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Apartamentos da Balaia

3.0 star property
Family-friendly aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools, near The Strip
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2 outdoor pools
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
2 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars
Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
  • Pool
Main amenities
  • 100 smoke-free apartments
  • Housekeeping on weekdays
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and 2 poolside bars
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Television

Room options

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 115 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Apartment (2 bedrooms + 1)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Praia Maria Luísa - Balaia, Albufeira, 8200-925

What's nearby

  • Santa Eulalia Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balaia Golf Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Strip - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Oura Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Portimao (PRM) - 31 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 37 min drive
  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 11 min drive
  • Tunes Station - 19 min drive
  • Silves Station - 24 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪O Pescador - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Café Bar Atlântico - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bar Balaia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soft Caffe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante O Assador - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Apartamentos da Balaia

When you stay at Apartamentos da Balaia, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of The Strip and Albufeira Old Town Square. After taking a dip in one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 poolside bars. 2 bars/lounges and a children's pool are offered, and apartments have conveniences such as fridges and microwaves.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Property size

    • 100 apartments
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Restaurants on site

  • Sports Bar

Kitchenette

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 10.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Computer station

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 100 rooms
  • 4 floors
  • 3 buildings

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This poolside restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sports Bar – On-site bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 27 November and 01 April.

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property is professionally cleaned.
State tax ID – 500983658
Property Registration Number 14047/AL, 51356/AL, 65422/AL

Also known as

Apartamentos da Balaia
Apartamentos da Balaia Albufeira
Apartamentos da Balaia Apartment
Apartamentos da Balaia Apartment Albufeira
Apartamentos da Balaia Albufeira
Apartamentos da Balaia Aparthotel
Apartamentos da Balaia Aparthotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartamentos da Balaia currently open?
The property is closed between 27 November and 01 April.
Does Apartamentos da Balaia offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Apartamentos da Balaia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Apartamentos da Balaia?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Apartamentos da Balaia?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Apartamentos da Balaia?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Apartamentos da Balaia?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Apartamentos da Balaia?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Apartamentos da Balaia and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the aparthotel's other amenities, which include 2 poolside bars and 2 bars. Apartamentos da Balaia also has an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Apartamentos da Balaia?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers international cuisine and poolside dining.
Does Apartamentos da Balaia have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchenette, which also includes a stovetop, a fridge and a microwave.
What's the area around Apartamentos da Balaia like?
Apartamentos da Balaia is a short 10-minute walk from Balaia Golf Village and 4 minutes' walk from Maria Luisa Beach.

Apartamentos da Balaia Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Nice apartment with a brilliant outside seating area. Room wasn’t entirely clean when we arrived, but nothing horrendous. Unexpectedly our beds were made and bathrooms cleaned every day which was nice. Would highly recommend
Sebastian, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Liked it but quiet
Nice apartment, very clean, plenty of room, cleaning service was 100%. Bar was small and not populated very much, closed early so missing out on revenue and a "holiday vibe".
6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great value for a last minute stay for a football trip. Waking up and opening the shutters onto a great pool and breakfast area was so refreshing after getting in late the night before. Before we left Jorge opened up the breakfast area early to accommodate us and couldn’t be nicer. There is a SPAR close by and the strip is only a €4 taxi or a 30 min walk.
Gavin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Have stayed here before and both times have been very happy with service, cleanliness , comfort and staff. Was very disappointed this time due to the pool not being open nor the bar. I understand that it is out of season but the fact I wasn’t told before our visit left me annoyed and with two very disappointed children not being able to have a swim.
Gemma, 7-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Fine
Good for the price. The sort of place you use more as a pad to explore from. Quality of room and facilities not going to set world on fire. Nice bar and pool tables though.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Close to Beach and Restaurants
Enjoyable experience overall as a family vacation. Central location. easy access to the beach and other attractions. many restaurants, gift and convenience stores nearby
Nick, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great 2 week stay
Me and my partner booked a 2 week stay here, and it was a great break. I have to say, first impressions of the room were...No balcony!..but it didn't bother us as we didn't spend much time in the room. The staff from arrival to departure were amazing, Paulo & Bae in particular were very friendly and hard working! The hotel was a 10min walk from a couple of beaches and restaurants. If we came back, we would stay here again
Danny, 14-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely food
Lovely relaxing holiday excellent food not much to do but we liked as closer to 60 than 50 age . rooms are dated but clean. staff all helpful and pleasant
7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice accomadation rooms roomy and pool relaxing, manager very accomadating. No extra fees for this and that wifi a bit weak but I think they will improve this ....Peter whitmore
Pete, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely place. Staff always helpful, couldn't do enough for us. Not far from the old town.
T, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ok family place
Hotel was your average family resort. Apartment had no air con and no fan. The single beds were very very comfortable and the hotels surroundings very loud at night.
7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Hotel reception
Pool is very very deep- for this reason I will not return. Also huge problem checking in- as we had 5 children- I could only book 3 kids- but I did ring hotels.com & they assured me this was fine. The hotel receptionist was not so accommodating. Told we would more towels etc- not very nice welcome to this hotel- so no will not be returning
Priscilla, 11-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Decent value for money
Good location 10 minutes from beach and just over half an hour walk - if you're fit - from Albufeira strip. rooms basic but clean. Decent supermarket across the road.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

