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Looking out over the azure of the Atlantic ocean, The Sao Rafael Suites in Albufeira is the pinnacle for golfers heading to the Algarve for a golf break in the sun. Combining an unbeatable coastal location with 5-star luxury and championship golf courses, this hotel is the first choice for thousands of British golfers every year.

Boasting rooms that are both stylish and comfortable, Sao Rafael is the ultimate place to stay for groups looking to make the most of the All Inclusive offerings. The gorgeous Sao Rafael Beach is only a 5-minute walk away, with the nearest nightlife in Albufeira only 7 minutes in a cab.

Being in the heart of the Algarve means that Sao Rafael Suites is extremely accessible, simply make the short flight to Faro Airport, from there it is just a 30-minute drive to the hotel. When it comes to golf courses, you are spoiled for choice in the Algarve, however, some of the best are located near the hotel; Salgados, Morgado and Alamos. When you are not teeing it up there are an array of excellent facilities at the hotel for guests to enjoy, including; four pools, a sauna, restaurants and bars.

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Accommodation at Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive

All 105 rooms in the Sao Rafael Suites hotel have large private balconies overlooking either the gardens or the ocean and are equipped with air conditioning, flat screen satellite televisions, a safe, telephone, hair dryer and mini-bar.

The hotel has excellent facilities and is surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean gardens, all of which help to make it a fantastic place to base your next golfing holiday in the Algarve.

Golf Courses

The Sao Rafael Suites Hotel is partnered by three excellent golf courses: Salgados Golf, an excellent links course, is nearby, plus Morgado Golf and Alamos Golf.

Food & Drink

The hotel has its own buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks throughout the day and also the fine a la carte Restaurant Eataly, serving delicious Italian cuisine. Refreshments can be found in the Suites Lounge along with live sports during the evening while the Lobby Bar is the place to be for a game of pool during the day.

Restaurante Ramires, in nearby Albufeira, is the spiritual home of Portugal's signature dish - chicken piri piri, having been serving the classic since 1964!

Chill out at the seaside with a drink or snack at the Sao Rafael beach bar. Try Caldeirada, a special fish stew that sums up perfectly the fantastic flavours of traditional Portuguese cuisine.

Leisure Facilities

In addition to the beautiful Sao Rafael Beach, guests at the hotel can take advantage of the spa, whose specialist treatments include hot stone massage therapy, as well as the jacuzzi, sauna, and Turkish bath. There is a tennis court, football pitch, three outdoor swimming pools, plus one heated indoor pool, while the fitness centre is equipped with a great selection of cardiovascular training machinery and free weights.

How to get to Sao Rafael Suites

Sao Rafael Suites is located in Sesmarias (45-minutes West of Faro Airport), and very close to the town of Albufeira.

Address: Sesmarias, Albufeira, Algarve, 8200 - 613

Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive Reviews

Overall rating: 8.6 / 10

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8 / 10

William Reviewed 25 Nov 2025

6 / 10

Adam Reviewed 11 Nov 2025

8 / 10

Adam Reviewed 11 Nov 2025

8 / 10

Hotel was a good standard and the 2 bedroom suite we booked for 4 golfers was more than big enough for our needs. Three balconies and a sun terrace area was a nice surprise. The Restaurant was good offering a variety of food throughout the day. The bar was a bit basic (for the all inclusive) unless you wanted very strong very sugary cocktails. Location is about a 10min taxi drive to Albufeira old town which suited us but probably too far to walk.

Jonathan Reviewed 6 Nov 2025

6 / 10

Hotel fine but definitely not 5 star. Breakfast was pretty poor and evening food was very limited.

Luke Reviewed 22 Oct 2025

8 / 10

Jay Reviewed 14 Oct 2025

10 / 10

Excellent, very friendly and excellent service. Would highly recommend

Stephen Reviewed 2 Oct 2025

6 / 10

Philip Reviewed 19 Sep 2025

10 / 10

Very good

Alister Reviewed 26 Jun 2025

8 / 10

Ryan Reviewed 22 Jun 2025

10 / 10

Hotel is lovely, only downside was limited choice on food & drink other than that it’s a great place for a base

Robert Reviewed 19 Jun 2025

8 / 10

Bar shuts early, not the best of selection on the All Inclusive drinks, food was alright but again shuts snacks at 5 so missed one day as playing golf. No other lunch option for golfers, & evening shuts & nothing to eat after this if been out or feel hungry later on in the evening… Not up for scratch with other hotels I have been at. Rooms were supposed to be 2 twin rooms but was given a family room, where one bed was made up of 2 twins and a pushed up in to double bed. No tea/coffee facilities in the room, no mini bar for waters etc…

Glenn Reviewed 17 Jun 2025

8 / 10

The hotel was in an accessible area to the Albufeira Old Town for good nightlife and you weren’t to far from anything like the beach etc. The staff were amazing, however the food wasn’t to good for 5 star. The standard and the vary of food could be improved. The rooms were clean and cleaned everyday, and a good balcony size.

