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Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve

3.0 star property
Beach fun, near Rocha Beach

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Beach nearby
Lobby
View from property
Lobby
Restaurant
Just steps from Rocha Beach, this welcoming hotel offers satisfying meals in its restaurant and practical conveniences like tour assistance and free in-room WiFi. Guests can relax on private balconies or use the hotel's dry cleaning and laundry services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Single Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room (new)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room (II)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, Sea View (II)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Single Room (new II)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Partial Sea View (II)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite (II)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room (II)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida Tomas Cabreira,, Portimão, Faro District, 8500-802

What's nearby

  • Rocha Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Portimão Marina - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Três Castelos Beach - 13 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Algarve Casino - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Vau Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 10 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffeine & Brunch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Atlântico - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪W - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casino Praia da Rocha - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪coral marisqueira - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve

Hotel near Rocha Beach
Located close to Slide and Splash Water Park and Carvoeiro Beach, Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve provides an airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 69 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Balconies and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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 1.00 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 2.50 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 and cash
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The property reserves the right to refuse name changes on reservations.

Property is also known as

Santa Catarina Algarve
Santa Catarina Algarve Hotel
Santa Catarina Algarve Hotel Portimao
Santa Catarina Algarve Portimao
Santa Catarina Praia Da Rocha, Portugal - Algarve
Santa Catarina Algarve
Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve Hotel
Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve Portimão
Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve Hotel Portimão

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve located?

Located in Praia da Rocha, this beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Rocha Beach and within 12 mi (20 km) of Slide and Splash Water Park and Carvoeiro Beach. Benagil Beach and Marinha Beach are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 160 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pandora Gabriela

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

Hard beds but amazing service!

Cute hotel with a nice view even tho the casino is right in front. Both breakfast and dinner included in my stay which was a nice surprise! And the cleaners left it super clean and nice daily - super är thankful! Beds weren't the softest but I barely slept so it's okay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made this our home base while in the Algarve region for the week. Room was quiet and comfortable. Breakfast included was plentiful. Although not direct access to the beach boardwalk, it was not too far of a walk. There is a mercado (grocery store) about 6min walk. Parking is tight beside the hotel and limited but desk staff assured us of directions to alternate places if needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

LINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bel hôtel super bien situé
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
La localisation. Le rapport qualité prix hors saison.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

TLB, Kingston, ON Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Cleaning was so so. Replaced all towels every day not just ones on the floor. Very plain room good closet, small bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It Is good enough
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Connexion wi fi très moyenne pas assez de chaînes de tv Hôtel très propre Petit déjeuner correct
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Suha

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

Good for the money

I hated their towels, the bath towels are very small, and as thin as a paper. Breakfast is whatever, but location is amazing, absolutely loved the location, smack in the middle of all hustle and bustle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Elaine

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

Above expectations

Having read other reviews, we were ready for some of the things one might complain about, but overall it was better than expected! It is only a 3 star, so don't expect 4 or 5 star comfort. Rooms are basic, but spacious & very clean. Bed hard but two singles bolted together so very big. Shower worked really well all the time. Loo seat was loose and not fixed in the week we were there. Surely the cleaners should report this as well? Useful fridge in room, but no kettle or tea making facilities. Air con worked well. Booked a room with full sea view, but unfortunately were in the half of the hotel overlooking the Algarve Casino in front, so sea and beach view only half, but lovely. Also the balconies have been filled in with a tin sheet, so unable to sit & look out. Obviously some idiot had climbed over in the past! Restaurant seemed fairly busy both lunch & evening with inexpensive menu but we ate out as there are so many other really good eating establishments nearby. Shame there is no bar in the hotel, but there is a very busy one next door! Breakfasts were not for the full English eater, but plenty of continental type breads, ham, cheeses & fruits. Hot dog sausages, scrambled & hard boiled eggs every day with chorizo & what was described as bacon on alternate days. Staff all very pleasant & helpful without exception. Three lifts, all good. Parking very limited at hotel, but plenty on waste land not far behind hotel, had no problems finding spaces. Would def stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gut, grosses Zimmer und Badezimmer mit Meerblick war super
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and welcoming from the beginning, house keeping was very polite and attentive. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proche de la plage. Loin des comercer,plus tranquille. Personnel agréable et serviable. La chambre propre et tout les jours changement des serviettes. Merci à vous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dans l’ensemble qualité pris c'étais très bien, le petit déjeuné était le même toute la semaine et pas extraordinaire et le parking trop petit mais j'ai pas eu de mal a trouver une place a coter de l’hôtel. Bref je le conseil les yeux fermés car il est idéalement situé. Bonne vacances
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Anniki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Prisvärt hotell!

Toppenbra, strandnära hotell. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal men ingen pool!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tres bien dans l ensemble. bien situé au calme et proche des acces plage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great Hotel, friendly staff.

Great location, 100 metres to beach. Ideal hotel, but not too close to noisy late night bars.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value, modern hotel with great staff who were very helpful, all spoke English. Buffet breakfast included was acceptable but not outstanding. Buffet dinners were cheap but not as good as local restaurants. Location ideal for beach, tourist shops and many bars and restaurants, but very quiet. Sea view almost totally blocked by building opposite, though. Our room was large, bathroom good, air con excellent, TV OK, WiFi good, all rooms have private balconies.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La habitación y la cama muy bien. El desayuno muy pobre y con poca variedad. Pan y mantequilla y para co más. Dulces casi nada
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Correu tudo muito bem.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maria donzilia

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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Multi boa ....adorei Vou voltar
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

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

Excellent séjour, hôtel à recommander

Très bon accueil et presque tous parlaient français. Situé juste en face le casino, à deux pas de la plage et dans la partie "calme" de Praia da Rocha
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Ilpo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Rantahotelli

Hotelli rannan lähellä. Meidän huone todella pieni, laskutilaa ei juuri ollut. Parveke löytyi mutta sekin poispäin rannasta. Aamupala ok, ruuhkaa. Jääkaappi löytyi, tyhjä sai itse täyttää. Hinta/ laatu ei kohtaa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location,, room spacious,OK breakfast,NO PARKING!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

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

un bon choix à La Rocha

l'écart de la rue horriblement commerçante de La Rocha,l'^hoel,ancien déjà s'est bien modernisé .O.K.pour les sanitaires,la chambre calme avec balcon vue partielle sur océan ; bonne literie;parking gratuit . Une dame,à l'acceuil parle très bien le français .Merci pour sa gentillesse aussi .Bons petits déj. et en demi pension,menus corrects (pour groupes surtout)Pas de gastronomie mais bon. Bons vins pas Chers . On souhaiterait plus de fruits... Personnel efficace et serviable . Situation intéressante pour visiter les c^tes et l'arrière paysmême si venant de Portimao,l'accès à la rue n'est pas évident à cause de l'anarchie urbanistis-que..G.P.S. nécessaire !A
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

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