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São Rafael Suite Hotel

5 star hotel
Connecting rooms
8.6/10 Excellent
(661 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

The São Rafael Suite Hotel offers a wonderful family experience with spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and stunning sea views. Families will appreciate the multiple pools, including a children's pool, and the convenient shuttle bus service to the beach. While the hotel is in a quieter area, it's within easy reach of Albufeira's attractions and boasts a great atmosphere. Note that while there are buffet meals available, some reviewers mention the lack of a dedicated children's menu and limited food variety.

Guest highlights

Spacious family rooms with comfortable beds and amazing sea views
Multiple pools, including one specifically for children
Convenient shuttle bus service to the beach
The beautiful hotel and its relaxing atmosphere

About the hotel

This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.

Nearby attractions

Located in Albufeira, São Rafael Suite Hotel is near the beach. Aqualand Waterpark and Acordeao Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit The Strip and Algarve Shopping Mall. Traveling with kids? Consider Krazy World Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Albufeira Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and hiking/biking trails.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Babysitting services
Children's pool
In-room child care (surcharge)
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Microwave (on request)
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Supervised childcare

Wifi

Available in all rooms: internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: free wifi and wired internet

Food and drink

1 poolside bar and 1 bar
24-hour room service
3 restaurants

Spa

Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Facials
Massage - hot stone
Massage - prenatal
Massage - sports
Massage/treatment rooms
Sauna
Turkish bath/hammam

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Grab bar near toilet
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Things to do

Children's pool
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Playground
Sauna
Steam room
Tennis

Outdoor

Garden
Outdoor furniture
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Elevator
Front-desk safe

More

Smoke-free property

Nearest Airport

Airplane
Faro Airport
29 km from this hotel
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Family Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

11 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

64%

4 star reviews

18%

3 star reviews

9%

2 star reviews

9%

1 star reviews

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We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about São Rafael Suite Hotel

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Latest reviews (11)

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Oluwatoyosi adeleye

3 Jun 2024 - 10 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly staff, great location and an overall wonderful experience with my family!
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JIGNESH

2 Jun 2024 - 5 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

We had an amazing stay at hotel. Very friendly staff. We had the family delux sea view room. Very spacious, very comfortable beds. Amazing view. Buffet meals were very good
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Daniella

21 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

First of all its a nice hotel with friendly staff. we had a family room because we were 4 persons. the room was spacious and nice. There are two bigger pools and one baby pool. You’re walking like 5-10 minutes to the beach. the sunbeds and umbrellas you have to pay there extra. There was no activity whatsowver for our children, theres just a kids club for smaller children. The food was OK, not big variety snd everyday the SAME. Albufeira city is not so near, with uber approximatrly 4-7€ depending on the time. Its a nice hotel but we would go there again.
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AINUL

15 May 2023 - 19 May 2023
reviewed on expedia

2 out of 5 stars

This is not a 5-star property. It’s a 3 star property. No proper gym at an all inclusive resort! The night entertainment is non existent and not an ideal place for children to keep them entertained. There is no room service after 11 pm and before that you get charged extra/higher priced menu for room delivery (never seen this before let alone in an all inclusive resort). Staff is average at the best and house keeping isn’t good. Find the advertisement on this property misleading. Good location though.
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Joyce Buchan

3 May 2023 - 8 May 2023
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Went with daughter and 2yr old granddaughter for a short break to get the sun.Arranged a private transfer only 40 minutes from airport.All inclusive was ideal for trying the good variety of food.Had staples of pizza and chips but had great local seafood and salads for a healthier option.It was great that our suite was a living room and a large bedroom with en suite shower above bath-great for a toddler .so she could go to bed and we could enjoy watching TV with a glass of wine. Safe in room but no coffee/tea making facilities which I missed because often up at 6 and breakfast didn’t start till 7! Children’s pool was ideal.I missed a gym. Lovely area to walk around and not far from a small beach and 5 mins taxi to marina or 10 mins to old town and large lovely beach Would certainly return
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Krystal

24 Oct 2022 - 26 Oct 2022
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Great atmosphere, lots to keep the kids busy. The shuttle was really handy to get into town. The staff were very helpful
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Conny

14 Oct 2021 - 15 Oct 2021
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

We had a short stopover at this hotel. From the front the building perhaps doesn't look that great but the garden and pool area is beautiful. From the outdoor balcony upstairs you have sea views. The hotel is in a quiet area with a short walk to the nearest beach. Well worth a visit for couples and families.
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Martinjol

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reviewed on expedia

3 out of 5 stars

The hotel is ok. With a 5* rating I was expecting a lot more luxury for my money, though the price was reasonable. The hotel is neat, the furniture not particularly bad but the hotel is nothing compared to other 5* hotels I have stayed in the US, Asia and Europe. The hotel is however good for families with kids. My minor complaints were the outdoor pools were never heated which is not ideal for kids and the hotel room cleaners were at best average. Would I stay there again ? Possibly if it cheap.
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Vicar

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reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

An excellent choice. Lovely hotel, friendly staff. Spotless pools. Breakfasts very good, with wide choice. Sao Raphael beach is lovely and about a 10-15 min walk from the hotel. Shuttle bus service from hotel to beach very handy if you have young kids. Only down side...a touch isolated. Quite a hike to either the marina or the nearest cash machine and choice of eateries outside of the hotel rather limited without either a long walk or taxi ride. Overall though, a great visit for a week.
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Stephen

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reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

The family really enjoyed our stay at the hotel and would definitely stay there again! Only dissappointing aspect was the hotel menu (no childrens meals) and the cost of eating in.
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