Grand Muthu Forte do Vale

5.0 star property
Luxury aparthotel with 14 restaurants, near Albufeira Old Town Square

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Interior detail
Interior entrance
Balcony view
8 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Gym
    Gym
Main amenities
  • 131 smoke-free apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 14 restaurants and 8 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
Feel at home
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment (4 Adults)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment (2 Adults and 2 Children / 3 Adults)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Rua Dunfermline, Albufeira, 8200-278

What's nearby

  • The Strip - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Peneco Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Balaia Golf Village - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Portimao (PRM) - 30 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 40 min drive
  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 10 min drive
  • Tunes Station - 17 min drive
  • Silves Station - 23 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Verde Minho - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Láemcasa - Self-Service - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Franguinho de Albufeira - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Quinta do Lago Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Louro & Salsa - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Grand Muthu Forte do Vale

Grand Muthu Forte do Vale features a free kids' club and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Praia dos Alemães. Guests can visit the health club for a workout or enjoy international cuisine at Flavours, one of 14 restaurants. There are 8 bars/lounges and an indoor pool, and apartments offer LCD TVs and free WiFi. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Grand Muthu Forte do Vale are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Bottled liquor included
Meals and beverages at companion properties
Dining and beverage availability limited at one or more venues

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The property charges EUR 2 for credit card payments
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 1 treatment room
  • Couples treatment room(s)

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Cribs (infant beds): EUR 7.5 per night
  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

Restaurants on site

  • Flavours
  • La Toscana
  • The Grill House BBQ
  • Boat Bar
  • Spice Garden

Dining

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.5 for children
  • 14 restaurants and 8 coffee shops
  • 8 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: EUR 10.0 per stay

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1 meeting room
  • Business center

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Safe at front desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe (surcharge)
  • Hair salon

Location highlights

  • Near a train station
  • In the shopping district
  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Golf nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 131 rooms
  • 4 floors
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms avaliable

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Flavours - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
La Toscana - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
The Grill House BBQ - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Boat Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Spice Garden - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

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

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 15 per person (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of EUR 2
  • Safes in guestrooms can be used for EUR 2.60 per day

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 1 to January 31:
  • One of the swimming pools

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 7.5 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 10.0 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, 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, debit cards and cash.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Property Registration Number 427

Also known as

Apartamento Forte do Vale
Apartamento Forte do Vale Albufeira
Grand Muthu Forte Vale Aparthotel Albufeira
Hotel Apartamento Forte do Vale Albufeira
Forte Do Vale Hotel Albufeira
Hotel Apartamento Forte Do Vale Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
Grand Muthu Forte Vale Aparthotel
Grand Muthu Forte Vale Albufeira
Grand Muthu Forte Vale
Grand Muthu Forte Do Vale Albufeira
Hotel Apartamento Forte do Vale
Muthu Forte Do Vale Albufeira
Grand Muthu Forte do Vale Albufeira
Grand Muthu Forte do Vale Aparthotel
Grand Muthu Forte do Vale Aparthotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Muthu Forte do Vale offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Grand Muthu Forte do Vale 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 Grand Muthu Forte do Vale?
Yes, there's an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Grand Muthu Forte do Vale?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Grand Muthu Forte do Vale?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Grand Muthu Forte do Vale?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 15 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Muthu Forte do Vale?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Grand Muthu Forte do Vale and nearby?
Grand Muthu Forte do Vale has 8 bars, a spa, and an outdoor pool, as well as a steam room and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Grand Muthu Forte do Vale?
Yes, there are 14 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
What's the area around Grand Muthu Forte do Vale like?
Grand Muthu Forte do Vale is in the heart of Albufeira, a short 5-minute walk from Praia dos Alemães and 11 minutes' walk from The Strip.

