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Every detail has been carefully thought out to ensure comfort and tranquility. From the elegantly decorated rooms, with private balconies, to the quiet and serene common areas, everything was designed to provide an environment of calm and serenity where our guests can enjoy an experience of pure rest without equal.
Bar Arriba is the perfect place to socialize and create memories that will last forever. At night, let yourself be immersed in live music.
Among the palm trees and next to the pool you will find Bar Manso. Here, you will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy our cocktails.
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Green
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, German and 1 more
Location
Praceta dos Gaios Praia Da Falesia - Albufeira, Albufeira 8200-593 Portugal
Name/address in local language
Falésia Hotel - Adults Only
3,140 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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The Falésia Hotel, an adults-only retreat, garners high marks for its exceptional service, with many guests commending the staff's friendly and professional demeanor. Its rooms are widely celebrated for their spaciousness and comfort, with several visitors enjoying the bonus of pool views. The hotel's commitment to cleanliness is evident in its immaculate gardens and pristine rooms, contributing to the property's serene and welcoming atmosphere.
While its tranquil location is cherished for its beach proximity, some guests do find it a bit secluded. The hotel's amenities, including the well-kept pool and dining options, coupled with reasonable prices, offer guests good value for their stay.
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Reasonable
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Well-appointed
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Hotel (adults only) is in a great location, with the beautiful “Barranco das Belharucas” beach a 15-minute walk away, and you can go along the shore to other beaches for a pleasant stroll. There is also a strip of restaurants, all with 4+ stars reviews, less than 5 minutes’ walk, and so plenty of options for excellent quality and the best value food nearby. From/To the airport, see if you can organise a taxi with hotel reception as they said they can get a better rate, otherwise a normal taxi was around 50 euros and takes 30 mins.
Hotel staff are efficient, polite and keen to help. We had some fun conversations with a few friendly staff, mostly around the palm bar near the pool.
The room was a good size and comfortable. The bed was on the firmer side, for me, which was only a problem since we were getting some long restful nights sleeping in more than we usually do, so the back was a little sore after I probably spent too long in there. Otherwise it was very restful and quiet.
The room we had over looked the car park, however the views of the area from the balcony were pretty good. Sitting on the balcony with a beer while watching the sunset was a real treat in the evenings as the weather was perfect (August).
The room had a rain water shower with good water pressure (no bath), fair sized LCD TV, room safe, and enough space for a couple of suitcases. Room was kept very clean, throughout our stay, and was probably one of the best housekeeping services we’ve experienced. There were no issues (except they thought we were German?).
Due to the current global situation, the Hotel was restricted with what facilities it had open, but it has an indoor pool, sauna which we couldn’t use at the time. However the pool outside was perfect with plenty of shade and space to relax with garden surroundings that were well maintained, and you could also stretch out to.
My wife and I arranged a massage which they did outside and this was a further major contributor to our relaxation! Recommend you get one too.
Given the current global situation and tourist numbers being down, we got a great deal which is on top of the usual great value you can get in Portugal.
We left feeling refreshed and renewed which was much needed after the year 2020! We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to hopefully returning soon.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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If you’re a foodie who enjoys beautiful surroundings then this is the place for you. The rooms are very well appointed, spacious and very comfortable. We are staying in a top floor junior suite (Overlooking the gardens) and it was absolutely worth the extra to catch the beautiful sunrises that creep over the mountains and the town. The Buffet meals are plentiful, a massive selection (every time) and my husband swears that the fish dishes he’s had have been the best cooked and prepared fish he’s EVER tasted. The staff are lovely, no matter their job, every single one of them have been pleasant, helpful and clearly take pride in their work. The procedures in place to prevent the spread of Covid 19 are second to none, every member of staff wears their masks at all time, alcohol gel is freely and widely available around the hotel and gloves are used at the buffet. Everything is cleaned before and after anyone touches a thing and honestly, we have never felt safer. Due to the current pandemic and me working in Healthcare and around the public, we did consider cancelling our travels but are so glad we didn’t - I reiterate - we have never felt safer anywhere. There are plenty of sun beds to go around, plenty of room around the pool and surrounding gardens to spread out and towels are provided free. We came on a Half Board basis and have made a point of returning to the Hotel for lunches due to the portion sizes and choices on offer and the Pool Bar is an added bonus. The Hotel provides a free shuttle bus to the nearby Beach and a shuttle bus to Albufeira (€6 PP return) a taxi would cost approximately €12 one way.
