Top 10 Hotels Near Sao Rafael Beach in Albufeira for 2026

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A modern interior with a patterned floor, tables, chairs, and large windows.

A two-story building with a white facade and teal trim. It features multiple windows, a balcony, and a brick base.

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a herringbone-patterned floor, and string lights.

1. Atlantic Bliss

Albufeira Center, 2.5 km from Sao Rafael Beach

James

P3,263

P3,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a stone wall, and potted plants.

A kitchen with a long countertop, various kitchen utensils, and a red cutting board.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a wooden headboard. There is a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a patterned armchair, and a large world map on the wall.

2. Lost & Found - Guesthouse & Suites

1.9 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Andrés

P4,146

P4,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a coastal town.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a wooden deck, and a glass enclosure.

A modern interior with a curved ceiling, wooden flooring, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a round table, and a view of the city and sea.

3. Castelo Suites Hotel

1.8 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Parminder

P11,720

P12,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A gym with exercise equipment, a treadmill, and a view of a green outdoor area.

An aerial view of a beach with a large number of round tables and umbrellas arranged in a grid pattern, a wooden structure, and a rocky shoreline.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing a view of the street.

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with curtains.

4. Vila Gale Collection Praia Hotel

3.1 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Peta

P10,785

P11,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A resort with a large circular pool surrounded by palm trees, overlooking the sea.

A modern bar area with a sofa and chairs in the foreground, a bar counter with numerous bottles, and a large plant.

A deck with modern seating, a large white lamp, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

An aerial view of a resort with a central building surrounded by palm trees and a coastline.

5. Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

0.5 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Jane

P16,784

P18,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with a white facade and red roof, and a clear sky.

A modern building with a cobblestone pathway, palm trees, and outdoor lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

A covered outdoor area with a view of the sea, palm trees, and a grassy lawn.

6. São Rafael Holidays

0.4 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Henry

P6,579

P7,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A balcony with a view of the sea, a pool, and a lounge area with seating.

An outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, a sign reading "AIR", and a view of the sea.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a seating area with a patterned rug.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and coffee table, and a view of the sunset through the windows.

7. W Algarve

2 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Natt

P24,773

P26,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A beach with rows of sunbeds and umbrellas, a clear sky, and calm sea.

A rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white building with balconies.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view through the door.

A breakfast table with various food items, including pastries, fruits, and beverages.

8. ETHOS Bertolina Wellness Urban Living.

Albufeira Old Town, 3 km from Sao Rafael Beach

sean

P7,371

P8,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, buildings, and a rocky coastline.

A coastal hotel with a tiled roof, multiple balconies, and a view of the beach and sea.

A swimming pool with a glass balustrade, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a view of the sea.

An outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a clear blue sea and a coastal view.

9. Vila São Vicente - Adults Only

Albufeira Old Town, 2.6 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Megan

P8,056

P8,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A beachside lounge with wicker furniture and striped cushions, overlooking the sea.

A hotel with multiple floors, outdoor seating areas, and a beachside location.

A spacious lobby with large windows offering a view of the sea, several seating areas, and a tiled floor.

A modern interior with a curved sofa, a glass coffee table, and a wooden bookshelf.

10. Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only

Albufeira Old Town, 2.9 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Richard

P12,733

P13,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A narrow cobblestone pathway flanked by white buildings with blue accents, leading to a view of the sea.

A breakfast setup with champagne, pastries, and a city view.

A beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas, a sandy shore, and the ocean.

11. Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG

Albufeira Old Town, 3 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Antonia

P5,975

P6,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a building with arched windows and a tiled roof.

An outdoor patio area with a hot tub, seating, and potted plants.

A breakfast buffet with various breads, pastries, and a variety of breakfast items.

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a central seating area with sofas and chairs, a coffee machine, and a decorative Buddha statue.

12. Hotel Cerro da Marina

Albufeira Center, 2.1 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Iain

P15,212

P16,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, multiple balconies, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central reception desk.

