Located around a 10-minute drive from Nossa Senhora da Orada Hermitage Chapel, which is considered to be a sacred place of worship, the 5-star Nau Sao Rafael Suites Albufeira offers storage for belongings and a restaurant for guests' convenience. Placed in the Sesmarias district of Albufeira, the hotel includes a swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant.
Zoomarine is approximately a 15-minute ride from the accommodation, while Castelo Beach is approximately a 10-minute ride away. Marina de Albufeira is within a minutes' drive from the Nau Sao Rafael Suites, and Portimao airport is 40 km away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Praia dos Arrifes, which is just 0.7 km away. In addition, Sao Rafael is 0.6 km from Nau Sao Rafael Suites. The nearest bus stop is Praia San Rafael, it is 100 metres away.
The rooms feature a minibar fridge, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your convenience. The units also face the sea.
The hotel offers on-site breakfast in the restaurant. Guests of the accommodation can have dinner at Eataly restaurant, which serves Italian dishes. There is a restaurant serving European food 200 metres away.
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Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Parking
Shuttle service
Paid airport shuttle
Sports & entertainments
Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Hiking
Tennis court
Fishing
Services
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Eating places
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet
Board games
Children's pool
Children's play area
Kids club
Leisure facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Turkish bath
Massage
Public Bath
Facilities for disabled guests
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Toilet for disabled
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
General facilities
No smoking on site
Lift
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Pets
No pets allowed
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Location
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Attractions
Great restaurants
Transportation
Local attractions
Marina de Albufeira
1.3 km
Sao Rafael
250 m
Main Church of Albufeira
2.5 km
Arrifes Beach
600 m
Igreja da Orada
1.6 km
Baleeira Beach Private Property
1.6 km
Modelo Shopping Center
3.7 km
Dream Wave
1.4 km
Praia da Galé
3.2 km
Airports
Portimao
37 km
Train stations
Albufeira Train Station
7 km
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Jamie
2023-11-13
8/10
The venue is fairly large and exceptionally clean with a great value and attentive and efficient stuff. Lovely bed in the suite, plus a mini bar, central heating, and television. Perfect location just a pleasant stroll away from Marina de Albufeira. Found in the calm area. Very nice restaurant for fab meal.
Chris
2023-11-08
9/10
Everything is nice, appreciated my time here. The units are well-maintained with comfy beds. The staff are efficient and excellent, giving their best to make the stay a wonderful experience.
William
2023-10-13
7/10
The staff were efficient and excellent, gave us great tips. The room with comfy beds and nice bathrooms. Having shower facilities, a hairdryer, and a bidet was a bonus.
Geoff
2023-08-25
8/10
Reasonably spacious and well-designed room and nice bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer, and a bidet. Exceptionally comfortable bed and marvellous and beautiful location on a cliff top. Polite staff, such great stay.
Claire
2023-08-22
8/10
Fairly clean place with pretty friendly and very pleasant staff members and garden views. Outdoor bar with carbonated drinks.
Anna
2023-07-28
7/10
The room was beautifully maintained and air-conditioned with comfy beds, we were happy about that.
Jim
2023-07-25
7/10
Everything was great, very good staff, amazing views of the sea. The room was stylish and new-fashioned, had a safe box, a mini-bar, and central heating. This accommodation was in the central location short walk to beach. We enjoyed poolside restaurant.
Norman
2023-07-21
7/10
The room was beautifully maintained and air conditioned with comfy beds, had a good night's sleep. The hotel was reasonably priced and in a central location not far from free bus, the main nearby coves/beaches and standard bright lights.
Carl
2023-07-18
7/10
The stuff where all courteous, and the room was reasonably spacious and stylish with comfy beds.
Jim
2023-07-16
8/10
Lovely location in a beautiful area, just off the spa area which is one depth and deep for non swimmers, unique cliffs and beaches incldg the famous Benagil caves is very closeby too and the train station and the bus station. Great-sized and beautifully maintained unit with comfy beds and nice bathrooms.
Thomas
2023-07-04
8/10
The hotel was reasonably large and facilities were pretty nice, it had absolutely perfect location not far from the Marina use the free bus, deep for non swimmers, and beaches incldg the famous Benagil caves is very closeby too.
Gillian
2023-06-06
8/10
Knowledgeable, very pleasant staff towards all guests. Air conditioned room overall. Breakfast with desserts and soup, for instance.
Lucy
2023-06-03
8/10
It was exceptionally clean and the stuff where attentive, beds were lovely.
Jack
2023-05-22
7/10
The staff were amazingly friendly and knowledgeable, everything was nice. It was brand-new, great-sized and with comfy beds and nice bathrooms. The hotel was set in a central area near the restaurant and bar, the beach which was about a 10 minute walk away, and Portugal.
