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Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Sao Rafael Beach

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2 indoor pools, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom
Rooftop bar, ocean view, open daily

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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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

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Park view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Single Beds (Essential)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Albufeira

Beachfront retreat .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sao Rafael Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Albufeira Marina with a stay at this Albufeira hotel. Arrifes Beach and Praia da Ponta Pequena are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arrifes Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • The Strip - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

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

5-star beachfront hotel near Sao Rafael Beach
As a guest of Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG, you'll find a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 indoor swimming pools along with a sauna and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 15 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4413 square feet (410 square meters) and includes a conference center. A children's pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the luxury Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG was completed in May 2025.

This Art Deco Albufeira hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 149 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 4413 sq ft of conference space
  • 410 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2009
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG offers 149 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 75.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.5 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 75.0 per night
  • Facilities fee: EUR 40 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; spa; swimming pool

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 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 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 7284

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • 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

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

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 601 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Clifton

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Irose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Peaceful stay

Beautiful property, peaceful and convenient, great breakfast, excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne marie

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Hamza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

YOON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Most beautiful nature around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying at this location was a little gift to myself, and I was not disappointed. Absolutely loved my room. Paul was amazing. The beaches and Cliffside area outside of the resort where just part of the icing on the cake. With the other part being the landscaping and grounds of the hotel. The spa is very pretty. The half board, including breakfast and dinner, was worth it. There was a variation of options with good flavors. Really appreciated the free shuttle into town. I have nothing negative to say, except if you have mobility issues. I happened to have broken my foot just before arrival. And the distance needed to get to the different elevators to get to the different locations could be a little bit of a hassle. But, do not let that dissuade you. Absolutely everything about this location was amazing and was a highlight of my trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cerca de todo y tranquilo

Hel hotel está muy bien ubicado, la playa es muy buena, tendrían que mejorar la limpieza de las habitaciones. El desayuno es excelente
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All excellent except dinner choice on property. Limited to buffet or limited bar menu. Should have a nice restaurant choice. Saved by awesome restaurant just off property on beach a short walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great spot! The walkability to the beach was very convenient and the pool area was clean and nice. It was a great place to relax in the afternoon after a long day of exploring the Algarve. The gym, indoor pool, and spa were very nice. There was parking on site which was nice. The only downside was the walkability to go to the town, or restaurants so there was only 1 restaurant on site, and a small beach restaurant close by that stops serving food at 5pm. However if you are looking for just a place to relax and unwind with beach access without having to drive this is a great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Liked the breakfast that was included and the resort facilities with the beach area. Did not like that the lounge chairs on the beach were not included. Our room # 252 was very, very dissappointing, and definitely not up to standards, particularly with being claimed as a 5* hotel. - many spots of mould in the shower walls and tiles coming off - shower water did not drain, large amounts of water in the basin that did not move for drainage - toilet plunger did not work on the left side - large areas missing paint in washroom and throughout the room - toilet dripping all day and night, it may be possible that the drippings are from the washroom above. Hard to sleep with the continuous dripping. - no light over the hallway door area, very dark at night, particularly with being at the end of the hallway. - large cracks in the door trim and around some baseboards. - no bed sheet cover, bed cover is the only choice to cover yourself at night. - bar fridge is not clearly advertised for charges for non alcoholic beverages. All concerns have been addressed with the manager. We only stayed 3 nights and addressed the concerns at the end of our stay. Finding it hard to believe no one else complained? This room would be a 2* with all its pre existing conditions. Check-in was not a delightful experience either.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTOINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for the price. Breakfast excellent. Bar by the beach also good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property was clean, facilities nicely kept. The staff was not very friendly and even rude at several points. Lovely location and very peaceful environment. Would recommend to someone not planning on spending a lot of time on property. No late check out nor upgrade offered for VIP access.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location on top of the cliffs with easy access to a beautiful beach 2 mins walk away. The whole hotel is lovely, rooms, pools etc. we did notice one of the restaurants in the hotel was shut but there were restaurants within walking distance if you didn’t mind a 29 min walk otherwise it would be very limited dining. The old town is a free bus ride away but it’s a 25 min walk as it only runs 3 times a day. Here you will find the ‘party’ if you wanted it, it’s lovely in day before the clubs get going, but it’s worth noting the hotel itself is in a lovely peaceful quite spot on top of the cliffs with sea views.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel; slightly soulless atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

martin

Travelled with family and small children
the pools outside and beach were nice however considering the cost of this hotel I would have expected a greater quality of fixtures and service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024