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Residencial Mar A Vista – Albufeira

The Algarve is one of the most famous regions of Portugal, offering stretching coastlines, friendly resorts and wonderful beaches.

Families return year after year to resorts such as Albufeira on the Algarve, where there is more sunshine than any other area of Europe. The Algarve isn’t just about beaches however – there is also culture in the nearby towns and villages, beautiful countryside and plenty of activities, sports and leisure facilities to keep everyone happy and entertained.

Where to stay in the Algarve

There are a wide range of hotel accommodations in Albufeira and the Algarve. These hotels and aparthotels suit all budgets and preferences – everything from upscale boutique hotels with the highest of service, to ‘cheap and cheerful’ aparthotels and budget hotels for families and groups wishing to spend much of their holiday out on the beach or taking in as much of the area’s attractions as possible. One comfortable and homely – yet budget conscious – hotel is the Residencial Mar A Vista Hotel in Albufeira resort.

About the hotel

The Residencial Mar A Vista Albufeira is located in Cerro da Piedade in Albufeira and is only a ten minute walk away from Albufeira town centre. It’s very close to the shops, restaurants, bars and nightlife and there is a nearby golf course around 5 km away. The complex is on the beachside, and guests can enjoy excellent views of the city and the sea. There is also a swimming pool and sun-loungers available for guests’ use. The two star hotel has forty-two rooms on five floors.

The hotel has a terrace and a garden and a bar area for drinks. The reception desk has staff on hand 24-hours a day and the staff can exchange currency. There is also a safe for any valuables, a television room and a breakfast room for the morning buffet. The Residencial Mar A Vista Hotel also offers guest facilities such as laundry services and a private car park for guests with hire cars. There are also public transport pick up points just 200 metres away from the hotel – and for the kids there are attractions such as Aqualand and Zoomarine just ten kilometres away – a short taxi drive. For longer excursions there’s a train station about twelve km from the hotel and Faro Airport is around 35 km away.

The Hotel Rooms

The hotel rooms are simple, clean and basic – ideal for guests looking for an unfussy accommodation with a focus on location and good service.

Rooms have an en suite bathroom with bath and shower and there is a fan in each room too as well as a television. There is a regular maid service to refresh towels and bedding and many of the views have a sea view – or access to a sunny patio area.

Things to do on the Algarve

Hotels such as the Residencial Mar A Vista Albufeira offer a fantastic base from which to explore Albufeira and the wider Algarve. There are lots of activities for all the family to enjoy. There are boat rides available around the resorts and coastline, and other water sports such as windsurfing, sailing and water skiing.

Sports are well represented with tennis, football and basketball courts dotted around Albufeira resort. Unsurprisingly there are many famous golf courses, as the Algarve is famous for holding many international tournaments throughout the year. For children there are attractions such as Aqualand and quad bikes – as well as many playgrounds and the beautiful beaches.

What Have Guests Said About the Residencial Mar A Vista?

Guests have offered good pieces of feedback via online reviews. One guest said that the hotel was excellent for a two star accommodation with clean rooms which were regularly serviced, a nice patio area with sea views and a perfect location by the beach and town. He said that it was excellent value for money and that it made a perfect base for an active holiday.

Another reviewer said that the hotel was cosy and friendly, the rooms were regularly cleaned and perfectly functional and the views were excellent. She also said that the staff were very helpful and gave them good advice about places to visit.

Another guest said that the hotel was perfect as a ‘crash pad’ for groups and families looking to spent most of their time on the beach or out and about – as the location was very good. They also felt that the hotel represented excellent value for money and they’d found the facilities to be well run and perfectly adequate for their group.