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NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Sao Rafael Beach

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Deluxe Family Suite Sea View
Reception
Bar (on property)
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Sesmarias 8200-613, Albufeira, 8200-613
  • Popular LocationSao Rafael Beach14 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlbufeira Marina2 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlbufeira Old Town Square5 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)42 min drive

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

9.4/10 Wonderful
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Double Room, 2 Single Beds

8/10 Very good
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Family Suite Sea View

Deluxe Family Suite Sea View

8.6/10 Very good
  • 90 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Suite

Deluxe Family Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Room, Connecting Rooms (Plus)

Family Room, Connecting Rooms (Plus)

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

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About the area

Albufeira

Close to the beach.You'll find Sao Rafael Beach and Albufeira Marina within 2 miles (3 km) of this Albufeira hotel. Arrifes Beach and Coelha Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Arrifes Beach - 13 min walk
  • Sao Rafael Beach - 14 min walk
  • Albufeira Marina - 2 min drive
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 5 min drive
  • The Strip - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 17 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fat Cats - 20 min walk
  • Praia da Coelha - 4 min drive
  • Casa Vela - 9 min walk
  • Restaurante da Praia de São Rafael - 14 min walk
  • Jack's Irish Pub - 2 min drive

About this property

NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Sao Rafael Beach
NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Albufeira hotel is smoke free.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive offers 105 accommodations with safes and slippers. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with satellite channels. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.
Wellness has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam.

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

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting services
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: internet access (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-cm TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from April 23 2024 to May 31 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Spa
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cs Sao Rafael Hotel Albufeira
Cs Sao Rafael Suite Hotel
Rafael Suite
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São Rafael Hotel
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São Rafael Suite Albufeira
São Rafael Suite Hotel
São Rafael Suite Hotel Albufeira
Sao Rafael Suites Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
São Rafael Suite Hotel All Inclusive Albufeira
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NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 629 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 629 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 629 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 629 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 629 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alicia

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Elliot

Travelled with partner
It was ok. Bedroom was good, comfortable bed and good bathroom. The living room part of the suite was pretty bad, very uncomfortable furniture. The food was mostly poor, even for buffet food. Breakfast was an exception and was pretty good. As we stayed for more than 4 nights we got a free booking at one of the "restaurants". The food came out the same quality as the buffet (poor). The tiramisu dessert was dire, like 2 bits of bland rubber. Eat out where possible. One pool was closed for half of the 6 night stay and the other was only half full for 2-3 days but when they were fully functional they were good. Staff were mostly indifferent to you with some exceptions of them actually caring you were there. Cleaning service was good and front desc staff were friendly. The beaches close by are nice and only a short walk away. I was disappointed with the quality compared to the price. It feels like the price is high due to the room being a suite (quite needlessly as the suite aspect was very poor). For a similar price I would recommend VidaMar just 15-20 mins up the road (stayed there for a work trip before this stay). Better food, better room, nicer grounds, better beach access, and better quality of life improvements over NAU and all for a marginal increase in price (at the time of review). If this was a few hundred pounds cheaper it might be a worth while stay but for the price it is I don't think I will be visiting again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hua

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property staffs are very professional and accommodating. Food is fantastic, a great place for getaway!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Avoid at all costs
The food and drink was the worst all inclusive I have ever encountered. Food cold, drinks warm and zero selection
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Parminder

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Richard the restaurant host is brilliant, really helpful and polite and knowledgeable about the area.

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Marta

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No laundry service/machines Most chairs by the pool broken Same breakfast every single day! 6 nights Food was not that good and there wasn’t a lot of options Overall disappointing I will definitely not go back or recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gave us what it said on the tin though would have liked a mini bar in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023