INATEL Albufeira

3.0 star property

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Relax on the beach with comfortable seating and steps leading down to the ocean.
Experience the elegant lobby with ornate metal lanterns, a grid-patterned ceiling, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Relax in this serene room with a large bed, sea views, and a seating area.
Relax by the resort's large, curved pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Stunning entrance with three arched doorways and lush greenery.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Av. Infante D. Henrique, Albufeira, 8200
  • Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • The Strip
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Albufeira Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Standard (Solarium)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, Sea View (Single Use)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Room, City View (Single Use)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room (Single Use)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room (Single Use)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Solarium (Single Use)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Room, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, Beach View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

INATEL Albufeira

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Albufeira Old Town Square
At INATEL Albufeira, hit the beach, dine on-site at Descobertas or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 3 bars/lounges.
INATEL Albufeira offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Albufeira hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at INATEL Albufeira. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Praia dos Alemães. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 3 bars.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine while dining at Descobertas
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and 2 meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • Steps from Praia dos Alemães and 15 minutes on foot from Albufeira Old Town Square
INATEL Albufeira offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 5027 square feet (467 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly INATEL Albufeira. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Albufeira hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Descobertas – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Painel – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Lobby Bar – This beach lobby lounge only serves light fare. Open daily.
Palmeira – This poolside bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Descobertas
  • Lobby Bar
  • Painel
  • Palmeira

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 5,027 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 38.5 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 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 to 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 38.5 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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INATEL Albufeira Portugal - Algarve
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INATEL Albufeira Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 694 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 694 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 694 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 694 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 694 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall stay accommodation is a little dated and flooring and shower tray could be replaced but apart from that holiday was great!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t give 5 star reviews ever but I willl make an exception for INATEL. The staff are extremely welcoming and friendly. The service is excellent. The rooms are impeccable and mopped everyday! Love the glassed in shower arrangement. I had a seaview and left the balcony door open most of the time to hear the sound of the surf. The view from the balcony was mezmerizing. The beachfront is gorgeous and steps from the door. Breakfast is hearty and all you can eat. Great coffee.The location is quiet and away from the party scene in the old town but 15 minute walk away of you hanker. Parking is free. For bird lovers there is a colony of swallows who have built nests just above the second floor above balcony level and can be observed swooping around and entering thier mud nests. I spent many hours watching these cool birds. It just goes to show that even a three star hotel can deliver a five star experience!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge Enriqu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Latisha

Perfect location to be just outside of Old Town

We had a sea view room and it was lovely the view was the highlight, the room was comfortable enough what you’d expect for a 3 star hotel. Breakfast was a good selection of hot and cold bits plenty of everything to go around. It seemed more locals stay in this hotel as we didn’t encounter any other English tourists. It’s a short walk from the escalators going down to the old town strip so you’re just outside of all the partying. Staff were helpful we had to checkout at 2.30am for our flight and they provided us breakfast to take with us. The only suprise was the pool is actually across the road from the hotel, we didn’t even visit it as it was chilly and it’s not a heated pool. We weren’t informed about it and had to ask but likely as it was only 18-20 degrees during our stay!
Balcony in the room
View from balcony
Breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disappointed overall

Arrived to a room which balcony wouldn't lock waited over an hour with very little care and was given another room with the same issue and it smelt really bad. Third room all was ok but we were 2hrs later wanting dinner. Came back and asked for a bottle opener and was told no its at the other hotel i siad the least you can do is send someone up to us with a bottle opener. Person arrived with bottle opener and refused to open our 3 bottles of wine, he opened 2 and went. We bought one the next day. Breakfast at the beach hotel was awful very poor selection and not much of anything staff also rude to us. We went to main hotel for breakfast after 3 days of no improvement. We were apoken to awfully when we asked for a towel as our shower leaked and told no along with a lot of shouting in foreign. Thia is my 3rd time here and by far the worst like staff didn't want english/iriah there. Reception desk had a flyer to welcome you on laws and fines for touriats being drunk, loud etc yet we were kept up by 50+ locals staying at the hotel until 12pm shouting and cheering.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verny

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and and clean room with an lovely balcony and sea view. Very close to the strip. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great value good location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Winnipeg

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

6/10 Okay

Sandra, Tecumseh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for awhile
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The beach location was fantastic , the best nights sleep I’ve had in ages. The hotel front of house staff mainly excellent. On site cafe/restaurant was a bit dour the gentleman who we met was a bit unfriendly and unenthusiastic . Breakfast offering and staff was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amena

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

8/10 Good

Jessah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stevphen

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

8/10 Good

Jessah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, beach front, walking distance to old the town where you can have all restaurants of all food variaties, just love the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lanny

Ocean front
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay the good was amazing the staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Salena

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious with a nice balcony . The hotel is a ten minute walk to the bars and cafes .There was a good selection of food for breakfast definitely something for everyone . There is no kettle in the room . Overall good value for money
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025