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Kimpton Atlântico Algarve, an IHG Hotel

5.0 star property
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Exterior
Aerial view
Exterior
2 indoor pools, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Sesmarias, Albufeira, 8200-613
  • Arrifes Beach
    11 min walk
  • Sao Rafael Beach
    13 min walk
  • Albufeira Marina
    18 min walk
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    41 min drive

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Furnished Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Furnished Balcony)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Furnished Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Furnished Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Furnished Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds (Essential, Furnished Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room (Essential)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds (Furnished Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (Furnished Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Albufeira

When you stay at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve, an IHG Hotel in Albufeira, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Albufeira Old Town Square and Sao Rafael Beach. .This beach hotel is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Falesia Beach and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from The Strip.

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 13 min walk
  • Albufeira Marina - 18 min walk
  • Peneco Beach - 4 min drive
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 5 min drive
  • The Strip - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 15 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Barrio - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Praia de São Rafael - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gate 4 Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Clube Pesca e Náutica Desportiva de Albufeira - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Irish Pub - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve, an IHG Hotel

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Kimpton Atlântico Algarve, an IHG Hotel offers 149 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 indoor swimming pools are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 149 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Rooms have private furnished balconies. 40-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 indoor and 2 outdoor swimming pools and a sauna. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite at Seven Seas, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Albufeira? This hotel has 4413 square feet (410 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 15 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Seven Seas - Onsite buffet restaurant.
Fado - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine. Open select days.
Chill Out Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 5 per night)
  • Free off-site parking within 33 ft

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Seven Seas
  • Fado
  • Chill Out Bar

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (4413 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 15

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Turkish bath/hammam

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

The property is closed between October 29 and February 28.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 5 per night
  • Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Facilities fee: EUR 10 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; spa; swimming pool

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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property registration number 7284

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Atlantic Sao Rafael Hotel
Hotel Atlantic Sao Rafael
Hotel Sao Rafael Atlantic
Rafael Atlantic
Rafael Atlantic Hotel
Sao Atlantic Rafael Hotel
Sao Rafael Atlantic
Sao Rafael Atlantic Albufeira
Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel
Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico Hotel Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico Hotel
São Rafael Atlântico Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property was clean, facilities nicely kept. The staff was not very friendly and even rude at several points. Lovely location and very peaceful environment. Would recommend to someone not planning on spending a lot of time on property. No late check out nor upgrade offered for VIP access.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location on top of the cliffs with easy access to a beautiful beach 2 mins walk away. The whole hotel is lovely, rooms, pools etc. we did notice one of the restaurants in the hotel was shut but there were restaurants within walking distance if you didn’t mind a 29 min walk otherwise it would be very limited dining. The old town is a free bus ride away but it’s a 25 min walk as it only runs 3 times a day. Here you will find the ‘party’ if you wanted it, it’s lovely in day before the clubs get going, but it’s worth noting the hotel itself is in a lovely peaceful quite spot on top of the cliffs with sea views.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel; slightly soulless atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

martin

Travelled with family and small children
the pools outside and beach were nice however considering the cost of this hotel I would have expected a greater quality of fixtures and service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The setting around the pool area and gardens are so natural and peaceful. Beautiful. The walk to the beach and the beach itself is amazing. Food was nice. Beyond that this is not 5 star. It really misses the mark when competing with other 5 star hotels along the Algarve. Nothing for kids to do, no other food options beyond the buffet which at £40 a head is very expensive to eat in each night. No other activities for adults bar Yoga on a Saturday morning. Bar is basic and entertainment is ok. There is an Italian beside the beach that has a much better vibe and evening entertainment. It was changing hands by the looks of things and hopefully will improve. I’d pay extra and try Epic Sana instead.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

adeel

Rated 5 stars but not 5 star hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

SHARMONY

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t explore the area around as just used as a base but the hotel is really nice, the service is outstanding and a really good breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

adeel

Travelled with family
Over not a 5star hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was of good standard, but wouldn’t rate it 5 star.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely, quiet and calm. Our room was huge, clean and had everything we needed. The breakfast was great and a lot of choice. We had a view of the sea which was great. Not sure I would rate it as a 5* but its not far off. The prices within the hotel were very expensive - 18 euros for a rather bland sandwich was too much.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property and amazing staff! Only issue was the lack of plugs in the room. Other than that 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very nice. Our room was large, clean and well equipped. Only downside are food options. Pool side bar and staff were very particular. Not allowed to order or eat anywhere other than the table. Weren't allowed to eat by the sun loungers which is very odd. No other lunch options other than that. Buffet was good but could at least serve water as a minimum. Still water was 6 euros which is an absolute rip off.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Smael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst place to stay They are so greedy and expensive for nothing. The hotel is in the middle of nowhere like why is everything so expensive. $4 for a small Coca Cola $5 for water like why this is not even Miami. And for the buffet Jesus Christ, why making people pay almost $50 for some weird foods. The building is also old

10/10 Excellent

Sunanda

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simcha

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

10/10 Excellent

Harminderjit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing. Nothing was missed and I was pleased with how helpful everyone was. I am definitely going back.

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of helpful staff available at any time. Brilliant facilities and access to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

navpreet

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024