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Apartamentos da Balaia

3.0 star property
Family-friendly aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools and poolside bars
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2 outdoor pools
2 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars
Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Parking included

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Map
Praia Maria Luísa - Balaia, Albufeira, 8200-925
  • Maria Luisa Beach
    4 min walk
  • Cafeteria
    4 min walk
  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station
    11 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    37 min drive

Room options

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 115 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Apartment (2 bedrooms + 1)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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About the area

Albufeira

A family-friendly stay in Albufeira awaits you at Apartamentos da Balaia. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Maria Luisa Beach and Santa Eulalia Beach within a 15-minute walk. Highlights at this aparthotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 poolside bars and a restaurant. .Each apartment features a flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea maker. A kitchenette comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop, and room service is also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .Sports Bar is the aparthotel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Albufeira aparthotel include The Strip and Albufeira Old Town Square.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Eulalia Beach - 10 min walk
  • Balaia Golf Village - 10 min walk
  • The Strip - 2 min drive
  • Praia dos Olhos de Água - 2 min drive
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 11 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Pescador - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Café Bar Atlântico - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bar Balaia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soft Caffe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante O Assador - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Apartamentos da Balaia

Family-friendly aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools and poolside bars
Apartamentos da Balaia offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An arcade/games room, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Apartamentos da Balaia. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Albufeira aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Apartamentos da Balaia offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Accommodation at this 3-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered on weekdays only and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool

Restaurants on site

  • Sports Bar

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave

Dining

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A restaurant
  • Limited room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Computer station

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100 units
  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 27 November and 01 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10.50 for adults and from EUR 7 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Tax ID - 500983658
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is 500983658. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 14047/AL, 51356/AL, 65422/AL

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Apartamentos da Balaia
Apartamentos da Balaia Albufeira
Apartamentos da Balaia Apartment
Apartamentos da Balaia Apartment Albufeira
Apartamentos da Balaia Albufeira
Apartamentos da Balaia Aparthotel
Apartamentos da Balaia Aparthotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Apartamentos da Balaia?

Apartamentos da Balaia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Apartamentos da Balaia?

Yep, Apartamentos da Balaia has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Apartamentos da Balaia?

Yep, Apartamentos da Balaia is a short 4-minute walk from Maria Luisa Beach.

Does Apartamentos da Balaia have a pool?

Apartamentos da Balaia has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a drink from one of the bars.

Is Apartamentos da Balaia family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and an arcade, it's no surprise that Apartamentos da Balaia is a hit with families.

Does Apartamentos da Balaia serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Apartamentos da Balaia?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Apartamentos da Balaia?

Relax with a coldie at the 2 poolside bars or 2 lounge bars, and grab a meal at the onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Apartamentos da Balaia?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Apartamentos da Balaia?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Apartamentos da Balaia?

There isn't one on site, but Balaia Golf Village is a short 10-minute walk away.

Apartamentos da Balaia Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Nice apartment with a brilliant outside seating area. Room wasn’t entirely clean when we arrived, but nothing horrendous. Unexpectedly our beds were made and bathrooms cleaned every day which was nice. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Liked it but quiet
Nice apartment, very clean, plenty of room, cleaning service was 100%. Bar was small and not populated very much, closed early so missing out on revenue and a "holiday vibe".
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for a last minute stay for a football trip. Waking up and opening the shutters onto a great pool and breakfast area was so refreshing after getting in late the night before. Before we left Jorge opened up the breakfast area early to accommodate us and couldn’t be nicer. There is a SPAR close by and the strip is only a €4 taxi or a 30 min walk.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Gemma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed here before and both times have been very happy with service, cleanliness , comfort and staff. Was very disappointed this time due to the pool not being open nor the bar. I understand that it is out of season but the fact I wasn’t told before our visit left me annoyed and with two very disappointed children not being able to have a swim.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Fine
Good for the price. The sort of place you use more as a pad to explore from. Quality of room and facilities not going to set world on fire. Nice bar and pool tables though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Nick, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to Beach and Restaurants
Enjoyable experience overall as a family vacation. Central location. easy access to the beach and other attractions. many restaurants, gift and convenience stores nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Danny, Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great 2 week stay
Me and my partner booked a 2 week stay here, and it was a great break. I have to say, first impressions of the room were...No balcony!..but it didn't bother us as we didn't spend much time in the room. The staff from arrival to departure were amazing, Paulo & Bae in particular were very friendly and hard working! The hotel was a 10min walk from a couple of beaches and restaurants. If we came back, we would stay here again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Lovely food
Lovely relaxing holiday excellent food not much to do but we liked as closer to 60 than 50 age . rooms are dated but clean. staff all helpful and pleasant
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Pete, Wolverhampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice accomadation rooms roomy and pool relaxing, manager very accomadating. No extra fees for this and that wifi a bit weak but I think they will improve this ....Peter whitmore
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

T, Tewkesbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely place. Staff always helpful, couldn't do enough for us. Not far from the old town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne May

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Ok family place
Hotel was your average family resort. Apartment had no air con and no fan. The single beds were very very comfortable and the hotels surroundings very loud at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel reception
Pool is very very deep- for this reason I will not return. Also huge problem checking in- as we had 5 children- I could only book 3 kids- but I did ring hotels.com & they assured me this was fine. The hotel receptionist was not so accommodating. Told we would more towels etc- not very nice welcome to this hotel- so no will not be returning
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

kenny, london

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent value for money
Good location 10 minutes from beach and just over half an hour walk - if you're fit - from Albufeira strip. rooms basic but clean. Decent supermarket across the road.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel
The apartment was lovely,large 3 bedroom and only booked a studio. Room was immaculately clean and we had a lovely veranda on ground floor with a table and sofa outside. The hotel was amazing, had 2 pools though they were cold but good when your hot. The staff at this hotel were so friendly. Loved my stay here. All Inc food is nice, with lots of choice

8/10 Good

Helena, Dorset

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Da balaia stay
We had an apartment on ground floor self catering. The apartment itself was comfortable but could do with a bit of updating. Some air con although we had a couple of fans. We enjoyed the lovely pool and staff were very friendly and helpful. The local supermarket was fully stocked and we could get WiFi there for free but had to pay at the hotel which was a shame. Overall it's location was good and there were restaurants and bars 10 minutes walk if you wanted to go out otherwise you could go fully inclusive which the food looked good. Local beach was lovely. Had a very lovely holiday and would definately go back.

8/10 Good

BoozyFagLover, Kentish Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Near an excellent beach!
We arrived on a tuesday to Faro airport, the transfer to the hotel was pretty short. The weather was warm and the beer was cold, and the sand on the beach was the colour of gold. We checked in at reception and got our keys, the room was large so we were please(d). We asked the barman "where, sir is the beach?", he replied "8 minutes walk" his voice it did screech. 8 minutes later we stood on the sand, looking out to the sea beers in hand. The sun shone down and our foreheads went red, i laid back with a book on my five Euro sun bed. We went back to the hotel when we'd had enough, cigarettes in the garden we did puff. After the sun had gone down our tummies did rumble, we walked to the town and started to grumble. The walk it was nice, but about twenty minutes long, and in the pubs they played the same song. This is ok if you like 'sultans of swing', but i have to say it's not my kind of thing. We walked down The Strip looking for food, because if you're not all inclusive the hotel's is not good. There were many eateries from which to select, it was the kind of the food that one would expect. We fed ourselves and drank down some wine, some nights were good, some nights just fine. About fifteen each to get a good fill, i was not upset on receiving the bill. We went home to bed and stopped on the way, several songs at karaoke we did play. Back to the hotel after a little walk back, all through the night peacefully we napped.

10/10 Excellent

michelle, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spacious apartment
We had a great stay over 4 nights in a lovely apartment. Less than 10 mins walk to the beach, minutes to nearest supermarket (off site) there was also a supermarket on site. Swimming pool was lovely & clean, the staff were very helpful & the apartment was kitted out with everything necessary for a great stay.

8/10 Good

William, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recent Stay at Da Balaia
My Wife and I recently stayed at Da Balaia appts for a week, we had a lovely time there. This is a beautiful spot, portuguese people are lovely, food and weather is really nice. on this website it tells us that the airport is just 14 miles from the appartments which should cost approx 20-25, It is Not! The airport is approx 36-40km from the airport and costs close on 50 to get to the appts. When we mentioned this at the appts, the receptionist looked at us blankly and said 'oh really'. I was not impressed. Can you please have this changed as soon as possible! The appts are a little walk from town centre, approx 5km, the appts are very clean however and the amenities are really good. there is also a supermarket across the road. The only reason i would not stay here again is the distance from town centre. If that is not a problem for you then it is perfect.

8/10 Good

Chelsey, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant and clean
I stayed here with my mom and 2 girl friends. We loved the kitchen included in the apartment style rooms. Plenty of space. Everything was clean and comfortable. Furnishings are old but in good repair. When we first arrived, the water in the bathroom ran yellow for a few seconds, but clear after that. I drank the tap water from the kitchen for the 4 days we were there and had no issues whatsoever.

8/10 Good

russ, Essex, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good hotel for all ages
would stay again, very nice, local to all ameneties beach , the strip etc

8/10 Good

Hassnaa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maria De Los Ángeles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Estába todo muy bien, cerca de la playa
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excelente relación calidad precio
Muy bien, apartamentos super comodos y limpios
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023