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INATEL Albufeira

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Albufeira Old Town Square
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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View from property
On the beach, white sand
Front of property
On the beach, white sand
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
For families
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard (Solarium)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Room, Sea View (Single Use)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Room, City View (Single Use)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Room (Single Use)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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View from room

Standard Room (Single Use)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Solarium (Single Use)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Solarium (Single Use)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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View from room

Superior Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Av. Infante D. Henrique, Albufeira, 8200

What's nearby

  • Peneco Beach - 12 min walk
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 15 min walk
  • The Strip - 3 min drive
  • Albufeira Marina - 6 min drive
  • Sao Rafael Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Portimao (PRM) - 30 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 39 min drive
  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 14 min drive
  • Tunes Station - 18 min drive
  • Silves Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Divini Gelato & Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Riviera - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bar Beer Time - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria La Terrazza del Mare - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Toscana - ‬2 min walk

About this property

INATEL Albufeira

INATEL Albufeira offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Praia dos Alemães and Albufeira Old Town Square. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Descobertas, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a poolside bar and a children's pool. The helpful staff and beach location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 217 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (5027 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Descobertas – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Painel – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Lobby Bar – This beach lobby lounge only serves light fare. Open daily.
Palmeira – This poolside bar only serves light fare. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 38.5 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

INATEL Albufeira
INATEL Hotel
INATEL Hotel Albufeira
INATEL Albufeira Portugal - Algarve
INATEL Albufeira Hotel
INATEL
INATEL Albufeira Hotel
INATEL Albufeira Albufeira
INATEL Albufeira Hotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

Does INATEL Albufeira offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, INATEL Albufeira 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 INATEL Albufeira?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at INATEL Albufeira?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at INATEL Albufeira?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at INATEL Albufeira?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at INATEL Albufeira?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Vilamoura (22-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at INATEL Albufeira and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 3 bars and an arcade. INATEL Albufeira also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near INATEL Albufeira?
Yes, Descobertas offers beachfront dining, Mediterranean cuisine and ocean views.
What's the area around INATEL Albufeira like?
INATEL Albufeira is a short 15-minute walk from Albufeira Old Town Square and 12 minutes' walk from Peneco Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

INATEL Albufeira Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good little hotel right on the water.
We decided to stay at the Inatel at the last moment when we arrived in Albufeira. We upgraded an oceanfront room with a balcony. The room was directly on the beach. It was lovely to sleep with the door open to the sound of the waves and to have a terrace with a view of the ocean. The room is a little dated. But, it’s not tiny. And it’s close to everything and convenient to old town and the shops and restaurants. It was clean, had everything I needed, the AC worked and the breakfast was decent. It’s a good little hotel for the price for a few nights. I was more than satisfied with it and would stay there again.
View from balcony
View from balcony
Balcony view
Jeffery, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Maxine, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Barbara, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lorraine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

