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Lovely location, a little out of town, but we like that. The crowd was older, quieter, lots of sun loungers and the staff were very friendly

Stayed in April 2024

Nice staff Nice bar snacks no problem getting sunbed

Very nice out of main resort but close enough to walk taxi back 4 euros would stay again

Stayed in September 2023

Pool close at 8pm :( and the coffee bar opens only at 10am for coffee :(

Clean apartment, great location and very nice pool !!

Stayed in August 2023

Further out than I expected.

Friendly staff , spotless apartments

Stayed in July 2023

The accommodation is situated in a peaceful location, within easy reach of the busy areas. During our stay the temperature was too hot to walk to the strip, previous reviews had recommended the Uber app. We found this a reasonably priced, reliable way to get around. The studio we stayed in was roomy with a lovely view. We found the staff to be friendly and willing to help when required. We were very happy with the accommodation and would stay again if we travelled to Albufeira with a desire to stay in a property slightly out of town. Thank you

Stayed in June 2023

Beds could be bigger that would make the difference.

Most importantly the Balaia Sol was clean, both the room and exterior pool area etc. It's quite basic but the room was sufficient for all our needs. A really good shower and cooking facilities, a fridge which was definitely needed with the heat in the week we were there. The beds were okay, could be a bit bigger, that would make a lot of difference to comfort. The staff are quite friendly and work hard, they don't allow guests to cause disruption around the pool that is good. It makes for a relaxing experience, also there is no banal thumping music pumped out so you can chill out properly! Overall we would go back, that tells you everything you need to know.

Stayed in June 2023

The swimming pools were rubbish. Water was always cold, didn't realise they don't have heated pools and all flies and bees lying around dead inside the pool. Only one pool in the entire resort though. They tried to clean every day but still it being open to sky pool, lot of insects were lying dead inside. Definetely not more than 2.5 star hotel. Not many activities to do in hotel other than snooker pool table. They don't have restaurant inside but have a quick canteen kind of thing and everything was pretty damn expensive. A bread packet was 6 Euros, crazy. Small 100ml fresh juice was 3 euros ..I didn't bother to try anything else as it was very expensive.

It is very well located, close to all amenities Staff were very nice, friendly, helpful in many occasions and welcoming. Not very beautiful rooms but does the job, value for money. Neatly presented to their best capacity. Towels were ripped and torn but that's ok. Checkout and check in was very smooth.

Stayed in April 2023

The soundproofing of the apartment will fall. We had ants in the apartment. All the chairs creaked. Badly designed bathroom - very uncomfortable.

- Pool

Stayed in October 2022

would have liked small things like a pot scrubber and small bottle of washing up liquid for the kitchen and some more items available to buy at hotel rather than have to go immediately to town : bread rolls, milk, tea, coffee ... the essentials.

My second visit to Balaia Sol Hotel. It is a beautiful little hotel ideally situated within walking distance of beach, shops etc but far enough "out of town" to be peaceful and relaxing. Since last visit there is an ALDI only a few hundred meters distance which is great now.

Stayed in October 2022

Strict rules regarding coming in at night but understand why . The 200 euros deposit is a bit steep.

Great value for money , pool and room very clean

Stayed in September 2022

wifi did not work in the room, just poolside. While poolside bar is open, there is not always someone there, so it can be a while until one gets service. It would be great if it offered the option of breakfast.

pool was nice, the room was spacious and comfortable. There is a poolside bar open until midnight, which is convenient.

Stayed in August 2022

Wifi did not reach our room, quite a few ants in our room

Staff were helpful, clean, spacious, peaceful and quiet. Perfect for a chilled out holiday. Walking distance to algarve town and to the strip.

Stayed in August 2022

Staff were super nice. Room was clean and tidy

Stayed in June 2022

Clean and friendly

Stayed in April 2022

better food menu

cleanliness, flowers and friendliness

Stayed in October 2021

Obnoxious, noisy and loudmouthed fellow guests (mainly English, Irish or Scottish). I go on holiday for a rest, not to be harassed by fellow guests. Definitely a minor.

The location most of all, the apartment, the lovely swimmingpool.

Stayed in October 2021

The guy at the reception was very kind and thorough in his explanation. The location was good, a few minutes by far outside of the city center, surrounded by nature. The room was spacious, the kitchen could have used some additional equipment (e.g. strainer, peeler, but especially dishwashing liquid and kitchen sponge).

Stayed in October 2021

We had noisy neighbours even though there is a noise curfew from 22,00 BUT that is not the Hotels fault at all....... "Facilities" at the moment are limited due to COV!9 Overload of NOTICES everywhere .........but in the grand scheme of things it's their way of communicating so no pasanada :)

Lovely "Typical" Portugese property ...........which I prefer to the concrete giants just up the road all inclusive etc etc Spotless Staff were super friendly Great value for money

Stayed in September 2021

It was far from Albufeira city itself. 2,5 km is mentioned but it was around 3,5 km or more. If u plan to hire a car than it’s not a big problem. The kitchen could have more equipment like soap, sponge and kitchen paper. These are very small details. We had a very great stay. Thanks

It’s was a very beautiful place to stay. It had nice rooms. The staff were friendly. The swimming pool was a plus.

Stayed in September 2021

The shower place is extremely small. Little bit far from city centre. It's not a problem if you got car.

Nice place with swimming pool. Lot of space. Some rooms got view on swimming pool and some on the city. The one on swimming pool better. Large area around even with small parking area. We liked this place.

Stayed in September 2021

price of the food

pool

Stayed in September 2021

although the shower had hot water, the pressure of the water was really low and that annoyed me. the bed on the bedroom was terrible because it wasn’t one king size bed, it was two single beds together and me and my boyfriend had a hard time sleeping at night.

the pool and bar area were super cool and i loved the balcony with the pool view. the staff was nice and the shower had really hot water. overall it was okay and I would recommend this place.

Stayed in September 2021

No wifi available.

Pleasant bedroom for a short stay. Good location, a drive away from supermarkets and restaurants.

Stayed in September 2021

Well managed and maintained hotel. Quiet but close to the touristical spots of Albufeira. Staff is friendly helpful but stays in the background. Lovely small place. Absolutely recommendable.

Stayed in September 2021