Name: Sao Rafael Atlantico
Address: Sesmarias, 8200-917 Albufeira, Portugal, Sesmarias, Algarve, 8200-917, Portugal
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $110 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hotel Sao Rafael Atlantico

This is a Preferred Partner property. It's committed to giving guests a positive experience with its excellent service and great value. This property might pay Booking.com a little more to be in this Program. Beach. This property is either next to the beach or will have its own private access.

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Breakfast was fresh and varied fruit cooked a variety of eggs and pastries. The room was large and overlooked both the sea and pool, We had tea and coffee facilities in the room, you were only given two nespresso capsules ?? We visited in early April, the outside pool is not heated but you can use an inside pool you just need to buy a swim hat for five euro. We did book HB, we were able to have lunch and dine in town.

Ahmskier, United Kingdom

Beautiful view. Very comfortable bedding. Bathroom was spacious and very well appointed. Food was wonderful.

Marilyn, United States of America

Excellent personnel, simply tremendous hotel to visit.

Lothar, Canada

High end resort hotel. Wonderful helpful staff. Great breakfast. Relaxing atmosphere. Very good spa.

Garo, United States of America

Modern Amazing view Next to beach and cliffs Good shower Good breakfast

Luiz, Austria

The room and bathroom were very spacious and the bed was big and comfy with plush pillows. We were on our second to last day honeymooning and they treated us to a bottle of cava and strawberries. A very sweet touch. The staff throughout was kind and helpful. Very nice balconies and clean outdoor as well as indoor pools. Loved that. Right on the beach so all you need to do is walk down to it and it is GORGEOUS! It was a somewhat overcast day, but people were still in the water, enjoying it.

Zurely, United States of America

We had our honeymoon here and we got a surprise by the hotel. Very kind hotel staff and the breakfast was GREAT!

Wndy, Netherlands

All was pefect. The bed was great. The pullows amazing..ended my wife's long lasting pain in her sholders. Breakfast was good..the waiters were great. All of them . The walk to the beach was easy and beautiful. The beach and the restaurant there really good. A bit expensive. We rented paddle boards and kayaks there. Perfect. Rented a car for the week so ir was easy to get to Albufera for dinner and shopping for gifts.

Boaz, Israel

I loved the location, facilities and size of the rooms. The breakfast is excellent with a wide range of things. The private beach is a few meters, although not run by the hotel it’s not crowded and you can find sun decks easily and has a great restaurant.

Irene, South Africa

The beaches that are accessible from the property are wonderful, small and cosy. The breakfast was outstanding.

Philipp, United States of America

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“Breakfast was fresh and varied fruit cooked a variety of eggs and pastries. ”

Ahmskier United Kingdom
“Beautiful view. Very comfortable bedding. Bathroom was spacious and very well appointed. Food was wonderful.”

Marilyn United States of America
“Excellent personnel, simply tremendous hotel to visit.”

Lothar Canada
“High end resort hotel. Wonderful helpful staff. Great breakfast. Relaxing atmosphere. Very good spa.”

Garo United States of America
“Modern Amazing view Next to beach and cliffs Good shower Good breakfast”

Luiz Austria
“The room and bathroom were very spacious and the bed was big and comfy with plush pillows. We were on our second to last day honeymooning and they treated us to a bottle of cava and strawberries. ”

Zurely United States of America
“We had our honeymoon here and we got a surprise by the hotel. Very kind hotel staff and the breakfast was GREAT!”

Wndy Netherlands
“All was pefect. The bed was great. The pullows amazing..ended my wife's long lasting pain in her sholders. Breakfast was good..the waiters were great. All of them . ”

Boaz Israel
“I loved the location, facilities and size of the rooms. The breakfast is excellent with a wide range of things. ”

Irene South Africa
“The beaches that are accessible from the property are wonderful, small and cosy. The breakfast was outstanding.”

Philipp United States of America

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Sao Rafael Atlantico

One of our top picks in Albufeira.Overlooking the sea, Sao Rafael Atlantico is an ultra-modern 5-star complex with direct and private access to São Rafael Beach. It features 2 indoor heated pools, an extensive spa, and sunbathing areas.

Opening out onto private terraces, the bright and spacious rooms at Sao Rafael Atlantico offer ocean or extensive garden views. Rooms are decorated in soft tones with minimal designer furnishings. Private bathrooms include showers and free toiletries. All rooms include free Wi-Fi access.

