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Vila Recife Hotel
Portugal, Europe
Albufeira
This hotel is centrally located just few steps from the famous beautiful beach of Albufeira. Ideally located among main attractions of the city, guests can explore the surrounding areas on foot. The lively centre of the popular holiday resort with its large variety of restaurants, bars, pubs, shops is within a short stroll. Several excellent golf courses are within easy reach. Faro Airport is about 40-minute drive away. The hotel offers relax stay in the Center of the Town but remains quiet and peaceful. The hotel features rooms with bright colours, equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, mini-fridge, multi-line phone, safe box, minibar and balcony with views. Guests can enjoy the sun bathing at the terraces, relax in the swimming pool or have nice drinks in the green garden areas.
Hotel Information
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.
Facilities
- Portugal - Clean and Safe
- Game room
- TV lounge
- Parasols
- Sun loungers
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Breakfast room
- Bar
- Café
- Luggage room
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
3.5 Very Good1,119 reviews
Excellent
20%
Very Good
39%
Average
22%
Poor
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Customer care
I went with a party of 9 and was the oldest at 81 i was the only person given a room where i had no lift service and had to carry my bag up and down stairs and also use them several times a day whenever i went out, the hotel needs to pay more attention to the age of the customer when they allocate rooms also there was demolition work going on next to the pool all week
not impressed
arrived friday,shower rail and curtain fell down,the rail had been holding a pelmet against the window so this came down too.bathroom door wouldnt lock or close properly, reported to reception immediately,told would be sorted saturday,left monday and nobody had been to sort these out. our room behind reception,sunday night receptionist talking loudly and walking noisily about all night. is in a good location but wont be staying here again alas.
The bells
Stayed here as part of a stag party and quickly realised the groom had messed up with the booking as it is a very quiet hotel. Reception staff were all lovely, pool very quiet, our room was opposite of pool small courtyard so no view, fridge in room amd tv wifi decent, our front door lock was faulty but no maintenance available until day we left which made it awkward at night taking 10 mins to get in room, powerful shower, towels changed every 2 days, location is good with plenty bars and restaurants within 10 min walking distance to main strip, hilly area....the bells when we did venture down to the pool seemed to go on for ages and friends who had the pool facing rooms were more affected by them
Review by Chris H Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Perfeito!
Superb at the right price. Staff really friendly and helpful- Hamza, Halli, Romina and Muna مُنى. Rooms like Premier Inn, pleasant and very clean. Levels 4 & 5 best, with possible sea views. WiFi sem problemas. Local bars & Brits abroad can get a bit boisterous into the early hours (par for the course). Buffet breakfast great value. Fill your boots and no need to eat later in the day. Pool small but sunny (just head for the beach imho). 5-10 mins downhill walk to the beautiful Peneco and Pescadores beaches. Magnificent views from the elevator platform. Crystal clear sea 20 degrees, perfect for swimming. Beaches sandy & clean (and great for shell-collectors). Wall-to-wall sunshine everyday. 22-32 degrees in October 2026. Family friendly resort, many local Portuguese families, French, Dutch, German (even Yorkshire, God's own county, t'old lad). Tasca d’Alkhaz restaurant in the Old Town afternoon specials €12 for delicious, authentic food (frango piripiri or porco deliciosa) plus 1 litre Caneca. €3 for dois pastel de nata at the corner café. €4 bottle of tasty local red wine at the nearby supermercardos. Night life in the Old Town is English/Irish sports/karaoke bars. Nevertheless, an evening stroll is enjoyable, after catching the gorgeous sunset from Praia do Pescadores (listen out for the local finches’ beautiful evening chorus). Albufeira is still (unbelievably) authentically Portuguese and very picturesque. Absolutely loved it. Até para o ano!
Review by steve c Cornwall, United Kingdom
Great stay, clean and friendly hotel
Just returned from this hotel our 3rd stay here. Clean , cheap & friendly staff what more could you want! Great location.
