Modern spa room with two massage tables, warm lighting, and reflective walls.
Modern hotel corridor with large glass walls, elegant lamps, and soft curtains in warm lighting.
Hotel wellness area with individual loungers surrounded by sheer white curtains.
Modern hotel bar area with marble counter, high stools, and large plants.
The modern and renovated hotel, with direct access to the beach, offers a large lobby with a reception, a hair salon, elevators, 5 exquisite restaurants such as the buffet restaurant "Moby Dick", two à-la-carte restaurants "Primadonna Ristorante Italiano" and "Tasca da Memória Counter", the trendy Aji Oriental Flavor sushi restaurant (adults only), or the "Coco" restaurant which is very popular with families, as well as 3 elegant bars. Outside, there are four pools (including a chill-out pool for adults only at the MarClub), a separate children's pool, and the "Tiki" pool bar with snack options. Sun loungers and parasols are included in the pool area.

Accommodation

Prestige Double Room

The Prestige Double Rooms are approx. 42m² and modern in design. The rooms feature a minibar, air conditioning, coffee machine, Smart TV, safe, bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, Wi-Fi, and a balcony (2P). Also bookable with a resort view (3P) or a view of the golf course (PGR).

Modern hotel room with double bed and view of palm trees and terrace in daylight.
Modern hotel room with double bed, white pillows, two nightstands, and stylish wall lamps.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, wall mirror, and two white towels hanging on the wall.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, towels, and access to a mirrored room.
Hotel room with wood-paneled wardrobe, mirrors, safe, and coffee machine on shelves.
Modern bathroom with sink, wooden shelves, and glass wall leading to a bedroom.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and view of palm trees and pool.

Superior Double Room Pool View

With the same features as the Prestige Double Rooms, these rooms are located on higher floors and offer a pool view (DSP). Also bookable with a sea view (DMU).

Palm Club Suite Sea View

The Palm Club Suites with Sea View are luxuriously designed and offer, in addition to the same features as the Prestige Double Rooms, a living room and a sea view (VOV).

Modern hotel room with large bed, table, TV, and balcony view.
Modern hotel room with large double bed, decorative pillows, and neutral colors.
Modern hotel lobby interior with light blue sofa, glass partition, and floor lamp.
Modern hotel bathroom with double sinks and reflective wall design.

Meals

BB/HB

Breakfast and dinner are taken in the Moby Dick buffet restaurant. Dine Around during high season: with half board, dinner can be taken in any of the hotel's restaurants with a reduced menu by prior arrangement (24 hours in advance at the reception).

A modern hotel buffet area with high ceilings and a large wooden whale decoration.

Sports included

Modern gym room with various exercise machines and a mirrored wall.
1 fitness room (24h)

Sports for a fee

In the vicinity, there are sports options available for a fee: sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, sport fishing, 18-hole golf course with putting and pitching greens and golf course simulator, horseback riding, cycling, bird watching, hiking, theme parks, and water parks.

Children's program

The Little Stories Kids Club - 7 days a week (9:30 AM – 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM), free for children aged 3-11.
Creche (0-2 years) care for a fee (min. 2 hours).
A specially tailored program for all age groups.

Wellness

The Library Spa (16+): two heated indoor pools (one pool, as well as sauna, whirlpool, and steam bath for a fee).
Various treatments and massages available for a fee.
Superior Double Room Sea View and Palm Suites include free entry to the spa area (treatments not included).
Modern hotel reception with wooden desk and decorative black wall sculptures.
Modern wellness center entrance with glass and large round lights.
Modern indoor pool with clear water and stylish loungers for hotel relaxation.
Modern indoor pool with waterfall feature and loungers in a hotel.
Hotel wellness area with individual loungers surrounded by sheer white curtains.
Modern hotel corridor with large glass walls, elegant lamps, and soft curtains in warm lighting.
Modern hotel spa room with two massage tables, mirrors, and simple lighting.
Modern spa room with two massage tables, warm lighting, and reflective walls.

Entertainment

Seasonal entertainment programs for children and adults.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi in all public areas free of charge.
Outdoor parking (free of charge/subject to availability)
Underground garage (for a fee/subject to availability)
Laundry service (for a fee)

Hotel contact

Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve
Rua da Boca da Alagoa, Lote 1,
8200-424 Albufeira
Phone: (+351) 289 038 000
E-Mail:
bookings@algarve.wbh.pt

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance for making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined 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 holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Check-in: from 4:00 PM
Check-out: until 12:00 PM
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Pets up to 15 kg allowed on request for a fee.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 25.08.2026 15:26