Adam Reviewed 15 May 2025

10 / 10

Mark Reviewed 14 Apr 2025

10 / 10

Fantastic facility, staff were great.

Andrew Reviewed 8 Apr 2025

10 / 10

Not what we thought it would be but just what we needed it was perfect for our group

Bob Reviewed 6 Apr 2025

8 / 10

Accommodation was great, rooms were immaculate and staff were friendly. Only issue we had was the only bar open was a small one that was a long distance from the pool and facilities. The all inclusive only included around 10 drinks that were basic.

Kieran Reviewed 1 Apr 2025

10 / 10

Brilliant

David Reviewed 31 Mar 2025

6 / 10

My group had high hopes for this hotel with it being 5 star but were left a bit underwhelmed and disappointed. We arrived at about 10:30am and were told checkin was 3pm, so we couldn’t get our room but we were also told we weren’t allowed to start making use of the all inclusive services either. After asking a couple of more times before 3pm we went back at 3pm, by which time there were large queues trying to check in. We were then told there had been a delay and it would be 4pm. Hotel itself was nice and our room was lovely, but we lost power for several hours on our second day and had to shower in the dark. Not really offered an explanation what had happened or how long it would take to fix. Our room also wasn’t cleaned nor towels changed. Food was fine but again not quite what we expected at 5 star. Only one restaurant and bar and we found the all inclusive drinks pretty limited. We have stayed at another Nau hotel (4 stars) that had a full cocktail menu in all inclusive - this hotel had 3 or 4 mocktails that they could add alcohol too. All inclusive drinks stopped at 11pm. All in all, it wasn’t an unpleasant stay but it was absolutely not a 5 star experience - closer to 3.5.

John Reviewed 24 Mar 2025

6 / 10

in my eyes? That is not a five star hotel? It’s borderline 4 possibly 3,when you got gaps around the air-conditioning unit where it fit to the wall and wallpaper coming off the wall you can see that there’s water got behind The food in the restaurant was okay. I can’t fault the staff at all. They were brilliant. Most of the facilities were closed due to the season, there is no entertainment just a bar and it’s location of the hotel not walkable distance to the town.

James Reviewed 14 Mar 2025

6 / 10

Hotels great for groups but the facilities and the transfers they organise are useless and several times we had to ask for tip ups in bathrooms that never materialised

Jamie Reviewed 11 Mar 2025

10 / 10

Fab 2 bedroom suite, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Large roof top terrace. Food varied and good quality. Great choice of drinks on all inclusive package. Good pools and short walk to beach. Shuttle into Albuferia Old town.

Angela Reviewed 24 Feb 2025

4 / 10

Never a 5* hotel. The most underwhelming dining experience most of our group have ever had. Bland food, understaffed and overly full with guests at dinner time - which was more akin to a cattle drive than a 5* all inclusive restaurant experience. Staff were dismissive and unwelcoming, and getting a drinks order in the restaurant was always a challenge (especially at dinner time). The food that was put out was generally bland and of a poor quality, and needed replenishing far more often than happened. While there was the odd dish that was tasty, these were very much the exception not the rule. Breakfast was particularly disappointing. Poor selection, fruit not fresh, and the cooked elements were disgusting (bacon, sausages, eggs). There was a decent breads selection, and the pastel de nata / pastries were also perfectly fine. Extremely disappointed with the dining experience at NAU Sao Rafael Suites. The accommodation was tired and basic, again not in any universe would this class as 5*! Housekeeping was poor. Towels and toiletries replaced sporadically, but usually not at all. Several times our group had to go direct to reception for essential items such as towels, shower gel, toilet rolls. Bar service was fine, although very busy and the small bar did struggle to cope at times given the amount of guests. However, bar staff were friendly and attentive. The same cannot be said for restaurant staff, and some reception staff. Many appeared surprised that guests were asking for help or enquiring about things - generally very poor service. Our check in was delayed by an hour (we arrived on site at midday, and did not check into our rooms until 5pm. We were not the only guests who had to suffer this). The hotel felt very understaffed in general, with empty glasses scattered about the place at all times of day (by the pool, on the bar, around the tables outside). Some of our group made use of the spa facilities and the indoor pool, which was generally pleasant and a good experience. Overall this hotel fell well short of our expectations for a 5* hotel. If this was advertised as a 2* or 3*, we may have just about agreed in terms of the service received and overall experience. However, for a 5*, this place is an absolute rip off. We would not recommend anyone to stay here.

