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Hotel Alba

4.0 star property
Enjoy the spa at this 4-star Vila Real Santo Antonio hotel

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Front of property
Beach nearby
Aerial view
Interior entrance
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Alameda da India, Monte Gordo, Vila Real Santo Antonio, 8900-440
  • Casino Monte Gordo
    7 min walk
  • Monte Gordo Beach
    9 min walk
  • Cabeco Beach
    10 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    41 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 Adults)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 Adult)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 Adults and 1 child)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Double Room (2 Adults and 1 child)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 Adults and 2 child)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Monte Gordo

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Casino Monte Gordo and Monte Gordo Beach. Cabeco Beach and Pinhal do Gancho are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Casino Monte Gordo - 7 min walk
  • Monte Gordo Beach - 9 min walk
  • Verde Beach - 12 min drive
  • Altura Beach - 14 min drive
  • Manta Rota Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Monte Gordo Station - 15 min walk
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El papagayo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Navegante - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Osaka - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Algarve Steak House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪FUEL Restaurant & Bar by Chakall - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alba

Enjoy the spa at this 4-star Vila Real Santo Antonio hotel
Hotel Alba offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a fitness center, and a library are also featured at Hotel Alba. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Vila Real Santo Antonio hotel is smoke free.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1996
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Alba offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Vila Real Santo Antonio hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 12.50 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

More

  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 15 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 28.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 8.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.50 per night for guests aged 11-13 years old, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 11 years of age.
  • COVID-19 testing fee (antigen/rapid screening): EUR 3 per person, per stay.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 12.50 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 8.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 28.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 may be 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 15 days prior to check-in. Property requires all guests aged 12 and up receive on-site antigen/rapid COVID-19 testing (EUR 3 per person, per stay).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Alba Vila Real Santo Antonio
Hotel Alba Vila Real Santo Antonio
Hotel Alba Hotel
Hotel Alba Vila Real Santo Antonio
Hotel Alba Hotel Vila Real Santo Antonio

Hotel Alba Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 325 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alesha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel, the complementary breakfast is great and the pool is to die for. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Units have a large private terrace
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Idalino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
26 " tv, no facial tissues,too expensive for what provided. Vary basic for the price, I could have stayed at low budget facility with more to offer than this facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location by the beach and the close proximity of the hotel to Monte Gordo Station and Faro Airport. The restaurants and massage parlours along the beach were also top noch. Now to the bad, the hotel which in my view should definitely not be classed as a 4* hotel for the following reasons: 1. Premium rooms to offer the choice of an upgrade 2. No kettle or Tea or Coffee making facilities 3. Limited to only 4x hot food options for breakfast (Egg, Sausage which didn't taste great, Baked Beans and Mushrooms) The cold continental options were cold the majority of the time 4. Only breakfast meals no lunch or dinner is served here in the hotel 5. No masseuse due to the lady being sick which is understandable but there should ALWAYS be back up staff 6. The prices for the steam from and sauna was ridiculous even when I mentioned it to the locals who live around there €8 for 15 minutes is ridiculous. Also the facilities hadn't even been turned out and meaning as a customer I would need to wait a few minutes for it to heat up before using it 7. Train transport wasn't very good and the prices in general for excursions were misleading because they didn't include pick up from the hotel. The majority were based in Albufeira or Olhão which were far on public transport (train and bus). The taxi option was quicker but extremely expensive. This is the first time I have travelled to a European country and had to figure out how to reach the starting points of an excursion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Sioux Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful, they provided a fabulous breakfast. The pool was a favorite and the beach was an easy walk away. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay, better than expected. Spacious room and lovely balcony. Close to Bea h, shops, restaurants and bus stop to explore Eastern Algarve. Pool area lovely and hotel was spotlessly clean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kiya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice quiet stay for an adult getaway, the area is however quite pricey with not much to do. Other than that great stay with good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely great area for chilling out…
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel isn’t 4 star, very dated, extra cost to use sauna, no beach towels available. Very noisy, woken up at 4/5am from next door and upstairs everyday. Clean and fine for a base.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is outdated and a dire need of an update reminded my of Miami's South beach back in the 80's it smelled like old but the place was clean, the breakfast was decent and the staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Where to Stay in Monte Gordo
We've been going to this hotel for a number of years and it's always nice to see the same welcoming people at reception. The hotel is always kept in great condition and the included breakfast has gotten better. Great location, quiet with Spar right across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

wayne r

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay. The staff was great and the breakfast was just right.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel room was a good size with an extra large balcony. There is an option to have your room serviced every day, we found the hotel to be very clean. The beach is a couple of minutes away as is restaurants, cafes and bars. The pool area is fine and there was always sunbeds available. There was also a good choice for breakfast.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Um hotel super agradável com piscina de água salgada e ideal para quem procura descanso
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

C

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking is a problem
Our main problem was the lack of parking, which was an important criteria for us when we booked. The receptionist just shrugged her shoulders we we pointed out that we booked a hotel with parking. The hotel’s car park only has 39 spaces and was full for our two day stay. We were put on a waiting list but never achieved a parking space. The nearby on street parking has a four hour maximum stay between 09.00-22.00 and the machine only takes coins. We were forced to get change and then keep returning to our vehicle every four hours which became restrictive of what we could do in a four hour window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only top floor was hotel the rest are apartments breakfast was ok but nothing special. Reception staff were good. A lot of pensioners and at weekend hotel was full of Portuguese and mainly Dutch tourists. Would stay there again as convenient
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julito

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ll always book in this hotel when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property itself was fine for the price. Excellent location, proximity to beach, restaurants, bars etc. walkable. Felt safe. The hotel room doors need something on them to stop them slamming. It seems no one on our floor noticed this and the slamming, inadvertently, im sure, contined til well past 1am. 😵‍💫
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location to stay in Monte Gordo!
Great location, easy walk to the beach, restaurants and Vila Real San Antonio. Room was confortable and spacious, staff friendly and professional. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022