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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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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included

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Sesmarias 8200-613, Albufeira, 8200-613
  • Place, Sao Rafael Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Marina
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Connecting Rooms (Plus)

Family Room, Connecting Rooms (Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Albufeira

Close to the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel, you'll find Sao Rafael Beach and Albufeira Old Town Square. Arrifes Beach and Praia da Ponta Pequena are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Peneco Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • The Strip - 9 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gate 4 café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fat Cats - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪el barrio - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Spar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nosolo Italia - ‬2 min drive

About this property

NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Sao Rafael Beach
Some rates at NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. 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 2 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. A computer station is on site and wired Internet is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a 24-hour fitness center 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
  • 2 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • 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 minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

The onsite spa 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, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-cm TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 22 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Spa fee: EUR 20 per day

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 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, 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.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Cs Sao Rafael Hotel Albufeira
Cs Sao Rafael Suite Hotel
Rafael Suite
Rafael Suite Hotel
São Rafael Hotel
São Rafael Suite
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
São Rafael Suite Hotel All Inclusive
São Rafael Suite All Inclusive Albufeira
São Rafael Suite All Inclusive

Reviews

NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 722 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 722 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 722 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 722 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 722 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing boat trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Johan, San Diego

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible. Outdated. Not enough pool lounge chairs. Bad food selection. Mold in the bathroom and shower. Outdated amenities… the list goes on.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jagdeep

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Johan, San Diego

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Would skip this resort for my next trip

The Good: 1. Clean and spacious rooms – a key reason the reviewer chose this resort. 2. Free and easy parking – readily available with no hassle. 3. Fast and easy check-in – smooth arrival process. 4. Quality toiletries – included L'Occitane en Provence products. 5. Spacious mini fridge – good for storing essentials. 6. Friendly pool bartenders – described as nice and knowledgeable. 7. Friendly entertainment staff – added to the overall positive atmosphere. The Bad: 1. Overpriced – did not meet expectations for the cost. 2. Room AC off at check-in – took 1.5 hours to cool down the room. 3. Beach towel policy changed mid-stay – limited to one towel per person from the third day onward; felt unhygienic. 4. Misleading “bottled water included” – only provided one bottle on the first day. 5. Room damage and cleanliness issues – bed and closet had visible damage; headboard was visibly dirty. 6. Exaggerated “sea view” – only a distant, partial view of the sea. 7. Poor food quality and variety – buffet was limited, unimpressive, and unclean. 8. Other local restaurants far superior – even fast food nearby was better than the hotel buffet. 9. Pest problem – flies and mosquitoes present throughout, even inside the restaurant. 10. No tissues/Kleenex in the room – had to purchase our own from local stores. 11. General disappointment – compared to experiences in Spain or Greece, this resort felt subpar and not generous or accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not a 5*