Mark Reviewed 22 Feb 2025

10 / 10

Very good hotel, all staff gave us a very warm welcome and were very accommodating. Would use again.

Keith Reviewed 21 Feb 2025

10 / 10

The hotel was perfect for what we needed, a few lads on a golf trip, the only problem was the fee to use the pool, we could only have used the facilities if we had an earlier tee time really. There was always something to eat when we got back from our round as well. We also were allowed to take a few snacks from breakfast for a mid round snack.

John Reviewed 7 Feb 2025

10 / 10

Lovely hotel. Very friendly staff. Very clean. Good selection of food. Would definitely go back. All transfers went very smooth.

Paul Reviewed 22 Jan 2025

10 / 10

Richard Reviewed 27 Nov 2024

8 / 10

Hotel was clean and tidy. All inclusive was spanish style so not 24hr, but overall the choice of food and drink was acceptable. hotel is a good 45 minutes transfer to both courses but bus transfers were on time.

Timothy Reviewed 9 Nov 2024

8 / 10

Hotel was everything as described. Lovely spacious room Very modern and clean staff in general were very good and helpful. Only let down for us was good offering was pretty limited and organisation at meal times was pretty chaotic to be honest and lack of staff at bar along with limited drinks offer as part of all inclusive could definitely be improved upon but overall really thought that hotel was good value for what we paid as part of the deal

John Reviewed 30 Oct 2024

8 / 10

The hotel has no entertainment at all even though it advertises it for evenings. There is one bar where there is a singer but you have to pay in here. We had a day when it was raining and I rung your golf travel to ask if we could change days I was told you would ask customer service to look into it and get back to me. No one got back to me to let me know either way which was disappointing. So we could only play 9 holes due to the adverse weather. A call would have been a courteous thing to do I also had to chase up the correct paperwork on a few occasions. We are thinking of booking for next year but have an outstanding query from my Lady captains trio that I would like sorting first please

Paula Reviewed 24 Oct 2024

6 / 10

Our Group had problems with the bathrooms and also were very tired and indeed of refurbishment

Pamela Reviewed 18 Oct 2024

8 / 10

The rooms we had were very spacious and well laid out. Just a couple of minor faults with some doors in my half of the suite not closing properly. Overall though, very nice. We even had a total of three showers in our suite and three TV's (which could do with a little more instruction to get some English speaking channels...if there were any?) Lots or wardrobe space as well. The rooms are the best part about the hotel. We had a lot of trouble locating our room at the basement of the hotel back right area (Room 0201). There was no signage to say where to go. Also there was a lot of rainwater coming in under one of the corridor exit doors to the pool, which made for a very slippery floor. The hotel isn't really near anything and you'll need to take a cab everywhere. It's even quite a way away from its golf courses. The food was acceptable but like many hotels, often it is never kept hot enough. The hotel was kept very clean. The bar was probably the worst bit, with the Superbock served up frothy, in half pint (if that) glasses. Plus there were often long queues to get served and this was technically, out of season time. Having one bar person on in the evening is not on, for them, or us. Also the all inclusive bar finishes at 11pm. You are charged for a drink after that! There is no entertainment there, so if you want some you'll need to leave the hotel. The staff were polite and courteous. We didn't have time or the weather to use the outdoor pools. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice enough place but absolutely not the 5 star rating it is touted to be in the guides.

Richard Reviewed 18 Oct 2024

8 / 10

Good sized rooms and nice pool areas.food was good. Not really an all inclusive as couldn't get cocktails or use the indoor swimming pool area and showers without paying.Done a job for what we needed but not a 5 star hotel.

Dean Reviewed 2 Oct 2024

8 / 10

The staff were very helpful polite. The rooms were clean and generally well maintained ( No plug in the wash basin despite telling reception and wardrobe doors rather stiff were a couple of minor quibbles) The food was very good and there was a decent selection every day with plenty there. The drink was available until 11-00 pm with a generally good choice( Wine choice was limited to House red,white or rose) The transfers to the various courses were on time and efficient. The 45 minute trip to the first two courses meant a couple of early starts but that was no great hardship.

