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Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with 2 restaurants and bars

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Hotel Sol e Mar stands in the heart of vibrant Albufeira, offering adults a peaceful escape by the sea. Guests start their day with a satisfying breakfast before relaxing at the beach bar. The on-site restaurants and indoor pool provide stunning ocean views throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Single Room, Sea View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua José Bernardino de Sousa, Albufeira, Algarve, 8200-146

What's nearby

  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Peneco Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Praia dos Alemães - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Albufeira Marina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Strip - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 13 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alfredo Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa da Fonte - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Beachclub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bravo Steak House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tasca D'Alkhaz - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only

Upscale hotel near Albufeira Old Town Square
Located close to Municipal Archaeological Museum and Albufeira Marina, Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only provides an airport shuttle, a beach bar, and a free daily manager's reception. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, beach locale, and helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms have comforts such as furnished balconies and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sunrise
  • Sunset

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 7 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 17 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 17 and older are welcome

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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.
Safety features at this property include 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
Property Registration Number 684

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Guests under 17 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Hotel Mar e Sol
Hotel Sol e Mar
Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira
Sol e
Sol e Mar
Sol e Mar Albufeira
Sol e Mar Hotel
Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
Hotel Sol e Mar

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only located?

Located in Albufeira Old Town, this beachfront hotel is on the boardwalk/promenade, just steps from Municipal Archaeological Museum and Albufeira Old Town Square. Praia dos Alemães and Albufeira Marina are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 686 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 686 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 686 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 686 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 686 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maryse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property located on the beach with several restaurants, bars and shopping across the street from the hotel. Friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and close to great entertainment and dining!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amazing location right on the beach, the delicious breakfast buffet and the wonderful staff
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is spectacular, you're right on the beach. Staff attentive and friendly. Rooms are spacious, modern and clean. Buffet breakfast is good, I liked the fresh fruit ,my husband liked everything else. Easy access to beach, restaurants and shopping. Top floor bar is great, friendly bar tender, piano player/singer was great and great drinks. Gellato was amazing at beach level. Had lunch at beach bar, food was good and plentaful. Bed and linens are great, has good air conditioning. Modern shower, spacious room with safe, hangers and shampoo, conditioner and body wash. No body lotion, but not a issue. Great place to stay

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this hotel 2 times now Both times have been fantastic, staff friendly knowledgeable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great weekend get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the beach and all the restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

samy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hemant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel backing on to the beach with a great breakfast buffet. Convenient walkable to attractions and center of old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful property in a great location. The free breakfast was amazing. Definitely worth the money
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel on the beach! This is our 4th visit and it gets bettet each time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and quiet

Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicolas

Disliked: Amenities
Horrible!!! Only location is great but the rudest front desk staff and for $500 per night the most greedy hotel they have espresso machine in the room but you have to pay 1.20 euro for each pod , no napkins in the room shampoo and body wash not enough for one shower only one bottle of water free for 2 people they charge 10 euro refundable to give you a card to pick a beach towel toaster in the breakfast room not working doesn’t worth to pay $500 per night only for the location only and receive the bad service ever and rudest staff I won’t advise anybody to have the experience we had
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing like being ocean front
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kittie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay, the room was noisy in the morning but we got another room! Staff is friendly, the beach is amazing !
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tanya

Disliked: Staff & service
We were under the impression this was a 4-star hotel, (I would rate it as 3), and as an "adults only", was going to be quiet and relaxing. This hotel is the complete opposite. It is in the middle of party central, with loud, techno music right on the beach, other hotels with loud music and their own beach bar contributing to the noise. When we asked for 2 nights of reimbursement out of 4, they were mean, put the blame on us and talked behind our back to each other in Portuguese in angry tones. It was very upsetting. We stayed 2 nights and couldn't take it anymore, no sleep and no relaxation on the beach. If you want a party place, this is it, if not, go somewhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the location, the room with balcony overlooking the beach and the breakfast buffets! Well worth the extra money!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel and staff were all lovely the only thing that let it down was the food - very basic
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent sea, beach front location and views and beach lovely. Breakfast buffet lovely and other attached restaurant also great.Staff all very helpful and welcoming. Would definitely recommend and also stay again. Local amenities and Old Town Albufeira only minutes away
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The elevator will take you from you floor right to the beach. The buffet breakfast was exquisite with a large selection. The waiter was nice a friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely hotel. I would have rated excellent if all the staff were a little welcoming and friendlier. It seemed like they were not too happy to be there. All in all I would definitely vist again. Obrigado 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is centrally located with all rooms facing the ocean where you can experience a glorious sunrise and an awesome sunset every day. The rooms are well appointed with a nespresso machine and a fridge and safe. The full buffet breakfast is one of the best I've had. The reception staff could not have been more accommodating. Already booked for next year. Love it and highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk and the amazing Anissa (sp) was top notch. We could not have asked for more friendly and helpful people. Way over 10 star....
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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