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Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

5.0 star property

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Rooftop bar, ocean view, open select days
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Suite, 1 Bedroom | View from room
Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
$132
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19

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Sesmarias, Albufeira, 8200-613
  • Place, Sao Rafael Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Arrifes Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Marina
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Essential)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 657 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

5-star Albufeira hotel walkable to Sao Rafael Beach
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request.
Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG offers 149 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Wellness Hub Atlântico has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG features a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 15 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 4413 square feet (410 square meters) include a conference center. This Art Deco hotel also offers a children's pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and spa services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in May 2025.

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Marés - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sombra - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Terra - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Zenite - Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar serves dinner and light fare. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 35 for adults and EUR 17.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Marés
  • Sombra
  • Terra
  • Zenite

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (4,413 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room
  • Turkish bath

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 35 for adults and EUR 17.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 5 per day
  • Facilities fee: EUR 40 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; spa; swimming pool

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 7284

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Atlantic Sao Rafael Hotel
Hotel Atlantic Sao Rafael
Hotel Sao Rafael Atlantic
Rafael Atlantic
Rafael Atlantic Hotel
Sao Atlantic Rafael Hotel
Sao Rafael Atlantic
Sao Rafael Atlantic Albufeira
Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel
Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico Hotel Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico Hotel
São Rafael Atlântico Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico

Reviews

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Livia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve was incredible. Our room looked brand new and the garden view was stunning. The staff were very accommodating and the service was amazing. The amenities this hotel offered were incredible as well. If you are looking for a relaxing 5 star hotel holiday, this is the right place. We would definitely come back!
Pathway down to the beach
Hotel Room Garden View
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ratchada, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic experience in this hotel. The staff was super nice. The breakfast was the most delicious I ever had and the décor of the hotel is very modern, not to mention the beautiful room with their comfortable bed. It’s 8 stars for me if I could. Thank you for the wonderful experience.😊😊❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I am not recommending to have a drinks in the bar or restaurant!!!!! One shout Of Tequila cost almost $100 (76 Euros) !!!, and the stuff didn't show the price upfront and I took Double shout for $200 , !!! The Whole bottle of Do Julio 1952 cost $150 in the store!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely new property with beautiful decor and facilities however need more staff who are properly trained to provide a 5 star service. Breakfast service awful with tables left dirty and plates not cleared. Had to ask many times for coffee. Also pool service not great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Will stay there again next time I am in Algarve
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly refurbished hotel. Still some building works going on but this wasn't a problem. Staff were helpful but many obviously new to the service industry with a bit to learn still. The gym was very good and we used this every day. Very clean everywhere. Very good breakfast choices but the hot food was consistently cold, not helped by no warmed plates. Would I return - yes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning hotel only 3 months old! The staff was wonderful and the service was amazing (esp Maria at the front desk)! I highly recommend staying here if you’re visiting Albuferia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi Yan Lam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely decor and staff. Newly refurbished from previous hotel (just over a year). Private deck leads you to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Karie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality was excellent. The food and beverage's were sub par. I waited over an hour for a simple club sandwich at the rooftop bar and when I got it it was not tasty. We did have a good picture of margaritas at the pool but again it took close to an hour to get it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous hotel - service let it down

Really beautiful renovation of the hotel. Brilliant reception and spa staff. The waiting staff at both the pool and restaurant was a big let down unfortunately. Understandably, the hotel is in its “soft launch” phase but breakfast time was woeful. Took too long to get orders taken for drinks, then even longer to receive a coffee - often received after we’d finished eating. Cutlery wasn’t on the table and it arrived with the drinks which meant you’d be eating food from the buffet but have no cutlery. In my opinion, guests would rather serve themselves than have to wait for the service. Having filter coffee available for self serve would be my suggestion as well as having cutlery readily available at the buffet section. The waiting staff were beyond friendly but basic service was lacking. By the end of the week, our patience had run out unfortunately. Likewise at the pool, staff weren’t often visible and trying to get drinks at the pool was difficult. Saying that, the food was very tasty at breakfast and at the pool. We never ate dinner at the restaurant for fear of bad service again. I wouldn’t usually be so critical but it’s a 5 star hotel and the most basic things were missing. On a positive note, we had an amazing spa treatment and the bedroom was stunning. Great location to other great restaurants close by. Such a pity about the service as it really lets down what could be an amazing hotel. Hopefully just teething probs and will be sorted by mgmt soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andre and his team were excellent, the facility is first class and the food was excellent. The venue is very nice with three separate pools and beach access. We rented kayaks from the vendors in the beach to explore the caves…
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional resort! Bed and bedding is 5 stars, and the garden view rooms are beyond beautiful. My highest recommendation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely newly renovated hotel new to the Kimpton brand (was in a bit of soft launch phase wating for peak season). Very friendly staff eager to help. Large well decorated rooms and bathrooms. Lovely pools and large grounds annd gardens which are immaculate. Few minutes walk to an amazing picturesque beach with restaurant (although wasn’t yet open too early in the season). Can do small treks to nearby beaches. Would recommend a car if staying for more than a couple of days as there isn’t much nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Livia

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELANIE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un très bon séjour dans cet établissement, bonne appréciation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025