Robin Reviewed 30 Sep 2024

10 / 10

Jacob Reviewed 27 Sep 2024

10 / 10

Ideal location for golf, easy Uber service to albufeira old town, always very clean and tidy. Food was awesome , variety every day

Matthew Reviewed 29 Jun 2024

8 / 10

Great hotel staff brilliant food was lovely .only negative no tea coffee making facilities in room but otherwise very impressed

Alister Reviewed 26 Jun 2024

8 / 10

Hotel was clean and tidy, staff very friendly and extremely helpful, good offering with the buffet each night although wouldn’t say the A La Carte Restaurant was worthwhile. Only downside is location, a little out of the way to the main areas of Albuferia although ideal for transfers and Taxis were cheap.

Greg Reviewed 24 Jun 2024

10 / 10

Amazing hotel with lovely facilities. The hospitality was amazing along with the food at the restaurants.

William Reviewed 24 Jun 2024

4 / 10

The hotel was ok, food was perfectly edible but nothing to write home about. It was disappointing to arrive early i.e. 11.30 am in the hotel only to be told the all-inclusive does start to 3 o’clock. Just didn’t feel right to be honest, it was as if to say you’re here now but your holiday doesn’t start till 3 o’clock. I have done a number of all-inclusive and it was unusual to me for there to be lots of things to purchase as add on, it’s as if they don’t charge enough up front. The overall value for the hotel was very good all the same, think I should have specified upfront maybe a better standard and paid more for it

Christopher Reviewed 24 Jun 2024

10 / 10

Great stay, hotel lovely ad central for golf and old town. Dinner got a bit samey so tended to eat out past few days but other than that very good and will return!

Connor Reviewed 7 Jun 2024

8 / 10

David Reviewed 31 May 2024

8 / 10

Food was as to be expected for an all exclusive, distinctly average trying to cater for all, very clean and welcoming staff, good external facilities.

Steve Reviewed 12 May 2024

6 / 10

We were allocated a twin room fitted out for visitors with a disability. In practice this meant no view, an uncomfortable toilet and a messy wet room. I was told the hotel was full but this seemed unlikely.

Derek Reviewed 9 May 2024

10 / 10

Fantastic, will return!

Conor Reviewed 2 May 2024

6 / 10

Can’t fault the hotel , food was ok along with the staff , only issues would be no kettle , no drinks in fridge and last free drinks at 23.00 which we found disappointing, after all it was a all inclusive holiday

John Reviewed 30 Apr 2024

8 / 10

Jack Reviewed 20 Apr 2024

8 / 10

Shower cubicle was small and leaked water Spa and gym not open which we were not aware of until we arrived

Vernon Reviewed 16 Mar 2024

10 / 10

Fantastic hotel and the staff were very friendly.

Joe Reviewed 15 May 2023

8 / 10

Overall good value for money but food mostly cold hotel needing major overhaul

Dave Reviewed 13 May 2023

8 / 10

great hotel, very helpful staff, food and facilities are excellent. Great location for golf and Albufeira

Gary Reviewed 2 May 2023

8 / 10

Overall a really good experience. Friendly staff on transfers and always on time, hotel overall was well run and clean. Nice pool and spa area. You can also walk to a really nice beach. The bar staff didn't seem very friendly. They looked slightly grumpy and unhappy with their work. Restaurant crew and reception were very nice though. We were disappointed that the restrictions on the al la carte Italian was not made clear on booking or clear in the T & C's. For anyone travelling you can only eat in this restaurant if you stay for longer than 5 nights. So its excluded from the "All Inclusive" for most. On Tuesday they had 3 bookings all night but still would not allow us to eat in the Italian restaurant. Also food is only included at set times and no snacks (crisps/nuts etc.) are available behind the bar with your drink which was a bit disappointing.

Henry Reviewed 26 Apr 2023

8 / 10

Robert Reviewed 24 Apr 2023

10 / 10

Very good service. Rooms good size, although in ‘family room’, one of bathrooms is very small. Food is good, nice pools and transfers for golf well organised We did the 5night, 3round deal in April and thought it was cracking value for money.

