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Hotel Mar à Vista

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Albufeira Old Town Square

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Garden
Lobby sitting area
Business center
Double Room | Desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Lago dos Lusiadas, Cerro Da Piedade, Albufeira, 8200-072
  • Place, Peneco Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Marina
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Albufeira

Located in Albufeira Center within a short walk of Albufeira Old Town Square, Hotel Mar à Vista is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Albufeira Marina. This 3-star hotel has 43 guestrooms and offers an outdoor pool, free self parking, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Elevador do Peneco - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Peneco Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Albufeira Marina - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Praia dos Alemães - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 12 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castello Di Norcia - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Alfredo Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casa da Fonte - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gate 4 café - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Iguana Café - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Mar à Vista

Hotel with free parking, near Albufeira Old Town Square
At Hotel Mar à Vista, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. There's free parking, as well as an airport shuttle for a fee (available on request). The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with securing valuables and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a garden.
Guests can expect to find TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have free toiletries and bidets. Refrigerators, phones, and desks are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 2 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 2 per person
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 2 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-3 AM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Hotel Mar à Vista
Hotel Mar à Vista Albufeira
Hotel Mar Vista
Mar à Vista Albufeira
Mar a Vista Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
Hotel Mar à Vista Hotel
Hotel Mar à Vista Albufeira
Hotel Mar à Vista Hotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Mar à Vista?

Hotel Mar à Vista provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Hotel Mar à Vista?

This hotel is situated in Albufeira Center within a short 11-minute walk of Albufeira Old Town Square and also 15 minutes on foot from Albufeira Marina. You'll also find Praia dos Alemães and Sao Rafael Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel Mar à Vista?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Mar à Vista feature a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Mar à Vista doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Mar à Vista?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Mar à Vista good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Hotel Mar à Vista have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Mar à Vista have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Mar à Vista serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Hotel Mar à Vista allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Mar à Vista.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Mar à Vista?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Mar à Vista?

The closest major airport to Hotel Mar à Vista is Faro Intl. Airport (FAO), which is 27.8 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Portimao (PRM), which is located 25.6 mi away (29-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Mar à Vista?

No, at Hotel Mar à Vista, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Hotel Mar à Vista Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 187 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Romulo

Liked: Cleanliness
Not airconditioning, tv remote was not working, limited shampoo and soap supply
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

emilia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We initially didn’t get the best room. It had carpet & felt a-bit rundown, but we asked to change the next day to a different room & The staff were very accommodating. They swapped us to an amazing room with most fantastic view!! (5th floor) The breakfast was great! Location great & everyone was really friendly! They made sure we were well looked after x
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nelson

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving we noticed many stains on the carpet. The room was large which was nice but we found a large cockroach in our room. The staff was very kind and helped us catch/kill the cockroach. The breakfast online is advertised as being €2 but is actually €8. There is a pool there which we did not visit. The bathroom was quite small and poorly designed as the door couldn’t open fully without hitting the toilet. A paper sign is above the toilet asking that you do not flush any toilet paper in the toilet which is something we were not used to. The beds were two single beds pushed together with no topper or anything so we slept separately on our respective mattress which was fine. Overall the room was fine but I wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Was good for my budget. Great staff, I didn't need much, but the welcome was nice 🙂 amazing views by the way.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice clean place to stay.

Great hotel ideal for old town slightly hilly but easy to walk to old town or marina.. cheap taxis back to hotel.. hotel is clean with lovely views of the sea.. rooms are basic but clean..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
it's an old building, but they keep it clean. It's way up on a hill above town, so getting to restaurants is easy, getting back to the hotel on foot to slot of work
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Beverley Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We didn’t notice that the hotel rooms didn’t have AC so thankfully the nights were cool enough to keep the room temp okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Slightly outdated but very clean, with pleasant staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Yolanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ladies at the front desk were very nice and the rooms was very clean. The hotel did not have AC and the 2 little fans in the room were not enough. The street lights are very bright and disturbing at night. It was very noisy specially at night. The gargabe truck picked up the garbage at 2:45am and woke us up. In the room we were at there was a lot of weird noises happening. Someone dragging a chair across the floor, feet dragging, and many more noises that made it impossible for us to rest. We ended up leaving at 4:30am and went to the car and slept there. It was such a horrible and uncomfortable experience. If you are looking for a nice quiet place to rest, this is not your hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sanja

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros Walking distance to the beach ,restaurants ,bars Pool Free parking Friendly staff Balcony and water view Breakfast on site Cons Bit outdated No toiletries 1 plug in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room and location ideal for our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gian Michele

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Lovely Staff

The staff there are really lovely, kind and very friendly and helpful. I’m sure if my husband and I were in our 20s and 30s we could have made it through, but the bed was so hard we went through 3 rather sleepless nights so we left two days early. On the positive, it’s a nice location with restaurants nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Helpful

Front desk were so helpful, ensuring my request for a balcony was possible, second day onwards.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr Samuel J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the staff

Staff amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Staff & service
Solo female traveller - Stayed here a few times as it's cheap and close to everything. Some things that are negatives but don't put me off personally are the noise through the walls/halls, the hills you have to walk up to get back up from anywhere in town, and the lack of plug sockets in the rooms (one by the fridge, not by the bed). Positives - it has a handy wee pool that's never too busy, 24/7 reception staff who are usually always friendly and helpful, fridge in the room, and walkable to supermarket, town and beach. The basic room is a window, whereas the double rooms up top have a decent sea facing balcony. You get what you pay for basically.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely budget hotel, very clean and staff all friendly. Sun terrace with hilltop views an added bonus too
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hospitable staff spotlessly clean comfortable beds compact bathroom with what seems to be an endless supply of hot water We were there early season but were very impressed with this 2 star hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Traveled with group
Nice staff clean hotel small but nice pool
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Saikat

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value, well recommended

Excellent value. Room was clean, bed comfortable, bathroom obviously recently refitted and spotlessly clean. Breakfast typical Portuguese, but also bacon, scrambled eggs and a variety of cakes. Staff friendly, check in very efficient and receptionist happy to converse in Portuguese although I am English. Happy to recommend. Don't miss Ténis Pizza, 5-10 minutes walk - so good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time in Albufeira

Great hotel, nothing fancy but probably deserves 3 stars rather than the 2 it publishes. Staff were brilliant and very friendly, changed our room after we requested one with a balcony. Bit of a hike up the hill from the beach but absolutely worth it for the views. Has a very small pool but we never used as no view and tended to be in the shade
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Albufeira Gem.

Very good stay, excellent service especially from the afternoon desk lady(i believe her name was Illaine. Super friendly and helpful. Decent breakfast,and refreshing small pool. Amazing view from our deck outside our room. Close to everything restaurants, groceries and an easy 15 minute walk down to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023