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Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

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Rooftop bar, ocean views, open selected days
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Suite, 1 Bedroom | View from room
Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Serene escape by pristine beaches

Breathtaking entrance and stunning grounds set the stage for a serene escape near pristine beaches and scenic caves. Delight in the private beach, relaxing spa, and both indoor and outdoor pools, ensuring a luxurious and memorable stay.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sesmarias, Albufeira, 8200-613
  • Place, Sao Rafael Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Arrifes Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Single Beds (Essential)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Albufeira

When you stay at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG in Albufeira, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Albufeira Marina and Sao Rafael Beach. .This beach hotel is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Falesia Beach.

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arrifes Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Praia da Ponta Pequena - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Coelha Beach - 6 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 17 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fat Cats - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪el barrio - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Spar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪História do Pão - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nosolo Italia - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG 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 blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Wellness Hub Atlântico has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot 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 bidets.
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 3 outdoor pools, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite at Marés, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. 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.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Marés - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sombra - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Terra - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Zénite - Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 35 for adults and EUR 17.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Marés
  • Sombra
  • Terra
  • Zénite

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (4,413 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 35 for adults and EUR 17.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 5 per day
  • Facilities fee: EUR 40 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
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 by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great hotel with wonderful service , spacious and comfortable rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Adetunji

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was okay but the TV app kept on crashing and I complained about it for 3 days and nothing was done so in the end I gave up. Daily housekeeping could be better.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gilles Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very. Specially the young receptionist
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalin Mona

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdullahi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
beautiful property, spotless, very kind and professional staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivaz

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Anne

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haitham, London

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, excellent staff and excellent beach spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, staff lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ivana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was brand new when I visited - with trendy interiors, lovely rooms and near the sea. However, it felt like the hotel was running itself, I've never seen anything like that. The breakfast was packed withstaff wondering around not knowing what they were doing, we would schedule a fitness class and the instructors wouldn't show up, no one had a clue if yoga should be booked or not...it's just a never ending list. We were even lied that the instructor was ill (after no one bothered informing us that the class is not happening) and although we were promised they would schedule a class for the next day and call us, that never happened. The conciarge was lovely and tried helping but she can't run the whole hotel in addition to her regular job. Pools were lively but the number of sunbeds and sun umbrellas were way too low for the number of guests (all the sunbeds would be taken before 10am), I even saw people getting into a physical flight about them - staff didn't react even then, although I asked them to intervene. All in all, a lovely property but completely mismanaged which would probably prevent me from coming back as I don't need all this stress on holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jane Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and grounds are superb. However the swimming pools are prohibitively cold, most guests fold they could not swim. Housekeeping did an excellent job, especially Rosie. The gym is great and the spa area was kept clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and accommodating. Grounds were well maintained and beautiful. Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, Mississauga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manhal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, staff were very helpful, polite and welcoming. Hotel grounds are absolutely beautiful and the rooms were stunning! Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Rebecca J

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

Incredible

First time away without the children for a luxury couples holiday. Outstanding staff, the hotel is amazing and has exceptional quality in all areas
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A plush modern hotel with superb design features and warm colour scheme. Very large and comfortable room. I enjoyed a complimentary glass of procesco which was very welcoming. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. I consider $35 each morning excessive for breakfast. I opted for room service on a couple of occasions which was excellent - good in room breakfast and 24/7 menu. The pool bar for lunch was good as too was the rooftop bar. Whilst I found the food offered in the restaurant was of high quality I feel the menu was very limited for choice. A little disappointed that the other restaurant was closed as I think another dining option is needed. The gardens surrounding the hotel were attractive with a gate leading down to a very nice beach area complete with a good beach bar for lunch and drinks. A very interesting day trip was organised by the hotel which was delightful. I enjoyed my stay in idyllic surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chetan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great spa but some facilities were not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spa was great and pool service and food was 10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025