David
2023-04-28
7/10
We stayed 5 nights and it was a wonderful fit. All the personnel was efficient. Food in the outdoor bar was brilliant!
Mary
2023-04-22
8/10
Loved lovely location, really close to the golf courses and the beach and into the main town. Sesmarias district was definitely worth visiting.
Daphne
2023-04-16
8/10
Really great stay, as always. Fairly clean place with amazing view of the sea. New-fashioned room, exceptionally comfortable bed, very well appointed bathroom. The main bar onsite.
Edward
2023-04-13
8/10
Great-sized rooms with a minibar, central heating and a satellite TV, exceptionally comfortable beds. Lovely and beautiful location, 10 minutes' walk to Marina de Albufeira.
Martin
2023-04-06
9/10
This hotel was located in a central area not far from Albufeira marina. The staff were efficient and took care of me.
Roger
2023-03-20
9/10
Everything was simply perfect. The hotel was reasonably large with a magnificent location close to the marina, the local beach and Sau rafael beech. I was offered a room with magnificent views of the sea. The personnel was accommodating and knowledgeable.
Keith
2023-03-04
9/10
The rooms are well-appointed with comfy beds and nice bathrooms. The location is unbeatable and fantastic, beautiful on a cliff top.
Gordon
2023-02-09
8/10
The venue was in a central location near to the beach, a taxi and the sea.
John
2023-01-23
9/10
The rooms were beautifully maintained and air-conditioned and the staff were fabulously friendly. The location was exceptionally nice and absolutely perfect, near to transfers for the train station, a taxi to the marina and a beautiful area and close to lovely beaches, and the view was amazing. And it's at a short distance from Restaurante a Sardinha, ate there once or twice.
Michael
2022-12-31
8/10
Reasonable base for travelling to Albufeira and exploring local places. Polite staff, new-fashioned and fabulous room with garden views. Great to have an a la carte restaurant for breakfast at 7am when restaurant opened.
Wilfred
2022-11-14
9/10
Overall had very good stay with our last visit being 3 years ago.
William
2022-11-07
7/10
The hotel was situated in the central location to the Old Town or New Town of Albuferia. The pool was nice and I had soft drinks in the outdoor bar. Actually everything was nice, my next choice again in Albufeira.
Bruce
2022-10-27
9/10
Every time in Albufeira, I choose this place. It is a comfy hotel with exceptional view of the sea. They serve a good choice of meals, the food I tried was amazing.
George
2022-10-09
7/10
Lovely restaurant, which was Italian themed fair choice of dishes and lovely.
Samuel
2022-10-01
7/10
Its location on a cliff top is gorgeous. The staff are attentive and accommodating and I liked their attitude.
Aaron
2022-09-30
7/10
Peaceful location just off all the beaches, the restaurant, Sao Rafael Suites.
Very rude staff!
Richie
2022-09-15
8/10
Everything was great, had a great stay for Super good value. The staff was polite all day long. There were exceptionally comfortable beds and a mini bar, central heating and satellite television inside the room. The main bar was a plus.
Murray
2022-09-09
8/10
The location was magnificent, within walking distance of Arrifes Beach. A mini bar, central heating and television were available in our suite.
Elizabeth
2022-08-18
8/10
The location was magnificent, within walking distance of Marina de Albufeira. The hotel was a nice place for enjoying a nice enough area.
Mike
2022-08-08
7/10
Great way to end our weekend. Pleasant and spotlessly clean hotel, amazing views of the sea. Huge and light rooms with very comfy beds. Nice pool, parking onsite. Late check out.
Stanley
2022-07-20
8/10
Had enjoyable stay with our last visit being 3 years ago.
Florence
2020-12-15
7/10
The service of the hotel is superb. Everything was lovely!
Alex
2020-12-06
9/10
The hotel's setting was central. The restaurant was located within 200 metres. We used the shuttle bus too.
Roy
2020-07-22
9/10
The property is very clean, has GREAT staff and food. We loved to have evening drinks at enjoy restaurante bar, based nearby. Don't know any better place than Sao Rafael Suites.
Jonathan
2020-01-25
8/10
The nearby restaurant, Luna Diamante, was as close as 300 metres from the hotel. Placed in an original-style building. No complains at all with the venue. Location was within 5 min walking distance to praia dos arrifes...
Ronald
2020-01-18
8/10
We greatly enjoyed the rooms and breakfast and affordable prices. Easy base for your holidays in Albufeira. Easy access to Portimao airport, within 30 km. City Bar is literally 500 m away.