Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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Relax in our lounge area with armchairs, sofas, and a bar.
Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Relax in a serene space with a large bed, sofa, and chair, offering a view of palm trees and a pool.
Relax on the oceanfront terrace with unobstructed views of the coastline and surrounding landscape.
Relax on the beach with umbrellas and sun loungers, surrounded by a charming coastal town with residential buildings and scenic coastline.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Sesmarias, Albufeira, 8200-613
  • Sao Rafael Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Albufeira Marina
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 377 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 657 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Essential)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Albufeira

Sao Rafael Beach is a short stroll from Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG, and other popular attractions like Albufeira Old Town Square are within a few miles (5 km). This 149-room, 5-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Albufeira Marina - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Peneco Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • The Strip - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 17 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Praia de São Rafael - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Clube Pesca e Náutica Desportiva de Albufeira - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Irish Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pool Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪São Rafael - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
Guests of Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG have access to a full-service spa, 3 outdoor pools, and an indoor pool. If you drive, take advantage of free offsite parking. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and bidets. Furnished balconies, minibars, and espresso makers are also available. Change of towels is available on request.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Marés
  • Sombra
  • Terra
  • Zenite

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (4,413 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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 25 for adults and EUR 12.5 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 25 per night
  • Facilities fee: EUR 40 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; spa; swimming pool

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 7284

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Atlantic Sao Rafael Hotel
Hotel Atlantic Sao Rafael
Hotel Sao Rafael Atlantic
Rafael Atlantic
Rafael Atlantic Hotel
Sao Atlantic Rafael Hotel
Sao Rafael Atlantic
Sao Rafael Atlantic Albufeira
Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel
Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico Hotel Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico Hotel
São Rafael Atlântico Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

This hotel is located in Albufeira, a short 9-minute walk from Sao Rafael Beach and also 11 minutes on foot from Arrifes Beach. You'll also find Albufeira Old Town Square and Albufeira Marina within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yes, secured parking is offered for EUR 25 per night.

Is a spa located at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, massages, and facials.

Does Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG feature a casino at the property?

No, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with 3 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access between 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including 3 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and an ocean-view restaurant.

Does Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG has 2 restaurants, and serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG.

Does Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

The closest major airport to Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG is Portimao (PRM), which is 22.6 mi away (36 minutes by car). Another top airport is Faro Intl. Airport (FAO), which is located 29.4 mi away (43-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yes, every guestroom at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring sea or park views.

Does Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG.

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

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