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Suite (D'One)
45 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Double Room (S)
18 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room (M)
22 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room (XL)
35 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room (L)
25 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale adults-only hotel, walk to Albufeira Old Town Square

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

A stay at Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only places you in the heart of Albufeira, a 1-minute drive from Albufeira Old Town Square and 14 minutes from Praia dos Alemães. This upscale hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Sao Rafael Beach and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Oura Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a steam room. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only

Rua Joaquim Pedro Samora 2, Albufeira, Faro 8200-210

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 80
  • Number of floors - 9
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Steam room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free reception
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Room Amenities

Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only 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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Satellite TV service
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size 40
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • In-room safe (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bedrooms: 1
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 2
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe
  • Smooth flooring in room

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 1
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 18
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Reflexology

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 7:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No cots (infant beds) available

Minimum guest age is 18

Caters to adults only

Property Registry Number – 2961

Debit cards

Events/parties not allowed

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Clean & Safe (Portugal)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

You'll 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.

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

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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 Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only Hotel
  • Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only Albufeira
  • Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only Hotel Albufeira

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Key (Gronne Nogle)
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