"Bedroom open to terrace with swimming pool, clean, friendly staff, sea view.
Near everything in old town, walkable distance of bars, restaurants and beach."
"This is a small hotel within a 5 min walk from the beach. It’s reasonable modern and the nicely laid out, with good facilities, and the staff are lovely."
"The staff were very accommodating, the hotel room was spotless and was cleaned everyday throughout our trip. The location is right on the Old Town strip so very convenient for getting around, would highly recommend."
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
"I'm a real estate investor and travel with a healthy budget. For our 23rd anniversary, we chose a resort-style hotel in the Algarve—and it ended up being the highlight of our trip.
The hotel has a sleek, Bond-movie vibe that photos don’t capture. The lobby is stunning, everything is spotless and well-designed, and the staff were friendly and professional.
The pool area is beautiful, with three pools and plenty of comfy loungers. Our room was spacious, fully renovated (since 2023), and incredibly quiet—great for light sleepers like me.
Breakfast was outstanding, especially for gluten-free options—lots of variety, including muffins, breads, almond milk, and an amazing banana bread.
The location is peaceful yet central. Perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. It’s not an adults-only hotel, but the only kid-related noise came from the pool and added a nice energy.
Some reviews criticize it for not being a "true" five-star, but for the value, it’s exceptional. I’d absolutely recommend it."
"The W Algarve delivered all it ‘said in the tin’ and then some. For those like me who are always skeptical when reviewing the hotel provided pictures, I can say that the rooms, the surrounding, the facilities, and the pleasant staff are exactly as described and portrayed. I needed a end of summer refreshing retreat and break for my family of five and it delivered from the moment we walked in to our final goodbyes! Perfect way to end the summer break. Thank you W! "
Luxury Villa, Sea Views, Very Close to Beach & Restaurants, Heatable Pool.
10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location and accommodation. Tracey - the property manager- was superb. She responded to messages very quickly, she was helpful and friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. Isobel was also friendly when she arrived to clean. "
"We just checked out today (7/24/25) from our honeymoon. I see what people say online about the hotel being outdated. That being said, it is kept very clean including the pools, restaurant and rooms. The staff are outstanding and the location is quiet in a beautiful neighborhood that is conveniently close to the marina as well as a few beaches. We walked to 4-5 of them and saw (and went) to a lot of restaurants that are close by. Another good thing is that it is truly adult only with no screaming kids. I love kids but sometimes you just want to be in a quiet location. We would definitely stay here again."
Explore the waterfront of Albufeira Marina and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Albufeira e Olhos de Água. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.
Sao Rafael Beach is located in Albufeira e Olhos de Água. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 484 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
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What can I see and do near Sao Rafael Beach?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Museum of Sacred Art and Casa Museu do Acordeao. Clock Tower, Castle Wall Ruins and Medronheira Tower are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Dip your toes in the water at Coelha Beach, Evaristo Beach and Peneco Beach.
