Hotel Indigo Albufeira, an IHG Hotel

4.0 star property
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Rua Joaquim Pedro Samora 2, Albufeira, Faro, 8200-210
  • Praia dos Pescadores
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Peneco Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Light View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Light View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Pool View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Hotel Indigo Albufeira, an IHG Hotel

Adults-only Albufeira hotel in Albufeira Old Town with a full-service spa
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge.
Hotel Indigo Albufeira, an IHG Hotel offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Hotel Indigo Albufeira, an IHG Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Albufeira Old Town Square. Free WiFi in public areas, a free manager's reception, and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Drinking and dining options include a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools
  • Indulge with body wraps, body treatments, or reflexology at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Albufeira Old Town Square and 14 minutes by car from Praia dos Alemães
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Hotel Indigo Albufeira, an IHG Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor 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. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness center, a steam room, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at Hotel Indigo Albufeira, an IHG Hotel.

This 4-star Albufeira hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Hotel Indigo Albufeira, an IHG Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 17 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV
  • Netflix
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 11 2024 to March 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 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.
  • Destination fee: EUR 2 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 12 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 full breakfast: approximately EUR 17 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed.

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Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 325 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Molly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to all amenities was ideal. Mixed age range and everyone behaved Design of the hotel was trendy. Outside pool area with loungers and music fabulous. We didn't need to leave the hotel as everything was available. Staff friendly yet professional
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Arrthik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shivam

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a hidden gem in Albufeira. Was a great location, close to the beach. Conveniently, lower levels were connected to nightlife, while upper levels were well above the streets. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were cleaned thoroughly and daily. Were given a discount in the spa services. Overall would recommended for casual travelers exploring all of Algarve or want a beach getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

karly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were nice. Bonus is that hotel has free laundry room. Pool was freezing (not heated). We were on 9th floor and could still hear party zone outside. Did not realize Albufeira is a mini-Vegas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The warmth shown by staff, sometimes by not even saying a word or understanding me perhaps, yet managed to convey kindness & shared some simple things that lit me up with nice memories
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location! The Hotel is modern and very well kept. The staff is off the hook. Unbelievable dining options as well as shopping. If you noticed that I didn’t check quiet is because it is right in the heart of the Night Life. I’m sure that they have rooms on the back that might be quieter. We had an awesome room on the 8th floor that overlooked the pool and the bright beautiful lights of the Avenida.I will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sajida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Trina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel but noisy & cold pool
Hotel was nice & had easy access to restaurants, shopping and beach. Quite Noisy until bars close but all hotels in Albufeira may have this issue. Very cold pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location but parking is a challenge. Also because you are right in the center of old town the noise does go on throughout the night.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jiannan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was extremely difficult, we had to drive a few circles to just get a chance to unload stuff as there’s no parking options and drivers behind just rudely harass us to drive on. We arrived 3am and almost couldn’t check in due to parking situation. Front desk person only allowed us to use the parking area in the front (at 3am) after we were so frustrated and decided to leave and not check into the hotel. Will not book this hotel again due to their location and inconvenient parking situation. Also there was no VIP room upgrade as I supposed to get according to the booking agency. The room we got was very inconveniently located, we had to take elevator from 8 to 6, then walk through a passage, take another elevator from 6 to 4, walk a long passage to reach a room that you can see a super dirty rooftop outside of the window. Overall this is the wordy hotel experience I’ve ever had after traveling to many countries many locations. Can’t be more disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Too noisy Music everywhere Spoiling my stay Resturant no atmosphere having to suffer music from the street karaoke not nice breakfast was the Best thing this place was not for me.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time we stayed in the hotel and it certainly did not disappoint. From check in to check out, our experience was excellent. From funky rooms to the DJ playing by the pool in the afternoon, it really was brilliant. Although located in the centre of the old town and near the night life, the rooms are so well sound proofed we really didn’t hear much of the noise. Nice spa but small. I would definitely recommend this hotel and can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Chi Ang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We fully enjoyed our stay here. The breakfast every morning was phenomenal, the staff all very friendly and accommodating. Location was so convenient, you can come right out onto the street and there’s a convenience store steps from the entrance! The gym is quite minimal, so we went to the Marina du Albufeira and got a week’s pass at the Luxury Fitness there. The pillows are a bit on the small/soft side, but I’m sure they would have given us extras had we asked (we were always just so tired when we got back to the room!) We also found the room quite soundproof, despite being so close to the busy street and pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saule

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property met expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, nice pool and spa facilities but right on the “strip”. Very noisy ALL night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
X
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Astrid K C

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Halina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very organized
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chilled hotel.
An amazing hotel and location .. The hotel is literally in the middle of the busy strip.. but you can choose to or not have busy or chilled days and evenings. Hotel room was clean and up to date too, staff very friendly. The pool area is amazing and the beds are so comfortable and it’s great that there is no bed reserving too. So it was easy to get a bed any time of the day really. Portugal is amazing and the Portuguese are so friendly too. Well recommend :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hated it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024