Hotel Sao Rafael Atlantico
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Sesmarias, 8200-917 Albufeira, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 3056 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Beautiful hotel, location to beach great, very well organized and felt very clean and safe during this period. Breakfast was good and we had a lovely big room. Indoor pool and spa was lovely.
IsraelThe pool and the room, very clean hotel. People were very nice. Bar of sushi was also very good, for sushi lovers. They have a big shower room with two showerheads!
PortugalVery pretty, lovely facilities except the wood floors, desks, etc were a bit shabby. The hotel was very clean clean except for something that looked like mold in a small corner of the bathroom.
GermanyAside from the property being aware of this covid-19 pandemic, i have to say that The garden is very nice and the magnificient view from your way to the beach and most of all the staff for the breakfast are very attentive including the waiter from the restaurant when we eat dinner who accomodate us and explains everything that i need to know about the food,place and etc..
SwitzerlandEverything was great. As we are are in a different situation with covid 19 we expected less than the hotel offer. Breakfast well organised staff were all very pleasant with us and we felt secure. Our room was spacious and with a nice sea view. We had a great time in S Rafael Atlântico and we hope to come back soon :)
PortugalThe hotel itself has beautiful ground. Room is huge, Breakfast has lot of varieties but qualities are just ok. Love the easy access to the beautiful beach. We're there in Dec, so not too many people at the beach. Can imagine that it will be very crowded during the summer months. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and were able to relax and make use of the facilities available.
United States of AmericaAwesome room, very spacious and clean. Hotel is right at the beach, with access to both Sao Rafael and Arrifes. Fantastic beaches!
United States of AmericaThe trip was honeymoon of my husband and I, as I informed the hotel, they decorated the bed for us. It was cute. Really appreciated.
JapanBeautiful property and ground, quite rooms, very comfortable and spacious bed, very spacious room and balcony, beautiful view of the ocean from our room, proximity to beautiful beach via beautiful stairs, walking distance to a wonderful restaurant and bar, less than 10 min driving to old town center. Great breakfast buffet with many selections
United States of AmericaA modernist hotel with a lovely pool and sunbathing area and direct access to a beautiful beach. The bedroom was large and very comfortable, with a partial view of the sea. The breakfast offering was substantial, everything two of eater is catered for. Chilled prosecco also available for a breakfast mimosa to those celebrating (or not!). The Mediterranean Restairant was excellent and would recommend over the buffet dinner.
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Kim
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Silva
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Jh
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Raquel
Switzerland
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Marta
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Simon
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Rafael
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Rebecca
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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 to São . It features 2 indoor heated pools, an extensive spa, and sunbathing areas.
Opening out onto private terraces, the bright and at Sao Rafael Atlantico offer ocean or extensive views. Rooms are decorated in soft tones with minimal designer furnishings. Private bathrooms include showers and free toiletries. All rooms include free Wi-Fi .
There is 1 buffet dining room, and an à , 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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.
ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, Buffet
Free private parking available at the hotel
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See what guests loved the most:
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Kim
Israel“Beautiful hotel, location to beach great, very well organized and felt very clean and safe during this period. Breakfast was good and we had a lovely big room. Indoor pool and spa was lovely.”
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Silva
Portugal“The pool and the room, very clean hotel. People were very nice. Bar of sushi was also very good, for sushi lovers. They have a big shower room with two showerheads!”
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Jh
Germany“Very pretty, lovely facilities except the wood floors, desks, etc were a bit shabby. The hotel was very clean clean except for something that looked like mold in a small corner of the bathroom. ”
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Raquel
Switzerland“Aside from the property being aware of this covid-19 pandemic, i have to say that The garden is very nice and the magnificient view from your way to the beach and most of all the staff for the breakfast are very attentive including the waiter from the restaurant when we eat dinner who accomodate us and explains everything that i need to know about the food,place and etc..” Read more
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Marta
Portugal
“Everything was great. As we are are in a different situation with covid 19 we expected less than the hotel offer. Breakfast well organised staff were all very pleasant with us and we felt secure. Our room was spacious and with a nice sea view. We had a great time in S Rafael Atlântico and we hope to come back soon :)” Read more
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Simon
United States of America“The hotel itself has beautiful ground. Room is huge, Breakfast has lot of varieties but qualities are just ok. Love the easy access to the beautiful beach. We're there in Dec, so not too many people at the beach. Can imagine that it will be very crowded during the summer months. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and were able to relax and make use of the facilities available.” Read more
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Rafael
United States of America
“Awesome room, very spacious and clean. Hotel is right at the beach, with access to both Sao Rafael and Arrifes. Fantastic beaches!”