Nigel Reviewed 15 Apr 2023

10 / 10

Perfect for a group of golfers. Rooms clean and modern. Didnt use the spa/pool facilities so cant comment on those but all in all I would recommend and would happily return again

Steven Reviewed 11 Apr 2023

10 / 10

Sam Reviewed 17 Oct 2022

8 / 10

Stephen Reviewed 15 Oct 2022

8 / 10

Hotel is clean, friendly and well located for golf/ evenings out. Food is good although would have liked it hotter. Overall a pleasant stay.

Darren Reviewed 2 Oct 2022

10 / 10

Buffet food was very good as was the all inclusive drinks menu. Rooms were very comfortable with air con and good sized balconies. Majority of staff were friendly and helpful. Only thing lacking was no pool or snooker table from our perspective.

David Reviewed 29 Sep 2022

8 / 10

Upon arrival it was disappointing to find that the family room that we were told had separate access and egress for each room was not the case as one couple had to access the entrance/exit via the other couples room which lacked a lot of privacy.We tried to resolve via YGT but to no avail and the cost of changing would be excessive so this proved very embarrassing to say the least.The airport transfer on the last day was a shambles despite my checking the day before that all was ok the transfer failed to turn up and when I challenged why I was told by ATS that the driver had gone to the wrong hotel which I find hard to believe. The staff were wonderful in arranging a taxi for a dash to the airport as we almost missed our flight,luckily we just made it ! everything else at the hotel was fine and the staff were friendly and helpful. Another point I would like to make is that we were promised 24 complimentary balls as part of the booking ...these never arrived despite my chasing up with YGT prior to going on holiday and have still not arrived to date!!

Allan Reviewed 8 Jul 2022

8 / 10

Hotel good room’s good food Gould better

Denis Reviewed 27 Jun 2022

8 / 10

We all had an excellent time and particularly enjoyed the variety of food available.

Steve Reviewed 21 Jun 2022

2 / 10

Everything about the hotel and golf courses were good, apart from us being forced to have unacceptably early pick up times for our rounds at Morgado and Alamos. We'd booked tee times at 11.33am and 12.04pm so that we wouldn't have to get up too early. We'd expected pick up times to be no earlier than approx' 10 and 10.30, but we had to be ready for 8.20 and 8.30 !! I spoke to reception to try to move the pick up times back a bit but had absolutely zero help from the man behind the desk. He seemed to enjoy the power that he had in dictating when we had to be picked up. He even tried to insinuate that we had been late for our pick up from the golf club on the Wednesday. We hadn't been !! It seemed that the early pick ups were a bit of a punishment to us. We've been on many golf tours and never had anything like this trouble with pick ups. I spoke to someone at YGT on the Wednesday evening to try to resolve this. Although this person was polite and understanding, they didn't do anything that resolved things, as the hotel wouldn't budge on the Wednesday pick up time and gave us an even worse time on the Thursday ! This was our first booking with YGT and it has obviously left a sour taste. Can you let me know what YGT thoughts are on the problems we had please ?

John Reviewed 19 Jun 2022

10 / 10

Cracking hotel for this type of stay, would highly recommend

Thomas Reviewed 15 Jun 2022

10 / 10

Graham Reviewed 13 Jun 2022

10 / 10

Lewis Reviewed 11 Jun 2022

10 / 10

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The food was really nice with plenty of choices for all courses. The hotel was really well laid out with spacious rooms and bathrooms. The hotel in general was very clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Overall I have no complaints to make about this lovely hotel.

Stephen Reviewed 27 May 2022

10 / 10

First class hotel. Staff were excellent as was the accommodation.

Joe Reviewed 16 May 2022

10 / 10

Lenny Reviewed 14 May 2022

8 / 10

Hotel had everything you’d need for a golf holiday and more. Rooms were quite basic but clean and modern. Bars and restaurant also quite basic but did the job. Probably not 5-star but definitely 4. For the money it was excellent.

Russell Reviewed 4 May 2022

10 / 10

My group of 10 golfers were very complimentary of the hotel and its facilities. We had an amazing 3 night stay.

