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PortoBay Blue Ocean
Portugal, Europe
Albufeira
Surrounded by large green spaces, the hotel overlooks one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the Falésia beach in the Algarve. The spacious rooms have private balconies and a warm, contemporary décor. The gastronomic offer is diversified, with a buffet restaurant in 'food market' concept and a Brasserie restaurant, next to the outdoor pool. The hotel has 4 swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), spa, gym and tennis court. Located near natural attractions and golf courses, PortoBay Blue Ocean shares restaurants and bars with PortoBay Falésia just next door. Both hotels connect through the outdoor gardens in a pleasant walk.
Hotel Information
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, a hair salon and tour/ticket assistance.
Facilities
- Tennis*
- Spa treatments
- Massage*
- Steam bath
- Sauna
- Entertainment programme for adults
- Children playground
- Sun loungers
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Poolside snack bar
- 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 Excellent256 reviews
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Lovely hotel in a beautiful setting
My husband and I have just returned from an amazing week at the Blue Ocean. Check in was quick and the receptionist was helpful and friendly. Our standard room was big and clean and beautifully decorated. The location of the hotel is stunning and the sunsets and sunrises were amazing. The atmosphere was very chilled throughout the hotel which is exactly what we were after. We used the indoor spa every morning which was clean and well maintained. The sauna was broken on the first day but they had it up and running again by the next morning. We used the outdoor pool each day and we never had a problem getting a sunbed. The pool was a little chilly but once you were in it was fine! The steps from the neighbouring sister hotel lead down to the most beautiful beach ( falesia beach) . The steps from the blue ocean lead to a small cove and you can get to the main beach from here but it does involve climbing over some small rocks so probably not ideal if you have children. The walk to the beach does involve quite a lot of steps however there are resting places to take a break. I would say the beach access could be a bit tricky for the young or elderly but it really is worth the walk..it's one of the most stunning beaches I have ever seen. Breakfast was incredible! I am a big eater in the morning and it definitely didn't disappoint! The selection was massive and nicely spaced out so it never felt crowded and the food was delicious. We did also eat at the lima bar for lunch which served salads and paninis etc which again was equally tasty! We did manage to sneak in a lunch on our first day at the Portobay Falesia next door where we have previously stayed before they closed down for refurb work! All the staff we came across were friendly and attentive. There were activities to take part in throughout the day and different singers each evening in the lounge bar. The overall feel in the hotel was relaxing, peaceful and chilled. The hotel is situated in a quiet area. The nearest shops, bars and restaurants are a 10 minute walk away down a slight hill but we really didn't find this a problem. Our main aim on the holiday was to unwind and relax and this is exactly what the Blue Ocean offered us. We are already looking at when we can book our next stay! 😁🤭
Perfect hotel and amazing staff
Half an hour away from the airport. Lots of free parking spaces outside the hotel door. It’s very noticeable the luxurious scent as you come in the huge and beautiful reception area which matches the calm and natural aesthetic design. You will instantly feel relaxed as soon as you walk in. Helpful and friendly staff greeted us everywhere we go, restaurants, pool, reception. The rooms are spacious, modern and clean, with lots of storage. Everyday the cleaners come and replace everything so we definitely feel fresh and that adds to the luxurious experience. Breakfasts buffets are very good and we don’t feel cramped despite seeing lots of people there. Good tasty foods at the evening buffets which has a different theme every night. Our favourite go to meal when in the poolside is the poke bowl from the Lima bar which is so fresh and delicious! We enjoyed the Sunset bar too and vibe up there. There are plenty of sun loungers everywhere you go, there’s even decks facing the Falesia cliffs which is a quieter area if you want to be away from people. I also noticed some wooden platform areas where I am assuming can be used if you want to do meditations or yoga. Having the access to the Portobay Falesia is an added bonus too. This gave access to the Falesia beach which is pretty amazing, seeing the various hue of orange is incredible. We dined in Portobay Falesia facing by the Falesia cliffs which was quite romantic. Every night there is entertainment and the waiters are very friendly. We celebrated our 31st anniversary here and we were gifted with a nice wine and strawberries, thanks to Ana Placido for that. But even without that our stay was one of the best holidays we’ve had so far from the numerous holidays we had. so we are looking forward to experience the other Portobay hotels and resorts in the future.
Review by kikaygonz Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Location excellent but felt a little trapped as it was isolated from nearest other facilities. Hotel was well laid out with plenty of room for the number of guests. Breakfast and buffet dinner excellent and good valve for money. Alas the a la carte restaurant was a big disappointment. The chef’s promotion was not to be recommended as it was totally unbalanced and no meat, only the first course was acceptable. Reception staff very professional as were the food service staff. Regular visitors to the PortoBay Hotels but will not be returning to the Blue Ocean.
Review by Graham R Worthing, United Kingdom
Love Porto Bay hotels, will stay with Madeira
Where to start … I really wanted to love this hotel, yes it’s a good hotel and if we hadn’t stayed in the Porto Bay hotels in Madeira, we probably would have given it 5* It just needs the Porto Bay magic touch to elevate to next level
Positives Great staff especially reception staff, in particular Gabriel, helping with advice and any problems with a winning smile Rooms were very nice, clean, comfortable, great products in the bathroom, plenty of lovely white towels, which were replaced when required. we were able to access the adults only pool from the balcony We had two sun-beds allocated to the room, the sun-beds around the adult pool were very comfortable. The indoor pool is fabulous, with access to a steam room, and large jacuzzi, spotlessly clean. There are two outdoor pools, balconies overlooking the sea, all have sun-beds available Restaurants during the day were a pleasure to frequent, food was very good, staff happy and professional. All staff looked smart in their Porto Bay uniforms We ate a few times in the Flor de Sol restaurant, which is located inside the hotel, the food was sublime, I left a review on Trip advisor. Negatives The area around the hotel, isn’t great, but I’m sure some people would disagree The main restaurant is a buffet… at times it’s extremely busy and staff have trouble clearing and resetting tables, plus when you arrive at the restaurant there is no Maitre de to show you to a table, hence you’re looking around wondering where to sit, plus no dress code, so some people where wearing beach clothes to dinner. Food in this restaurant is at best mediocre. On the whole this is a good hotel, it could be great with a few tweaks
Review by Checker51 Southwold, United Kingdom
A brilliant place to relax
Such a great hotel. Really spacious with excellent facilities and staff. We stayed a week B&B and the buffet breakfast was brilliant - such a wide choice.
We had a standard room which was very nice and we made sure we used the 3 pools and sauna, steam room and hydro pool.
Such a relaxing place and probably worth a five stare rating.
Review by Tim L Whyteleafe, United Kingdom