It is a very peaceful place with lovely staff, a short walk or ride from the nearest Beach with a few shops and restaurants nearby. We absolutely recommend not wasting money eating out, the food and choices at the Hotel cover every single diet and palate. The drinks and lunches are reasonably priced for what you receive and there is a cigarette machine and gift shop on site.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A very relaxing holiday in a classy but friendly hotel.
Every member of the team makes you feel welcome and cannot do enough for you.
I have a restricted vegan diet - and all of the chefs and dining room staff were so helpful. I had the most amazing meals - and never the same one twice. My husband also enjoyed the food, which he described as "stunning"
The rooms are spacious, modern and spotlessly clean.
We were so happy to find a kettle and tea/coffee in the room (replenished daily).
The reception area is designed in traditional.Portugese tile, typical of the area. There was entertainment each night in the Palm bar.
There is a lot of room around the swimming pool. No need for anyone to reserve sunbeds at 5am. The stunning gardens are tropical and extensive - with alot of sunbeds there too. Look out for the fish.
As for Covid safety, the systems in place made us feel so safe. All staff wear masks, the whole pool area is disinfected every night and throughout the day. There are one way systems in place in the restaurant. If you go to the salad bar, you sanitise and wear gloves. Hot food and desserts are served to you. Drinks are still brought to your table. Tables are disinfected as people leave and your table is only made up as required to ensure safety. It's a very safe system and works like clockwork.
But, most importantly, the Falesia team make you feel like part of a family. It has a special vibe and most people we spoke to had been many times before. They even said as we left "see you next year".
We never usually return to the same place twice, however, we will definitely be returning next year (pandemic permitting).
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This is our second visit to the Falesia Hotel. This hotel comes highly recommended. We opted again for a junior suite room 426, the view was exquisite. Rooms are spacious, spotlessly clean and amenities excellent. Bottled water in the room every day, clean towels, sheets, absolutely faultless. The breakfast was out of this world, so much choice. Dining room staff could not do enough to ensure our holiday was a memorable one. We ate in the dining room for three nights, there was plenty of choice but we enjoyed taking in the local sights and restaurants and also ventured into Vilamoura for a fabulous Thai meal. Reasonably priced taxi to and return. The swimming pool was spotless, every evening you could see the hoover hovering round the pool. Gardens looked like they had been manicured. The gardeners work so very hard, take great pride in their work, stunning. We were served the most amazing cocktails at the Palm Bar with again excellent service from the staff and always a joke. We can see why people return to this adults only hotel year on year. If your looking for a relaxing break in stunning surroundings, this is the place. We will certainly return again. One small criticism, when we were here before it was a Thompson Gold hotel with a fantastic entertainments team. This time, it’s a platinum hotel, no entertainment team, simply solo singers or duets, not terribly inspiring and not very well supported. The Palm bar closed at 8.00pm as guests were not using it. If perhaps they had kept it open and arranged fir the DJ to attract the guests, we think it would have created for a better atmosphere for the guests. Saturday afternoon he played for two hours, everyone was enjoying the music and there were queues at the bar. It may just have been due to COVID, which incidentally was being managed very well, but possibly something to think about in the future. Thank you to everyone at the Falesia Hotel for making our holiday a memorable one, as I said we will return.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Perfect no tips
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Been here several times which helped us have the comfort that they would be covid secure. They were! Everything done perfectly. Masks worn by everyone inside the hotel except when you were sat down eating or in your room. The tables in the dining room were only laid when you chose your table so there was no chance of anything being contaminated. The tables and chairs were cleaned once you departed and left empty for the next people to choose that table before being laid again. The waiters and waitresses were using hand sanitiser regularly. The tables were well spread out and there was a one way system for getting food - drinks were ordered at your table as usual. You had to put on hand sanitiser and wear gloves before you could touch anything. Anyone seen not complying with this (there were lots of staff watching) was shown the error of their ways and the item that had been touched (eg, tongs to pick food up with, fresh orange juice bottle) was removed immediately. Hot food was served for you, whilst you selected what you wanted. All worked perfectly.
