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Baia Grande Hotel, Albufeira

The Baia Grande Hotel, in Albufeira Portugal is located in the heart of the Algarve and is nestled right along the coastline and overlooking the sea. This is one of the newest hotel complexes that the Algarve has to offer. The Baia Grande Hotel over looks the beautiful coastline of Sesmarias so that the resort is just 800 metres away from the beach and 3km away from the lively centre of Albufeira. This hotel is also a 30 minute drive from various casinos and a five minute drive to the closest golf course. There is a huge water park within the vicinity and several marinas as well. The Baia Grande is around 35 minutes drive from the Faro International Airport. Access to the railway station is also close by and if you need public transportation then the bus stop is located less than 900 metres from the hotel door.

Hotel Facilities

The Baia Grande Albufeira offers their guests a state of the art brand new hotel in the Algarve with plenty of amenities. These include an outdoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi and if the weather outside is chilly then the pool indoors is heated and comfortable. Your children will also have the option of splashing away in the kiddy pools, both indoor and outdoor. If you’re looking to unwind on your Algarve holiday then you can also make use of the massage room that has a second Jacuzzi and a sauna. The staff at the Baia Grande will organize outings for your group should you require them – everything from shopping trips to deep sea fishing. This Algarve hotel has its own staff doctor and local, highly recommended baby sitters that are available upon request. Room and laundry services are fully included into the price of your holiday. Internet access inside the lobby, a manned reception area and car rentals are just a few other perks that you get when you stay in this resort.

Room Facilities

The Baia Grande, Portugal allows their guests to choose the apartment floor plan that will work best for them. There are ten deluxe, two bedroom suites available and these suites have two separate bathrooms and two balconies that look out onto the ocean. The two junior suites offer a spacious bedroom with living area and a private bathroom, and the balconies to these rooms overlook the mountainside. This Algarve resort also has 80 sea view rooms and 29 mountain view rooms, all of which have spacious bedrooms, private bathrooms and a balcony that over looks the mountain or the Algarve ocean. All the rooms have mini bars and personal line direct dial telephones. There is also a safety deposit box to hold your valuable belongings and individually controlled air conditioning systems.

Restaurant and Bar

On the first floor of the Baia Grande Hotel there is The Mermaid Restaurant. This restaurant has a great view of the sea and all guests have the option to enjoy a buffet style breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you are looking for a more formal dining experience than the Mermaid also offers an a la carte menu at the same time as they run the buffet. The Algarve resort is also home to The Piano Bar where live musical performances take place several times a week. If you want to spend a lazy day around the pool than the Baia has this covered with The Neptune. This is a pool snack bar that stays open all day long to serve drinks and snack foods.

Entertainment

Albufeira in the Algarve is credited as being one of the best entertainment districts in Portugal. There are plenty of bars and clubs that keep the night life going strong. If shopping is more your speed then you will be amazed at all the different shops that are located within walking distance of the Baia Grande. If you do not feel like going out then you can enjoy the bar and live performances at the resort. The environment is relaxed and the people are there to unwind and have fun.

Overall Assessment

The Baia Grande Hotel brings the best of the Algarve right to your resort. Since the resort is so new you are guaranteed to enjoy the most up to date comforts and technologies that are available. This hotel is the perfect get away for a honey moon or even a family holiday. With reasonable prices, friendly staff and a variety of rooms to choose from the Baia Grande is pegged as one of the most popular low-cost resorts in the Algarve.

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