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Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
Free self-parking
Fitness facility
Reception
Property amenity

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool

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Estrada de Santa Eulalia, Apartado 978, Areias de S. Joao, Albufeira, Faro, 8200-913
  • Place, Santa Eulalia Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Balaia Golf Village
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, The Strip
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Studio

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Studio, Pool View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Studio, Sea View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Albufeira

With a stay at Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia in Albufeira (Santa Eulália), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Balaia Golf Village and The Strip. .This aparthotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Falesia Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Eulalia Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Balaia Golf Village - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oura Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • The Strip - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 7 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 12 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oliveiras - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Churasqueira Beira - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hangover - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante O Pescador - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Paulus - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia

Aparthotel with free parking, near The Strip
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia offers 113 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and bidets. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 113 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at Os Arcos serving the guests of Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Os Arcos - This restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine.
Bar Mistral - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Siroco Pool Bar - This poolside bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Spa services

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Mistral
  • Os Arcos
  • Siroco Pool Bar

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe (surcharge)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Golfing nearby
  • Indoor pool (guest access) nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 113 units
  • 6 floors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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 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 at the property
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

  • In-room safe fee: EUR 3.00 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Acqua Maris Balaia
Acqua Maris Balaia Albufeira
Acqua Maris Balaia Aparthotel
Acqua Maris Balaia Aparthotel Albufeira
Acqua Maris Balaia Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
Acqua Maris Balaia Hotel Albufeira
Dominio Do Sol Albufeira
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia Aparthotel Albufeira
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia Aparthotel
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia Albufeira
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia Albufeira
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia Aparthotel
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia Aparthotel Albufeira

Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 44 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfecto

Amazing magnificento es bonita ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is off the beaten path, not close to the beach, restaurants or anything. The property was in poor condition, states toiletries are provided, the only thing provided was soap and toilet paper. No hot water, no notice, and when we came back to the room the second day the door was wide open, "staff was rude, she stated that how would she know that the door was open she doesn't go up to the rooms, when I asked to speak to a manager she said she would send someone up, no one came, I went down the next morning let the front desk know again that no one came and they made arrangements for 9 am, again no one came. Wouldn't recommend and first hotel through expedia that I was extremely disappointed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Apartment needs total renovation accommodation staff good at there job friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel it self was pretty nice but the staff was shockingly bad. Didnt want to help with anything and extremely rude. The lift was broken the pool wasnt open, there was 1 hair dryer to use between all rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
10 min walk to beach 15 min walk to town ideal situated will go back next year to same hotel
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Craig, Berkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good home base

Large balcony, great kitchen facilities and fantastic shower! Bed very firm. Lack of cleaning utensils in kitchen and dissapointing the pigeon mess wasn’t regularly cleaned on the large balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Allison, Messines

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Overnight stay

Very nice foyer... rooms bit run down. However had everything I needed for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

disapointed, uk

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty broken furniture, no help from staff

Just don't go there its dirty and not friendly Broken tiles bugs pool area not clean towels thin and rough beds hard and uncomfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Susana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what all what was advertised

The service was horrible. The staff didn't care. I made several complaints and was told they were booked solid and they were "behind". I already submitted more in depth comments to hotels.com when I emailed them after checking in. I was told I'd be contacted. I have not to date heard from anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Tracey G. , Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel with a beautiful beach close by.

The hotel and apartments have just been bought out by new owners and we were among the first guests to arrive. They were all seeing too the restaurant and building work was doubt in around the pool area. We were however upgraded to the hotel which was beautiful. Our apartment says huge and well maintained with good kitchen facilities. It was also cleaned daily with fresh towels. The hotel has a well stocked shop which s reasonably priced. The hotel staff were polite and helpful. Within a week the restaurant and pool areas will be be up and running. Great place to have a holiday.

4/10 Poor

catherine

Travelled with group

Hotel vétuste

la climatisation ne fonctionnait pas, le frigo reparé apres 1/2 journée d'attente. Une baignoire sale. Hyper bruyant la nuit dehors et dedans. La piscine na aucun entretien et des dechets partout autour de la piscine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Béatrice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Points positifs : excellent accueil, bonne situation géographique, studio de bonne surface Points négatifs : Renovation à prévoir. Cuisine désuète, mal équipée. Sdb ancienne à rénover. Vue mer... Oui un tout petit bout...
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Fred Arvid

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

JORGE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ups...

J'ai réserve. La réservation a été confirmé. Quand je suis arrivé, l'hôtel était fermé.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bom para férias relaxadas...

Apartamentos a acusar a idade, mas funcionais, limpeza diária e constante dos espaços , empregados simpáticos e disponíveis. Partilha espaços e serviços com o Balaia plaza mesmo ao lado. Piscinas exteriores agradaveis e relaxantes. Acesso à praia de Santa Eulália via falésia da aldeia dos Pingaretes mesmo ao lado. Existencia de alguns mini mercados ao lado, mas a deslocação ao Intermarché ou outro supermercado do género vale a pena. Não é muito longe da zona animada da Oura.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Maurizio

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Gonçalo

Serviço de quarto com muitas falhas.apartamento necessita de renovação na casa de banho e cozinha.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

José

Boa localização.deixaram nos á vontade,como os preços no Algarve são uma irsorvitancia,foi o que arranjei dentro daquilo que queria gastar.praticam- se preços que para ter serviços de primeira,precisas trabalhar meio ano para desfrutar uma semana.limpeza...muito espaço para pouca mão de obra...
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

sonia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decepcionante

Decepcionante... mesmo depois de pedir para mudar de hotel, não me responderam ...
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bom

Gostei bastante
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

maurice

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
L' emplacement est bon, les chambres sont d'une superficie interressante; mais l' entretien est déplorable, il regne une humidité permanente; et des moisissures sur les murs qui sont dangereuses pour la santé et ont causé une crise de sinusite à mon épouse.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top

Super aardig receptie nooit zoiets meegemaakt en het was een jongeman 22 jaar ongeveer,netjes hoor!!!!!kamer netjes en schoon.zeker kom ik weer teurg
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Zeer matig achterhaald hotel

Concept achterhaald. Bij vraag voor hoger management; niet beschikbaar - slecht. Receptie deed z'n best.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017