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4.0 out of 5

"Normally, I almost never give reviews. But the W hotel chain, at least W Algarve, is a sociologically interesting hotel to analyze. This review aims t ... " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 11 May 2023

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Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony, Resort View

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
€361* Per night/room 18 May - 19 May

Room, 2 Single Beds, Terrace

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Ocean View

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at W Algarve, you'll be within walking distance of Gale Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 4 restaurants and 2 bars. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine with garden views at Market Kitchen, one of the property's 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Indulge with facials, body wraps or manicures and pedicures at AWAY Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, Pilates classes and fitness classes
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Gale Beach and a few minutes from Salgados Beach
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

W Algarve ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 2.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for W Algarve

Family (1)
4 out of 5
Normally, I almost never give reviews. But the W hotel chain, at least W Algarve, is a sociologically interesting hotel to analyze. This review aims to analyze the establishment in relation to its 5-star rating. Please bear this in mind as you read. So to start with, W Algarve is a perfectly adequate luxury hotel for the wealthy that has the cultural capital of a 4-star hotel. Indeed, this hotel lacks refinement, especially in terms of service, as little as there is elsewhere. As the world becomes more proletarian, it's obviously no wonder the hotel chain decided to make their hotels a haven for upper-class millennials, but perhaps they should have considered including ecology in their marketing approach (the hotel is indeed very wellness-oriented), in order to increase the loyalty of this clientele, which is particularly involved in political life (too much plastic in their establishment), much more than their baby-boomer parents, who are more inclined to complain about their standard of living, which continues to decrease. This hotel has the advantage of allowing its guests to bring their pets, which is a real plus, but again, from this perspective, it would make more logical sense to include sustainability. In short, if you are deeply attached to luxury and to the service that this implies, as well as to the quality of food, don't go to this hotel. There's no refinement and the food is 4 star level. This hotel is worth 300 per night, no more. Don't pay more, just don't

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Property Features

W Algarve offers its guests a full-service spa, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 4 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 6 meeting rooms available. Spa services, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the luxury W Algarve. This 5-star Albufeira hotel is smoke free.

  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cots/infant beds

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Room Amenities

W Algarve offers 134 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary dressing gowns. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

  • Private balcony or patio (furnished)
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LED television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Pillow options
  • Cots (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout curtains
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or cupboard
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily.

Market Kitchen – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Paper Moon – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

SIP @ WET – This poolside restaurant only serves lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Sea Sky – This cocktail bar overlooks the ocean. Open daily.

W Lounge – Overlooking the garden, this lobby lounge serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

  • Pilates classes on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Surf lessons - nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa Services

AWAY Spa has 6 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

  • Number of treatment rooms 6
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 125.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: EUR 130.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available Service animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector

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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 35 for adults and from EUR 17.5 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 130.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 125.0 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • W Algarve Hotel
  • W Algarve Albufeira
  • W Algarve Hotel Albufeira

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 April and close on 31 October.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

  • Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)
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