Must say this hotel has gone down hill fast !!!! I emailed hotel to explain I was only staying 5 nights instead of 6 and also to supply Flowers for my wife who was celebrating her birthday and our wedding anniversary... But alas hotel said that Expedia was to refund extra day and Expedia said Hotel was to refund??????? Also on arrival when I asked Bell boy on reception about flowers that I ordered to the value of 50Euros which I was paying for as in previous visits !!! But bell boy said there are no flowers and if was not happy to fill in questionair !!!! I was furious as this has now ruined my surprise for my wife and then to find that the meal arrangements had changed drasticly and was told of alternative which we were then told was fully booked and we were on half board … We then got into a restauraunt which I wish we had not gone into as this was dreadful like all food during our stay. What ever happened to ''ROMANTIC HOTEL WITH SUPER FOOD'' ?????? Gone forever. STAY AWAY IS MY ADVICE !!!!!!
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VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve
Hotel Class
Information
Reviews
Excellent
324 reviews
Amenities
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Spa
Map
Herdade dos Salgados, Rua Boca da Alagoa Lote 1 Fase 2, Albufeira
What's nearby
- Salgados Beach
- 6 min walk
- Sao Rafael Beach
- 7 min drive
- Zoomarine
- 11 min drive
- Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
- 37 min drive
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1800 809 285Prestige Double Room, Resort View (Half Board)
Room Amenities
- Resort view
- Sleeps 2
More detailsPremium Suite, Ocean View (Half Board)
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- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
More detailsSuperior Double Room, Ocean View (Half Board)
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- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
More detailsPrestige Double Room Nature
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- Lake view
- Sleeps 2
More detailsSuperior Double Room, Pool View (Half Board)
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- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
More detailsPrestige Family Room, Resort View (Half Board)
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- Resort view
- Sleeps 4
More detailsPrestige Family Room (Nature View - Half Board)
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- Golf view
- Sleeps 4
More detailsSuperior Family Room, Pool View (Half Board)
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- Sleeps 4
More detailsSuperior Family Room, Ocean View (Half Board)
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- Ocean view
- Sleeps 4
More detailsPrestige Double Room, Resort View (Breakfast Included)
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- Resort view
- Sleeps 2
More detailsPrestige Double Room (Nature View, Breakfast Included)
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- Sleeps 2
More detailsSuperior Double Room, Pool View (Breakfast Included)
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- Sleeps 2
More detailsSuperior Double Room, Ocean View (Breakfast Included)
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- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
More detailsPrestige Family Room, Resort View (Breakfast Included)
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- Resort view
- Sleeps 4
More detailsPrestige Family Room (Nature View - Breakfast Included)
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- Sleeps 4
More detailsSuperior Family Room, Pool View (Breakfast Included)
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- Sleeps 4
More detailsSuperior Family Room, Ocean View (Breakfast Included)
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- Ocean view
- Sleeps 4
More detailsDouble Room (Promo with Breakfast Included)
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- Sleeps 2
More detailsFamily Room (Promo with Breakfast Included)
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- Sleeps 4
More detailsSuperior Double Room, Partial Ocean View (Half Board)
Room Amenities
- Partial ocean view
- Sleeps 2
More detailsSuperior Family Room, Partial Ocean View (Half Board)
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- Ocean view
- Sleeps 4
More detailsPremium Double Room, Ocean View (Half Board)
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- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
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About this area
Albufeira
Located in Albufeira, VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve is next to a golf course and near the beach. Zoomarine is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sao Rafael Beach and Salgados Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Slide and Splash Water Park and Aqualand Waterpark. Our guests appreciate the resort's quiet location.
What's nearby
- Salgados Beach - 6 min walk
- Sao Rafael Beach - 7 min drive
- Albufeira Marina - 8 min drive
- Zoomarine - 11 min drive
- Senhora da Rocha Beach - 15 min drive
Getting around
- Silves Tunes Station - 17 min drive
- Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
- Where to eat
- Sunset Restaurant & Bar – Poolside diner with a bar offering barbecue. Serves lunch, dinner and light fare daily. Reservations required. Kids' menu available.
- Primadonna – Beachfront family restaurant with a bar offering Italian cuisine. Serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations required. Kids' menu available.
- AJI - Oriental Flavours – Sushi bar with a bar offering Asian cuisine. Serves dinner on select days. Reservations required.
- Ocean Buffet – Poolside buffet restaurant offering international cuisine. Serves breakfast and dinner daily. Reservations required.
About this property
Policies
Check-in
Check-in available 24 hours
Minimum check-in age - 18
Special check-in instructions
24-hour airport shuttle service is available. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.
This property requires full payment for the stay at check-in for all bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
The children's club days of operation vary in low season (November-March). The children's club may be closed due to low occupancy.
