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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 Good98 reviews
Excellent
61%
Very Good
21%
Average
4%
Poor
5%
Terrible
8%
Location
Cleanliness
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Value
Very nice resort for couples.
Excellent resort. Well run, well staffed, kind, friendly staff, nice rooms, good amenities and great restaurants.
Review by KeithHollar Weatherford, Texas
A peaceful retreat in the Algarve
The Kimpton Atlantico delivers exactly what you'd hope for: a relaxing pool-centered resort with easy beach access. The room was a highlight — extremely quiet, and the blackout curtains made it genuinely dark, which made for excellent sleep.
A couple of minor gripes. The room doors have no mechanism to prevent them from slamming shut, so you will occasionally hear a bang as arriving guests discover this the hard way. It's a small but recurring annoyance on what is otherwise a very nice room, and this seems fixable. The hotel also plays music everywhere, which felt unnecessary and worked against the peaceful atmosphere the property otherwise cultivates well. The on-site restaurants are also rather expensive, though this probably comes with the territory, and since a handful of more casual options are within walking distance (but I'm not sure many people realize that), you're not obligated to use them.
Finally, I noticed a few 1-star reviews on TripAdvisor, which I genuinely can't understand. Some complaints center on the staff, but I found them perfectly fine. Unless your expectations are extraordinarily high, I can't see how this place warrants one star.
Bottom line: I was happy, I enjoyed it, and I'd recommend it.
Review by keisatsu663 New York City, New York
A piece of paradise
This is our third visiting to this lovely and relaxing Resort. To celebrate 1 year since we’ve been there in July last year we are planning to coming back in September.
This time we’ve got a wonderful sea view for the all week. We had an amazing time enjoy the pool everyday, beach and little trips around the city.
The room was very tide, clean, spacious and the service absolutely stunning by the lovely Housekeeping Rose and Sabitry which I’d like to share they are very professional and hope this feedback reach them as last time I had some feedback but the staff didn’t hear about anything. Hope this they will.
I’ve spoke with one of the managers about the gym. It is very spacious it could fit more machine kind of leg press and more weighs. The heat in the was unbearable. 07:00am as I used to training was already hot and later on in the afternoon is even worse. I mentioned that last year but nothing has taken serous improvement. The air conditioning doesn’t work there properly maybe is because is too big but I mentioned to located or place some big fan around that will probably be much better. I saw lots of guests complain about that hope this feed can reach the management to do something as a regular customer I know that needs improvements.
The breakfast is one of the best I’ve ever seen. The staff are very knowledgeable and proactive, Fabricia always there with a big smile. Some people has been changed but they kept the high service provided by Jacky, Tommy and Manog.
We had dinner some of the days and room service all very nice. The price is a bit higher compare to other places despite food and service are great.
The roof top offered free drinks around 05:15pm and the view is a paradise.
We are looking forward to coming back soon and hope they will be waiting for us with a very warm welcome 🤗
Review by accarneiro0105 Horsham, United Kingdom
Stunning hotel and surroundings
Stunning hotel. Beautiful decor and facilities. Has a calm atmosphere allowing total relaxation. Pool lovely and quiet and no rush for sunbeds/ no early reserving as the towel staff weren’t there until after breakfast. Access to the beach is via a stunning walkway (many stairs). Was there for my 40th birthday and arrived to a cake in the room and another one on my actual birthday. Will definitely be back! My only negative is that two different parties played their own music by the pool one day on a speaker and I felt like this should have been stopped by a member of staff. Luckily they didn’t stay for long
Delightful Experience
As a family we thankfully had a delightful experience at this 5 Star Hotel would definitely revisit is able to.
Special mention to the Wellness Hub Team:
Concierge Elizabeth, Mellisa, Ana, Joanna, and Intern Sofia. The services y so great we booked more treatments for the following day. Thank you for making this family holiday one to remember. We hope you are greatly appreciated by the Kimpton Family.