Grand Muthu Forte do Vale Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Food
Room
Location
Restaurant
Beach
Bed
Old town
Spacious room
Lobby

What guests liked

  • The property's location was ideal for the beach, with many guests enjoying the short walk to the shore. (4 reviews)
  • The pool area was great, with a good range of amenities and friendly staff. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

6/10 Good

Average stay
We had an adequate stay at this hotel. It is definitely not luxurious and I wouldn't class it 5 stars. A low 4 stars at best, but as long as you don't expect luxury staying there, it's fine. Reasons for this review: The hotel is clearly quite dated and the rooms aren't in 100% condition. EG our apartment had quite a bit of mould in the corner of the living room and bedroom walls. The curtains were very dated and the couch was very, very worn. We did all inclusive, which gives you access to all the food across the properties in Algarve. The main hotel restaurant had an ok selection but not amazing. It was pretty clear that the staff at the restaurant did their best but they were not staffed adequately because every meal time the tables were not adequately re-set in a timely manner after diners left. Likewise the food was not replenished fast enough and often many dishes were missing for a long time before being replenished. We visited a number of the different restaurants and only the aqua restaurant had a kids menu, which made it challenging with kids as not all the staff were very accommodating about making adaptations for the kids. The alcohol selection for all inclusive wasn't great. Very basic and dated cocktails and the quality of the beer and wine honestly was not good. The pool entertainment was pretty basic. Overall this place was ok but as you can see from above it certainly wasn't luxurious.
Dikla, 7-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

HOWARD, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel.
Judith, 6-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Pff it’s not a 5 star hotel, the best une 3 star. Everything is old
Junior Gabriel, 16-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jamie, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Vijay, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The Hotel staff was very accomodating Their Shampoo dispenser was poor. The TV channels were very limited and several channels didn't work. There was no oven, but had a microwave. There is washing machine which was very nice. There was a lot of entertainment around the pool. Good restaurants walking distance.
Larry, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Annette, 8-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Philip, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

A nice stay in this hotel, which was a good base to explore Albufeira and around. The property is a little bit tired, but the rooms were spacious, the beds were comfortable, the spa was functional (though closing at 6pm is a bit early) and the staff were friendly, particularly Cristiano at reception who gave us excellent local recommendations throughout our stay and was always a friendly face.
Fred, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel and rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable.We went all inclusive and the food was good with plenty of choice. The staff were very friendly especially Andreia and Miguel. We would definately stay there again in the future if holidaying in Albufeira
Derek, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

A great week in the Forte do Vale hotel. Loved the hotel and facilities, a great variety of food options (and plenty of veggie options). Good location for the beach, local park and really enjoyed being able to use the sister hotel's facilities as well. Would recommend.
Graham, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, very spacious rooms. Went out of season so just 1 restaurant in hotel which was nice, other restaurants advertised were elsewhere in town. We tried the Chinese which we'd suggest you avoid.
Neil, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kirsty, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kirsty, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice hotel in a quiet location, walkable to the Old Town, the beach and the Strip. Room was spacious, bed was comfortable, air-conditioning was welcome, shower was decent. Restaurant had a good range of dining options and all the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. Loved the pool with its lunchtime barbecue and bar. We will return again next year!
Mark, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accommodation with option to upgrade to All Inclusive for many restaurants Very helpful staff Lovely Bottle of wine on arrival for our anniversary Clean Lovely hotel will use again next year
Julie, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We really enjoyed our stay as a couple . The outdoor pool I feel needs some repairs on the tiles as when you were in the pool you could feel broken tiles underneath your feet. We were very happy with the food and there was a good choice . We would come back again.
Richard, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall ok
Stay was good overall, food was standard, poolside was good. The Barman in the poolside bar was brilliant, was so creative with the drinks and was always making new concoctions for us to try which were delicious! Staff were all really friendly. Entertainment was poor except the quiz night was good. Hotel was ok for the 3 nights we stayed.
Sarah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We really liked this Hotel. Close to walk to the beach and plenty of eateries. All inclusive options are ok, but we went for eating out instead, with the occasional meal in the hotel. The only down side is the sofa bed was terrible to sleep on; you could feel every spring. But would definately return.
Paul, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location
It was a comfortable stay, love the location of our room as it was few steps away from the pool and the beach. Everything was in immaculate conditon in our apartment however there was probably a blockage in the bathroom drainage that gave a foul smell. Luckily enough we only spent 2 nights, however, overall stay was very good and reception were very helpful and friendly.
Osea, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Amr, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed everything about it from the friendly staff to the layout of items to make the place look vibrant and upbeat plus the locals are all friendly
Syed ishtiyaq, 4-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Julie, 4-night trip
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