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Água-Viva by Umbral

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A modern building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a balcony. - Água-Viva by Umbral (Albufeira)
A room with a wooden sofa, a television, and a wall-mounted map. - Água-Viva by Umbral (Albufeira)
A bedroom with two beds, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and decorative wall art. - Água-Viva by Umbral (Albufeira)
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack. - Água-Viva by Umbral (Albufeira)
A room with a wooden wardrobe, a chair, a mirror, and a small kitchen area. - Água-Viva by Umbral (Albufeira)
Close to Oura Beach and The Strip, Água-Viva by Umbral has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Room options

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, and a potted plant.

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with two beds, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and decorative wall art.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a headboard, and two wall-mounted planters.

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a chair, a shelf with decorative items, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Albufeira is home to Água-Viva by Umbral. Balaia Golf Village and Albufeira Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oura Beach and Falesia Beach. Vilamoura Tennis Center and Krazy World Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Albufeira travel guide
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Rua Vasco da Gama 9, Areia de Sao Joao, Albufeira, 8200

What's nearby

  • A crowded beach with numerous umbrellas and people enjoying the sunny weather.
    Praia dos Alemães
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A coastal town with a sandy beach, umbrellas, and buildings along the shore.
    The Strip
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A coastal scene with a boat named 'PORTIMÃO' and 'COOL FLY' on turquoise water, rocky cliffs, and buildings in the background.
    Oura Beach
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A beach with rows of sun loungers, a sandy shore, and buildings along the coastline.
    Peneco Beach
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Aveiros Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station
    15 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pints & Pitchers Sports Bar
    8 min walk
  • Albufeira US 66
    8 min walk
  • Festa da Praia
    9 min walk
  • Nosolo Agua
    9 min walk
  • Vivaldo's
    11 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between midnight and 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 200 per stay
  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between midnight and 8:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March 02 to October 31

Frequently asked questions

Does Água-Viva by Umbral have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Água-Viva by Umbral pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Água-Viva by Umbral doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Água-Viva by Umbral?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from midnight– 8:00 AM for a fee of EUR 20.

What time is check-out at Água-Viva by Umbral?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Água-Viva by Umbral located?

Situated in Albufeira, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Aveiros Beach and The Strip. Albufeira Old Town Square is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Água-Viva by Umbral Reviews

7.2

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

6.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location, clean, easy walkable to beach, use of pool etc. Very confusing when booking in Expedia is that the place wants a €200 deposit. Not mentioned when you book but mentioned in the multiple confusing emails after you have booked. Hey ho. Nice place thou to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in was a nightmare. Upon arrival at the airport we called the property phone and we were told to call back when we were a few minutes away. When we called back we were told to quit calling the number and were then hung up on. There is no front desk and there was no communication about a lock box or anything like that. It was very late at this point and we had no other options of places to stay and we were unable to check in. We were only helped when we had someone we knew, who spoke portuguese, call the property. The AC did not work the first night of the stay. The room itself was pretty decent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
whilst the room was clean on arrival and the bedding and towels etc fresh, a large balcony. The check in was a bit of a nightmare as there is no receptionist ever, unless people are checking in. You must tell them in advance of your arrival time and then wait for their arrival when you arrive. We did see some others that had a long wait in the bar next door. The rooms aren’t cleaned during your stay. It says every 4 days but this did not happen. We had poor weather during our stay so I closed the bathroom window and was unable to open it again, meaning the smell of the drains was over powering made my OH physically sick. The bar down stairs and attached pool are lovely and serve good food and drinks and the staff there are really friendly and professional. Overall a reasonable stay for the price but if we had paid more I would have requested a refund due to the drains and lack of cleaning. Location is good with a short walk to the strip, oura and old town. A few tweaks and this place would be a gem. I felt a €200 deposit was excessive and the lack of staff at times felt unsafe, we arrived home one evening to extremely loud music but there was no one to assist in locating the room and asking them to stop, they did stop eventually around 11.30pm. So could be an issue if there were more inconsiderate guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and did exactly what was expected, great handover of keys on a very late check in . Brilliant bar underneath for food and drink , can be a bit noisy at night but if you’re staying here it’s to be expected as it’s very lively and what most people are here for . The deposit was returned the next day .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid at all cost
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, Nothing bad to mention. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the place was fine just a couple of idiotic people up the road but for a nice place to stay it was fine
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Apartments are basic but expected for the price. The onsite pool belongs to the bar downstairs which you can use for free but is closed on a tuesday. Our room had no balcony but there was a shared one available. Kitchen had a kettle, toaster, a microwave and a fridge. Towels were changed every 4 days and rooms cleaned. No manned reception. Customer service number given to use on WhatsApp but got no reply when used
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Puede mejorar, si encuentran un buen precio puede estar bien, Tener en cuenta que solo dejan toallas, papel, jabón y demás para toda la estadía el primer día, luego nada más. Para usar la piscina hay que ir por fuera del bar que está abajo, lo pregunté por mensaje y nunca respondieron. Ubicado muy cerca de los bares animados de la peatonal, perfecto si quieres salir. Es fácil conseguir sitio para el coche frente al hotel o dejar en el parking pero me dijeron que lo cerraban a cierta hora.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 Stern für die Lage nah am Strand,ansonsten eine Katastrophe. Es gibt keine Rezeption-wir mussten anrufen,dass jemand kommt. Auf dem Flur und im Zimmer stank es furchtbar (eine Mischung aus Urin und muffig). Unser Superior Zimmer war so klein,dass wir uns kaum bewegen konnten. Leider waren zu unserer Zeit viele junge Leute Gäste,die nachts sehr laut herum schrien. Uns ist bewusst,dass der Strip nicht so weit weg ist,aber das ging gar nicht. Wir beschwerten uns am nächsten Tag gleich früh schriftlich,dass wir kein Auge zugemacht haben. Die lapidare Antwort war nur,wir hätten uns nachts melden sollen. So könne man nichts tun. Einer vorzeitigen Abreise mit Erstattung der verbleibenden Nacht,stimmte man nicht zu. Die Klimaanlage leckte und so tropfte Wasser auf unseren Balkon. Finger weg!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Alles was Mensch für eine Auszeit braucht war vorhanden. Strand, Pool Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in der Nähe. Der Haartrockner hat nicht funktioniert, haben wir aber aufgrund des tollen Wetters nicht benötigt... Der Balkon war dafür rießig - perfekt für ein gemütliches Frühstück. Wir sind leider erst spät nachts angekommen, trotzdem wurde uns noch kurzfristig geholfen - Parkplätze vor der Haustür. Die Küche war zu unserer Zeit geschlossen. Die Räume waren schön gestaltet mit Bücherregalen und Pflanzen. Würde wieder hier her kommen. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel bem localizado e confortável porém cobraram 20 euros de taxa alegando que chegamos na madrugada para o checkin. Chegamos às 23:55
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Piscina exterior
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quarto limpo, com uma pequena cozinha, que auxilia para esquentar ou fazer algo. Estacionamento vazia, perto de tudo, inclusive a 5 minutos da praia. Super indico. Tem um sport bar no terreo para que deseja comer algo ou tomar um drink antes de.dormir.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bom custo benefício. Bom atendimento. Infelizmente o ar quente precisou de manutenção externa e mesmo assim o controle remoto desconfigurou pois é universal. Com temperaturas de 6° dormir no frio foi mt ruim!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026