Da Balaia Apartments
PRAIA MARIA LUISA 8200-925
Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal
3 Star Apartment
Most recent booking for this hotel was 21/05/2012 at 21:44
Renovated in 2002, the resort consists of 3 4-storey buildings with a total of 210 apartments. In the centre, guests will find a lobby, a 24-hour reception, a currency exchange facility, safes (charges apply) Internet access (charges apply), a games room, a TV room and bicycle rental (charges apply). Further facilities include a small supermarket, a restaurant, a bar serving snacks, delicious barbecues in the summer and excellent service e la carte with appetising dishes from the Algarve and Portugal. In addition, there is the Sports Bar with 2 giant screens, pool/billiards, video games and more. Room service (except Sundays and holidays), bed linen change (twice a week), a laundry service (fees apply) and medical assistance (fees apply) are all available. There is also a car park for those arriving by car. The welcoming personnel offer guests a homely feeling. All the activities and the nightclub offer an entertaining atmosphere. Open the whole year, all the necessary facilities are offered, aiming to fulfil the needs of the most demanding guest.The apartments are located in the heart of the Algarve, around 30 km from the international airport. The sea lies around 500 m away and the apartments lie by Maria Luisa sandy beach, one of the prettiest beaches of the Algarve. The complex enjoys a peaceful location and is surrounded by pine trees, mimosas and Eucalyptus trees. Within a few minutes guests will arrive in Albufeira, a lively city offering all kinds of entertainment, leisure activities and shopping opportunities, which is also one of the most famous beach resorts of Europe. The centre of Olhos de Agua is around 1.3 km away, while it is some 5 km to the nearest public transport.In the complex, guests will find studio apartments without a terrace and apartments with 1 or 2 bedrooms with a terrace. All the lodgings include an en suite bathroom, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a hire safe and individual heating. Moreover, they are equipped with a kitchenette, a fridge, a microwave, tea/coffee maker and a combined lounge/bedroom.The complex features a swimming pool with children's pools, a poolside snack bar, as well as sun loungers. It is also possible play billiards, the nearest tennis courts are just 300 m away and the golf course is around 700 m away. Within 15 minutes guests will find a casino, horse rental and Marina de Vilamoura yacht club. There are also various water sports available on the beach, such as water skiing, canoeing or pedalo hire. Sun loungers and parasols are laid out available for use on the sandy beach (for an additional fee).From Faro Airport, follow the direction of Portimeo/Albufeira by the EN 125, after 20 km take the exit to the left in direction Albufeira/Balaia/Olhos d'egua. Follow the indications to Olhos d'egua in all the roundabouts and intersections. It is located on the main road, after Olhos d'Agua, near a gas station and a Bus stop, on the left side.
* Some services at an extra charge
Our customer reviews
Customer rating
8.9
Excellent
Alin from Liverpool
United Kingdom
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“ The staff was amazing, very helpful and pleasant to talk to. Wesley, Alex and Fernando were extremely nice. The food was great as well, the hotel room was spacious and clean. I would definitely recommend it!
“ Top Tip: The beach is 5 minute walk!
Customer rating
7.0
Good
Rebecca from Carlisle
United Kingdom
Check-in date:
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The hotel was kept really clean and tidy, and the staff were more than helpful with any requests we made.
All the food for every meal was well cooked and tasty.
The pool was lovely, plenty of sunloungers, and shade if needed.
the rooms were a great size with massive balconies.
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Top Tip:
Take a plug-in mosquito repellant device, there were plenty of them flying.
ask for fans for the bedrooms and they will provide them, there is no AC.
Customer rating
9.5
Exceptional
Iren from Weston-super-mare
United Kingdom
Check-in date:
“ We stay in Balaja Mar apartments for 9 days.We have a very good time!!!Hotel staff was very helpfull and friendly...Rooms was clean))bar staff was very friendly!!!
Customer rating
7.1
Good
Carlos from Dungannon
United Kingdom
Check-in date:
“ i like all and staff was very friendly and competent.
“ Top Tip: is a very nice place to walk mainly after diner.
Customer rating
5.5
Average
Andrea from London
United Kingdom
Check-in date:
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helpful staff at the reception
lovely quiet hotel with a nice pool
its good for people who want to relax, away from noisy bars and restaurants
about 10 mins away from a nice beach
easy to rent bikes and explore the area
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Top Tip:
there was amazing hidden place further away from the beach along the rocks, sadly the water levels have raised up and we couldnt get there the days that followed
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