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

A table set for breakfast with a view of the sea, wicker chairs, and a balcony railing.

13. Cerro Mar Atlantico & Cerro Mar Garden

Albufeira Center, 3.2 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Johanna

P8,728

P9,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A coastal beach with rocky cliffs, clear blue sea, and boats.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear view of the ocean, and modern buildings in the background.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a table with fruits, and a tiled floor.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and wall-mounted shelves with decorative items.

14. Hotel Maritur - Adults Only by Pierre & Vacances

0.7 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Rosa

P6,109

P6,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern kitchen with a glass backsplash, a stainless steel sink, and a potted plant.

A bunk bed room with a skylight, two pillows with cartoon characters, and a ladder.

A hallway with a colorful mural, a sign reading "CARAPAU de Corridouro," and a wicker chair.

A rooftop terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a church with a bell tower.

15. Peneco Albufeira GuestHouse - Hostel

Albufeira Old Town, 2.8 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Sue

P4,833

P5,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A terrace with yellow lounge chairs and umbrellas, a palm tree, and a view of the sea.

A courtyard with a cobblestone path, potted plants, and a palm tree.

A modern kitchen with bar stools, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a bar counter with a vase of flowers.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and buildings.

16. Alfagar Cerro Malpique

Albufeira Center, 3.2 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Binny

P5,982

P6,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A modern bar with a central island, multiple hanging green glass chandeliers, and a variety of bar stools.

A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the ocean, a lounge with seating, and a poolside bar.

17. W Residences Algarve

1.9 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Alexandre

P33,501

P35,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A spacious indoor area with white wicker furniture, a bar area with a wooden counter, and large windows offering a view of a green outdoor space.

A resort with multiple buildings, a central swimming pool, and a tennis court.

A breakfast table with croissants, scrambled eggs, toast, fruit, and juice by a poolside with lounge chairs and palm trees.

18. Apartamentos Turísticos Pateo Village

2.6 km from Sao Rafael Beach

"We had a roof terrace that we loved, 1 bedrooms apartment between 2 adults, 2 children and an infant. The room was spacious and clean, offered what we needed and were happy to recommend Pateo Village. It was a 10 minute walk down into old town. With a park on the way if you go the right way. If I had to pick the bones out of it, maybe the shop could be a bit more reasonable in price and the entertainment wasn’t on this year. We didn’t eat in the bar so cannot comment on that. The...

David

P4,581

P5,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and glassware.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the city at dusk.

A rooftop deck with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a glass balustrade overlooking the sea.

A beach with white buildings, clear blue water, and a sandy shore.

19. Hotel Baltum

Albufeira Old Town, 3.1 km from Sao Rafael Beach

ALEX

P4,894

P5,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A beach with clear water, rocky formations, and people on the sand.

A modern indoor lounge area with seating, a tree, and large windows.

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

A spacious indoor area with a central seating area featuring a sofa and chairs, surrounded by large windows offering views of greenery outside.

20. NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive

0.6 km from Sao Rafael Beach

Michael Gar Wing

P15,921

P17,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Sao Rafael Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Atlantic Bliss	9.6 Exceptional 20 reviews	View
Lost & Found - Guesthouse & Suites	9.6 Exceptional 62 reviews	View
Castelo Suites Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Vila Gale Collection Praia Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 448 reviews	View
Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 166 reviews	View

Top Sao Rafael Beach Hotel Reviews

Frentomar

8/10 Good

"Location to the beach and Old Town was great and lots of good eating places in walking distance. The room was clean with a great shower and the AC worked well. Staff was accommodating and helpful. Only suggestion is to have more than one key for the outer door and room. Not 5 star but a clean, convenient and pleasant place to stay in Alburfeira."

Vila São Vicente - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"An excellent hotel to stay in Albufeira - well positioned to walk to restaurants, beach and access to transport. The hotel buffet breakfast was fresh and caters for gluten free needs. Facilities were well maintained and the pool very welcome after a day exploring, along with a refreshing cold drink. Positioned just out of the main dinning and entertainment sector, so a relatively quiet location."

