Hotel Balaia Mar
Hotel in Olhos de Água
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more
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About this hotel
Hotel Balaia Mar offers free parking and a quiet location close to Albufeira. It is just 400 metres from Maria Luisa Beach and features an outdoor pool and sun terrace.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Olhos de Água
Available Rooms
Double or Twin Room
2 Single or 1 Queen • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Single Room
1 Single or 2 Single • 193 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Economy Double Room
2 Single or 1 Double • 204 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Double Room
1 Queen • 322 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Double Room - Disability Access
2 Single or 1 Double • 204 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
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4.0
Swimming pool is good
Bar is a bit over priced. Restaurant shuts early
4.0
Room and balcony was pleasant. Pool was nice to sit by in the afternoon sun. Ideal distance from the busier Albuferia and a good walking distance to closer and smaller beaches.
The bed was the only thing letting the rooms down as mattress was quite hard and uncomfortable to sleep on.
4.5
Clean and quiet well presented hotel
Beds were a little hard but not enough to be a concern.
4.0
Breakfast expensive and poor.
3.5
location, cleanliness and good staff
very hard beds
5.0
Do sossego e da simpatia do staff.
3.5
pool area quiet and relaxing.
beds quite hard and location a little far out.
3.0
Breakfast buffet was very good.
Staff were pleasant.
Cheap and cheerful.
Pool area is lovely.
Beds weren't great - neither of us were overly happy.
I had an item of mine misplaced which appeared to be thrown out for no reason at all and staff weren't very helpful in trying to resolve the matter for me which was frustrating.
3.5
We had a private balcony and a fridge, the room was cleaned daily and the staff were lovely. There is a small shop across the road with all the basics you might need. The swimming pool is never busy and there were always spaces to relax. This hotel was a wonderful quiet break from the noisy town, a place to relax and enjoy the sunshine.
The walls were quite thin, so we could hear other guests who came in late.
5.0
The staff at reception and by the pool were incredibly friendly & helpful.
The pool is perfect, always beds available and are cleaned regularly.
Room was cleaned, beds were made & also fresh towels every morning.
Would definitely recommend and return to this hotel.
Great place to stay & only 40mins from the airport.
Nothing!
5.0
Friendly staff, pool and bar by pool,reception 24 h a day, fridge in the room,terrace in the room, overall loved it,not a bad thing to say
All good
4.5
It was very close to the beach and we had a refrigerator to keep our drinks cool.
2.0
Beds were comfortable
Pool was lovely
Bar had a good vibe
Black out blinds were very usefull
Had to shake the toilet to get it to flush and sometimes it still didn't work.
Breakfast finished very early.
Someone went into our room without us giving permission.
3.5
Staff is absolutely fantastic,friendly, kind and extremely helpful!
Breakfast choices are good,and the fact that you can have breakfast outdoor by the pool makes it such a pleasant moment.
The decor of the rooms is also very nice,the wood all around made it cosy.
Another thing I liked is the balcony,especially to enjoy the evening breeze.
An issue for me was the noise,I feel like the rooms are not soundproof,doors neither,because I could hear anyone passing in the hallway.
There's was a strong buzz coming out in a couple of nights,which made it hard to fall asleep.
5.0
everything was clean and tidy. pool was big and deep. loads of places to eat near by. food in the hotel was good.
nothing
5.0
What I liked the most were the facilities:
- 3 swimming pools, we only used the largest one which was very clean, not too much chlorine in water, very few people swimming in it
- Bar and restaurant by the pool, Bar in the hotel
- Large nice room and bathroom
Also:
- Safe and refrigerator in the room for free
- Hair dryer, air conditioning, TV, very good Wi-Fi
- Cleanliness and Daily cleaning
- peace and quiet, pleasant staff, not too many guests in the first week of June
- 300m to a beautiful swimmable Maria Luisa beach, other 3 beaches nearby
- affordable restaurants with fresh and tasty food nearby
- stores nearby (quite expensive though)
The truth is I have been to 4* hotels, which did not provide that much comfort and such good facilities as Balaia Mar.
Mattrace was too hard for my taste, but you may use duvets or blankets which are in the wardrobe and lay on them. Swimming pool opened just till 19. Other than that, the hotel was perfect and will definitely be back when in Portugal, of course if they have rooms available.
4.5
The pools were great, spotlessly clean. The food was great and the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was cleaned daily with fresh towels and spacious .
Nothing really . There was a big tree outside our balcony , which seemed to be one of the smallest compared to the others. Would have preferred a different room with a sunbed as any of the other balconies we saw had.,
3.5
very good pool. the room was big and had a mini fridge. we had a room with pool view. breakfast was good and some staff members were amazing- Jorge was such a pleasant host.
The bed was not very comfortable. Half way through your stay we had to go to a different hotel for professional reasons and that’s when we noticed why we had not been sleeping well. Obviously this is very personal and some people might find it good. Also the Aircon was not working properly, which added more discomfort. This is not a major problem. Overall it was a pleasant stay.
4.0
beach near by
restaurants, supermarkets, all near
2.5
No acces to pool in the evening :( breakfast must be a joke...very very poor offer and no vegetables, bad coffe, disgusting "lemonade". Our room was small but no problem for 2 nights. The hotel could be beautiful if someone pour some money in it. Disappointing :(
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Olhos de Água?
The average price for a rental in Olhos de Água is R 2,009 per night. This rental is R 78 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hotel Balaia Mar. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hotel Balaia Mar. Enjoy the water!
Is Hotel Balaia Mar pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hotel Balaia Mar?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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