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Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only

4.0 star property
Upscale adults-only hotel, walk to Albufeira Old Town Square
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Beach nearby, white sand
Aerial view
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Bar (on property)
Sun deck
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
Rua Joaquim Pedro Samora 2, Albufeira, Faro, 8200-210
  • Popular LocationAlbufeira Old Town Square3 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlbufeira Marina4 min drive
  • Popular LocationOura Beach19 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)31 min drive

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20/10 Excellent

The property is nicely decorated and very stylish
Wai Ching
Oct 18, 2022
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Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room, Pool View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room (S)

8.3/10 Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Nightclub

Double Room - Nightlife View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room (XL)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room (M)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room (M)

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room (L)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room (L)

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Suite (D'One)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Albufeira

Located near the beach, Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only is in Albufeira Old Town, a neighbourhood in Albufeira. While the natural beauty of Praia dos Alemães and Sao Rafael Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Vilamoura Marina. Albufeira Old Town Square and Oura Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and skydiving.
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What's nearby

  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 3 min walk
  • Praia dos Alemães - 16 min walk
  • Albufeira Marina - 4 min drive
  • Sao Rafael Beach - 18 min drive
  • Oura Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 13 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Meet Bar, Albufeira - 3 min walk
  • Fastnet Bar - 3 min walk
  • Piccadilly Cocktail-bar - 3 min walk
  • Pampas Steakhouse - 4 min walk
  • Twist Cocktail bar - 3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only

Upscale eco-certified hotel refurbished in 2019 and located near Albufeira Old Town Square
Located close to Praia dos Alemães and Oura Beach, Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only provides a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception and a rooftop terrace. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment or reflexology at D'Spa, the on-site spa. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A gift shop, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in reception, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 80 individually decorated rooms include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as safes and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch TVs with Netflix and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 17 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Renovated entire property – January 2019
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV
  • Netflix
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 - 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 - 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.
  • Destination fee: EUR2 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 17 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Cheerfulway Hotel California Albufeira
Cheerfulway Hotel California
Cheerfulway California Albufeira
Cheerfulway California
Califórnia Beach Hotel Albufeira
Califórnia Beach Albufeira
California Urban – Albufeira
Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only Hotel
Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only Albufeira
Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only Hotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only?

As of 21 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only on 23 May 2024 start from HK$1,278.29, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only located?

Located in Albufeira Old Town, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Albufeira Old Town Square and Praia dos Alemães. Oura Beach and Sao Rafael Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 243 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. The only downside was it was a bit loud at night. Overall beautiful hotel:)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for shops and bars , but it was very noisey till 5am in mornings
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alisha

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Caoimhe

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No Parking. Loud Partying from nearby establishments into the early morning. No visibility to the beach. Restaurants cater to British diners.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tolga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its enterance opens to most vibrant street and with its pool, this place is a winner. Highly recommended..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Hoa

Travelled with family
Not a great experience. Hotel has 2 separate bldgs that we had to take 2 elevators to get to our room. Front desk staff is ok. The room has the weirdest set up. Open concept and a jacuzzi in between the bed. There was a leak in the toilet that created a huge puddle and spreading to the room (open concept). Location is good but noisy at time. Tv remote and TV are not working for us despite taking 3 trips to front desk as phone is not working either. Not recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was off season and the weather was cold and rainy (end of March) so I didn’t get a good showing of the property. The pool was closed and run-down looking. I rented a car and drove down from Lisbon. Which was great, until I got to the hotel. The streets are so narrow…You really can’t even pull over to get your bags out. You have to park almost a mile away. So I would recommend not staying here if you have a car. With that said, everything around there is walkable and the location is good and Albufria,. The hotel itself is very confusing since it’s built on it hill and you have to change elevators to go to the bottom or top. I found it honestly a little eerie walking around the hotel… especially as a solo traveler. The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024