Hotel Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort is located on a cliff-top overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, just 984 feet from Vale de Centeanes Beach. It offers an indoor and an outdoor pool, a spa and a tennis court. The rooms at the Hotel Baia Cristal provide modern amenities, including a balcony with panoramic sea views and satellite TV. Each has its own private bathroom with bath, shower, bidet, hairdryer and free toiletries. The Restaurant Gaivota serves rich local cuisine, while Bar Albatroz offers a relaxing atmosphere and live music. Guests can savor exotic cocktails and snacks while relaxing on the spacious terrace. The pool bar, which is open during the summer time, serves fresh fruit juices and light meals. Full-body massages are on offer at the spa, which also features a hammam. More active guests can also enjoy a game at the tennis court. Within 1.2 mi golf enthusiasts will find the Vale de Milho Golf Course. Hotel Baia Cristal is 328 feet from bus stops and 5 mi from the Estombar Railway Station. The hotel provides a free shuttle bus to Carvoeiro village center, 0.8 mi away. Portimão is 8.1 mi away and Armação de Pêra is a 11 mi away. Faro International Airport is 37 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.0
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.4
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
6.5
Low score for Carvoeiro
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicole
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the location - great views and updated rooms.
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved the balcony in our room. The breakfast was great. A lot of variety. Centrally located to other areas of Algarve.
  • Kristof
    United States of America United States of America
    The rooms were newly decorated. Beds were comfortable. The sea and pool view were fabulous. The food was delicious with lots of choices. Breakfast and beverage were included. The rooms were clean daily, not expired but it was nice. We enjoyed the...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Gaivota
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese • International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Hotel Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Kids' club
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
    Additional charge
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorFree!
  • Open all year
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Hotel Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.

Please note that the hotel reserves the right to ask for full payment upon arrival.

Credit card details must match with the reservation holder. In case of prepayment, the credit card used must belong to the reservation holder and must be presented at check-in. Noncompliance with this, a new payment will be requested.

Also please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

When booking half board and full board, please note that drinks are not included during meals.

License number: 3429

When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 3429