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Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

5.0 star property
Luxury beachfront hotel with spa, near Sao Rafael Beach

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Aerial view
Rooftop terrace
Point of interest
Rooftop bar, ocean view, open daily
Suite, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Luxury and tranquility meet at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico, nestled near Albufeira Old Town Square. With two on-site restaurants offering ocean views and Portuguese cuisine, you can indulge in local flavors while relaxing by the pools or rejuvenating at the spa.

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 indoor pools and 3 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is CA $257
CA $278 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

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Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • Park view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds (Essential)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
On the beach

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free parking
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 648 reviews
The price is CA $479
CA $514 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
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About the area

Map
Sesmarias, Albufeira, 8200-613

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arrifes Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • The Strip - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Portimao (PRM) - 36 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 43 min drive
  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 17 min drive
  • Tunes Station - 21 min drive
  • Loule Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Praia de São Rafael - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Clube Pesca e Náutica Desportiva de Albufeira - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Irish Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pool Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪São Rafael - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG is a great choice for your beach stay in Albufeira, putting you near activities like windsurfing, water skiing, and kayaking. 3 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, and facials. Marés, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 indoor pools, a poolside bar, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.

Languages

English, Portuguese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 149 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (EUR 10 per night)
    • Free offsite parking within 33 ft
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surf lessons nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (4413 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. 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.

Dining

Marés - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fado - 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.
Zenite - Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.5 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 75.0 per night

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs EUR 10 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facility access costs EUR 40 per person, per day. Facilities include a sauna, a spa, and a swimming pool.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Property Registration Number 7284

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yes, there are 2 indoor pools, 3 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 10 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Vilamoura (28-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Enjoy a treatment at the spa and a swim in one of the 2 indoor and 3 outdoor swimming pools. Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG also has a sauna and a Turkish bath, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Portuguese cuisine and ocean views.

Does Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG like?

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG is a short 9-minute walk from Sao Rafael Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Arrifes Beach.

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Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Beach
Service staff
Room
Food
Location
Breakfast
Spa
Restaurant
Walking
View

What guests liked

  • The property's beach location is stunning, with a beautiful boardwalk and easy access to the beach itself. (47 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with a great assortment and food that was good, with many reviewers praising its quality and variety. (23 reviews)
  • The pool area is clean, warm, and very nice, with some guests enjoying the indoor and outdoor pools. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely newly renovated hotel new to the Kimpton brand (was in a bit of soft launch phase wating for peak season). Very friendly staff eager to help. Large well decorated rooms and bathrooms. Lovely pools and large grounds annd gardens which are immaculate. Few minutes walk to an amazing picturesque beach with restaurant (although wasn’t yet open too early in the season). Can do small treks to nearby beaches. Would recommend a car if staying for more than a couple of days as there isn’t much nearby.
Matthew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Irose, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful stay

Beautiful property, peaceful and convenient, great breakfast, excellent service
Alan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

anne marie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mohamed Hamza, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Deborah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Antonio, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Most beautiful nature around
YOON, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staying at this location was a little gift to myself, and I was not disappointed. Absolutely loved my room. Paul was amazing. The beaches and Cliffside area outside of the resort where just part of the icing on the cake. With the other part being the landscaping and grounds of the hotel. The spa is very pretty. The half board, including breakfast and dinner, was worth it. There was a variation of options with good flavors. Really appreciated the free shuttle into town. I have nothing negative to say, except if you have mobility issues. I happened to have broken my foot just before arrival. And the distance needed to get to the different elevators to get to the different locations could be a little bit of a hassle. But, do not let that dissuade you. Absolutely everything about this location was amazing and was a highlight of my trip.
Leanne, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Arun, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Cerca de todo y tranquilo

Hel hotel está muy bien ubicado, la playa es muy buena, tendrían que mejorar la limpieza de las habitaciones. El desayuno es excelente
Francisco, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All excellent except dinner choice on property. Limited to buffet or limited bar menu. Should have a nice restaurant choice. Saved by awesome restaurant just off property on beach a short walk.
Mark, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a great spot! The walkability to the beach was very convenient and the pool area was clean and nice. It was a great place to relax in the afternoon after a long day of exploring the Algarve. The gym, indoor pool, and spa were very nice. There was parking on site which was nice. The only downside was the walkability to go to the town, or restaurants so there was only 1 restaurant on site, and a small beach restaurant close by that stops serving food at 5pm. However if you are looking for just a place to relax and unwind with beach access without having to drive this is a great spot.
Maja, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Naomi, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Liked the breakfast that was included and the resort facilities with the beach area. Did not like that the lounge chairs on the beach were not included. Our room # 252 was very, very dissappointing, and definitely not up to standards, particularly with being claimed as a 5* hotel. - many spots of mould in the shower walls and tiles coming off - shower water did not drain, large amounts of water in the basin that did not move for drainage - toilet plunger did not work on the left side - large areas missing paint in washroom and throughout the room - toilet dripping all day and night, it may be possible that the drippings are from the washroom above. Hard to sleep with the continuous dripping. - no light over the hallway door area, very dark at night, particularly with being at the end of the hallway. - large cracks in the door trim and around some baseboards. - no bed sheet cover, bed cover is the only choice to cover yourself at night. - bar fridge is not clearly advertised for charges for non alcoholic beverages. All concerns have been addressed with the manager. We only stayed 3 nights and addressed the concerns at the end of our stay. Finding it hard to believe no one else complained? This room would be a 2* with all its pre existing conditions. Check-in was not a delightful experience either.
Lucy, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Adam, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel for the price. Breakfast excellent. Bar by the beach also good
ANTOINE, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

ANDREW, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Property was clean, facilities nicely kept. The staff was not very friendly and even rude at several points. Lovely location and very peaceful environment. Would recommend to someone not planning on spending a lot of time on property. No late check out nor upgrade offered for VIP access.
Melissa, 4-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Chris, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in a great location on top of the cliffs with easy access to a beautiful beach 2 mins walk away. The whole hotel is lovely, rooms, pools etc. we did notice one of the restaurants in the hotel was shut but there were restaurants within walking distance if you didn’t mind a 29 min walk otherwise it would be very limited dining. The old town is a free bus ride away but it’s a 25 min walk as it only runs 3 times a day. Here you will find the ‘party’ if you wanted it, it’s lovely in day before the clubs get going, but it’s worth noting the hotel itself is in a lovely peaceful quite spot on top of the cliffs with sea views.
Robert Henry, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel; slightly soulless atmosphere
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

the pools outside and beach were nice however considering the cost of this hotel I would have expected a greater quality of fixtures and service
martin, 5-night family trip
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