Hotel California Urban Beach

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Beach nearby, white sand
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Aerial view
Beach nearby, white sand
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Rua Joaquim Pedro Samora 2, Albufeira, Faro, 8200-210
  • Castle Wall Ruins
    1 min walk
  • The Old Barrel
    2 min walk
  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station
    19 min drive
  • 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

Double Room, Pool View

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room (S)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room - Nightlife View

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (XL)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room (M)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room (L)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite (D'One)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Hotel California Urban Beach

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 California Urban Beach 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 California Urban Beach'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 hydrotherapy, massages, or body scrubs 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 location
  • Steps from Albufeira Old Town Square and 14 minutes by car from Praia dos Alemães
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Hotel California Urban Beach 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 California Urban Beach.

This 4-star Albufeira hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Hotel California Urban Beach 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

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.

Property is also known as

Cheerfulway California
Cheerfulway California Albufeira
Cheerfulway California Hotel
Califórnia Beach Hotel Albufeira
Cheerfulway Hotel California Albufeira
Hotel California Albufeira
California Albufeira
Califórnia Beach Albufeira
California Urban Albufeira
Hotel California Urban Beach Hotel
Hotel California Urban Beach Albufeira
Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only
Hotel California Urban Beach Hotel Albufeira

Hotel California Urban Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 324 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 324 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 324 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 324 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 324 reviews" "

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Wrightington

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Stayed here 5/6 times & never disappointed😎
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tecla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a very popular area with plenty of restaurants to choose from. Very clean and staff very polite
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

clare

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Seaview, was actually air con unit. Location is in the heart of Portugal malaga or iyanapa. Deafening in the room in evenings, bar after bar of music bashing your ears - literally. Unless you want to expire in the heat by keeping windows closed. Zero peace or quieter areas anywhere near this place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Don’t book if you value your sleep
Loud music until 4am every night and then the Hotel starts playing music at 9.30am by the pool until 6pm
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the location! It was slightly annoying to use two different elevators but I understand the need for it since I chose a room away from the noisy strip. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my boyfriend stayed here for a week and it’s fair to say we both fell in love with the place and albufeira itself. The staff at the hotel were so friendly, polite and talkative, very informative when telling us about the hotel. The facilities were amazing, although we were slightly disappointed with the space in the toilet, not enough space to move and not much privacy either (might be because of the size room we had) but apart from that, we can’t fault the hotel at all. The pool area was our favourite part, very clean, staff were attentive, relaxing and quiet area, same with breakfast, lots of options for everybody, the staff at the bar were always checking on us and asking if we wanted more drinks etc. We sat on our balcony at night to listen to the night life so we didn’t get caught up in the business of old town and even that was a nice experience, being able to relax and listen to the music. Overall, Hotel Califórnia is in such a nice location, right next to Old Town and everything is pretty much in walking distance. We’ll definitely be returning next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Parnia

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This property is the least bit cooperative in terms of accomadations to start. The rooms are a 4x4 cubical box - they say you can fit two people in a room but that doesn’t consider luggage space. In addition the rooms have the air conditioner above your head so when it’s turned on your freezing and when it’s off you’re burning hot really no in between. Only option is to freeze and get sick. I would only come back here if there was a so no other option.

10/10 Excellent

LISBERT, MIAMI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located. Lots of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024