“It’s going to be too expensive, once you add in flights and hotels…”
Well, no. Not necessarily. Spring Break Portugal is still some time away, which means both flights and hotels are the most affordable they’re going to be right now. And to show you just how affordable they are, I’ve compiled a list of 8 great hotels with two options in each price range, so that’s one excuse to cross off of your list!
With five blissful days of sun, sea and exclusive events and parties, you’ll need an equally fabulous hotel to stumble back to each night – and we’ve got you covered.
We are delighted to announce we have teamed up with Muthu Clube Praia Da Oura hotel and have packages available through the Spring Break Portugal website. Many Spring Breakers and members of the team will be staying here so if you have a tendency to develop FOMO, be sure to book with us!
On a budget? Under £150 for 5 nights
Option one: Apartamentos Turisticos Janelas do Mar
Price: £135pp for 5 nights – £27 per night!
Accommodation type: Aparthotel
Star rating: ★★★ – 7.4 on Booking.com
Spacious apartments with vibrant, modern interior, a range of accommodation types are on offer, from studios to penthouse apartments. The hotel amenities include two outdoor pools, a gym, an indoor pool and sports centre and is situated 1.6 miles away from Oura Beach.
Rooms come with a balcony with a stunning view, a flat-screen TV and satellite channels, a safe for your valuables, a drying rack and hairdryer. In addition, free toiletries, towels and linens are provided. And if you want to save a little extra money, minimise your spending on food by making use of the oven, refrigerator and other kitchen facilities!
Option two: Oura Lancemar by Sunny Deluxe
Price: £142 for 5 nights – £28.40 per night!
Accommodation type: Apartment
Star rating: ★★★ – 9.6 rating on Booking.com
Situated just 0.6 miles from Oura Beach, these accommodations offer free Wifi, air conditioning, an outdoor pool and garden. Rooms come with a balcony boasting a city view and a fold up bed in case you need the extra space 😉
Your basic essentials such as toiletries, towels, linens are provided alongside TV and satellite channels and ironing facilities. A fully kitted out kitchen is included in the rooms but if you’re not up for cooking, you also have the option of an onsite restaurant.
Airport transfers via shuttle bus is also an option for an additional cost.
Lil’ Bit More.£200-300 for 5 nights
Option one: Vila Petra
Price: £239 – £47.80 per night!
Accommodation type: Aparthotel
Star rating: ★★★★ – 9.0 rating on Booking.com
Just a short walking distance from Albufeira’s famous Strip, this vibrant hotel offers a apartments with balconies overlooking the outdoor pool and a plethora of additional activities and amenities, including a fitness centre, a serene indoor pool, a bar and even a buffet restaurant with a range of gluten-free options! A continental breakfast is available for an additional £8 (a perfect hangover cure)
And for all those heavy sleepers, there’s even a wake-up service!
IDEAL FOR GROUPS!
Option two: Pinheiros da Balaia Villas
Price: £287 for 4 people – £71.75 per person!
Accommodation type: Villa
Star rating: ★★★★ – 9.0 rating on Booking.com
This property is rated as having the best value for money in Albufeira and it’s not hard to see why. This property offers two storey, two-bedroom villas that overlook the Atlantic Ocean and sleep either four of six people in single beds from as little as £71.75 per person for 5 nights – a serious bargain if you’re booking as a group!
A swimming pool, bar and restaurant with breakfast options for just £6 and the option of airport transfers is also available. Communal areas are designed with groups in mind – warm, welcoming yet spacious interiors to each villa that accommodate groups perfectly. You’ll have plenty of places to relax both inside and out of the property with an abundance of seating areas, as well as landscaped gardens across the hotel to roam through and get that perfect photo for Instagram!
Money Ain’t a Thing. £500+ for 5 nights
Option one: São Rafael Atlântico
Price: £184 per night, £920 for five nights
Accommodation type: Hotel
Star rating: ★★★★★ – 8.8 on TripAdvisor!
This five-star hotel is a luxurious accommodation that overlooks the sea with beautiful greenery that opens out to its own private terrace, just a short 10-minute walk to its own private beach. With a wellness centre, fitness centre and spa, onsite, you’ll leave this hotel feeling pampered and refreshed, no matter how rough you feel entering it!
Also included in the package is a fabulous breakfast buffet and an à-la-carte restaurant which features Mediterranean specialities, as well as three outdoor swimming pools to choose from and a fully-stocked bar. You’ll also have access to additional activities at the hotel, including diving, hiking, windsurfing and fishing. If you’re feeling a more relaxed approach, you can indulge in the hanmam, hot tub, jacuzzi and sauna as well as the amenities in your room, including a minibar and flat-screen TV.
Option two: Epic SANA Algarve Hotel
Price: £279 per night, £1398 for 5 nights
Accommodation type: Resort
Star rating: ★★★★★ – 9.0 on TripAdvisor!
This luxury accommodation features modern, contemporary rooms with white marble bathrooms and both a shower and bathtub. Rooms are soundproof, airy and generously-sized, each with a balcony, air-conditioning and the option of interconnecting rooms if you’re travelling as a group.
This beautiful beachfront hotel boasts amazing views of the resort and beach; a multi-sports court, highly-rated fitness centre and spa are just a few of the facilities available to guests. Indoor and outdoor pools with a romantically-lit poolside bar, this property is highly recommended for couples. Free Wi-Fi is available across the hotel and an extensive breakfast is included, with the option of other meals at an additional cost.
And there you have it! That’s our list of top 8 hotels. Have you stayed in Albufeira before? What’s your favourite hotel? Comment below and let us know.