Villa Recife Albufeira
The Algarve in Portugal is famous for its high quality hotels, golf courses and long hot sunny days. It is full of beautiful villages packed with fig trees and olive groves and traditional lifestyles as well as cities full of English pubs, tourist activities and a vibrant night life.
The Algarve is a brilliant holiday destination whether you are looking for a short break to get away from the monotony and stress of everyday life or two full weeks in the summer sun. The Algarve has a reputation for its gorgeous beaches where you can relax and as well as its clear blue waters, giving you a little bit of paradise.
Location
Vila Recife Albufeira is in a fantastic central location at the entrance to the centre of Albufeira in the Algarve. The hotel itself is striking, as it is surrounded by palm trees and beautiful gardens. The hotel is situated at the entrance to Albufeira old town, and a bus stop is nearby enabling you to reach other destinations with ease. Faro Airport is only 30 km away and there are plenty of buses available around the hotel area.
You do not have to walk far from the hotel to find everything you need. Within only a few minutes walk you can find plenty of typical Algarve bars and pubs as well as shops and restaurants. The beach is also only 150 metres away. If you wish to venture out at night, the nearest nightclub is only 3km away. The Algarve is famous for its golf, and this hotel is only 5km away from one of the first class golf courses Portugal has to offer.
Rooms
The rooms in Vila Recife Albufeira are well equipped. They all have satellite television, refrigerators, an ensuite bathroom and direct dial telephones.
There is a safe available to protect your valuables. Towels are changed and rooms are cleaned daily with friendly maid service.
Facilities
Vila Recife in Albufeira boasts a wide selection of great facilities to help you enjoy your stay. It has a freshwater outdoor swimming pool, fantastic to cool off in after a day in the sun. There are also sunbeds available and a laundry facility.
Vila Recife Albufeira has both a games room and TV room to keep you entertained. The games room is well stocked with snooker and billiards amongst other games available. The hotel has a reception desk which also acts as a currency exchange for your convenience. Vila Recife Albufeira also has a highly recommended bar and cafe.
Things to do in the area surrounding the resort
Vila Recife Albufeira is based in a central location meaning that there is plenty to do in the immediate proximity of the hotel. Albufeira has many activities for young and old. It has an array of bars and restaurants for you to choose from. You can also spend a day out shopping, as there are many different shops to choose from. There are wildlife centres in the area around Albufeira that are recommended particularly for families.
In common with many Algarve locations, there are a range of water sports available in Albufeira as well as other active pursuits such as Quad Biking. For those who wish for a calmer day, you can enjoy the Algarve by taking a walk around Albufeira old town which is paved with cobbled streets and interesting architecture, perhaps have a break at some of the traditional cafes lining the streets.
Vila Recife Albufeira – Reviews
Reviews of the hotel have been favourable, it is commonly described as good value for money and a fantastic budget option. In particular, the rooms are very clean and well looked after with the maid service being regularly commended. Reviewers have said there is always plenty to do, with many leaflets at the hotel displaying the range of options for day trips available and hire options.
One reviewer has said that the staff were extremely welcoming and although the room was basic it was very clean and contained all they required. The food is said to be good value for money and always fresh and plentiful. The location is often highly recommended as the hotel provides a good base for exploration of Albufeira and the Algarve. The hotel has particularly been recommended for young people as it is so close to the nightlife.
We first stayed at Villa Recife in 1977 and did not return to Albufeira until last month. We realised the Villa Recife was still there and booked it. On our arrival, we asked for the same room we had 32 years ago, we were told we could have it in 9 days (we had booked for 15).
We were duly given said room, the one with the balcony above the front door (look at the photo) and it was just as we remembered.We were delighted and felt like royalty.
The original room we were given was fantastic too overlooking the pool which closed at 18.30.
The staff were generally friendly with one exception, why do some people go into the hospitality business? ( You know who you are and should find a different career where you don’t have to talk to the public).
The breakfast is basic, leave it and go to Merlin’s across the road.Tell Pedro we said Hi.
I didn’t know until we returned that they have a roof terrace- the information given on arrival is non-existant.
However, this is a very positive review and we greatly enjoyed our stay. The barman needs some new CDs(and a volume control) but his pina colada is second to none.
I would highly recommend this hotel, the position is ideal just outside the square and 5 minutes from the beach. It is also very good for your leg muscles walking up and down from the old town.Down the steps, there is a brilliant English second hand book shop. Also down the street is the Beach basket, one of the best restaurants in town. A Ruina on the Fisherman’s Beach has historic fish soup.
Go to Bar Street and listen to Mario Miguel (you will be singing Sweet Caroline for months) and Jon Wells ( Bob Dylan meets the Waterboys-don’t ask him to sing Lady in Red)
I wish we were still there….