The Balaia Sol Hotel – Albufeira
The Balaia Sol Hotel located in the Algarve region of Portugal is regarded as many as a bit of a gem.
Located in close proximity to the northern entrance of the Quinta de Balaia and just minutes from the Albufeira Centre, this smaller family friendly resort offers many of amenities usually only found in the larger resorts.
Guests can enjoy the quiet location within walking distance to the Santa Eulalia Beach. The Balaia Sol takes full advantage of the beauty of the Algarve region. Visitors can enjoy the seaside landscape made famous by the Algarve’s overhanging cliffs and crystal clear, warm waters. Nestled among lush gardens – guests are sure to find a relaxing spot to take in the Algarve’s natural beauty. The hotel is conveniently just 35Km from the international airport at Faro.
Location
With it’s close proximity to the Albufeira city centre and the tourist area of the Quinta de Balaia, visitors can enjoy all the Algarve region of Portugal has to offer – including a wide array of shops, restaurants and bars. Within walking distance to the Santa Eulalia Beach, visitors can also take a quiet stroll and amid the scenery of the Algarve.
Hotel Facilities
The friendly staff at the Balaia Sol, Albufeira make certain that your holiday is stress free and enjoyable.
This hotel offers many amenities to guests including a bar and lounge located within the hotel itself. Guests can also relax in the games room equipped with a pool table. If you feel like a swim, you can enjoy the pools at the Balaia Sol apartments – with one children’s pool and one adult pool. You don’t have to worry about currency; the hotel has a currency exchange facility in the hotel lobby. If you want to e-mail your friends and family back home, guests enjoy free internet access. The hotel also offers a travel desk to assist with additional travel needs and a safety deposit box to store valuables.
Room Facilities
The Balaia Sol Hotel, also known as the Balaia Sol Apartments offer a range of affordable studios and one-bedroom apartments.
The spacious studios are equipped with two sofa beds to offer maximum comfort. The one-bedroom apartments are equipped with twin beds and two sofa beds located in the lounge area. The range and selection of rooms ensures comfortable facilities are available for any size group.
All of the rooms come with kitchenettes, mini refrigerators, a private safe, private phone line, and a private bathroom. This resort is good for guests who want to cook their own meals.
Restaurants and Bars
The Algarve region is Portugal’s best known holiday location, offering a vast array of restaurants – from the traditional Algarve cuisine through to international dishes. Visitors are pretty much guaranteed to find something to their taste. The hotel itself has a bar and lounge in the lobby area, offering a large variety of wines and local beers however the eatery menu is quite limited. That said, the hotel is only minutes from the centre of Albufeira though and there are also plenty of facilities for eating in.
Entertainment
This family friendly resort has two swimming pools – one adult pool and an adjoining children’s pool.
The hotel also has a games room. You can enjoy a game of pool and mingle with other visitors. If you are looking for a relaxing quiet spot, you do not have to go far. The hotel is surrounded by lush gardens and you will find that the location is both quiet and tranquil. Of course there is the beach that many visitors flock to – enjoy the overhanging cliffs and the warm waters of the Algarve. With the centre and shops located just minutes away, there is something for everyone at this location in the Algarve.
Overall Assessment
The average overall guest rating for the Balaia Sol apartments, Albufeira is three and a half out of five stars. The hotel offers an impressive view of the Algarve’s magnificent scenery and it is surrounded by beautiful gardens and a quiet location. The facilities can accommodate any size group and offer a family friendly environment. The staff are friendly and welcoming and ready to help you with specific travel needs. With its close proximity to the beach, restaurants and shops – everyone can enjoy all that the Algarve has to offer at an affordable price.
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