São Rafael Holidays

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a rooftop terrace, 7-minute walk to Sao Rafael Beach

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Exterior
Beach/ocean view
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi
View from property
Exterior
Just a short distance from Albufeira Old Town Square, São Rafael Holidays features an outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, and garden. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi while multilingual staff plan activities. Convenient bike rentals and tour assistance help explore the area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is HK$717
HK$760 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov

Room options

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Palm Villa Plus, 3 bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Plasma TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Palm Villa, 3 bedrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Plasma TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2014
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2014
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Partial Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2013
3 bedrooms
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2013
  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

1-Bedroom Ocean Villa with Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Plasma TV
3 bedrooms
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Ocean Villa with Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Plasma TV
3 bedrooms
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Plasma TV
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Bedroom Family Ocean Villa With Private Pool

  • Sleeps 4

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Palm Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5

Double Room with Partial Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Duplex with Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Ocean Villa with Private Pool

  • Sleeps 4

Palm Villa Plus, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6

Double Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Villa With Private Pool

  • Sleeps 4
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About the area

Map
Urb. Sao Rafael Lote 26 Fase II, Albufeira, 8200-613

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Peneco Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • The Strip - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 15 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castello Di Norcia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gate 4 café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪el barrio - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fat Cats - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria S. Martino Marina - ‬3 min drive

About this property

São Rafael Holidays

Guest house near Sao Rafael Beach
Close to Albufeira Marina, São Rafael Holidays provides amenities, such as a rooftop terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bike hire, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • Concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the first-rate property condition
Room features
All guest rooms at São Rafael Holidays feature perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • LED light bulbs and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Sao Rafael Guest House, Estrada do Aldeamento Sao Rafael, Lot 26]
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 120.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 400 per stay
  • 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 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.

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 120.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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, debit card or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number AlojLocal/2013/139

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Apartment Albufeira
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Apartment
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Albufeira
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse
Vidamar São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Apartment
Vidamar São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Albufeira
Vidamar São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse
São Rafael Holidays Albufeira
São Rafael Holidays Guesthouse
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse
São Rafael Holidays Guesthouse Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

Does São Rafael Holidays have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at São Rafael Holidays?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at São Rafael Holidays on 14 Nov 2025 start from HK$717.26, 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 São Rafael Holidays pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at São Rafael Holidays?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at São Rafael Holidays?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at São Rafael Holidays?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is São Rafael Holidays located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Arrifes Beach and Sao Rafael Beach. Albufeira Old Town Square is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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Reviews

São Rafael Holidays Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 261 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic area, quite, safe.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, away from the business of Albufeira old town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were just lovely and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. Allowed us to check in early so we could attend a family wedding nearby. Breakfast was fantastic with a great view while eating. Clean room and great area in walkable distance to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Almost new condo with parking and great ocean view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this villa and will definitely be back! Plenty of room for a couple or family, nice kitchen to cook in and plenty of entertainment room downstairs and at your private backyard. Loved having a pool to ourselves and a balcony that looked out to the ocean. Very peaceful and quiet!! Beach close by was small and not busy which was nice. Easy quick drive into Albufiera for food or to walk around. Parking below the property is a little bit of a pain, but nice and safe since the villas are gated.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uljana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay when in Albufeira. Within walking distance to the beautiful beach Sao Rafael. Great service, quiet, secure, feels like home. Good dining options nearby. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Girls trip

Villa was nice and clear with everything we needed. Inc towels and toiletries. Starting to need a little tlc. Lots of lights didnt work, stair rail was wobbly. Pool needed some attention Very peaceful area, nice sea view from top floor However we really enjoyed our stay. Close to lovely beaches Supermarkets close by are very basic. We travelled into town every night for entertainment
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAICHUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious and beautiful surrounding. TV is not working, but it wasn’t a big deal for us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On my two weeks travel thru Spain in Portugal, we came across this beautiful spot Albufeira lovely but what made this location special was Sao Rafael Holydays amazing villas clean perfect location, beautiful pool 3 blocks from the most beautiful beach .. Beatriz she’s wonderful person, always there for you.. Im coming back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The area was lovely and it was close to a nice beach. The villa was spacious. The private pool was a bonus but we had to let management/maintenance know that the pool ladder was broken upon our arrival, so hopefully they will address that before the next visitors stay in the unit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed the studio private villa. The studio was clean and spacious. The pool was awesome! But the cushions outside were in bad condition, ripped and stained, was not impressed. Parking was easy and convinient
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing place,very nice staff with ordinary buffet

