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São Rafael Holidays

3.0 star property

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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with a white facade and red roof, and a clear sky.
A modern building with a cobblestone pathway, palm trees, and outdoor lighting.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the ocean.
A dining table with a fruit bowl, two glasses of orange juice, and a cup, overlooking a scenic view of the sea and coastline.
A covered outdoor area with a view of the sea, palm trees, and a grassy lawn.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $212
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14

Explore the area

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Urb. Sao Rafael Lote 26 Fase II, Albufeira, 8200-613
  • Place, Sao Rafael Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Arrifes Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Palm Villa Plus, 3 bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV, a balcony with curtains, and a view of palm trees.

Palm Villa Plus, 3 bedrooms

  • Sea view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Palm Villa, 3 bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea.

Palm Villa, 3 bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Sea View

A coastal villa with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

Superior Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a bench, and two windows with curtains.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a television.

Double Room, Partial Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, a television, curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a coffee maker on the counter.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1-Bedroom Ocean Villa with Private Pool

A modern pool area with a clear blue pool, lounge chairs, and a two-story building with large windows and a balcony.

1-Bedroom Ocean Villa with Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Ocean Villa with Private Pool

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a robe, and a view of the outdoors.

Ocean Villa with Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a coffee table with magazines, and a sofa.

Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bedroom Family Ocean Villa With Private Pool

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

São Rafael Holidays

3-star Albufeira guest house walkable to Sao Rafael Beach
Along with an outdoor pool, this guesthouse has concierge services and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. Weekly housekeeping is available.
São Rafael Holidays offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
São Rafael Holidays features an outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Albufeira guesthouse also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services.

São Rafael Holidays has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Sao Rafael Guest House, Estrada do Aldeamento Sao Rafael, Lot 26]
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per night
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:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 400 per stay
  • 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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per night

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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number AlojLocal/2013/139

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vidamar São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Albufeira
São Rafael Luxury Villas Albufeira
São Rafael Luxury Villas Apartment
São Rafael Luxury Villas Apartment Albufeira
São Rafael Villas
Vidamar São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Apartment Albufeira
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Apartment
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Albufeira
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse
São Rafael Villas Apartments
São Rafael Luxury Villas

São Rafael Holidays Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 287 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, nice and clean apartment, unbeatable views, great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Maj-Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The apartments are like small vacation rentals. The large communal pool looked nothing like in the photos and was a bit disappointing. The apartment itself was vey nice and large with outdoor balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

grigoriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I checked in to check out it was a brilliant stay .. The room wasnt ready when I arrived but I was early and within the house reception phoned and let me know it was ready , stayed in the ocean villa and it was perfect. The day of my check out I was flying 10pm so I asked for a late check out and they were able to give me to 2pm which was great and at no extra cost. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, away from the business of Albufeira old town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic area, quite, safe.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very large property with beautiful views! Great for a stay if you’re okay being a bit outside the main parts of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No blankets provided. No instructions or house manual was provided and the communication with property wasn’t timely as they have very limited reception hours
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karlheinz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the São Rafael accommodation in Albufeira. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location near São Rafael Beach was very convenient, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, a nice place for a relaxing break.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were just lovely and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. Allowed us to check in early so we could attend a family wedding nearby. Breakfast was fantastic with a great view while eating. Clean room and great area in walkable distance to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Get stay at a lovely Portugal beach !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very nice staff. Rooms need an update.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. It is walking distance to the beach. The food in the area is excellent. The people were approachable and friendly. The staff was easily reachable, responsive, and helped us navigate the town. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JOHN WALTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, reception very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

YOUSSEF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Almost new condo with parking and great ocean view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Villa was very modern and had all the amenities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dijon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the villas with a private pool and it was absolutely phenomenal. The suite itself is absolutely beautiful, clean and well-maintained and so much space for at least six people, and it was just me and my friend. We are definitely planning our stay back here as the staff was also extremely helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant little place and great service Could do with a little music playing at breakfast and some non-dairy milk options but otherwise faultless stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not expecting how big this place was- a nice surprise! It was great to be able to do laundry too. Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Less than a 10 min walk to 3 nearby beaches. Check in was nice and everyone was super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025