São Rafael Holidays

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Albufeira Old Town Square

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Exterior
Exterior
Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
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Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Urb. Sao Rafael Lote 26 Fase II, Albufeira, 8200-613
  • Popular LocationSao Rafael Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlbufeira Marina2 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlbufeira Old Town Square6 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)41 min drive

Room options

1-Bedroom Ocean Villa with Private Pool

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Ocean Villa with Private Pool

10/10 Exceptional
  • 1615 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Partial Sea View

7.5/10 Good
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Palm Villa, 3 bedrooms

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 1399 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Palm Villa Plus, 3 bedrooms

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, Sea View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

1-Bedroom Family Ocean Villa with Private Pool

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

8.3/10 Very Good
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

7.5/10 Good
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Albufeira

Close to the beach.With a stay at this well-placed guesthouse, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Sao Rafael Beach and within 2 miles (3 km) of Albufeira Marina. Also, Arrifes Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Coelha Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Arrifes Beach - 6 min walk
  • Sao Rafael Beach - 7 min walk
  • Albufeira Marina - 2 min drive
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 6 min drive
  • The Strip - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 15 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gate 4 Café - 3 min drive
  • El Barrio - 3 min drive
  • Fat Cats - 2 min drive
  • Praia da Coelha - 4 min drive
  • Casa Vela - 9 min walk

About this property

São Rafael Holidays

4-star guest house near Albufeira Old Town Square
As a guest of São Rafael Holidays, you'll find an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. São Rafael Holidays also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Albufeira guesthouse.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
São Rafael Holidays offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to Sao Rafael Guest House, Estrada do Aldeamento Sao Rafael, Lot 26
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 120.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 400
  • 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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 120.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number AlojLocal/2013/139

Property is also known as

Vidamar São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Albufeira
São Rafael Luxury Villas Albufeira
São Rafael Luxury Villas Apartment
São Rafael Luxury Villas Apartment Albufeira
São Rafael Villas
Vidamar São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Apartment Albufeira
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Apartment
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Albufeira
São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse
São Rafael Villas Apartments
São Rafael Luxury Villas

Frequently asked questions

How close is São Rafael Holidays to the airport?

São Rafael Holidays is 22.4 mi (31-min drive) away from the Portimao (PRM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at São Rafael Holidays?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at São Rafael Holidays on May 28, 2024 start from $97.01, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does São Rafael Holidays have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at São Rafael Holidays.

How close is São Rafael Holidays to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 7-minute walk from Sao Rafael Beach and 6-minute walk from Arrifes Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does São Rafael Holidays offer free breakfast?

São Rafael Holidays does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at São Rafael Holidays?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Casino Vilamoura (27-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at São Rafael Holidays?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at São Rafael Holidays?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does São Rafael Holidays have a pool?

São Rafael Holidays features an outdoor pool.

Does São Rafael Holidays have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is São Rafael Holidays to downtown Albufeira?

São Rafael Holidays is 2.1 mi away from Albufeira e Olhos de Água.

São Rafael Holidays Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 178 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The area was lovely and it was close to a nice beach. The villa was spacious. The private pool was a bonus but we had to let management/maintenance know that the pool ladder was broken upon our arrival, so hopefully they will address that before the next visitors stay in the unit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Willard

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

lily, LOS ANGELES

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is located in a very convenient area. You can walk to a few 5 star rated restaurants and even a local beach. No more than 10 min walk to any location. It feels very safe to walk at night, we really enjoyed that. Prepare to hear a lot of instructions with a map when you arrive to get to your hotel room and they don't assist with luggage. Although the hotel is located on a very beautiful and large piece of property the rooms are not up to date. The wifi is very spotty. We had a leak in the bathroom that left a big puddle on the floor our whole stay because nobody came to fix it even though they told us someone would come. This was very upsetting because nobody came to clean the room either so we were left with limited towels which we used for the puddle. These are things you do not want to deal with after a whole day of traveling. I really wanted to love this place but they have a lot of fixing to do. Staff was friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Vernon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean but not well maintained. Walls and woodwork scuffed, sliding doors damaged, cable inoperable, poor lighting in kitchen. Expedia advertised as no children however screaming child next door was allowed. Rating of 5 star totally is way off the mark. For the price look elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaunna

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed the studio private villa. The studio was clean and spacious. The pool was awesome! But the cushions outside were in bad condition, ripped and stained, was not impressed. Parking was easy and convinient
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022