There is 1 buffet dining room, and an à la carte restaurant, featuring Mediterranean specialties in a sophisticated and intimate environment.

The gym is well-equipped for cardio and fitness and there are 3 outdoor swimming pools.

The Sao Rafael Atlantico is only a 10-minute drive from Albufeira.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Sao Rafael Atlantico has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 31, 2009
Hotel chain/brand: Nau Hotels & Resorts

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at the hotel

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An Inside Look at Sao Rafael Atlantico

Life is made up of vibrant, powerful, tasteful and important moments! These are the moments NAU wants to be a part of. Whether it’s in a room in one of our 10 hotels, one of our tables in our restaurants, a SPA or a golf course. It’s all here!

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Albufeira Marina
0.9 miles
Nossa Senhora da Orada Hermitage
1.1 miles
Church of Sant'Ana
1.6 miles
Church of Sao Sebastiao - Sacred Art Museum
1.7 miles
Mother Church of Albufeira
1.7 miles
Clock Tower Albufeira
1.7 miles
Municipal Museum of Archaeology
1.7 miles
Albufeira Old Town Square
1.8 miles
Misericórdia Chapel
1.8 miles
Traces of the Old Castle Wall
1.8 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Praia de Sao Rafael Golden sand
Water Sports, Swimming, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset

1,000 feet
Vigia Beach Mixed sand
Swimming

1,300 feet
Arrifes Beach Golden sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting

1,300 feet
Ponta Pequena Beach Mixed sand
Swimming

1,800 feet
Ponta Grande Beach Mixed sand
Swimming

2,250 feet

Closest Airports

Faro Airport
17.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“ Very nice hotel. Superb location, spacious rooms. Great breakfast buffet. ”

Martine

France

“The hotel it's fantastic! Great beach outside only 2min away, great and helpful staff. Food was beautifuly presented and tasty. I would recommend the place ...”

Marta

United Kingdom

“Amazing beach and cliffs. It was very quite and calm as there was almost no one there. Excellent location for a sunny relaxing winter break.”

Negin

United Kingdom

9.1

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3 Restaurants On Site

Seven Seas

Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

Menu: Buffet & À La Carte
Mediterranean

Food: Mediterranean

Open for: Dinner

Menu: À la carte
RAW

Food: Sushi

Open for: Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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From 3:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

All children under 12 years are charged EUR 30 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Sao Rafael Atlantico accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please note that an extra charge of EUR 12,50 per child, applies to children staying in half board rate.

Guests booking on Non-Refundable Rates should inform Sao Rafael Atlantico of their invoicing details (Name, Address and VAT number) at the time of booking.

Please note that after the reservation, the property will contact the guests via email regarding the payment procedure.

License number: 7284

“Breakfast was fresh and varied fruit cooked a variety of eggs and pastries. The room was large and overlooked both the sea and pool, We had tea and coffee facilities in the room, you were only given two nespresso capsules ?? We visited in early April, the outside pool is not heated but you can use an inside pool you just need to buy a swim hat for five euro. We did book HB, we were able to have lunch and dine in town.”

Ahmskier

“The room and bathroom were very spacious and the bed was big and comfy with plush pillows. We were on our second to last day honeymooning and they treated us to a bottle of cava and strawberries. A very sweet touch. The staff throughout was kind and helpful. Very nice balconies and clean outdoor as well as indoor pools. Loved that. Right on the beach so all you need to do is walk down to it and it is GORGEOUS! It was a somewhat overcast day, but people were still in the water, enjoying it. ”

Zurely

United States of America

“All was pefect. The bed was great. The pullows amazing..ended my wife's long lasting pain in her sholders. Breakfast was good..the waiters were great. All of them . The walk to the beach was easy and beautiful. The beach and the restaurant there really good. A bit expensive. We rented paddle boards and kayaks there. Perfect. Rented a car for the week so ir was easy to get to Albufera for dinner and shopping for gifts.”

Boaz

Israel

“I loved the location, facilities and size of the rooms. The breakfast is excellent with a wide range of things. The private beach is a few meters, although not run by the hotel it’s not crowded and you can find sun decks easily and has a great restaurant.”

