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Hotel Mar à Vista

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Albufeira Old Town Square

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Business center
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool
Triple Room | Desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Hotel Mar à Vista, near Albufeira Old Town Square, offers a peaceful garden, laundry facilities, a friendly bar, and an outdoor pool. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas. Attentive staff earns positive reviews.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Room options

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Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Hotel Mar à Vista is in Albufeira Center, a neighborhood in Albufeira. Albufeira Marina and Balaia Golf Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Praia dos Alemães and Sao Rafael Beach. Krazy World Zoo and Aqualand Algarve are also worth visiting.
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Lago dos Lusiadas, Cerro Da Piedade, Albufeira, 8200-072

What's nearby

  • Peneco Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Albufeira Marina - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Strip - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Balaia Golf Village - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 12 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castello di Norcia - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Barhon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Iguana Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casa da Fonte - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casa Del Mar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Mar à Vista

Hotel near Albufeira Old Town Square
Albufeira Marina is located near Hotel Mar à Vista, which provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Mar à Vista offer comforts such as safes and WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 2 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, 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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 2 per person
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 2 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

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 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.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Hotel Mar à Vista
Hotel Mar à Vista Albufeira
Hotel Mar Vista
Mar à Vista Albufeira
Mar a Vista Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
Hotel Mar à Vista Hotel
Hotel Mar à Vista Albufeira
Hotel Mar à Vista Hotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Mar à Vista have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Mar à Vista pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Mar à Vista?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Mar à Vista?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Mar à Vista?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Mar à Vista provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Hotel Mar à Vista located?

Located in Albufeira Center, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Peneco Beach and Albufeira Old Town Square. The Strip and Sao Rafael Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Hotel Mar à Vista Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 183 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

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

Nice clean place to stay.

Great hotel ideal for old town slightly hilly but easy to walk to old town or marina.. cheap taxis back to hotel.. hotel is clean with lovely views of the sea.. rooms are basic but clean..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
it's an old building, but they keep it clean. It's way up on a hill above town, so getting to restaurants is easy, getting back to the hotel on foot to slot of work
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nelson

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving we noticed many stains on the carpet. The room was large which was nice but we found a large cockroach in our room. The staff was very kind and helped us catch/kill the cockroach. The breakfast online is advertised as being €2 but is actually €8. There is a pool there which we did not visit. The bathroom was quite small and poorly designed as the door couldn’t open fully without hitting the toilet. A paper sign is above the toilet asking that you do not flush any toilet paper in the toilet which is something we were not used to. The beds were two single beds pushed together with no topper or anything so we slept separately on our respective mattress which was fine. Overall the room was fine but I wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room and location ideal for our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Great pool, coffee/breakfast, great views, convenient bar on property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Nice staff clean hotel small but nice pool
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and good room would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastiao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very peaceful and pleasant our stay at the hotel, very friendly staff, nice place, wonderful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely budget hotel, very clean and staff all friendly. Sun terrace with hilltop views an added bonus too
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Willemjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff and clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hospitable staff spotlessly clean comfortable beds compact bathroom with what seems to be an endless supply of hot water We were there early season but were very impressed with this 2 star hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

ROMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Slightly outdated but very clean, with pleasant staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Amenities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Les

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

Ticks all the boxes!

Pleasant little hotel, staff all friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff was amazing! Hotel is a little outdated but everything was fine and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Beverley Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We didn’t notice that the hotel rooms didn’t have AC so thankfully the nights were cool enough to keep the room temp okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Winny-Gaëlle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff who make sure you have a great stay. We had the air con in our room which we preferred to the balcony view during this hot spell. They also kindly supplied us with a kettle to have our coffee in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Helpful

Front desk were so helpful, ensuring my request for a balcony was possible, second day onwards.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff greeting was terrific. Bus stop nearby. Short walk into town though down a steep sidewalk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven

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

Albufeira Gem.

Very good stay, excellent service especially from the afternoon desk lady(i believe her name was Illaine. Super friendly and helpful. Decent breakfast,and refreshing small pool. Amazing view from our deck outside our room. Close to everything restaurants, groceries and an easy 15 minute walk down to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Good value, well recommended

Excellent value. Room was clean, bed comfortable, bathroom obviously recently refitted and spotlessly clean. Breakfast typical Portuguese, but also bacon, scrambled eggs and a variety of cakes. Staff friendly, check in very efficient and receptionist happy to converse in Portuguese although I am English. Happy to recommend. Don't miss Ténis Pizza, 5-10 minutes walk - so good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Lovely Staff

The staff there are really lovely, kind and very friendly and helpful. I’m sure if my husband and I were in our 20s and 30s we could have made it through, but the bed was so hard we went through 3 rather sleepless nights so we left two days early. On the positive, it’s a nice location with restaurants nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

First time in Albufeira

Great hotel, nothing fancy but probably deserves 3 stars rather than the 2 it publishes. Staff were brilliant and very friendly, changed our room after we requested one with a balcony. Bit of a hike up the hill from the beach but absolutely worth it for the views. Has a very small pool but we never used as no view and tended to be in the shade
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

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