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Evelynlin220
Japan“The trip was honeymoon of my husband and I, as I informed the hotel, they decorated the bed for us. It was cute. Really appreciated.”
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S
United States of America
“Beautiful property and ground, quite rooms, very comfortable and spacious bed, very spacious room and balcony, beautiful view of the ocean from our room, proximity to beautiful beach via beautiful stairs, walking distance to a wonderful restaurant and bar, less than 10 min driving to old town center. Great breakfast buffet with many selections ” Read more
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Rebecca
Ireland“A modernist hotel with a lovely pool and sunbathing area and direct access to a beautiful beach. The bedroom was large and very comfortable, with a partial view of the sea. The breakfast offering was substantial, everything two of eater is catered for. Chilled prosecco also available for a breakfast mimosa to those celebrating (or not!). The Mediterranean Restairant was excellent and would recommend over the buffet dinner.” Read more
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Albufeira Marina0.9 miles
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Nossa Senhora da Orada Hermitage1.1 miles
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Church of Sant'Ana1.6 miles
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Church of Sao Sebastiao - Sacred Art Museum1.7 miles
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Mother Church of Albufeira1.7 miles
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Clock Tower1.7 miles
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Municipal Museum of Archaeology1.7 miles
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Albufeira Old Town Center1.8 miles
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Misericórdia Chapel1.8 miles
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Traces of the Old Castle Wall1.8 miles
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Fisherman's Beach1.9 miles
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The Strip Albufeira3.1 miles
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Oura Beach3.1 miles
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Algarve Shopping Center3.5 miles
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Tunes Train Station6.2 miles
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Vilamoura Marina8.8 miles
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Slide & Splash Water Park11.4 miles
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Praia de Sao Rafael Golden sandWater Sports, Swimming, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset1,000 feet
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Vigia Beach Golden sandSwimming1,300 feet
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Arrifes Beach Golden sandSwimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting1,300 feet
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Ponta Pequena Beach Golden sandSwimming1,800 feet
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Ponta Grande Beach Golden sandSwimming2,250 feet
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Faro Airport17.7 miles
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Food: Portuguese
Open for: Dinner
RAW
Food: Sushi
Open for: Dinner
Seven Seas
Amenities of Sao Rafael Atlantico
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Parking garage
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Pool and Spa
- Kids' pool
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Bathhouse
- Turkish/Steam Bath Additional charge
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
- Fitness center Additional charge
- Sauna Additional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
- Portuguese
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
- Electric car charging station
Cancellation/
prepayment
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 & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 30 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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.
The fine print
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 when booking a rate where payment is due before arrival, the property will provide detailed payment instructions with a link to a secured payment platform.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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.
When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
License number: 7284
FAQs about Sao Rafael Atlantico
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Sao Rafael Atlantico by:
- Taxi 40min
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Sao Rafael Atlantico offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Beachfront
- Evening entertainment
- Bathhouse
- Beauty services
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa facilities
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Fitness
- Fitness classes
- Personal trainer
- Locker rooms
- Beach
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Sao Rafael Atlantico is 1.8 miles from the center of Albufeira.
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Sao Rafael Atlantico has 3 restaurants:
- Seven Seas
- FADO
- RAW
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The prices at Sao Rafael Atlantico may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sao Rafael Atlantico on this page.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Sao Rafael Atlantico (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
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The nearest beach is 1,950 feet from Sao Rafael Atlantico.
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Check-in at Sao Rafael Atlantico is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Room options at Sao Rafael Atlantico include:
- Double
- Suite
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Guests staying at Sao Rafael Atlantico can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