It was lovely to see all of our friends who work tirelessly at the hotel to make your stay so perfect. So thank you once again to Carlos and his team. You make our holiday so "simply relaxing." Difficult circumstances this year but we enjoyed ourselves as much as ever. You all deserve a mention but special thanks to (and sorry about incorrect spellings or anyone I've missed!) Amelia, our maid, and then in the dining room, Joachim, Phillippe, Carlos, Edsandra (you are so lovely but quite mad!), Joselio, Paula, Celine and Joselia (I am sorry I was not better at remembering my room number in Brazilian for you!!), and reception, Celia, Eduardo, Sofia, Gonçalo and the the lady who used to be in the water polo team but I have forgotten your name - so very sorry!)
The beds are huge and so comfy. I wish I could bring it home with me! Rooms are air conditioned and you can choose your temperature and fan speed.
Sunloungers were more spread out but there is so much room in the large gardens as well as the pool area with everywhere so quiet. It was noticeable that due to Tui cancelling their normal take up of rooms this year, there were a lot of younger Portuguese here rather than British. One very noticeable fact was there were plenty of sunloungers free and the annoying problem of people reserving theirs at some ridiculous time in the morning and then disappearing was gone. So it must be a British problem! Loungers appear to be cleaned regularly and the hotel was kept spotlessly clean as usual.
We look forward to returning next year when hopefully we will be able to see everyone's smiles rather than them being hidden behind masks but please stay safe and thank you so much once again. You make this hotel so very special.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Cannot fault this hotel; the rooms were huge and well maintained, lovely balcony overlooking gardens. Great breakfast if a little confusing with regard to Covid restrictions. Evening entertainment was good but no dancing - not sure if this was the hotel rule or disinclination by the guests! The pool and surrounding gardens was really beautiful and well kept with a little river stocked with Koi Carp. There is a brilliant Indian restaurant just down the steps near the hotel and lots of other little bars and restaurants close by (try the one on the right down the steps for lunch or a drink). You can walk to the beach, about 30mins or there is a free shuttle bus. The 6 euro shuttle bus to Albufeira is well worth it for a day out as the hotel is nowhere near Albufeira!
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Overall a great hotel. The staff are super friendly and would do anything for you. We stayed in a suite with a split level and loved the room layout, the bed is massive and really comfy.
The biggest disappointment for us was the loud music at night. Our room was directly above the bar area where they have live music every night from 9pm to 11.30pm. Maybe request to stay the other end of the hotel. We unfortunately couldn’t be moved due to capacity and the only room they could change us to wasn’t the same as the one we had and we wanted a similar room type.
Pet hates about the hotel. We had a large gap under our hotel room door meaning the light from the hall shines through, we rolled up a towel every night and put it along the bottom of the door as it was so bright. The wardrobe has a censored light inside which would go on and off on its own. The shower would run hot and cold and wouldn’t stay a consistent temperature.
Plus points. The food was nice most nights. The gardens and pool area are lovely, we loved the fact we could go and place some sun loungers in the garden and there would be no one around us. Perfect during Covid. Their protocol was really great, everyone was always wearing a mask inside, lots of hand sanitiser around and people always cleaning. There is a super market just over the road. Only a 20 minute walk to the beach, from here you can walk all the way to Villamoura which is lovely but it’s a long walk. There is a free shuttle to the beach but we didn’t use it and the hotel is not too far from Albufeira centre in a taxi, again they do a shuttle at a charge but we didn’t use it.
Overall a great stay!