One star !
This is a hotel for the elderly (60+) breakfast is basic and the same food is served everyday, we got a room with a balcony overlooking the back of the hotel, not a great view so make sure you book sea view. Basic room, full of ants also on the bed so they do bite. Bathroom was a joke, no water pressure in a shower, or the sink. Tennis court and rackets needs a bit of TLC. Pool was good, but needed to be cleaned more often. Reception desk were sort of helpful, but what can u expect from a 3 star hotel. Definitely not coming back!
Anna, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The front desk people are bad. I requested a high floor when I booked, then when I showed up before check in time, I asked the guy again. He put me on the ground floor! I asked the girl I dealt with later if I could move. She said no, they were full. When I persisted, she went to speak to someone, and left me waiting for a long time. Then magically a higher floor room was assigned. The room wasn't cleaned properly and the bed was uncomfortable. I should have spent more money and stayed elsewhere
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Outdated and old, dirty and stinky!! Please do not be fooled by photos, I left after first night!! This hotel is old and outdated with a smell in rooms. The floors are not clean even in Lonnie’s floors with full of stain. The staff can not help you at all. It is a big disappointment. The only positive is a free parking, that is all.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bethan, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Jacey- Anne, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Thanks to Ana .Rita and Orlando from breakfast also team from restaurant and housekeeping
Sonia, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Our first room the air conditioning didn’t work. They upgraded us to a much nicer room where the air conditioning didn’t work there either. Property could use some maintenance. No beach towels on the beach side of the property you had to go to the other part of the hotel across the street. Just not that helpful.
LESLIE, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay. The property is old and could use some updating, but it was clean and well cared for. The staff was accommodating - they even brought us complimentary champagne after noticing during check in that it was my husbands birthday. The onsite parking is free and convenient if you have a car. The surrounding area is quiet, and only a short walk to downtown Albufeira. The extra money for the beach front room was well worth it. We had the best view from our balcony and enjoyed the sound of the ocean.
Courtney, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Rebecca, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kelly, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Room not available even after 4:00pm. Staff was very rude and not helpful at all!
Ramesh, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Close to beach and old town with lots of dinning options.
Mauro, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

No soft drinks to buy onsite No water to buy onsite No coffee machine in rooms Terrible event in check out very early in the morning. All doors of the hotel are locked The security agent will scream at you when you try to open the door and you do not understand why is locked. He treat you as criminal trying to escape without paying. Although i explain that i want to bring the car next to hotel door before check out. By the way i already spoke a day before to receptionist and she told me that all is payed and i can leave at 5 am and just leave the keys on the reception desk. Terrible treatement from security agent. Otherwise the staff was nice. But they have to work on treating their clients with respect while preventing fraud.
abdallah, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Lovely clean and spacious room. Hotel was in a great location for a stroll into the old town or to bars and restaurants on our doorstep.
Emily, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean and very nice Veiw
darren, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property on the beach, wet spacious room with good private balcony with gorgeous sea views!
Karen, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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Ron, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Views of the Ocean
This hotel is amazing, gorgeous views of the ocean and very big. Great location and great price for off season, this was a very enjoyable vacation. I would stay here again
Nicola, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Great location and nice hotel - strange rules
Nice location on the beach but disappointed that the bar closed at 7 and had to go up to the sister hotel for that bar and there as well to get towels for the beach (didn’t make sense for the beach hotel not to handle the towels).
Tobin J, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff friendly. Nice and convenient to the beach and to Albufeira old town. Unfortunately when we were checking in we were told that the main pool was closed for renovation. Although this didn't spoil our holiday completely, as we were close to the beach anyway, I felt it would have been nice to been told this before arriving. One of the main reasons we booked this hotel was because it has a pool so as you can imagine our disappointment to hear it was closed. We spent some time around the closed pool to sunbathe but this was not relaxing as there were workers drilling and making lots of noise so we were unable to relax. It would have been nice to know that the pool was closed before arriving, and there was no mention of any reimbursements. Some money off our stay or some drinks at the bar would have been nice.
J, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Dont be fooled and book else where
Upon arrival I was told by the somewhat rude person at the front desk that the pool was closed for 10 days for maintenance. This is the start of the busy tourist season wouldn’t you think the new tile work could have been done within the previous 2 months? Place is clean but very tired including ripped carpeting and many tile cracks in the washroom. I asked for ice and was told to go to the bar where I ran into rude person #2 who preceded to give 4 cubes in a plastic cup and told me me that they don’t have anymore ice, WHAT? I did get another plastic glass with 4 more cubes. 4 of the 6 people that I came in contact with over my 2 night stay were extremely rude and curt. This was our only experience like this on our 2 week trip in beautiful Portugal. It appears in their pictures that this is an ocean front property but don’t be fooled because it is not. I am at odds as to why there are many exceptional and wonderful reviews because this place is a 2 star at best. I would never return and would not recommend this property to anyone else.
Steven, 2-night family trip
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