Irene

South Africa

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Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Tony
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The pillows were soft so didn't like that.
Really like the buffet breakfast it was excellent. Beds very comfortable aswell.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Lisa
Ireland
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not too many restaurants or bars in walking distance
Very close to the beach

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Anonymous
Switzerland
Age group: 25 – 34
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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-Breakfast -Hotel

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Aline
Switzerland
Age group: 25 – 34
5.8

“not welcoming at all, no 5 stars”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- unfriendly and unmotivated staff at reception even there were not many customers (cleaningstaff very friendly!) - check out was horrible (we got a hello and the invoice, thats it) - SPA not worth the 10€ (steam bath out of service, very small jacuzzi, wather in pool not warm) - breakfastroom to small, long waiting time, smell of food in elevator and on the floor we expected more from a 5* hotel, no welcoming atmosphere, we were happy that we only booked 1 night
- size of room and balcony (standard room) - free parking

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Rajinder
United Kingdom
9.2

“Very expensive for what it was”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was not children friendly,

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 18, 2019

Clair
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
but have to pay €10 to go beyond just the pool
Beautiful, big, clean and modern rooms. Spa lovely

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 15, 2019

X
China
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
location is good, room is spacious and the breakfast is delicious.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Dick
Spain

4 helpful votes
10

“Wonderful but to short stay in the Algarve”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We liked everything
Great new and modern hotel, with private access to the beach

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 8, 2019

Meggie
United Kingdom
10

“Amazing ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Pool View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The staff are superb, they are so pleasant, friendly and helpful. Beds are amazingly comfy. Breakfast is a great selection. Hotel is very clean. Our pool view room was incredible. Roof top bar has amazing views.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 6, 2019

Carina
Norway
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Loved the location close to the beach.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 5, 2019

ahmskier
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54
9.6

“A lovely welcome from the staff and a fab place to stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Pool View
- • Stayed 3 nights
Having to pay for the spa.
Breakfast was fresh and varied fruit cooked a variety of eggs and pastries. The room was large and overlooked both the sea and pool, We had tea and coffee facilities in the room, you were only given two nespresso capsules ?? We visited in early April, the outside pool is not heated but you can use an inside pool you just need to buy a swim hat for five euro. We did book HB, we were able to have lunch and dine in town.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 31, 2019

Carol
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Truly relaxing weekend”
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing everything & everyone was wonderful
Everyone was so friendly & Christina on reception, went out of her way to accommodate us.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 31, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
Age group: 35 – 44
8.3

“Splendid”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room Nature
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only issue was the spa closes at 6:30pm so we didn’t get to use the facilities after a day trip out. It would have been nice to have access to this to unwind after a day out.
Beautiful hotel with spa. Stunning beach, excellent breakfast spread, comfort beds, great customer service throughout our stay.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 27, 2019

Wilfred
Gibraltar

2 helpful votes
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room Nature
- • Stayed 2 nights
Dinner buffet very disappointing, did not expect this on a five star hotel. If you ask for an extra pillow you have to pay three euros per night per pillow, this is ridiculous. In every hotel I have been the comfort of the guest is paramount and if you need extra pillows this are given free of charge.
Excellent staff very friendly and helpful. Hotel very clean throughout. Spacious rooms. Good breakfast.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 26, 2019

Richard
United Kingdom
10

“Amazing staff, beautiful hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Staff are really friendly and environment is clean. Beautiful hotel.

Stayed in March 2019

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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking The air-conditioned room features modern décor with minimalist touches. Its spacious balcony overlooks the Mediterranean style gardens. It includes a private bathroom with walk-in shower, dryer, safe, LCD TV with satellite channels, mini-bar, kettle and free Wi-Fi access. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Flat-screen TV • Bidet • Garden view Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking The spacious suite features modern décor with minimalist touches. Its spacious balcony allows guest to enjoy views of the ocean and of the Mediterranean style gardens. All rooms include free Wi-Fi access. It features a sleeping area with a private bathroom, a sitting area with living room, and an additional bathroom. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Bidet Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking The contemporary room includes a spacious balcony where guests can enjoy views of the pools and gardens. The air-conditioned room has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, dryer, safe, LCD TV with satellite channels, mini-bar, kettle and free WiFi access. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Flat-screen TV • Bidet • Pool view Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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