INATEL Albufeira

3.0 star property

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Front of property
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Av. Infante D. Henrique, Albufeira, 8200
  • Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • The Strip
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Albufeira Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Standard (Solarium)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, Sea View (Single Use)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, City View (Single Use)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room (Single Use)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room (Single Use)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Solarium (Single Use)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, Beach View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

INATEL Albufeira

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Albufeira Old Town Square
At INATEL Albufeira, hit the beach, dine onsite at Descobertas, or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 3 bars/lounges.
INATEL Albufeira offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Albufeira hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at INATEL Albufeira. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Praia dos Alemães. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 3 bars.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine while dining at Descobertas
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the location
  • Steps from Praia dos Alemães and 15 minutes by foot from Albufeira Old Town Square
INATEL Albufeira offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 5027 square feet (467 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly INATEL Albufeira. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Albufeira hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Descobertas - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Painel - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Lobby Bar - This beach lobby lounge serves light fare only. Open daily.
Palmeira - This poolside bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), 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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Descobertas
  • Lobby Bar
  • Painel
  • Palmeira

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 5,027 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 38.5 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 38.5 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

INATEL Albufeira
INATEL Hotel
INATEL Hotel Albufeira
INATEL Albufeira Portugal - Algarve
INATEL Albufeira Hotel
INATEL
INATEL Albufeira Hotel
INATEL Albufeira Albufeira
INATEL Albufeira Hotel Albufeira

Reviews

INATEL Albufeira Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 695 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 695 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 695 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 695 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 695 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness

Fine for some under the right circumstances.

Here’s my experience to help you decide. 1) staff are friendly but front desk is severely understaffed, systems are archaic, check-in’s take forever, and thus waiting your turn for something as quick as - can I have a beach towel, or where is the nearest store will cost you 15-20 mins. 2) upon arrival my room wasn’t ready (OK), I changed in the bathroom, asked for info about the property such as where is the pool, the beach, normal questions. This was a burden to the staff. I stroll to the pool (need a key card) only to find that towels are back in the lobby! Refusing to walk back just yet, I walk to the beach, but then wanting to layout, I walk back to the lobby for a towel. It was only then I learn you need to leave €20 for a towel, in cash. I don’t have cash, my fault, they direct me to an atm 5 min away but the fees are exorbitant. Would have been nice if they pointed me to the Santander which is reasonable. The absence of an intro to the property & basic info would have saved me 20,000 steps. Lots of basic hotel incompetence. 3) Breakfast was a decent spread, no complaints, had all the staples you would expect if you are from a western country (eggs in several way, bacon, fruits, cheeses, yogurt and toppings etc) 4) had the buffet dinner night before my flight & steak was tough, no wine by glass, mash and sting beans not fresh/from scratch. Great desserts though! 5) my room was super spacious, fridge hardly worked, toiletries cheap & so much unfriendly plastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

geraldine

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Check-in staff not welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ifeanyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable Stay.

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. It may seem a bit dated, but very clean, and the breakfast were full of varieties. We also like the proximity to the beach and The Old Town. The staff were very helpful. This hotel will be my first choice, when next i visit Albufeira.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet hotel away from the crowded area. However seemed to have a lot of small flies in the hotel and nothing to solve this issue.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staying at this hotel had versions of "The good, the bad & the ugly"! The good being the location snd breakfast. The bad was that it took over an hour to be checked in by 1 receptionist- it was check in time so should of had more staff on. The ugly being there was an major issues with flies (coming from outside , have no problem with nature) but the issue was it took 2 days for them to sweep up the piles of dead flies that were all over reception.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
I liked the location of the hotel but I did not like there blend of flies not allowed us to use the balcony of our room reserved super room with see view the breakfast time start at 8 am instead of seven am so we had to leave at 7.30 am without breakfast the staff not always available when we needed them Either calling from room or presentation the desk
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is beachfront with terrific views. Handy walk to old town. Far enough out the party central. Nice pool and convenient to all facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with the hotel. Rooms were nice. It was right on the beach. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andro

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

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

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Location was great. Daytime front desk was extremely rude and couldn’t check in until almost 1700.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

AA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it’s a nice place for the price. It’s a little less modern than other hotels but again, it’s pretty good for the price. It’s nice because it’s close to the beach and there’s a variety of breakfast options. However, it’s a little far from everything. There are a few restaurants nearby. But if you want to get around more, I suggest to rent a car as there are many places to visit in the Algarve.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

nicola

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Don”t bother

It would have been great if we were elderly Portuguese people, the staff were rude we were not welcome there as an english couple. Its a place for older Portuguese people to have an affordable holiday. Don't sell to the english
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with view on a beach
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie, Chester

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good free parkimg right at the hotel. Nice clean beach with a beach bar next door. Breakfast staff were all pleasant and efficient keeping tables cleaned quickly so there was always a clean table to sit at.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevser

Travelled with family
Advertisement is not quite right. It shows the building next to the beach, but they led us to another old building which is main one
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean ,inconvenient had to get taxis to find eating places, staff were very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good near beach inconvenient having to get taxis to eating places. Floors dusty under beds and furniture. Long wait when changing rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice break

Close to a lovely beach, breakfast very good, rooms very clean, I have only one recommendation for the hotel, the shower head needed descaling, everything was very good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall stay accommodation is a little dated and flooring and shower tray could be replaced but apart from that holiday was great!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025