With a stay at Cheerfulway Minichoro in Albufeira, you'll be near the beach, a 4-minute walk from The Strip and a 5-minute drive from Balaia Golf Village. .This family-friendly aparthotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Falesia Beach.
Family-friendly aparthotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
Cheerfulway Minichoro offers 48 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and bidets. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Cheerfulway Minichoro. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
Property amenities
Beach
Near the beach
Pool/Spa
Seasonal outdoor pool
Sunloungers
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self-parking on site
Limited on-site parking
On-site parking includes off-street options
Free off-site parking
Street parking available
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Family friendly
Free cot/infant bed
Children's pool
Babysitting (surcharge)
Kitchenette
Fridge (full size)
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining
1 swim-up bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Snack bar/deli
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Bath or shower
Bidet
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable service
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Terrace
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Desk
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Tour/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Blackout curtains
Safe at front desk
Safe (surcharge)
24-hour front desk
Things to do
Bike hire on site
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Security system
General
48 rooms
Access via exterior cooridors
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property is closed during November, December, January, February, March, and April.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the 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 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
In-room safe fee: EUR 3 per day
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 141
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Cheerfulway Minichoro Hotel Albufeira
Cheerfulway Minichoro Albufeira
Cheerfulway Minichoro Apartment Albufeira
Cheerfulway Minichoro Apartment
Cheerfulway Minichoro
Cheerfulway Minichoro Albufeira
Cheerfulway Minichoro Aparthotel
Cheerfulway Minichoro Aparthotel Albufeira
Cheerfulway Minichoro Reviews
Reviews
5.8
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5.8/10
Cleanliness
6.4/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
4.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
4.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Tyson
Travelled with family
8 Aug 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Horrible family experience. Do not stay here!
We had a horrible experience the property is dirty and gross. Someone from the staff just walked into the room on us without knocking. It feels unsafe.
The property was like a party house with a lot of noisy and drunk guys. The music and the noise lasted until early in the morning, when it was time for us to wake up.
The apartment where we were staying was not clean at all. We found lashes and broken glas on the floor. The apartment all around and the furniture were very old and broken. We had a little girl with us and didn't feel save for her to walk around play.
Christiana
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrick
17 June 2024
Patrick
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Jhanvi
10 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kitchen n bathroom and mattress were not that great . Otherwise the property was ok.. helpful staff at reception.. everyday room service was also good.
Jhanvi
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
2/10 Terrible
William
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Staying one night at this hotel was an awful experience. To start the front door lock and handle was shaky and unsafe. Then when entering the room the smell made me heave it was that bad. Everything about the room was dirty. The soles of my feet were black after two seconds walking on the floor. We paid for 5 night and could only start there one night and have not been refunded after advice for expedia. The most terrible experience i have ever experienced recommended by expedia
William
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aine
25 Aug 2023
Aine
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
2/10 Terrible
Bade
31 July 2023
Bade
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
MANIKANDA PANDIAN
30 July 2023
Staff's are helpful, however, find it difficult to reach the location using maps
This place needs to be renovated,everything is old,the location is the only thing that is good.
Maria
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
Darryl
8 June 2023
Darryl
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Chris
Travelled with group
14 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed at the property a few times over the years, and have never had any problems as for the price you know what to expect. The only issue’s on this trip were that the hotel is looking dated and worn, and we only had look warm water for the length of our stay.
Chris
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
6/10 Okay
Nigel
23 June 2022
If u wanna go on holiday and save money by cutting corners then this place is perfect,no air con,one day qas no hot water,punch holes in the wardrobe and half qay thru the holiday the pool was out of order,next holiday i go i will not try to save money
Nigel
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel change to 4*
The apartments was closed and had not been open for many months due to Covid. The hotel had upgraded everyone to there 4 star Balia plazza which is in a much better area and is a far better hotel.
No change was received by myself or anyone else I spoke to during the holiday however when reading the booking it does quote you should contact the hotel 72hrs before your arrival for check- in details so in fairness the hotel would of told myself and many others that they had been changed and upgraded
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
28 Sept 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness
No WiFi, all furniture broken, especially on the balcony.An elevator was not working 3-4 times during our stay, and we were given the room on 6 fl(hiherst). Fire alarm was not working. Electrical outlets was not safe to use(almost out of the wall, hanging).
Very very disappointed with hotel.com as I’m a gold member & was horrified when we arrived at this hotel it’s nothing like it says it is & you may think I overreacted but first negative post I’ve ever done but I asked for help as it stunk to high heaven & was very poor ! Gangs of pissed up lads etc ! Tried to move hotels but after 2hrs 1 day then same next day ! I was told how valuable I am etc but I recived no call back or e-mail as promised for 3 days had to go & pay for another hotel & tried again with online chat nothing very disappointed as we had a 3 year old & a 1 year old couldn’t let them stay there ! The hotel couldn’t care less about our concerns! Very disappointed with hotel.com because it just shows if you have a problem or god forbid an emergency they wouldn’t even contact me back but I have 8 e-mail from them in 4 days advertising & asking for reviews & feedback ! Won’t be using them ever again very upset 😡 please only use free cancellation hotels in future
James
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
9 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
Amy
25 Sept 2018
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Ok stay
The rooms Are ok, a fair few aspects of fixing, shower curtain hanging off, light fitting broken, but if u want cheap and cheerful it’s clean ... only one key per room which is a little annoying but manageable.
No hot water, no air-conditioning, no cover quilt, water is salty, how to drink? The password on the Internet is also wrong, ask staff also do not know! The hotel is too bad!!!!
Arrived late due to transfers nowhere to get anything to eat after long day of travel. Staff all good on reception and pool cafe some cleaners very lazy except one older lady good. No real facility's no restaurant bar seemed to open only evenings visit was really spoilt by group of loud mouthed inconsiderate English lads with no consideration for anybody keeping people awake with noise till 4-5 in the morning. Area around hotel run down close to strip if you like that sort of thing. Need some sort of entertainment no leaflets with info about area around Albuferia. Self catering kitchen had only 2 ring hob and microwave to cook with kettle and toaster supplied most of equipment came from IKEA I could go on and on won't be going back.Now I see why it was cheap.
VEry Good,lovely big pool and csfe bar super .Good Value . Pity it didn't have free bus to albufeira as mirrachoro has. friendly staff, clean and airy Near Erin's Isle.GREAT SHOWS and Karaoke and resident Musician MAX .
anne
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
21 Sept 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Own front door
Last minute booking. Pleasant surprise to find own front door as per apartment. A little way from the Old Town/ The Strip so a car would be required unless you use taxis which are plentiful and not overly expensive. Staff very helpful and attentive. Swimming pool a good size with plenty of sun beds.
Verified traveller
10/10 Excellent
Aydin
Travelled with family
24 Oct 2023
Preis Leistung Top
Aydin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Pierre
19 Oct 2023
Liked: Room comfort
Pierre
Das Empfangspersonal ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Der Zustand das Hotel Gebäude und die Zimmer sind etwas verbraucht. Das 40m2 Zimmer ist sehr räumig, der Balkon auch. Preis/Qualität Verhältnis ist einwandfrei.