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EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

5.0 star property

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On the beach
Indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira, 8200-593
  • Place, Pine Cliffs Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Praia da Falésia Alfamar
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Belharucas Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Resort View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Pool View

Deluxe Room, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite Home - Garden View | Garden view

Suite Home - Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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So Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Garden View

Deluxe Suite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite Home - Pool View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room Ocean Side View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite with Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite with Pool View

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

So Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Duplex Deluxe Suite - Garden View

Duplex Deluxe Suite - Garden View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite Home - Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

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Bathroom

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Duplex Deluxe Suite - Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Albufeira

Located in Albufeira, EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel is connected to the convention center, within a 10-minute drive of Falesia Beach and Praia dos Olhos de Água. .This beach hotel is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Vilamoura Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pine Cliffs Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Praia da Falésia Alfamar - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Belharucas Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Praia do Poço Velho - 8 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Falesia Beach - 10 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 16 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neptuno Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Abyad Restaurante Epic Sana Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O Golfinho - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mirador - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jardim Colonial - ‬4 min drive

About this property

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor pools
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel offers 229 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna.

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

Sayanna Wellness has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 229 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Abyad, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the hotel pool.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
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 19892 square feet (1848 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Abyad - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Al Quimia - This restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Abyad
  • Al Quimia

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Basketball
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 19,892 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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.

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 3928

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

EPIC Algarve
EPIC SANA Algarve
EPIC SANA Algarve Albufeira
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Albufeira
Hotel EPIC Algarve
Hotel SANA EPIC Algarve
SANA Algarve
SANA EPIC Algarve
SANA Hotel Algarve
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Albufeira, Portugal
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Hotel
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Albufeira
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Hotel Albufeira

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 621 out of 767 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 767 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 767 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 767 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 767 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with ocean access. Staff was attentive. Food was excellent. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous 4 night stay. Wanted to relax and enjoy the weather and this was perfect. Facilities are excellent and the staff warm and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. We had a So Suite which was very large with breakfast and brunch and the brunch is a great option. The grounds are so pretty, an easy walk to the beach where you can paddle for miles and we loved the poolside area by Lima. Easy taxi ride from Faro and only 20 mins to Albufeira. I would highly recommend.
Main bar and restaurant area
Suites by restaurant Lima
Japanese restaurant Uddo
Beach walking west
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I enjoyed the multiple pools and easy access to the beach. The food was amazing especially the breakfast buffet. The staff was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thierry E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert Kenneth, Utopua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So friendly, clean and delicious food! Lots of pools and great service!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moustapha, Potomac

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort, top notch cleanliness, great staff, great facilities, easy access to the beach (although chair rentals on the beach are expensive 50euro+), two pools (cold not heated) great dining options, very close to Albufeira old city, easy parking and great breakfast! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing amenities. Went there for my honeymoon and was gifted flowers, champagne and a chocolate and macaroon tray. My only issue was the beach chairs were not included in our stay and was an additional charge
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing. Great food and bar areas. Quick walk to the beautiful beach. And an amazing spa. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beautiful outdoor area for our breakfast, the nearby swimming pools and easy access to the long stretch of beach stood out at this excellent hotel. The prices for the restaurant meals were a bit steep in my opinion and the hotel could better promote the experiences it has on offer. The room, service and facilities were all excellent in my experience.
One of five swimming pools
Easy access to beach
Nice outdoor area for breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service within the hotel was excellent. So polite and helpful. Breakfast buffet was very good as was the hotel gym. We did have issues with the electricity/tv in our particular room which we had to get assistance. Only issue was the smoking of the guests- they smoked everywhere- especially in the pool area which we didn’t appreciate at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay at the Epic Sana and would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and service throughout 7 day stay. Short walk to fabulous beach, great spa and relaxing pool area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Annie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lounges and sun loungers were largely “booked” from morning to evening and we spent most days either sitting on chairs waiting whilst most loungers weren’t been used and the staff didn’t remove these towels and the other days at the beach unable to book the loungers as they were fully booked but infact completly empty. They need a policy of removing towels after a period. This hoarding and booking without show leaving none available for those seeking is poor service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel. Very good food. The infrastructure is impeccable! Gardens are amazing! Nice beach! The
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Service is horrendous, the buffet is sad, the beach has no facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt very clean and upmarket, staff were friendly, and the room was luxurious and spacious. Be mindful, though, that extras can get quite expensive - the spa (100€+), renting a bed at the beach (50-80€), food (60-80€+ for 2), etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025