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The Navigator - Solaqua

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Praia dos Alemães and Albufeira Old Town Square are located near The Navigator - Solaqua, which provides an airport shuttle, a free daily manager's reception, and a bar. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a Thai massage, or reflexology. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Studio, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Studio, Balcony, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Apartment, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Apartment, Balcony, Pool View

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

APARTMENT TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 10

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Iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (free)

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10

About the neighborhood

Albufeira is home to The Navigator - Solaqua. 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 Oura Beach. Krazy World Zoo and Vilamoura Tennis Center are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our Albufeira travel guide
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Rua Do Mediterraneo, 14, Albufeira, Faro District, 8200-156

What's nearby

  • A crowded beach with numerous umbrellas and people enjoying the sunny weather.
    Praia dos Alemães
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A coastal town with a sandy beach, umbrellas, and buildings along the shore.
    The Strip
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A beach with rows of sun loungers, a sandy shore, and buildings along the coastline.
    Peneco Beach
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A bustling street in a historic town with white buildings, shops, and signs for restaurants and bars.
    Albufeira Old Town Square
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, rocky outcrops, and a few boats.
    Oura Beach
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Lá Em Casa
    3 min walk
  • Dulci Caffé
    1 min walk
  • Franguinho de Albufeira
    10 min walk
  • Restaurante Fish Tail
    9 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 500 per stay (for stays between 1 July - 30 September)
  • 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

  • In-room safe fee: EUR 5 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, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 519/AL, 850

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Frequently asked questions

Does The Navigator - Solaqua have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Is The Navigator - Solaqua pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Navigator - Solaqua?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Navigator - Solaqua?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Navigator - Solaqua provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is The Navigator - Solaqua located?

Situated in Albufeira, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of International Health Centers Albufeira and Praia dos Alemães. Albufeira Old Town Square and The Strip are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Navigator - Solaqua Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Camoy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property modern, clean and quiet. Staff really friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

lorrelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with well equipped kitchen in a convenient location
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice firm beds. Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

Nice hotel

Nice hotel, january not the time to go to Portugal but found this hotel comfortable, about a 15 minute walk from old town, shopping centre near bye which does food and a mcdonalds not too far away. Old town was mainly closed, there were 350000 there new year apparently.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David John

Polite staff
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manelva M L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness of staff. Rooms cleaning available every day. Poolside activities.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nothing wrong

A fairly basic hotel. Quiet, tidy with simple furnishings. The staff are fine I assume, apart from someone pottering away in reception we didn’t really see any. The bar is small, slow and always queued. It wasn’t the 4 star I was expecting, but it served the purpose. At least there weren’t any rowdy stag or hen parties that plagued other hotels.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC worked wonderful considering it was super hot when we were there. Internet was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caterina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was great
Stayed 25 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Nice stay

Stayed one night and couldn’t complain.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful a beautuful hotel only problem the restaurant was closed
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are super friendly and worked very hard to make it a great stay for their guest. We stayed in off season but I recommend this hotel for a great sleep very close to a grocery store. Indoor pool was about 27.5 degree which was cool when you first get in but you can stay in for a couple hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pooja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall but not like pics
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frankie

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

Relaxing,clean ,friendly

Solaqua is a great place to stay,the staff,take no nonsense from trouble makers ,as we experienced during or stay,a problem raised by a sun bather at the pool in connection with drunken 40 year old males on a stag holiday at the pool and was resolved by the receptionist lady within minutes who gave them a warning for eviction in front of all at the pool.. ...no more trouble.Well done Solaqua.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique spot close to everything. Disappointed free advertised breakfast not available, restaurant not open, bar opened March 1st. Pool outdoors not open. Staff very attentive, responsive, helpful.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to old town, really clean hotel and friendly staff. The beds were really comfy and we slept well every night. The little kitchen is fine for small snacks. We didn't use it except the fridge for drinks which was handy to have. The Wi-Fi was free and really good. The pool bar was expensive for beers although we did use it for convenience but after a day or so we decided to go to the supermarket across the road for drinks and snacks and we noticed a lot of people doing the same. It was our 10 year anniversary and reception bought us a bottle of champagne to our room which was very well received. The hotel has a spa with very reasonable prices, it also offers excursions bookable at reception. It offers a shuttle into town every hour free of charge which we didn't find out until our last day and 2 taxis a day later.. Room service is available at a small charge too. You can also borrow a iron from reception and the safe is charged per day and has a 10 euro deposit required. The hair dryers in the room are really good! Tip - make sure you use the card on your door for cleaning required or DND as we had a maid walk in on us twice we had forgotten to use it! 😆
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super séjour!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liselotte

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

Parresa off season

Mycket bra hotell, liten studio så det gick att fixa egen frukost . Nära till köpcenter att handla mat. Fint med balkong mot poolen . Fint o fräscht poolområde ( offseason så ej uppvärmd pool )
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karsten

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

Skønt hotel, centralt, dog i et roligt område

Super skønt hotel placeret centralt i byen, tæt på alt og dog er alligevel i et roligt område
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms feel outdated. This must have been a great hotel years ago but it is an OK property today. I don’t think think it is worth the price paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bon rapport qualité prix
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eoghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than expected, location is perfect, nice and quiet in the evening time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laetitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons apprécié le calme de l'hôtel, les grands espaces de l'appartement, la propreté et l'amabilité du personnel, le billard (payant) et la proximité de la ville. Nous regrettons le manque d'équipement de la cuisine : pas d eggoutoir pour les pates, pas de poêle ni de quoi laver la vaisselle (eponge et produit a vaisselle).. un chauffage bruyant (nous l'avons coupé la nuit) La piscine intérieure est petite et peu chauffée. ..l'établissement manque d'équipement, une salle de sport serait un plus. Le petit dej était très bien mais quel dommage d'etre dans une pièce sans fenêtre et si sombre, alors que le bar de l'hôtel situé à côté est vide, lumineux et offre une meilleure vue.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon séjour, hôtel très propre et personnel très agréable! Transfert parfait de l’aéroport !
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022