Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve Resort

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Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve Resort

Name: Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve Resort
Address: Herdade dos Salgados, Algarve, portugal
Telephone: 0204 505 9777
Rating: 4

algarve, portugal

About Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve Resort

location

This hotel is located in Albufeira, right on the beach.

facility

The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access in public areas (no extra charge) allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Film fans will find plenty of 'lights, camera, action' at the cinema. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Bicycle storage is available to guests. There is a bike hire service as well. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

rooms

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a sofa bed. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. A telephone, satellite television and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

sport

Guests can work out or just relax in the outdoor and indoor pools. Kids can splash about in a special swimming area just for them. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A sun terrace, sun loungers, and parasols are available. The wide range of activities offered at the hotel ensures that there is something new to do every day, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, volleyball, golf, archery, fishing and horse riding. With water skiing, windsurfing, banana boat rides, canoeing, sailing, catamaraning, snorkelling, diving, water aerobics and aquafit available, fans of water sports will have plenty to choose from. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, billiards, darts, yoga and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, massage treatments, hydrotherapy treatments and anti-ageing treatments. Additional leisure activities include a kids' club, live music and a dance club.

meals

Dining facilities include a restaurant, a café and a bar. Half board can be booked. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. Diet meals, gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. In addition, special catering options and snacks are available. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction.

Amenities at Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve Resort

Facilities (20)

Air conditioningLobbyCurrency ExchangeShopsConference RoomInternet accessRoom ServiceLaundry ServiceBicycle HireGarageKids ClubPlaygroundElevator/ LiftIroning servicesLaundryNewspaperParkingSmoke detectorWifiEV Charging Station

Beauty and Spa (2)

MassageSpa

Building Information (1)

Garden (m²)

Common Area (4)

Game RoomOutdoor FurnitureReceptionSun Deck

Distances (1)

Beach

General Services (6)

ConciergeLuggage storageMultilingual StaffPool/ Beach towelsWake-up Call / ServiceWheelchair

Hotel Type (1)

Family-friendly Hotel

Hygiene (3)

Contactless check-in/-outGym/ Fitness centreFirst-aid services

Meals (7)

Breakfast BuffetBreakfast ServedSpecial DietContinental BreakfastBarCafeRestaurant

Object Information (1)

Fax

Outdoor Activities and Sports (3)

CyclingOutdoor sportsSnorkelling

Payment (1)

ATM

Room Facilities (10)

ShowerHairdryerMinibarTVBathrobesClosetFireplaceRoom serviceSlippersToiletries

Security (2)

Fire extinguishersSecurity Guard

Shopping (1)

Souvenir shop

Sport/Entertainment (11)

Indoor PoolOutdoor Pool(s)Swimming PoolSaunaDivingWindsurfingGymBilliards/SnookerGolfTennisEvents

Transfers (2)

Airport TransfersShuttle Service

Location

Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

Herdade dos Salgados

Nearest airport50km

Nearest beach500m

What's nearby

Nearest beach500m
City centre9.5km
Nearest airport50km

Check-in from 4:00 PM · Check-out by 12:00 PM

Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

Herdade dos Salgados

Nearest airport50km

Nearest beach500m

What's nearby

Nearest beach500m
City centre9.5km
Nearest airport50km

Check-in from 4:00 PM · Check-out by 12:00 PM

User Rating & Reviews

4.0

Very Good

1868 reviews

Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service

Excellent849
Very Good525
Average267
Poor116
Terrible111

Recent Reviews: 1868

User: Tania W
Trip type: Family
I miss VidaMar!!!
Having just returned from Wine & Books Algarve today I wanted to write this review whilst it was fresh in my mind. My family & I had stayed at VidaMar last summer & 3 previous times before. We had booked our wedding there because we loved VidaMar so much. Wine & Books is NOT VidaMar. Cancelling my wedding due to the venue burning to the ground & giving no reasonable or appropri… Having just returned from Wine & Books Algarve today I wanted to write this review whilst it was fresh in my mind. My family & I had stayed at VidaMar last summer & 3 previous times before. We had booked our wedding there because we loved VidaMar s…
User: Darren M
Trip type: Couples
A very pleasant stay
This is out first time at this hotel as we were here for a wedding. The hotel is lovely and very clean and smells great in reception., we had to move rooms because of air con issue and the same was not working but apart from that the room was very large, clean and had everything you needed, we were in room 464The pool area was large and plenty of sun lounges although pool was still a little cold.… This is out first time at this hotel as we were here for a wedding. The hotel is lovely and very clean and smells great in reception., we had to move rooms because of air con issue and the same was not working but apart from that the room was very large, clean…
User: Elizabeth E
Trip type: Couples
Excellent service
A luxury 5* hotel with a beautiful atmosphere and clean rooms. Value for money. The hotel gave me a surprise birthday celebration, complete with a cake, a bottle of wine, and a card. Customer Support, Gerente geral at Wine&Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort, responded to this review Dear Mrs. Elizabeth,Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed… A luxury 5* hotel with a beautiful atmosphere and clean rooms. Value for money. The hotel gave me a surprise birthday celebration, complete with a cake, a bottle of wine, and a card. Customer Support, Gerente geral at Wine&Books by the Sea, Algarve Reso…
User: Paolo U
Trip type: Business
top notch cleaning room
Just love it all the interior decoration in the rooms and they look very tidy and neatlove the attitude from the cleaners as never is to difficult for them and i do love the uniforms as well, so well done to the team at the hotel a quick mention to the Manager as i didnt recall her name maybe Sarah or Sandrina ? Joao Cardoso, Gerente geral at Wine&Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort, responded… Just love it all the interior decoration in the rooms and they look very tidy and neatlove the attitude from the cleaners as never is to difficult for them and i do love the uniforms as well, so well done to the team at the hotel a quick mention to the Manager…
User: ky11102017
Trip type: Family
Peaceful and relaxing holiday
We almost considered changing our holiday due to the recent reviews, I am so glad to we didnt! We are half way through our stay and can not fault the hotel, they have either listened and corrected any feedback or people are being far too fussy.We were welcomed by friendly reception staff members, they provided us with a hotel map, directed us to all the facilities, shown us opening times, explaine… We almost considered changing our holiday due to the recent reviews, I am so glad to we didnt! We are half way through our stay and can not fault the hotel, they have either listened and corrected any feedback or people are being far too fussy.We were welcomed…

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