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Payment types
Important information
Fees
The charges below are included in your overall room price:
- New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way)
- Self-parking fee: EUR 10 per day
- Late check-out fee: EUR 375 (subject to availability)
- Facilities fee: EUR 20 per person, per day and includes use of:
– Sauna
– Spa tub
– Spa
– Swimming pool
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December. Only registered guests are allowed in the guest rooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
- Vidamar Algarve Hotel Albufeira
- Vidamar Algarve Hotel
- Vidamar Algarve Albufeira
- Vidamar Algarve
- Vidamar Algarve Hotel Dining Around Albufeira
- Vidamar Algarve Hotel Dining Around
- Vidamar Algarve Dining Around Albufeira
- Vidamar Algarve Dining Around
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free nearby parking
- Self parking: EUR 10 per day
- Electric car charging station
- 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free local area shuttle
Food and drink
- Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
- 5 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
- 5 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
- 18 holes of golf
- 2 indoor pools
- 2 outdoor pools
- Aerobics classes
- Arcade/game room
- Bike hire
- Billiards/pool table
- Children's pool
- Concerts/live shows
- Evening entertainment
- Fitness centre
- Full-service spa
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Steam room
Family friendly
- 2 indoor pools
- 2 outdoor pools
- Arcade/game room
- Babysitting/childcare (surcharge)
- Children's club (surcharge)
- Children's pool
- Dry-cleaning service
- Free local area shuttle
- Free cots/infant beds
- Corner/local shop
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Snack bar/deli
- Soundproofed rooms
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
Conveniences
- ATM/banking services
- Banquet hall
- Lift
- Free newspapers in reception
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Corner/local shop
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry-cleaning service
- Hair salon
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Porter
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- German
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Business services
- 7 meeting rooms
- Conference centre (13272 square feet of space)
Outdoors
- Beach cabanas (surcharge)
- Beach loungers
- Garden
- Pool sunloungers
- Pool umbrellas
- Terrace
Spa
- 6 treatment rooms
- Aromatherapy
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Body scrubs
- Body treatments
- Body wraps
- Couples treatment room(s)
- Detox wraps
- Facials
- Manicures and pedicures
- Massage - deep-tissue
- Massage - hot stone
- Massage - sports
- Massage/treatment rooms
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Sauna
- Spa open daily
- Hot tub
- Steam room
- Turkish bath/hammam
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
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- Beach towels
- Designated smoking areas
- Fireplace in reception
- Romance packages available
- TV in reception
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free cots/infant beds
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Linens
- Sofa bed twin
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Bidet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower
- Towels
Entertainment
- 82-cm smart TV
- satellite channels
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Minibar
Outdoor space
- Furnished balcony
More
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Phone
- Safe
- Slippers
- Soundproofing
Nearby activities
Activities
- Adjacent to a golf course
- Beach (direct access)
- Boat tours
- Ecotours
- Golf lessons
- Hiking/biking trails
- Mountain biking
- Parasailing
- Sailing
- Scuba diving
- Snorkelling
- Waterskiing
- Windsurfing
Where to eat
- Sunset Restaurant & Bar – Poolside diner with a bar offering barbecue. Serves lunch, dinner and light fare daily. Reservations required. Kids' menu available.
- Primadonna – Beachfront family restaurant with a bar offering Italian cuisine. Serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations required. Kids' menu available.
- AJI - Oriental Flavours – Sushi bar with a bar offering Asian cuisine. Serves dinner on select days. Reservations required.
- Ocean Buffet – Poolside buffet restaurant offering international cuisine. Serves breakfast and dinner daily. Reservations required.
- Olivo – Theme restaurant. Serves dinner on select days.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec. 2019
- Disliked: Staff & service
Its a average hotel. Not a 5 star at all. Reception staff not everyone is helpful, Cleaning staff you have to ask everyday to get fresh towels and clean the room. Putting sign out doesn't mean anything. Staff in restaurant are helpful. Breakfast is repetitive. Dinner, hot counter for meat eaters but not for veg. Do not take HOP ON HOP OFF Tour bus its complete waste of money.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct. 2019
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best stay at Vida Mar. The best thing was the staff and their attentive and friendly manner. Specially, I have to mention, Ana the front office manager, Ana at customer service, Beatrize at the buffet restaurent and Vandersen at the Sunset Bar. You made our stay extremely enjoyable one. The beach was beautiful and the hotel was spotless clean. Everything was perfect. Just the pool was a little too cold. Thanks Vida Mar for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct. 2019
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spa offers, nice pools, perfect location for beach holidays. What I didn’t like that there is no flexibility in late checkout at all. It’s my fifth stay in these resorts and it was never available no matter how busy or empty hotel is. This so called “VIP” status at the hotel means nothing. Also given cheapest room available facing car park. Not sure why it is sold as VIP hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct. 2019
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excelentes espaços exteriores. Quartos pouco atractivos para hotel 5*. Péssima animação.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep. 2019