About this property

Beachfront Location: Apartamentos São Rafael in Albufeira offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests can relax by the year-round outdoor swimming pool or enjoy the on-site bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The apartment features air-conditioning, a balcony with sea views, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a washing machine, private bathroom, and a dining area. Free on-site parking and a paid shuttle service enhance the stay. Local Attractions: Praia de São Rafael is a 6-minute walk away, while Albufeira Marina lies 2 km from the property. Other nearby points of interest include Albufeira Old Town Square (5 km) and Algarve Shopping Centre (9 km). Faro Airport is 49 km distant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    Ireland Ireland
    Location was excellent very quiet at night but yet only a 10 minute drive away from hustle and bussel if you want.The beach was absolutely beautiful and very clean.
  • Lloyd
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was close to the pool and a short walk to the beach
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This apartment is in a great location for the beach, but also has access to a lovely pool. It was perfect for a family holiday. Well equipped kitchen with welcome pack on arrival, comfy beds and air conditioning. Convenient bus stop nearby and...
  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    It was our first time in Portugal and we managed to find the property with no major issues. Ruben was very helpful with communicating with us and leaving a few basics to get us going before we found our bearings was very much appreciated. The pool...
  • Richard
    Australia Australia
    The host was outstanding and made our stay really enjoyable. The area is outside Albufeira but we wanted self catering and it was so easy. Close to an awesome beach
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ruban was fantastic, was very quick to respond to our questions, even dropped us of an adaptor when we realised we brought the wrong one! Will definitely return
  • Fletcher
    Canada Canada
    The location was great. Breakfast was not applicable. The unit was very nice but the walls are paper thin. You can hear everything around you.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was lovely in a beautiful area. It was perfect for two people and had everything we needed. Extremely comfortable.
  • Eleni
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment was situated in a complex including a nice pool with bar. The location was nice, quiet and 5 mins walking away from Sao Rafael beach and 10 mins driving away from Albufeira centre. We were two couples and the size of the apartments...
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice apartment. Close to a couple of lovely beaches and restaurants. Not too loud at night. Super friendly host. Great pool for the kids. Air con was much appreciated!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Ultimate Homes Unip. Lda

Company review score: 9.4Based on 281 reviews from 20 properties
20 managed properties

Company information

Ultimate Homes manages some properties in São Rafael - Albufeira, between other areas, since the beginning of the company.

Property information

Property located in an urbanization, only 300 meters from the beach, 5 minutes by foot. Around the property there are pleasant gardens with lawns, a good sized communal pool, and a children's pool. Near the pool area there is a leisure area and a bar where they also serve meals. The nearest beach is called São Rafael Beach where you will find beautiful rock formations and a beautiful view and landscape.

Neighbourhood information

At São Rafael - Albufeira there are several attractions, in which the main attraction are the beautiful beaches such as São Rafael Beach, Arrifes and others. There are also several activities, such as water sports, walks, daytime and nighttime entertainment, restaurants, bars, among others.

Languages spoken

English,Portuguese

Property surroundings

House rules

Apartamentos São Rafael - Albufeira, Algarve takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
€ 5 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 5 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 5 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Apartamentos São Rafael - Albufeira, Algarve in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: 47570/AL;47566/AL;47571/AL;47569/AL;47573/AL;47572/AL;117720/AL