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Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury hotel with spa, near Sao Rafael Beach

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When you stay at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Albufeira Marina and Sao Rafael Beach. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or facials, and Marés, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $330
$354 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11

Why we love this property

Ocean-side retreat
A hotel perched right on a white sand beach awaits. Try kayaking, sailing, or windsurfing nearby, or dine at the ocean-view restaurant.
Work and beach bliss
This hotel offers a 24-hour business center and beachfront relaxation. Guests unwind with spa treatments or enjoy drinks at the poolside bar.
Portuguese culinary delights
Discover 2 restaurants, a cafe, and a bar at this hotel. Experience authentic Portuguese cuisine and savor a continental breakfast.

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
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(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

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Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a phone, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a phone, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a red sofa, a small table, and a TV. The room has a balcony with a view of palm trees and a building.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Family)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a landscaped garden and a distant view of the sea.

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  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Sesmarias, Albufeira, 8200-613

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arrifes Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Praia da Ponta Pequena - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Coelha Beach - 6 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Portimao (PRM) - 36 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 43 min drive
  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 17 min drive
  • Tunes Station - 21 min drive
  • Loule Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castello Di Norcia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fat Cats - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪el barrio - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hapimag Restaurant Avonde - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪W Lounge - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

  • When you stay at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Albufeira Marina and Sao Rafael Beach. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or facials, and Marés, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 149 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.
    • Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (EUR 5 per day)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Free offsite parking within 33 ft
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surf lessons nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (4413 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches

Special features

Spa

Wellness Hub Atlântico has 1 treatment room. 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.

Dining

Marés - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Sombra - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Terra - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Zénite - Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Biosphere. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 35 for adults and EUR 17.50 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs EUR 5 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facility access costs EUR 40 per person, per day. Facilities include a sauna, a spa, and a swimming pool.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Property Registration Number 7284

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

Does Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

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

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 5 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Vilamoura (28-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG also has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a sauna and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Portuguese cuisine and ocean views.

Does Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG like?

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG is a short 9-minute walk from Sao Rafael Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Arrifes Beach.

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