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W Algarve

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

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Seasonal outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 35 per person)
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Estrada da Galé, Sesmarias, Albufeira, Faro, 8200-285
  • Place, Evaristo Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Castelo Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Coelha Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | View from room

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Single Beds, Terrace | Garden view

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Balcony)

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Balcony)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ocean View (Balcony)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 54 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Balcony)

  • 107 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Balcony)

  • 219 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Balcony) | Living area

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Balcony)

  • 131 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 107 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

  • 131 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Balcony)

Family Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Balcony)

  • 321 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Beach/ocean view

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 321 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Lounge

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 107 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Albufeira

Beachfront retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Evaristo Beach and Manuel Lourenco Beach. Castelo Beach and Coelha Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Evaristo Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Castelo Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Coelha Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Manuel Lourenco Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sao Rafael Beach - 7 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 19 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bellavita - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪W Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zimzala - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Market Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪City Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

W Algarve

5-star beachfront hotel near Sao Rafael Beach
You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a free ride on the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at W Algarve like a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

There are 4 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 5-star Albufeira hotel is smoke free.

  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
W Algarve offers 134 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Away Spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 35 for adults and EUR 17.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Pilates classes
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet (24 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 130 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 125.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 35 for adults and EUR 17.5 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 130 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 125.0 per night

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, 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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 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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open April 01 and close October 31.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

W Algarve Hotel
W Algarve Albufeira
W Algarve Hotel Albufeira

W Algarve Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 105 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riana

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saratu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The W Algarve delivered all it ‘said in the tin’ and then some. For those like me who are always skeptical when reviewing the hotel provided pictures, I can say that the rooms, the surrounding, the facilities, and the pleasant staff are exactly as described and portrayed. I needed a end of summer refreshing retreat and break for my family of five and it delivered from the moment we walked in to our final goodbyes! Perfect way to end the summer break. Thank you W!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle, North Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute best hotel to stay in Algarve
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay at a lot of properties and many of them are the caliber of this one. However, your staff is A Plus and for this reason alone, we encourage other people to stay here… They represent your brain with the upmost professionalism. Thank You
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yajun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds and the friendly service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Negar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, great location, friendly staff. Breakfast buffet had great variety.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room, perfect service! Limited dining options near by, needs to drive for around 30 mins.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service, staff is professional. Nice room, good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful resort, nice rooms, courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Edwin

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

Great hotel staff, poor location

My W Agarve stay in January was largely for quiet relaxation and writing, and in this regard this hotel was OK. The views of the ocean are fantastic from the room and the staff are great. My only reason for not giving a higher rating is the location. This is probably the least walkable area of Portugal I've seen in many trips to this beautiful country. The beach accessed on the property is tiny. There is no walkable beach area near the hotel. There is a sprawling suburb around the hotel and no real area to walk for restaurants or shopping. I'll not return because of the location. Staying in the Algarve again, I will find a place that is more walkable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shahed

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were quite lovely during our stay. Unfortunately, we went during the low season and I definitely do not recommend doing that. There wasn't much to do in the surrounding area but that isn't really the hotel's fault. The one thing I will say that was not satisfactory at the property was the breakfast. For £35, I expected at least a little bit better of an offering from the buffet. Everything was quite stale and not many options. We elected to purchase the avocado toast which seemed more like an avocado spread than actual avocados (Avocados seem difficult to get in this region of the world as I have not had great luck in Europe in general finding fresh avocados like you can in the US). Other than that, I highly recommend the property as the rooms were extremely clean, very large, and the design is quite cool. It looks much better in person than it does in photos for some reason. Also, the staff was so friendly as you come to expect when visiting Portugal, it's just a totally different vibe from the people in the US and other parts of Europe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality of the staff here is beyond phenomenal. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! Great hotel. Clean, modern, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff Diogo was absolutely wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pavitar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a guest here for 4 nights, and my brother had his wedding here on the one night. I travelled with my 2 year old son and wife. The service provided by all the staff to myself and my extended family was nothing short of amazing. The property and facilities are well maintined and great to use. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024