INATEL Albufeira

I went with mercury holidays to this hotel as a single traveller for the first time. There were only 6 british people there, everyone else were different nationalities. The "regular" entertainment was only 3 times a week and all the swimming pools were cordoned off with no water in them. The transfer dropped me outside the hotel on arrival but on departure I had to go to the end of the road, BUT NOBODY TOLD ME THIS, nor was it on the departure list times in the foyer. I had to get a taxi to the airport pad for by myself as Mercury had a couldn't care less attitude. I have tried to get this fare refunded, but mercury refuse to give me this. I will never travel with mercury again.…

Date of stay: March 2019

Our Holiday at Inatel Hotel, Algarve, Portugal

My partner and I returned from this hotel on 22nd May 2019 after a 14 day holiday. This is only the second time I have complained about a hotel and we have had several holidays in various places abroad. We booked this holiday with Mercury, this is the first time we have used them and the first time we have been to Portugal. We would certainly go to Portugal again but it is very unlikely that we would book with Mercury again as the hotel only catered for mainly Portuguese and French with a small amount of English which we feel should have been stated in their brochure as this hotel certainly does not cater for its English guests. The entertainment is all in Portuguese and the French have their own entertainment in a separate room and no one else can attend. Now to the food, we booked half-board at this hotel and the food was so bad we found ourselves having to eat most of time. The food was barely warm most of the time and the breakfast was the same every day and again not hot. The choices were very limited unless you didn’t mind living on salad but there again there was no cold meat to go with it. The majority of the time the food looked very unappetising and dried up. Going back to the entertainment the only time it would have been worth watching was the local dance group which portrayed their local country dance routines with a narrator telling the story but again it was in Portuguese and would have been good if their was an English translation so you could understand what it was about. All in all most disappointed with our holiday at this hotel. We would visit this area again as it was very pleasant and the old town had plenty of variety as regards food and entertainment.…

Date of stay: May 2019

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Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Room Tip: Front of hotel for a view over the pool which was not in the grounds but across the road

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Beachfront lovely hotel

We stayed one night in the Inatel Albubeira after arriving at 2.30am. Room a little dated but clean. View was awful. Seaguls nesting on the roof. I had previously emailed the hotel to ask for upgraded room with sea view which they replied back that you pay when get there 10 Euros per night. We where not offered the Beachview rooms cost. We looked at these nxt day & no different layout in room for sea view one ,but you got a nice view of pool & sea view in the background. We asked to have a look at the Beach view rooms, which these are in the Inatel Albufeira Praia over the road from this hotel. The receptionist said these are expensive so she really wasnt trying to sell the Beach view room at all, but I asked to look (the Beach view ones are 26 euros per night extra), which where well worth the money. Even though she did not think we would pay this. Far better rooms.A lot more modern & fab full beach views. You can also have breakfast in here, which we where only B&B anyway, but not evening meal. I heard they not very nice meals on the evening anyway. Very nice meals minutes away in the square with a good choice of restaurants. Only down side lots of flies around inside windows & hotel not trying to control this. You have a curtain to stop them getting in your room. This hotel has carpets in corridoors so much quieter. Other hotel over road was really bad with people walking n pulling cases etc with no carpet. Breakfast was sufficient. In a great location for the esculators in the town & train if you want to go into new town too. The pool is nice & plenty of beds. We booked a Double room ,but all the beds are twin so dont expect a double. It would not let me pre book Beach rooms. I heard they mailny for Portugese , so recommend to upgrade to Beach view room in the Inatel Albuferia Praia hotel.…

Date of stay: May 2019

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Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Room Tip: Upgrade Beach View room NOT sea view

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Beachfront

Pros: on the beach, nice pool area, near to good restaurants, rooms with unobstructed sea view Cons: bathroom a bit dated, bad breakfast (the hot beverages are unacceptable, the rest of the food is ok), cleaning could be better (bring your own soap bar, as you only get one for the show). Also mind the fact that it's a strictly forbidden to flex your muscled bear torso, while in transit in the hotel.…

Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Lovely Hotel

We had our first family holiday here, the hotel is lovely, a nice hideaway from the bars which were only about a 5-10 minute walk away. The staff are very friendly and helpful, they always made a fuss of my 6 month old daughter. The only downside for me (which is why I only have given 4 out of 5) is that there was no kettle in the room and no option to hire one, we had to go out and buy a travel kettle so we could make up my daughters bottles. It is very clean, our room was cleaned everyday. We spent a few afternoons by the pool and there were always places to sit. Very close to the beach. Overall I would highly recommend this hotel. …

Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled with family

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Hello we are staying in a private apartment a 5 min walk away from this hotel. Does anyone know if you can pay to use to pool facilities?

You do not pay.

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Good afternoon ,My partner and I have booked a three week break 2019/2020 January New Year treat can you inform me as to the weather and entertainment in the location? Richard Q..

we've been in Dec Jan and March... Each time a super weather... tis place is amazing...some people were swimming...In ocean. it was really sunny we'll go again in April or May

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Is there enough room for 2 adults and 3 kids

Would this hotel be suitable for children 1 a 5 year old .

Yes lovely pool area hotel really zafe. Has a children's club in sumner season apparently! We went in april so It was very quiet then. Hope this helps!

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Have booked a superior room at this hotel and would like to know if it has a sea view.

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"Front of hotel for a view over the pool which was not in the grounds but across the road"

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"Upgrade Beach View room NOT sea view"

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"Rooms at the front have the sun in the afternoon on the balcony as well as the sea view."

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"Superior with sea view your are right on the beach"

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"Sea view rooms for a fab view"

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PRICE RANGE

€35 - €170 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)

LOCATION

PortugalAlgarveFaro DistrictAlbufeira

NUMBER OF ROOMS

214

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Frequently Asked Questions about INATEL Albufeira

Which popular attractions are close to INATEL Albufeira?

Nearby attractions include Pau da Bandeira Viewpoint (0.5 km), The Empty Glass (0.4 km), and Praia dos Alemães (0.2 km).

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What are some of the property amenities at INATEL Albufeira?

Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free wifi, and free breakfast.

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What food & drink options are available at INATEL Albufeira?

Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.

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Is parking available at INATEL Albufeira?

Yes, free parking is available to guests.

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What are some restaurants close to INATEL Albufeira?

Conveniently located restaurants include The Indian Sizzler, Ristorante Pizzeria La Terrazza Del Mare, and Casa Do chefe.

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Are there opportunities to exercise at INATEL Albufeira?

Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.

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Is INATEL Albufeira located near the city centre?

Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Albufeira.

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Does INATEL Albufeira offer any business services?

Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.

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Which languages are spoken by the staff at INATEL Albufeira?

The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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Is INATEL Albufeira accessible?

Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.

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