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Cheerfulway Minichoro

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
Studio | In-room dining
Full-sized fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Exterior

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Parking included

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Rua José Afonso Lt23 - Apartado 1059, Albufeira, Algarve, 8200-351
  • Place, The Strip
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Balaia Golf Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Full-sized fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio | In-room dining

Studio

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Cheerfulway Minichoro

Family-friendly aparthotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free aparthotel features a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's pool and laundry facilities are on-site. Each apartment features a kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop, plus a balcony and a TV with cable channels.
Cheerfulway Minichoro offers 48 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout curtains. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodation at this 3-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and bidets. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor 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 enjoy the overall property condition at Cheerfulway Minichoro. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Strip. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a poolside bar are available. This comfortable aparthotel has 48 apartments. Each apartment includes amenities such as a kitchenette and a balcony.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchenette, a balcony and cable TV
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Places for an enjoyable drink include swim-up bar and poolside bar
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Just a 4-minute walk from The Strip and a 5-minute drive from Balaia Golf Village
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Cheerfulway Minichoro offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Cheerfulway Minichoro. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Albufeira aparthotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Pool loungers
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe (surcharge)
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Supervised activities for children

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 48 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, March and April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • In-room safe fee: EUR 3 per day

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
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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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
This property is professionally cleaned
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 141

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Cheerfulway Minichoro Hotel Albufeira
Cheerfulway Minichoro Albufeira
Cheerfulway Minichoro Apartment Albufeira
Cheerfulway Minichoro Apartment
Cheerfulway Minichoro
Cheerfulway Minichoro Albufeira
Cheerfulway Minichoro Aparthotel
Cheerfulway Minichoro Aparthotel Albufeira

Reviews

Cheerfulway Minichoro Reviews

5.8

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Yvonne

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sarrounding area of the pool is dangerous tile missing steps to go in pool unsafe broken concrete around pool .electric points on wall unsafe toilet wasnt very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

CAMILA

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
O importante pra nós é cama boa e chuveiro bom isso foi o suficiente para nós apesar de que as tomadas não pegam bem, e não tem ventilador pois estava muito quente essa noite, mas foi ok pelo preço que pagamos.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tyson

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Horrible family experience. Do not stay here!

We had a horrible experience the property is dirty and gross. Someone from the staff just walked into the room on us without knocking. It feels unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christiana

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was like a party house with a lot of noisy and drunk guys. The music and the noise lasted until early in the morning, when it was time for us to wake up. The apartment where we were staying was not clean at all. We found lashes and broken glas on the floor. The apartment all around and the furniture were very old and broken. We had a little girl with us and didn't feel save for her to walk around play.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jhanvi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kitchen n bathroom and mattress were not that great . Otherwise the property was ok.. helpful staff at reception.. everyday room service was also good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staying one night at this hotel was an awful experience. To start the front door lock and handle was shaky and unsafe. Then when entering the room the smell made me heave it was that bad. Everything about the room was dirty. The soles of my feet were black after two seconds walking on the floor. We paid for 5 night and could only start there one night and have not been refunded after advice for expedia. The most terrible experience i have ever experienced recommended by expedia
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aine

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bade

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

MANIKANDA PANDIAN

Staff's are helpful, however, find it difficult to reach the location using maps
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place needs to be renovated,everything is old,the location is the only thing that is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Darryl

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed at the property a few times over the years, and have never had any problems as for the price you know what to expect. The only issue’s on this trip were that the hotel is looking dated and worn, and we only had look warm water for the length of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Nigel

If u wanna go on holiday and save money by cutting corners then this place is perfect,no air con,one day qas no hot water,punch holes in the wardrobe and half qay thru the holiday the pool was out of order,next holiday i go i will not try to save money
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hotel change to 4*

The apartments was closed and had not been open for many months due to Covid. The hotel had upgraded everyone to there 4 star Balia plazza which is in a much better area and is a far better hotel. No change was received by myself or anyone else I spoke to during the holiday however when reading the booking it does quote you should contact the hotel 72hrs before your arrival for check- in details so in fairness the hotel would of told myself and many others that they had been changed and upgraded
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
No WiFi, all furniture broken, especially on the balcony.An elevator was not working 3-4 times during our stay, and we were given the room on 6 fl(hiherst). Fire alarm was not working. Electrical outlets was not safe to use(almost out of the wall, hanging).
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

James

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

Horrible

Very very disappointed with hotel.com as I’m a gold member & was horrified when we arrived at this hotel it’s nothing like it says it is & you may think I overreacted but first negative post I’ve ever done but I asked for help as it stunk to high heaven & was very poor ! Gangs of pissed up lads etc ! Tried to move hotels but after 2hrs 1 day then same next day ! I was told how valuable I am etc but I recived no call back or e-mail as promised for 3 days had to go & pay for another hotel & tried again with online chat nothing very disappointed as we had a 3 year old & a 1 year old couldn’t let them stay there ! The hotel couldn’t care less about our concerns! Very disappointed with hotel.com because it just shows if you have a problem or god forbid an emergency they wouldn’t even contact me back but I have 8 e-mail from them in 4 days advertising & asking for reviews & feedback ! Won’t be using them ever again very upset 😡 please only use free cancellation hotels in future
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ok stay

The rooms Are ok, a fair few aspects of fixing, shower curtain hanging off, light fitting broken, but if u want cheap and cheerful it’s clean ... only one key per room which is a little annoying but manageable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Chapman, New York

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No hot water, no air-conditioning, no cover quilt, water is salty, how to drink? The password on the Internet is also wrong, ask staff also do not know! The hotel is too bad！！！！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

over priced

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Dissapointing

Arrived late due to transfers nowhere to get anything to eat after long day of travel. Staff all good on reception and pool cafe some cleaners very lazy except one older lady good. No real facility's no restaurant bar seemed to open only evenings visit was really spoilt by group of loud mouthed inconsiderate English lads with no consideration for anybody keeping people awake with noise till 4-5 in the morning. Area around hotel run down close to strip if you like that sort of thing. Need some sort of entertainment no leaflets with info about area around Albuferia. Self catering kitchen had only 2 ring hob and microwave to cook with kettle and toaster supplied most of equipment came from IKEA I could go on and on won't be going back.Now I see why it was cheap.

8/10 Good

anne

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

As Above

VEry Good,lovely big pool and csfe bar super .Good Value . Pity it didn't have free bus to albufeira as mirrachoro has. friendly staff, clean and airy Near Erin's Isle.GREAT SHOWS and Karaoke and resident Musician MAX .

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Own front door

Last minute booking. Pleasant surprise to find own front door as per apartment. A little way from the Old Town/ The Strip so a car would be required unless you use taxis which are plentiful and not overly expensive. Staff very helpful and attentive. Swimming pool a good size with plenty of sun beds.

6/10 Okay

Achraf

Travelled with family
Bon emplacement, mais l'etat de l'établissement et la proprete est à revoir , on a trouvé des draps déjà utilisé marqué par une tache, et la fourniture est en etat médiocre. J'étais au 5eme etage, avec l'ascenseur je n'avais aucun problème pour y accéder. Le personnel est agréable et accueillant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025