excellent hotel
The apartment was lovely,large 3 bedroom and only booked a studio. Room was immaculately clean and we had a lovely veranda on ground floor with a table and sofa outside. The hotel was amazing, had 2 pools though they were cold but good when your hot. The staff at this hotel were so friendly. Loved my stay here. All Inc food is nice, with lots of choice
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Da balaia stay
We had an apartment on ground floor self catering. The apartment itself was comfortable but could do with a bit of updating. Some air con although we had a couple of fans. We enjoyed the lovely pool and staff were very friendly and helpful. The local supermarket was fully stocked and we could get WiFi there for free but had to pay at the hotel which was a shame. Overall it's location was good and there were restaurants and bars 10 minutes walk if you wanted to go out otherwise you could go fully inclusive which the food looked good. Local beach was lovely. Had a very lovely holiday and would definately go back.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Near an excellent beach!
We arrived on a tuesday to Faro airport, the transfer to the hotel was pretty short. The weather was warm and the beer was cold, and the sand on the beach was the colour of gold. We checked in at reception and got our keys, the room was large so we were please(d). We asked the barman "where, sir is the beach?", he replied "8 minutes walk" his voice it did screech. 8 minutes later we stood on the sand, looking out to the sea beers in hand. The sun shone down and our foreheads went red, i laid back with a book on my five Euro sun bed. We went back to the hotel when we'd had enough, cigarettes in the garden we did puff. After the sun had gone down our tummies did rumble, we walked to the town and started to grumble. The walk it was nice, but about twenty minutes long, and in the pubs they played the same song. This is ok if you like 'sultans of swing', but i have to say it's not my kind of thing. We walked down The Strip looking for food, because if you're not all inclusive the hotel's is not good. There were many eateries from which to select, it was the kind of the food that one would expect. We fed ourselves and drank down some wine, some nights were good, some nights just fine. About fifteen each to get a good fill, i was not upset on receiving the bill. We went home to bed and stopped on the way, several songs at karaoke we did play. Back to the hotel after a little walk back, all through the night peacefully we napped.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely spacious apartment
We had a great stay over 4 nights in a lovely apartment. Less than 10 mins walk to the beach, minutes to nearest supermarket (off site) there was also a supermarket on site. Swimming pool was lovely & clean, the staff were very helpful & the apartment was kitted out with everything necessary for a great stay.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Recent Stay at Da Balaia
My Wife and I recently stayed at Da Balaia appts for a week, we had a lovely time there. This is a beautiful spot, portuguese people are lovely, food and weather is really nice. on this website it tells us that the airport is just 14 miles from the appartments which should cost approx 20-25, It is Not! The airport is approx 36-40km from the airport and costs close on 50 to get to the appts. When we mentioned this at the appts, the receptionist looked at us blankly and said 'oh really'. I was not impressed. Can you please have this changed as soon as possible! The appts are a little walk from town centre, approx 5km, the appts are very clean however and the amenities are really good. there is also a supermarket across the road. The only reason i would not stay here again is the distance from town centre. If that is not a problem for you then it is perfect.
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8/10 Very good

Very pleasant and clean
I stayed here with my mom and 2 girl friends. We loved the kitchen included in the apartment style rooms. Plenty of space. Everything was clean and comfortable. Furnishings are old but in good repair. When we first arrived, the water in the bathroom ran yellow for a few seconds, but clear after that. I drank the tap water from the kitchen for the 4 days we were there and had no issues whatsoever.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

good hotel for all ages
would stay again, very nice, local to all ameneties beach , the strip etc
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Hassnaa, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Estába todo muy bien, cerca de la playa
Maria De Los Ángeles, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Excelente relación calidad precio
Muy bien, apartamentos super comodos y limpios
Jennifer, 4-night trip
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