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Epic Sana Algarve
Portugal, Europe
Albufeira
This fabulous resort hotel is just a short walk from the sandy Falésia beach and fifteen minutes outside of Albufeira on Portugal's southern coast. The resort is surrounded by eight hectares of green countryside and features a light, contemporary décor designed to complement its beautiful natural surroundings, making it an ideal choice for nature lovers. The hotel's classic rooms, suites and apartments all come with plush, king-sized beds, private en suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, large flat-screen televisions and free Wi-Fi. Guests can spend sunny days lounging by the five outdoor pools, golfing on a nearby course, or relaxing in the full service spa complete with sauna, Turkish bath, ice fountain, and gym. The three in-house restaurants serve delightful local and regional dishes in a chic and sophisticated atmosphere, while the two trendy bars offer light snacks and drinks or extravagant cocktails and lively music.
Facilities
- Portugal - Clean and Safe
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Fitness
- Table tennis
- Spa treatments*
- Massage*
- Turkish bath (hamam)*
- Steam bath
- Sauna*
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent2,016 reviews
Excellent
78%
Very Good
15%
Average
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
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Exceptional and Attentive Staff
Hotel was beautiful with spacious rooms and stunning pine forest area surrounding it. However without a doubt the service was the highlight - the staff are consistently helpful, attentive and do everything with a smile.
A special mention to Athar, Anish, Everton and Ardya who were all excellent throughout our stay. The staff are what justify the 5 star rating of the hotel.
Very nice, but with some changes could be excellent
We stayed here for 9 nights in June and overall it is a really nice hotel. The beach is fantastic, the staff are generally great, and the outside spaces and planting lovely.
There are just a few points which make it land short of 5 star for me, which on the whole could be easily remedied:
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the hotel leans towards a corporate feel inside, both in the reception and rooms and could benefit from some soft touches (such as fresh flower arrangement in reception for example)
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the cooked elements of the breakfast buffet are a bit lacking. The hash browns are dry/stale, bacon needs a bit more cooking, and sausages aren’t well suited to breakfast (more like chorizo)
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you have to pay extra for the sunloungers on the beach and it is very expensive (there is a theme with this in that you have to pay extra for lots of other things too like sauna / padel - I understand the spa is small but for these things it would be good if each guest had one credit to book on)
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whilst the buffet is brilliant and good value, the Italian and Japanese restaurant were incredibly overpriced for what it was. There are Italian restaurants around the corner from the hotel which charge half and the food was actually better.
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the cocktails are beautiful but need more alcohol, they taste of fruit juice
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if you have a fussy child you may struggle at the buffet as there is usually only one obvious option for kids like turkey and chips
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the pools are chic and loungers nice but a bit boring, I don’t know why they never put the fountains on! The adult only pool is unheated and freezing which may trouble some. It would also be good if staff would sometimes come round to take drinks orders which is typical at 5* rather than always going up to the bar.
Overall it is a very nice hotel but would be excellent if those points were addressed
Epic Sana is truly Epic!
We love coming to this hotel every year. Staff are amazing & nothing is too much trouble. They are all friendly & welcoming. Rooms are so comfortable & stylish. We were half board & found food fabulous. Always lots of choice but chefs on hand if you fancy something not on menu.
Tho location is also perfect for beach lovers like us. The most gorgeous beach just minutes away.
I would highly recommend Epic Sana Algarve 🥰
Review by Jayne B Livingston, United Kingdom
5 star experience all the way
I normally don’t write reviews but I can’t rave enough about this hotel. We have travelled with our family (two kids now aged 12 and 15) to many places and 5 star/luxury hotels and this is by far one of our favourites. The location is fantastic with the beautiful beach just next door, and since the beach was so nice we didn’t feel the need to visit other beaches but stayed at the hotel. The hotel itself manages to combine luxury but also coziness which makes for a very familiar and relaxed atmosphere. The staff were amazing, very attentive (remembering the room number after the first order) and kept all spaces spotless and fresh. Food was also great although we didn’t try the upper end restaurants but kept to the bar and buffet menus, but they very muck lived up to and exceeded our expectations. Will definitely come back!
Luxurious resort with attentive staff.
The hotel was perfect. On checking in we were given an automatic upgrade on rooms. The room itself overlooked the pool and was modem, quiet , clean and comfortable. We had an issue with the TV and straight away were offered another upgrade free of charge to apologise. We declined as we were there for only one night so the hotel then offered us a free dinner at the buffet onsite, which itself is €50 pp. I cannot fault the customer service of the hotel. The staff are attentive and extremely welcoming.
There are little touches that make this hotel a five star, water given on arrival, fresh flowers given in arrival, valet parking so no need to worry about luggage.
The pool area was clean and again very pleasant. There is waiter service to your subbed using an app.
The buffer in the evening was very enjoyable, freshly cooked meat on request, a fabulous salad bar and a fine selection of deserts.
I recommend this hotel if you require a hotel of high standards in a quiet area away from hustle and bustle of the more popular resorts.
Review by louisei659 Fort Worth, Texas
