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Kimpton Atlantico Algarve
Portugal, Europe
Albufeira
This hotel boasts a stunning setting in Albufeira, overlooking the Atlantic Sea. Only 30 kilometers away by car is Faro Airport. The hotel boasts direct access to Sao Rafael Beach, lying just a short driving distance away from Albufeira Centre. A wealth of attractions, shopping opportunities, dining options and entertainment venues can be found nearby. The hotel features a state-of-the-art Spa, where guests can enjoy the ultimate relaxation and invigoration. The interior of the hotel enjoys a contemporary design, featuring space and light throughout. The guest rooms boasts elegant designs, featuring large balconies which command stunning views over the sea and gardens.
Facilities
- Portugal - Clean and Safe
- Fitness
- Travelife
- Spa treatments*
- Massage*
- Hot tub
- Sauna
- TV lounge
- Children playground
- Parasols
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good117 reviews
Excellent
61%
Very Good
20%
Average
7%
Poor
5%
Terrible
8%
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- Stands Out on Design, Worth Every Cent"
Stayed at the Kimpton in July with my wife, and the ambience is truly amazing the lobby is beautifully crafted and thoughtfully done. I've stayed at many Kimptons, but this one really stands out on design.
We paid for a sea-view upgrade and it was absolutely worth it enjoying a cigar and a glass of wine looking out over the Atlantic is a mesmerising scene. The breakfast area is impressively large, and they offer à la carte alongside the buffet, so everything comes freshly made and tastes far better than your standard spread. The highlight is their speciality restaurant, Sombra do try it, I won't spoil it for you.
My wife is a gym enthusiast and she loved the wellness centre. We paid for the spa pool and the yoga session, both of which we loved. There are three large pools and a lush garden it feels like you're resting under calm, green palm trees.
What an experience. We can't wait to book again.
Atlantic Views, Top-Notch Pool
The best swimming pool I've experienced and, more importantly, the place has a fantastic rooftop bar. It even has special seating that looks out over the beautiful Atlantic, so do try to grab a spot there. The gym is fully equipped too.
Potential for 5* but currently feels 4*
Kimpton has the potential to feel like a proper 5* hotel but currently it is slightly underwhelming. Pool was great but it felt like they were lacking in sun loungers. Hotel is dog friendly and there were regularly dogs barking around the pool and in the restaurants. Spa facility was lovely and massages were great but shower facilities felt a bit dated. Staff were nice but it did not feel like 5* service, they weren’t overly welcoming or accommodating, especially at the rooftop bar where we felt we were interrupting their conversation to ask for a drink twice. We ate at the Sombra restaurant on our first night and the food was good but staff were pretty slow and it lacked ambience so we ended up eating out on our second night. Hotel is nicely located a stone’s throw from the beach and there is a fabulous beachfront restaurant nearby for lunch.
Shorr break in the sun
We stayed five nights in this lovely hotel. We like the Kimpton brand and this one didn’t disappoint. The guest rooms are large, very modern in decor with comfortable beds. Our room had views of the sea and gardens. The gardens are fabulous, palm and olive trees all beautifully landscaped. The room had a fridge with free bottled water every day. Room also had a coffee machine with pods but pods not always replaced. We had no problem getting mores pods and milk. The bathroom is large, with both shower and toilet having glass opaque doors but essentially open to the bedroom We ate in the restraurant every evening and thoroughly enjoyed it. The meal at Sombra was superb. Breakfast was very varied with an egg station and cooked eggs to order. There is a small beach a short walk through the gardens that has a bistro. There’s also a nice marina about 14 mins walk. The hotel is quite a distance from Albufeira but we found the hotel and grounds had everything we needed. The decor and furnishings of this hotel are pretty unique and we would love to return
Review by ken w Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Wonderful wellness escape
This is a truly beautiful hotel, with a focus on wellness. The rooms are superb. The value in September was great. The breakfast is totally worth doing, and the outside pools are great. The staff were beyond friendly, every one of them, and a big shout out to the spa and wellness staff, who ran great yoga and Pilates classes too. And the fact it’s dog and cat friendly means there are always furry friends about. And then there’s the beautiful view down to the Atlantic Ocean itself. Honestly such a wonderful spot, I heartily recommend.