The staff were so friendly, even they mentioned they are new there. They provide us very good information and also do something very special. As we had to go to the airport and could not be there for the last breakfast, they provided us a breakfast bag including a home made sandwich😍 The location is great and just 5 minutes walking to st Rafael beach, but a little bit difficult to reach if you have no car The hotel is too small and some equipment were a little bit old, but in overall the hotel can satisfy you The brekfast buffet had no hot meal, maybe because of the season Safety is also good. The staff leave the hotel at 6 p.m. but there is a guard who is availbale during the night In overall, we really enjoyed and highly recommend the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is located in a very convenient area. You can walk to a few 5 star rated restaurants and even a local beach. No more than 10 min walk to any location. It feels very safe to walk at night, we really enjoyed that. Prepare to hear a lot of instructions with a map when you arrive to get to your hotel room and they don't assist with luggage. Although the hotel is located on a very beautiful and large piece of property the rooms are not up to date. The wifi is very spotty. We had a leak in the bathroom that left a big puddle on the floor our whole stay because nobody came to fix it even though they told us someone would come. This was very upsetting because nobody came to clean the room either so we were left with limited towels which we used for the puddle. These are things you do not want to deal with after a whole day of traveling. I really wanted to love this place but they have a lot of fixing to do. Staff was friendly.

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property definitely isn’t a 4 star by North American standards (I understand this isnt North America). It seems like more of a hostel to me. I stayed in the Superior double room with Sea view. Perhaps the villas and apartment styles are nicer; hence the better reviews? I saw the conflicting reviews when booking and decided to give it a chance with hopes it wouldnt have been so bad. Pictures were consistent with the room. The location is great, close to two nice beaches and away from the chaos of the old town of Albufeira. The staff are nice but don’t expect anything over the top/ them to go above or beyond in terms of service. Breakfast is generic with very basic breakfast offerings - fruit, cereal, bread, eggs, bacon, coffee, tea. The property could benefit from a little more attention to detail. Common areas seem clean and modern. However, I thought my room could have benefitted from a little extra cleaning, especially in the bathroom. The walls need painting, the shower walls could do with some scrubbing (with bleach) and the baseboards need dusting. Overall the room was comfortable. If you’re looking somewhere to sleep and don’t care about the extra details then consider this property because the area is nice. If you’re looking for a higher level of experience consider elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was great. Very quiet & great location. Internet was a bit unreliable. Not very good lighting in the unit offered.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

grigoriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary-ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great, the staff are ok, but not very considerate or friendly. I made a mistake booking and had the option of either losing my money or booking a new room somewhere else for a family member since they couldn’t accommodate them. It was partially my fault but the way the situation was handled was very mean business style. I would’ve expected them to be a bit more nice or considerate. Even the main manger that was their stated that their isn’t anything else she can talk to me about so I should stop talking. The place is nice though and close to the beach and clean. All the other staff where friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Evi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zeer mooi appartement, dicht bij strand, wel wat verder van winkels en restaurants
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not expecting how big this place was- a nice surprise! It was great to be able to do laundry too. Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Less than a 10 min walk to 3 nearby beaches. Check in was nice and everyone was super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. It is walking distance to the beach. The food in the area is excellent. The people were approachable and friendly. The staff was easily reachable, responsive, and helped us navigate the town. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place for its price! View and community was so nice! No parking on site but not far away either! Staff was kind! Very beautiful place and accommodated breakfast to go for us which was very sweet!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incrível

Inesquecível. Ficamos numa casa com piscina privativa e duas suítes. Tudo super espaçoso e confortável. O café da manhã era ótimo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hat einfach alles gepasst dort. 11 von 10 Sternen
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025