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Baia Cristal Beach and Spa Resort
Portugal, Europe
Carvoeiro
The Algarve is famed for its rocky coastline and picturesque beaches. So what could be better than a holiday hotel that's built on a beautiful cliff top, overlooking the beach?
From its majestic setting, the Baía Cristal Beach and Spa Resort overlooks the old fishing village of Carvoeiro. It's one of the Algarve's quietest locations; dotted with sandy coves, it is a great place to explore. And a great place to fall in love with the Algarve.
The Baía Cristal Beach and Spa Resort enjoys a stunning setting in one of the Algarve's holiday havens:
This is one of the Algarve's finest stretches of beach. So it's only right and proper that one of its finest hotels should be based here. The Baía Cristal Beach and Spa Resort makes full use of its elevated location, giving guests beautiful views at every turn.
The long line of sandy coves and beaches that it overlooks stretches from Praia da Rocha in the west to Senhora da Rocha in the east – it's a glittering trail of beautiful seascapes – and some of the finest in the Algarve.
Looking out from your balcony or terrace, you'll feel at one with it all. That's just one of the benefits of staying at the Baía Cristal Beach and Spa Resort. Another is your gorgeous room itself. Each spacious, air conditioned en suite room is beautifully furnished and boasts a smart, modern look.
Facilities include satellite TV, telephone, minibar and a well-equipped kitchenette. And yes, sea view rooms are available – just ask for details. Guests of the Baía Cristal Beach and Spa Resort benefit from a whole host of amenities. There is a splendid outdoor pool (with children's section) as well as indoor pool and health club facility. Whether you want to work out, or luxuriate in the sauna, steam bath or Jacuzzi, these are the perfect surroundings. There is also a hotel masseuse.
Relaxation is clearly a big part of the Baía Cristal Beach and Spa Resort's charm. And when you're taking a drink in the poolside, enjoying a meal in the light, airy restaurant, or admiring that view, you'll feel that wonderfully contented feeling that only a holiday in the Algarve can give you.
Facilities
- Heated indoor pool
- Health Club with jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Steam bath
- Massage service*
- Tennis and games room
- Restaurant
- Bar and pool bar
- Babysitting service*
- FREE shuttle service to Carvoeiro at scheduled times
- *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.
Room Types
The Local Area
Set on the clifftop just outside the former old fishing village of Carvoeiro, the Baía Cristal Beach and Spa Resort is aptly named in that it looks over the sparkling waters of Centeanes Beach, between Portimao and Armacao de Pera. This stretch of coast is famous for its beautiful coves and beaches stretching from Praia da Rocha in the west to Senhora da Rocha in the east.
Tripadvisor Reviews
3.5 Very Good769 reviews
Excellent
24%
Very Good
38%
Average
23%
Poor
9%
Terrible
6%
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Avoid this hotel.
This hotel needs a make over - wallpaper falling off the walls. The bath in my bedroom was filthy. The room had a terrace, one day I was subjected to my room after a very nasty fall in the hotel outside near the swimming pool. You need to keep the door closed and locked as maintenance guys are around. The food and drinks were nice though. The breakfast was mediocre.
Hotel Baia Cristal
We were not expecting much, but were very pleasantly surprised by this hotel. It's a 1km walk to the fabulous bustling town with endless restaurants or anything you would need so it's super convenient. We walked into town every night along the paths and boardwalk on the top of the hill from the gate of the hotel enjoying spectacular sunsets and many hidden stunning views and surprises along the way.
Its a quick walk to 2 main beaches with Kms of stunning walks from the hotel doorstep.
The pools are clean and warm, lots of suncahirs available with a great sea view.
Breakfast buffet was included which was ample and delicious. Lunch menu from the bar was great too. We didn't have dinner at the hotel as we're spoilt for choice with all the restaurants in town so went somewhere different every night.
Hotel and room was very clean. Our room was modern and spacious with a gorgeous sea / garden view. It had an Aircon and balcony.
All staff are super friendly and accommodating.
Fee fast wifi.
Free hotel taxi to town and back a few times daily.
The Jacuzzi and spa were warm and clean and always empty so was nice to go relax there after a day at the beach.
Hotel facilities are great, including a tennis court.
Review by VanSaltysAdventures Durban, South Africa
Disappointing
We were a bit disappointed by the standard of the hotel. Our room was very sparse, with a cupboard, storing a sink, a hob and a fridge. Very strange. There wasn’t a kettle, no cups or plates, but the fridge was useful for the two complimentary bottles of water.
The bathroom was clean, the shower, lovely, but no complimentary toiletries, other than a shower cap and two very small bars of soap. There was a bar of soap stuck in the plug hole, not been cleaned properly.
Outside on the terrace, was a hole with bits of tiles smashed, just left , not swept up, very tatty.
The main hotel was very nice, the pool area and bar also. Plenty of sun loungers around the pool and further into the grounds.
The beach and town is only a short walk, which was ideal.
The staff weren’t very friendly, they looked so miserable and unhappy, which made us feel awkward.
Review by Q2688AJclaireb Leeds, United Kingdom
Enjoyable stay
We booked to stay here as a last minute booking so were limited in the room availability which we understood. When we arrived to check in at 1pm we were greeted by a surly girl on reception who informed us check in was 3pm but try in an hour to see if the room was available. We tried at 2pm to be met with one word "no". At 3pm we eventually were able to check in after she had a bit of trouble trying to contact housekeeping. I realise the hotel has a time to check in but when you have arrived on a flight you don't have much choice in the time you get to the hotel and after travelling for 12 hours all you need is to change and unpack!
Our room was very clean, plenty of space with an adequate sized balcony. There was a fridge which was useful for keeping drinks, water etc cool. There was no kettle which is the first time we've never had one in a hotel room, we could probably have requested one but managed without.
The hotel is in a lovely location on a cliff top overlooking the sea. To get to the nearest beach is a 10 minute walk turning right from the hotel front and down a steep road. To visit the town of Carvoeiro there is a 20 minute walk turning left from the hotel front, there is a shuttle bus which you pre-book if you want to avoid walking. It seems a shame that this only runs in the day to approx 5pm as it would be very useful in the evenings also. We walked back a few evenings, the road is a steep road, you could take a taxi if required.
The breakfast buffet was good, plenty of choice. We ate in the restaurant on two occasions in the evening, again it was a buffet, great value with plenty of choice.
There is a spa and indoor pool. Also 2 outdoor pools and a small one for children. The water was freezing so they would benefit from being heated. Lovely views of the sea from the garden and pool area. It was nice and quiet when we stayed so plenty of choice of sunbeds. The garden was a nice spot to sit in if you wanted shade from the sun.
I've read previous reviews regarding the staff and I have to say certain staff members looked very unhappy being there which made an awkward experience when they served you and other staff were so pleasant so there was quite a mix depending on who served you!
I believe that the hotel is closing for a few months and it will be reopening as a 5* hotel. There are a few areas that need improving. The sun beds are quite old and uncomfortable, the building is quite dated and could do with an improvement or two but overall it is fine and we enjoyed our stay!
Review by Jan B Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Holiday.
Love this hotel especially manager he just so helpful and truly wants his customers have great holiday .The location is great loads sun beds so your not fighting for space lovely walks along cliffs into carvoeiro or the local beach excellent hotel hope the refurbishment goes well.
Review by Diane W Wragby, United Kingdom