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We were originally due to visit in July to celebrate our 40th Wedding anniversary but had to cancelled due to covid but were finally able to go in September. We found all the measures that the hotel had put in place was excellent. Everywhere was cleaned to a high standard, all the staff wore masks at all times and all guests did too. Some of the sun beds and umbrellas had been removed to allow for social distancing around the pool and there were plenty of sun beds available in the grounds. Any sun beds that were empty were regularly sprayed . The restaurant was still a buffet service but you were served by the staff instead of serving yourself. Tables were only laid up when you chose a table to ensure cleanliness. There was no gold activities but still entertainment with local acts, we particularly enjoyed the traditional Portuguese songs. My wifep had had some mobility problems but the staff couldn't do enough to help especially in the restaurant. We felt safer here then in many places back home. The only drawback was having to self isolate on our return due to the air corridor changing
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Date of stay: September 2020
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We stayed here for a week in April in a lovely junior suite on the top floor. I had requested a room with a bath tub in advance (there are only a few) and was delighted to get one. The room is spacious with lots of wardrobe and shelf space. Water is provided daily with housekeeping and there is a small fridge for storing other drinks. The balcony has a table and chairs and also washing lines to dry your swimming costumes. The hotel has a great atmosphere and it’s quiet and peaceful even when fully booked. Everywhere is clean and smells amazing and the staff were all so friendly and helpful and seem generally happy to work there.
The lovely restaurant never felt too busy and the food was amongst the best I’ve had in a hotel. It was varied and good quality at all times; plenty to choose from. In the mornings they had pots available for making tea so you didn’t have to keep filling up your cups. The only thing I missed for breakfast was more choice of cereal – they only had cornflakes in a few varieties (chocolate flavour, gluten free). Some muesli or granola would have been great. But there were so many other nice things available it wasn’t really an issue.
We didn’t use the outdoor pool but the area was pleasant and peaceful with plenty of sun loungers. You could also sit on sun loungers in the garden areas. The indoor pool and jacuzzi was lovely and it was never too busy even when the weather wasn’t the nicest. As others have mentioned it’s a shame there isn’t a gym as the hotel seems large enough to accommodate one but not a big deal.
There is a nice living room by the bar with a tv that showed English football for those that don’t want to miss out. There is a small shelf at the back of this room with books that you can swap, very useful. The wifi was reliable throughout the hotel but works best in the rooms.
Our only issue with staying in this hotel was that the guests in the room to our left kept coming back to their room at midnight to continue partying instead of going to a late night bar. Reception were brilliant with trying to ask them to keep the noise down but unfortunately they took no notice after the first night. I understand wanting to stay up late and talk but if it’s accompanied by playing loud music, singing, walking with high heels on the wooden floor the noise disruption does add up. Luckily they didn’t stay up too late every night but it was a bit disappointing they chose this quiet and peaceful hotel that clearly was not a party hotel. I would still very much recommend this hotel and would happily stay again - hopefully with quieter guests next door next time.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Room Tip:Room 409 has a large bath tub, is almost at the end of a corridor, top floor with lovely views...
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We decided to fly to Portugal as we felt it would be as safe as any, despite UK government not allowing an air bridge. We were not disappointed as this hotel and mut in place all the measures required; safe distancing, use of masks, sanitisers, constant cleaning of floors, furniture etc. everywhere, and the buffet Breakfasts and dinners were dished on to our plates without us having to go anywhere near the food. The staff were so polite and helpful, as well as friendly. The grounds of the hotel are pretty and we enjoyed lying out in the gardens very much.
I have to say, the choice and quality of all the food provided was outstanding!
We could walk to the beach in around 15 minutes, courtesy of the resort next door having a lift that took you down the cliffs most of the way, just leaving a veey short walk on the boarded steps. Plenty of space on the beach which made social distancing easy.
We also enjoyed the use of the tennis courts.
This was our first trip to Portugal and what a great experience! I would definitely recommend this hotel.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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There are more places to choose from in the Albufeira area.
PRICE RANGE
€109 - €222 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
falesia hotel albufeira, hotel falesia algarve, falesia hotel portugal, falesia hotel algarve
LOCATION
PortugalAlgarveFaro DistrictAlbufeira
NUMBER OF ROOMS
169
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