The food and service where acceptable but not 5* No facilities in the room, no kettle, tea, coffee, sugar or milk. No fresh water daily only on arrival. The room was very basic not even cushions on the sofa. Balcony was small with the most uncomfortable chairs ever. No wonder no one sat on the balcony’s. Loungers around the pool need to be replaced as dated, the pool wasn’t clean had green in the bottom in patches. When asking for a taxi the hotel call a transfer company, they are around 3 to 4 euros more expensive. Best get a taxi number and call yourself!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yelyzaveta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Already 2nd time staying here. Front office team is amazing. They are very welcoming, friendly, professional. Huge thank you for such efforts to accommodate us in our room earlier. Room is huge, 2 rooms, 2 bathrooms, balcony, spacius,clean. Amazing service from housekeeping keeping our room clean. Loved the amenities in bathroom with branded L'Occitane products. Restaurant is great, food is super delicious, big varieties of different dishes. Loved the services at restaurant, all the staff is super attentive. 2 pools, plenty of space to stay around even if the hotel is fully booked. Good food at the snack bar by the pool. Loved the 'juice of the day', of course cocktails. Spa is good, worth to visit. Overall our stay was amazing, coming vack next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Chad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel looks lovely online and for some this may be an exceptional option but for us, it was an unfortunate mistake. Upon arrival, the room had no power and maintenance needed to troubleshoot the issue. The pool was exceptionally cold. The hotel is lacking of signage to help find the way around. The beach is a hike and not as close as advertised. The beach is mostly seaweed with very little useable area. All inclusive means all things are included except what they exclude such as the sit down restaurant, drinks that aren’t in there all inclusive list, the golf simulator is 40 euro extra per person. The bar has no frozen drinks. No washcloths available for showering (which is common in some EU countries). The hotel is quite dated. The elevators many times were not working and when they were the buttons take a lot of force to engage. It’s very noisy on the 1st floor above the restaurant until at least 11pm as they cleanup and slide chairs across the floor. No eating food around the pool. As I say, this may be perfectly fine for some but comparing to many hotels we have visited, this is not for us and we can’t recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney Elise, Drighlington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, would say it’s a 4 star over a 5 star. There was a few attention to detail that were overlooked. Toilet by the pool messy and out of toilet roll, not checked regularly enough. Decking area in the pool bar needed jet washing. Some of the sun loungers needed an upgrade due to being stretched. It’s the little details that make Hotels 5 star. This was lacking a few of them. However overall a great Hotel, good location. Staff very good and all really friendly. Would have been nice to have been able to dine in both restaurants on the all inclusive even if you only offered one night in the Tapas restaurant so you could try it. Rooms are ready for an upgrade but entrance area and restaurant are lovely. Worth a visit!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pankaj

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Aleta Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Not everything is included! It’s fine but for the price, I was expecting more and better food
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soonju

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Darryl

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing Stay at NAU Sao Rafael Suites

While the bedrooms at NAU Sao Rafael certainly offered a generous amount of space, unfortunately, the quality of the accommodations left much to be desired. The balcony doors proved to be a daily struggle, stiff and difficult to manoeuvre. Stepping onto the balcony itself was equally unappealing, as it was noticeably dirty and showed signs of disrepair, with elements appearing to be falling apart. Inside, the poor quality continued with the beds. One side of our bed had a significant structural issue, causing a noticeable slope that made for an uncomfortable night's sleep. Adding to this discomfort were the pillows, which offered virtually no support. When I raised this issue with the front desk, I was simply informed that no alternative pillows were available, which was quite disappointing. The bathrooms, while spacious, lacked any form of ventilation, the in-room fridge was out of order, with a freezer door that wouldn't close properly, resulting in any refrigerated items becoming frozen solid. The pools were indeed large, but sadly, they also suffered from poor quality. The sun loungers were filthy, and a number were broken. The pools were dirty, which deterred us from taking a swim. The food offered was of acceptable quality, although the repetitive nature of the meals became tiresome. On occasion, the fruit selection appeared to have been sitting for an extended period, becoming soggy and unappetising. The desserts, however, were a pleasant exception.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ugur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious rooms! The all inclusive meals were convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was so accommodating. Richard who helped us at dinner was exceptionally kind and very helpful! The staff went out of their way to make our stay as pleasant as it was. Will definitely plan on staying here in the future
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reza

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb team that were friendly and understanding, really looked after us. Clean hotel in a great location near a few beaches and a short uber to other locations like the marina, shopping centre and old town. Thank you Team Nau Sao Raphael!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and would consider returning. Positives: good location, great spacious rooms in the sea view suite, fantastic breakfast, lunch and dinner. Staff were friendly and helpful. Shuttle runs to town free of charge. Only negatives are: Not all-inclusive, only small selection of standard drinks and 2/3 cocktails. Paid entry into a small indoor pool, 4 person hot tub and sauna facilities. Gym is tiny but modern, fits about 2/3 people. A little smell in the rooms we believe from drains, although other than that super clean and smells lovely in hallways. Relatively expensive massages for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chin Huei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the buffets in the hotels.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top quality bathroom toiletries. Spacious 2 bed family suite. Very good breakfast spread. Quiet location but walking distance to two beautiful beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025