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VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve

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5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; barbecue

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa

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Herdade dos Salgados, Rua Boca da Alagoa Lote 1 Fase 2, Albufeira, 8200-424
  • Herdade dos Salgados Golf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Salgados Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Gale Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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Prestige Double Room, Pool View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Prestige Double Room, Pool View

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ocean View

  • 452 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Club Suite, Sea View

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Prestige Double Room, Resort View

  • 452 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Prestige Double Room Nature

  • 452 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Club Room, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Club Room, Sea View

  • 452 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Prestige Double Room, Golf View

  • 452 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve

5-star Albufeira resort walkable to Salgados Beach
Catch some rays at the nearby beach or spend the day relaxing at VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 5 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve offers 260 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 82-cm Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Children under 3 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub.

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

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

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

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like cabanas (surcharge) and sun loungers. At VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Dining is available at one of the resort's 5 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury resort also offers a children's pool, a sauna, and a garden. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Sunset Restaurant & Bar - This poolside diner specializes in barbecue and serves lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Primadonna - Overlooking the ocean and golf course, this family restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Ocean Buffet - This poolside buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ocean Buffet
  • Primadonna
  • Sunset Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bingo
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 15,134 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-cm smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property requires full payment for the stay at check-in for all bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
The children's club days of operation vary in low season (November-March). The children's club may be closed due to low occupancy.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 13 2025 to March 5 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 75 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Spa fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Facilities fee: EUR 10 per person, per day

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
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.
Property Registration Number 6655

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 3 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

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VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 479 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

D

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Vanisha

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel. Food is not very good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Worst service I've ever had. I can't believe
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek Tushar

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Had an amazing time. The only thing I would advise is the buffet at breakfast and dinner seemed repetitive. There was very less vegetarian choices.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here as a couple for 3 nights specifically attending for a friend's wedding, half board (breakfast & dinner). The hotel itself looks like it's located amongst other nearby hotels/resorts/residential and a beach. We didn't go to the beach as it wasn't private to the hotel and extremely busy, parasols everywhere (we travelled during the summer holiday). Hotel and grounds are large, clean and modern. The venue for the wedding itself was beautifully set amongst the grounds. It's still within earshot of the main swimming pool, but not enough to distract the ceremony. There was a good variety of hot and cold foods for breakfast and dinner. The layout of the food lacked a bit of logic eg. cereals nowhere near milk, bread miles away from a toaster etc. We ate most meals in the hotel, however they could have made an effort to change the decor/ambience a bit, otherwise it's the same large restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Staff were friendly and attentive, but could have done more to intro how breakfast and dinner works on arrival to the restaurant. Expect to pay extras when you wouldn't think. There's no iron in the room (so wore a creased shirt to the wedding) and charging you to use the modern gym of the two they have (unless you pay to use the spa). Massages there were good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay, but...
The hotel was really nice with access to the beach and nice pools to accommodate all ages. It was disappointing that at dinner, which was included in the package, we had to pay for drinks like orange juice, which wasn't even fresh from the fruit but of industrial taste. The food was ok but lacked the traditional Portuguese cuisine, so definitely there are improvements to be done there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jovita

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the hotel employees they weren’t that friendly and the breakfast also wasn’t good to b 5* didn’t have much food variety. Too bad! I regret expending all that money there, plus the Italian restaurant they were so rude with us, because the food i asked for spaghetti carbonara was too salty ! Honestly the worst hotel experience I have had in my entire life !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruzanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the stay was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We specially loved the 5 mins walk to the beach! The diferent pools for adults and kids different ages, activities for the kids. The food was outstanding too. Last but not the least the staff service was expectional, particularly I woukd like to thank to Neuza Mendez (I hope I remember her name right) she was really good with us in the restaurant taking into account my daughter dietary requirements and Vanessa who was the lady in charge of the kids activities, always finding a way to engage with them and ensuring they participated in the activities. Thanks to both of you specially, you made our staying even more pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic. A nice finish to a hectic tour through Porto, Évora, Coimbra, Óbidos, etc. Very relaxing...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kaveh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
No water in room only the first day, half board food was awful, didn’t give upgrade unless if I was willing to pay as gold Accunt holder they advertised free upgrade, they charge for sauna and Gym never seen that before.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at VidaMar
Overall we gave a 4 out of 5. 1. Room - On the first evening, our superior room air condition/AC was not working and we had ants in the room. We spent few hrs trying to get this issue sorted and then the duty manager Elia gave us an upgrade to a club room. The views from our previous room were spectacular, the club room view was not that good and we could see the large metal roof of from our balcony. We accepted this, as the hotel was full. We got free spa access which came with the upgrade. I am glad they tried to fix the problem for us and we had a room change. But we lost one whole evening of stay to this. 2. Breakfast - The breakfast was ok, coffee from machine was terrible and there was no option to order coffee, the hostess declined this request. The milk had lots of water. Juices were not fresh, they tasted like sugary canned juice. 3. Beach and Spa - beach is nearby, easily accessible. Spa facilities were superb! We used the sauna jacuzzi and pool everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Bonnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The all inclusive food was absolutely awful. The hot food was mostly cold. Most of the main courses were so tough or overdone that they could not be chewed. Only the salads, fruits and desserts were edible.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
A very nice resort. The only downside was the dinner buffets which were hit and miss from the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ajit

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place. Rated
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hardeep

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We travelled with our 7 month old for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved the area. Staff were warm, welcoming and super helpful with every interaction (esp Neuza and the other dining room staff). The room was ample in size with a very nice cosy but quiet feel which was great. The hotel grounds are lovely, especially when you wander outback past the pools and take a walk down to the beach along the boardwalk. The beach itself was just ideal, quiet, beautiful clean sand and clear water. The hotel also provides towels by the pool for you to use. The access to the beach is also very well considered as only hotel guests with a key card can exit through some gates to reach the beach. For a young family, this made a lot of sense. In terms of facilities, there's a nice small gym 24/7 free for use and for the more avid gym goers and more substantial gym with powerlifting equipment etc for 10 euros a day. The spa itself was really nice and is only 20 euros for 3 hours which I clufes access to a private pool, sauna, steam room, ice bucket and jacuzzi. This is free for anyone who books a massage too. Outside of this, there is a separate indoor heated pool which is free for all guests to use and very well sized. The breakfast buffet was great for us as vegetarians and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Dinner was also good however ony a few nights, perhaps a more substantial vegetarian main dish would have been great. Aside from this, we enjoyed our meals in the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very well maintained, with a great position walking distance from a beautiful beach. The hotel never felt crowded, so the facilities were easy to use. Great indoor and outdoor pools. Lots of variety at breakfast and dinner and the quality was better than i expected. Special mention to Mo in the restaurant, superb customer service, the man really knows his stuff. Great spot for a spring break.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Really good facilities. The parking was sometimes full.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024