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3.5 out of 5

"Just arrived home from a lovely stay in sunny Portugal. There was a mix up with my room based on the booking and they wanted me to pay extra for a bal ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 18 May 2019

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Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Superior Double or Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Economy Double or Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Double or Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Balaia Mar. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Maria Luisa Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.

  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and a poolside location while dining at Restaurante da Piscina
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • 14 minutes by foot from Balaia Golf Village and a 3-minute drive from Praia dos Olhos de Água
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

Hotel Balaia Mar ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 2.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel Balaia Mar

Everyone (1)
4 out of 5
Just arrived home from a lovely stay in sunny Portugal. There was a mix up with my room based on the booking and they wanted me to pay extra for a balcony, I refused as it was a fault on the ebookers description so they changed my room without the extra charge. Room was great, only downsides were thin walls (mostly the noisy neighbors to blame here mind) and some sort of plumbing issue which meant the drains made a bubbling noise every time someone on the floor flushed the toilet. Rooms weren’t fully cleaned on a daily basis, just beds made. Pool area was stunning, more than enough sun loungers and plenty of shaded areas, pool is very cold but refreshing after the initial shock. Bar staff on the whole were very helpful and made some lovely cocktails for a reasonable price. I didn’t eat at the hotel so cannot comment on the restaurant.

Posted by on 18 May 2019

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3 out of 5
Das Zimmer roch schlecht als wir encheckten. Der Boden war schmutzig (auch am 2.Tag nach der Zimmereinigung). Der Boden des Badzimmer war ständig nass. Irgendwoher ronn das Wasser. Es gab im Badezimmer nichts ausser toilettenpapier, Handtücher und Schampoo/Duschgel.

Posted by on 25 Aug 2023

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Renovations + Closures

The property is closed between 27 November and 01 April.

Property Features

As a guest of Hotel Balaia Mar, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Balaia Mar. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available. This 3-star Albufeira hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Albufeira - Ferreiras Station (6.5 km / 4 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hotel Balaia Mar offers 32 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Bathtub
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or cupboard

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Restaurante da Piscina – This poolside restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Sports Bar – On-site sports bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after midnight, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Hotel Balaia Mar offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM.
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

Tax ID - 500983658

This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is 500983658. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

  • One child stays free
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 6:30 PM
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 2
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Clean & Safe (Portugal)
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Property registry number - 3305
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • State tax ID - 500983658
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Balaia Hotel
  • Balaia Mar
  • Balaia Mar Albufeira
  • Balaia Mar Hotel
  • Hotel Balaia
  • Hotel Balaia Mar
  • Hotel Balaia Mar Albufeira
  • Balaia Mar Hotel Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
  • Hotel Balaia Mar Hotel
  • Hotel Balaia Mar Albufeira
  • Hotel Balaia Mar Hotel Albufeira

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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