Belver Boa Vista Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

8/10 Good

"I didn't like the bathtub shower combo. The tub is very high and no security bars to hold onto for getting in and out. Need more hooks and shelves in bathroom to put things on."

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and very spacious rooms, far enough from loud places so it's quiet and peaceful. The pools are great, good for both little toddlers and young children."

Lost & Found - Guesthouse & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"L'hébergement était très propre et confortable. L'homme à la réception très poli et courtois. La climatisation marchait très bien. L'endroit est enchanteur."

Hotel Maritur - Adults Only by Pierre & Vacances

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice breakfast with various options"

Castelo Suites Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel, would definitely recommend and stay again! I got a tour of the facilities as soon as I arrived which I loved as it meant I didn’t have to discover things independently and wonder how things worked. The room was gorgeous, just bear in mind the toilet and shower share the same door, I didn’t mind as I was travelling solo. The food was delicious! Everything I ate tasted good from the breakfast to the lunch to the dinner, everything was tasty! The only room for improvement is the WiFi, at times it would drop if I went from my room to the pool for example but it came back minutes after so not the end of the world. I loved staying here so much and would definitely stay here again if coming to Portugal"

São Rafael Holidays

10/10 Excellent

"Warm and welcoming staff, clean and mainatained"

Hotel Mar à Vista

8/10 Good

"The hotel have beautiful view ! Staff was friendly .Room was clean but needs some TLC and updates. Otherwise location was perfect and amenities close by ."

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Coelha Beach

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Albufeira Marina

8.4/10 (1,417 reviews)

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Praia das Andorinhas

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Nossa Senhora da Orada Convent

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sao Rafael Beach?

Sao Rafael Beach is located in Albufeira e Olhos de Água. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 196 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Sao Rafael Beach?

Adjacent to Sao Rafael Beach, São Rafael Holidays is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG and Hotel Maritur - Adults Only by Pierre & Vacances.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Sao Rafael Beach?

Expedia has 196 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sao Rafael Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sao Rafael Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Sao Rafael Beach.

What can I see and do near Sao Rafael Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Museum of Sacred Art and Casa Museu do Acordeao. Castle Wall Ruins, Nossa Senhora da Orada Convent, and Medronheira Tower are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Dip your toes in the water at Peneco Beach, Gale Beach, and Praia dos Alemães.

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Our top choices for Sao Rafael Beach hotels

1. Atlantic Bliss

2. Lost & Found - Guesthouse & Suites

3. Castelo Suites Hotel

4. Vila Gale Collection Praia Hotel

5. Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

6. São Rafael Holidays

7. W Algarve

8. ETHOS Bertolina Wellness Urban Living.

9. Vila São Vicente - Adults Only

10. Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only

11. Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG

12. Hotel Cerro da Marina

13. Cerro Mar Atlantico & Cerro Mar Garden

14. Hotel Maritur - Adults Only by Pierre & Vacances

15. Peneco Albufeira GuestHouse - Hostel

16. Alfagar Cerro Malpique

17. W Residences Algarve

18. Apartamentos Turísticos Pateo Village

19. Hotel Baltum

20. NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive

Compare popular hotels close to Sao Rafael Beach

Top Sao Rafael Beach Hotel Reviews

Frentomar

Vila São Vicente - Adults Only

Belver Boa Vista Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG

Lost & Found - Guesthouse & Suites

Hotel Maritur - Adults Only by Pierre & Vacances

Castelo Suites Hotel

São Rafael Holidays

Hotel Mar à Vista

Other attractions near Sao Rafael Beach

Arrifes Beach

Coelha Beach

Albufeira Marina

Praia da Ponta Pequena

Praia das Andorinhas

Castelo Beach

Hotwheels Karting

Nossa Senhora da Orada Convent

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