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Hotel complex with multiple pools, lounge chairs, palm trees, and sea view under clear sky.
Bright and cozy hotel restaurant with wooden chairs and large windows.
Modern outdoor terrace with comfortable seating and sea view at sunset.
Luxury hotel pool with loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and sea view.
Large hotel by the sea with pool and gardens, surrounded by greenery and blue sky.
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Coast with sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and hotels in the background under clear blue sky.
Large hotel with swimming pool, palm trees, and sun umbrellas under a blue sky.
Large curved pool with sun loungers and palm trees at a hotel resort by the sea.
Sunny hotel terrace with palm trees and green lawns under a clear sky.
Large hotel pool with sun loungers and umbrellas under a blue sky.
Couple walking through a garden with wooden planters outside a hotel.
Modern hotel lobby with comfortable sofas, chairs, and tropical plants.
Large covered terrace with chairs and tables, overlooking palm trees and pool.
Modern hotel bar with four stools, well-lit and stylishly furnished.
Open hotel terrace area with tables, chairs, and wicker lamps, surrounded by palm trees.
Modern indoor hotel pool with comfortable seating and soothing lighting.
Person in sportswear using exercise equipment in a bright indoor space.
Bright, modern sauna with wooden walls, bench lighting, and stones for steam rituals.
Indoor pool with several lounge chairs and a person in the water at a hotel.
Bright, modern playroom with mirror wall, blue mats, orange bean bags, and toys.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, wooden floor, and balcony overlooking garden.
Bright hotel room with two beds, ceiling fan, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and wooden furniture in neutral tones.
Balcony with table and chair overlooking green garden and trees from hotel room.
Hotel room with two beds, balcony, and modern light wood furnishings.
Brightly decorated hotel room with two beds and a view of green plants.
Bright hotel room with two beds, balcony, and view of buildings.
Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Albufeira

PortoBay Blue Ocean ****+
Tour operator category

FAO271
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Location

The PortoBay Blue Ocean, with its unique location atop the cliffs and views of one of the Algarve's most beautiful beaches, "Praia da Falésia", is situated amidst beautiful landscaped gardens. The centre of Olhos d’água, with its shops and restaurants, is in the immediate vicinity. Albufeira is approximately 8 km away. Faro Airport is approximately 35 km away.
Large hotel by the sea with pool and gardens, surrounded by greenery and blue sky.
Hotel complex with multiple pools, lounge chairs, palm trees, and sea view under clear sky.
Hotel complex with building next to green forest and blue sea under clear sky.
Coast with sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and hotels in the background under clear blue sky.

Facilities

Hotel complex with multiple pools, lounge chairs, palm trees, and sea view under clear sky.
Large hotel with swimming pool, palm trees, and sun umbrellas under a blue sky.
Luxury hotel pool with loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and sea view.
Large curved pool with sun loungers and palm trees at a hotel resort by the sea.
Sunny hotel terrace with palm trees and green lawns under a clear sky.
Large hotel pool with sun loungers and umbrellas under a blue sky.
Modern outdoor terrace with comfortable seating and sea view at sunset.
Couple walking through a garden with wooden planters outside a hotel.
Modern hotel lobby with comfortable sofas, chairs, and tropical plants.
Bright and cozy hotel restaurant with wooden chairs and large windows.
Large covered terrace with chairs and tables, overlooking palm trees and pool.
Modern hotel bar with four stools, well-lit and stylishly furnished.
Open hotel terrace area with tables, chairs, and wicker lamps, surrounded by palm trees.
Modern indoor hotel pool with comfortable seating and soothing lighting.
Renovated for summer 2025, this 4-star hotel features 348 modern rooms, a lobby with reception, lifts, 2 restaurants (one international buffet restaurant and a brasserie next to the outdoor pool), a cocktail bar with terrace, and a pool/snack bar. The outdoor area includes a sun terrace and two swimming pools (one of which is for adults only), as well as an additional children's pool. Furthermore, the hotel features an indoor pool (heated). Sun loungers and parasols are included in the pool area. Hotel guests benefit from direct beach access (via stairs).

Accommodation

Double room

The comfortably and modernly furnished double rooms feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning/heating, safe, minibar, kettle, telephone, cable TV (55-inch smart TV), and balcony (D). Also bookable with the same amenities as double room type O (DZO).

Bright hotel room with two single beds, wooden floor, and balcony overlooking garden.
Bright hotel room with two beds, ceiling fan, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and wooden furniture in neutral tones.
Balcony with table and chair overlooking green garden and trees from hotel room.

Double room side sea view

Same amenities as the double rooms, but with side sea view (DMS). Also bookable as double room side sea view type O (SDO) (limited availability).

Double room sea view

Same amenities as the double rooms, but with sea view (DM). Also bookable as double room sea view type O (DMO).

Hotel room with two beds, balcony, and modern light wood furnishings.
Brightly decorated hotel room with two beds and a view of green plants.
Bright hotel room with two beds, balcony, and view of buildings.

Double room Superior

The superior double rooms have the same amenities as the double rooms but are more spacious (DSU). Also bookable as double room superior with side sea view (D2S).

Double room side sea view Adults Only

With the same amenities as the double room with sea view, this room has balcony access to the adults-only area. (DSC) Bookable from winter 2026/2027.

Meals

BB/HB/FB

HB: Breakfast and dinner in buffet style.
FB: Additionally includes lunch as a 3-course menu.

Modern hotel buffet with wooden counters and warm lighting.

Sports included

Fitness room
Person in sportswear using exercise equipment in a bright indoor space.

Sports for a fee

Tennis

Children's program

Bright, modern playroom with mirror wall, blue mats, orange bean bags, and toys.
Children's pool

Wellness

Heated indoor pool (included)
Whirlpool (included)
For a fee:
Sauna and Turkish bath. Treatments can be booked on-site.
Bright, modern sauna with wooden walls, bench lighting, and stones for steam rituals.
Modern indoor hotel pool with comfortable seating and soothing lighting.
Indoor pool with several lounge chairs and a person in the water at a hotel.

Entertainment

Entertainment
Live music

Hotel service

Laundry service (for a fee).
Garage (for a fee/subject to availability).
Hairdresser.
Wi-Fi (included)

Notes

Rated by us with 4.5 Suns due to the spectacular location and modern concept.
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Pets not allowed
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The photos are partly model photos.
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Suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
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Check-in: from 2 PM
Check-out: until 12 PM
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Hotel contact:
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Quinta do Milharó
8200-591 Olhos d'água, Albufeira- Portgal
Phone: +351 291 708 750
Email: book@portobay.pt

Sustainability

With our "Reisen mit Zukunft" label, we identify hotels that verifiably meet recognized sustainability standards. These include standards recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA), among others. Currently, about 20% of the hotels in our program meet these criteria and have been vetted through independent certification processes. This product line offers our guests additional guidance when selecting their accommodation.

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 (valid until 27.06.2027)

Notes

The photos shown are model photos.
In the "Sonnenziele" catalogue summer 2026 on page 69.

Tour operator category

4,5 Suns ****+

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 30.09.2026 18:27