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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Sesmarias, Albufeira, 8200-613
  • Place, Sao Rafael Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Arrifes Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬
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Room options

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Single Beds (Essential)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG offers 149 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Wellness Hub Atlântico has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sao Rafael Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and 3 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to body treatments, body wraps, or massages at Wellness Hub Atlântico
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the beach
  • 9 minutes by foot from Sao Rafael Beach and a 2-minute drive from Albufeira Marina
  • Pets welcome for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 15 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4413 square feet (410 square meters) and includes a conference center. A children's pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG was completed in May 2025.

This Art Deco Albufeira hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Marés - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Sombra - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Terra - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Zénite - Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 35 for adults and EUR 17.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Marés
  • Sombra
  • Terra
  • Zénite

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (4,413 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room
  • Turkish bath

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 35 for adults and EUR 17.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 5 per day
  • Facilities fee: EUR 40 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; spa; swimming pool

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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 7284
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Atlantic Sao Rafael Hotel
Hotel Atlantic Sao Rafael
Hotel Sao Rafael Atlantic
Rafael Atlantic
Rafael Atlantic Hotel
Sao Atlantic Rafael Hotel
Sao Rafael Atlantic
Sao Rafael Atlantic Albufeira
Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel
Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico Hotel Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico Hotel
São Rafael Atlântico Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hotel, staff were really friendly, breakfast was amazing and hotel design superb
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent staff, close to the beach, toddler approved also!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hotel, wonderful area. Staff was great. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariyam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was just what we needed, relaxing ambient and comfortable ! Clean , fragrant, attention to detail! Spa was wonderful, staff all across were really good and attentive! The breakfast was good, Could improve with some variety for breakfast, vegan /vegetarian/fish options... Would return again as my experience here was memorable , thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iklaas Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful, staff friendly and welcoming, views were also amazing. Would reccomend and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great hotel with wonderful service , spacious and comfortable rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haitham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, excellent staff and excellent beach spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish lobby, clean room, manicured gardens. Intermittent drain smell in bathroom, inefficient breakfast service, can hear conversations and noises from other rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an enjoyable experience. I was celebrating my birthday and they made it so memorable. I was presented with a cute birthday cake in my room on arrival. The staff were very helpful. I would definitely go back to this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, staff lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
beautiful property, spotless, very kind and professional staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manhal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, staff were very helpful, polite and welcoming. Hotel grounds are absolutely beautiful and the rooms were stunning! Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Will stay there again next time I am in Algarve
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spa was great and pool service and food was 10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, pools, gym bar and spa were all great! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and accommodating. Grounds were well maintained and beautiful. Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well appointed and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is one in a million, very stunning views,
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gilles Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very. Specially the young receptionist
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Rebecca J

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

Incredible

First time away without the children for a luxury couples holiday. Outstanding staff, the hotel is amazing and has exceptional quality in all areas
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location! Very close to a beautiful beach and the property was great. Rooms were spacious and very comfortable. The pool and lounges were amazing. If you want to be close to the strip this is a little further away but we were ok with that as this was a nice quiet stay. Hotel was a short walk to some great restaurants and decently close to the marina. Had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025