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Hotel Balaia Mar

locationAlbufeira, Algarve

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About Hotel Balaia MarAbout Hotel Balaia Mar

Location

This charming hotel offers a stunning location in Albufeira, in a quiet area, just 400 m away from Maria Luisa Beach, and 1.5 km from Olhos de Água and Praia da Oura. The centre of Albufeira is 5 km away, where lively nightlife and various points of interest can be found.

Facility

The hotel has a lift and features 32 double rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Everyday necessities can be purchased at the supermarket. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service (for a fee) to explore the surrounding area. A fax machine is available for guests' business needs.

Rooms

Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Rooms have a double bed or a queen-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a mini fridge. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

Sport

Guests can go for a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool complex. There is a children's swimming area as well. Comfortable sun loungers are available on the terrace. There is a poolside snack bar as well. Those who wish to stay active while on holiday can enjoy on-site tennis. For a fee, golf is also available. Guests can take part in a comprehensive water sports programme, which includes sailing and snorkelling, with water skiing, jet skiing, paddle boating, banana boat rides and canoeing available for a fee. For sports enthusiasts who wish to work out indoors, billiards is available for a fee. A wellness area with a solarium is available at the hotel. A casino offers fun and entertainment.

Meals

The dining area includes a restaurant and a bar. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and all-inclusive. Breakfast and a dinner from the buffet, à la carte, or as a set menu offer culinary delights every day.

Payment

All major credit cards, including American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard, are accepted for payment.

Amenities at Hotel Balaia Mar Amenities at Hotel Balaia Mar

  • Facilities

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Bicycle Hire

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      Car Park

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      Casino

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      Conference Room

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      Currency Exchange

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      Disability-friendly

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      Games room

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      Hairdresser

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      Hotel Safe

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      Kids Club

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      Laundry Facilities

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Medical Assistance

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Room Service

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      Small supermarket

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      TV Room

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Contactless check-in/-out

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Health checks on staff

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      Housekeeping only upon request

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      Hygiene training for staff

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      Packaged meals

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      Protective equipment for employees

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      Protective equipment for guests

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      Protective masks for guests

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      Sanitiser dispenser

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Time interval between room bookings

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      à la carte Dinner

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      All inclusive

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      Evening Buffet

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      Half Board

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      Set menu dinner

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Banana Boat

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      Billiards/Snooker

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      Canoe

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      Children's Pool

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      Cycling/Mountain Biking

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      Diving

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      Golf

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      Jet Skiing

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      Number of Pools

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      Outdoor Pool(s)

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      Pedalo

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      Sailing

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      Sun loungers

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      Sun terrace

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      Swimming Pool

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      Tanning Studio/Solarium

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      Tennis

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      Water Skiing

LocationLocation

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Around this property:

Public Transport

10 m

Restaurants

100 m

Bars / Pubs

150 m

Sea

500 m

Beach

500 m

Shopping opportunities

600 m

Golf Course

800 m

City Centre

1.3 km

Nightclub

1.3 km

Tourist Centre

1.3 km

Bus Station

5 km

Train Station

7 km

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

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  • Cleanlinessrating
  • Servicerating

Excellent

362

Very Good

435

Average

122

Poor

10

Terrible

20

Recent Reviews: 949

  • User:Trinad1962

    Trip type: Couples

    Fabulous stay

    rating15 Apr 2026

    Lovely hotel, peaceful, immaculately clean. Alberto on the bar was so lovely and made the best Mojitos I’ve ever tasted. Had a lovely seafood spaghetti in the restaurant also so tasty and reasonably priced. Really hope to go back we had such a lovely stay. All of the staff were so nice. Thank you

  • User:Safari25911015448

    Trip type: Family

    Hhmph..

    rating16 Mar 2026

    Location pretty far from everything. One little shop near by. Pool has cold water and you cannot drink or eat anything your own, even water. You have to pay that from a pool bar. Room was nice with big balcany.

  • User:Nikole C

    Trip type:

    Incredible place and amazing people

    rating13 Aug 2025

    I went to albufeira for 7 nights and this hotel couldn’t have been better, they were incredibly nice and helpful and it is such a nice and clean place and would totally recommend visiting there 😊😊😊

  • User:aisloshea

    Trip type: Family

    Terrible pool atmosphere

    rating03 Aug 2025

    I am currently staying at the Balaia Mar while our 2 bed apt (booked through air b &b) is perfect, well equipped, clean and very spacious I will not be returning due to atmosphere and rules at the pool area. We can not bring as much as a bottle of water to the pool without being pounced on by staff saying pool is extension of restaurant and only food/drink purchased there allowed. The bar is totally overpriced large water is €3, large beer is €5 which probably explains why the bar is empty every evening. The staff are friendly and smiling but will approach you every half an hour or so while laying on sunbeds offering cocktails/drinks, it is very annoying and does not lend to a relaxed day by the pool. Very disappointing.

  • User:Alan M

    Trip type: Couples

    Pretty bad experience

    rating24 Jul 2025

    I stayed here recently and honestly, I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. The hotel is old, outdated, and has zero charm. The rooms are small and while they’re somewhat clean, they’re crawling with bugs. Not exactly what you want when you’re trying to relax.The pool area is basically an extension of the restaurant, which explains why they’re so strict about outside food or drinks — but it’s still ridiculous. You’re not allowed to bring anything with you, not even a snack. They clearly just want to force you to buy their overpriced food and drinks, which aren’t worth it.Speaking of food: the breakfast was soggy and bland, and dinner on the first night was even worse. We didn’t bother going back after that.There is no atmosphere whatsoever. The hotel bar is the most depressing place I’ve ever been. The barman just stares at one of four TVs showing football. No music, no welcome, no vibe. We stayed for an hour just to play pool and it felt like a wake.The bed? Lumpy. The only thing that worked properly was the air conditioning — and that’s about the nicest thing I can say.For the money they charge, this place is a joke. Buggy, boring, and joyless. Avoid.

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