Alan Reviewed 4 May 2022

10 / 10

Great hotel staff brilliant rooms big food great

David Reviewed 27 Apr 2022

10 / 10

Great hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Rich Reviewed 27 Apr 2022

4 / 10

Been many times. This is by far the worst hospitality we have had. Everyone at reception was brilliant as always, but in the bar and restaurant we were always treated second class to both Portuguese and families. Everyone else dining got waiter service for drinks except us, and we were constantly getting moved or told we couodnt sit where we had been originally seated as "Portuguese are now sitting there"

Christopher Reviewed 23 Apr 2022

8 / 10

Russell Reviewed 13 Apr 2022

10 / 10

John Reviewed 12 Apr 2022

6 / 10

Michael Reviewed 7 Apr 2022

4 / 10

Stayed in family room, two rooms connected, one room bath with shower over, other with just a shower, with everything needed. Beds comfortable, nice balcony and rooms cleaned every day. Had a couple exterior swimming pools, looked nice but didn't use stuck a foot in very cold, but was end of March. Had what looked like a very nice indoor pool but again didn't use. Had two main bars one with "entertainment" on, karaoke and something called beatbox, the other just a bar. What struck me was how echoey they were, didn't need too many people in and you could hardly hear each other, You could only order two drinks at a time, so eight of us, four people at the bar or one person four times. Beer was ok but shorts were terrible, we went to shop and bought proper spirits. Restaurant buffet can honestly say worst food I've ever had in a hotel, some things were ok, but in general terrible, and you had to put everything in microwave as it was always cold, EVEN breakfast where even a bad hotel can normally knock up a half decent breakfast. All I can say about staff is chambermaids we're great. All in all wouldn't go back.

Paul Reviewed 5 Apr 2022

10 / 10

superb choice of food and drink for an all inclusive hotel. Helpful staff, perfect cleanliness. All in all excellent and 99% of our group happy 99% of the time!

Lucy Reviewed 4 Apr 2022

4 / 10

Everyday every meal cold will not be back

Rob Reviewed 25 Mar 2022

10 / 10

Great hotel, staff were amazing and soo very helpful only reason I give a 4 is because I found the food although very nice was cold .. eggs bacon cold chips cold and evening meals were on the colder side but salads were amazing

Beverley Reviewed 8 Mar 2022

10 / 10

Great all inclusive hotel; perfect for a golfing holiday

Graham Reviewed 21 Oct 2021

6 / 10

Food was bit disappointing- was never hot enough. Had to use microwave on occasions

Howard Reviewed 6 Oct 2021

10 / 10

The hotel was in general really good, all areas were very clean and we had our room cleaned daily with fresh towels, there was plenty of bottles of water left around for guest to pick up which was handy. All the bars were excellent, good selection of drinks and good quality, make sure you try the cocktails. The only slight issue we had, which we feel was probably down to the hotel not being full with guest was the 3 meals through the day, the food choice was good and the quality of the food was acceptable, however, because the food wasn't being eaten due to not being busy, some of the hot food was getting cold quickly as not being turned around, but I think this issue will go once the hotel is back to being full.

Andrew Reviewed 28 Sep 2021

8 / 10

Hotel nice but not 5 star. Every meal was cold, had to heat up in a microwave. No branded drinks in AI package, available at extra cost.

Andre Reviewed 27 Sep 2021

8 / 10

It's our forth time to the hotel, a very good hotel with good staff, Al a carte has changed to Italian this year prefer the old meau but still enjoyable meal.

Mark Reviewed 18 Mar 2020

10 / 10

Room was excellent, bar was okay, staff were very helpful and friendly. The only let down was the food although very good and plentiful it was warm and not hot.

Jeff Reviewed 16 Mar 2020

8 / 10

The food was poor (2 out of 5) and was generally cold. This spoiled the hotel experience as the hotel was generally good.

Carl Reviewed 15 Mar 2020

10 / 10

Great time!

Bob Reviewed 3 Mar 2020

10 / 10

Excellent

Peter Reviewed 22 Oct 2019

10 / 10

Matt Reviewed 7 Oct 2019

8 / 10

Steve Reviewed 6 Oct 2019

8 / 10

Fantastic hotel, I booked it for my 50th along with 11 others, transfers to & from the hotel to the golf courses we played were superb always on time never late. If you wanted anything just ask a member of staff at the front desk and they would sort it no problem. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Andrew Reviewed 6 Oct 2019

8 / 10

Very nice hotel. Accommodation was spacious and comfortable but coffee and tea making facilities would have been appreciated. 2 pools which were very picturesque. Breakfast was very good and lunch was excellent but evening meal could have been better.

Brian Reviewed 5 Oct 2019

10 / 10

Nice, clean and well run hotel, activities team were very friendly and good fun, a good variety of evening entertainment too. Staff very helpful and food was up to standard especially the two nights in the a la carte restaurant.

Glenn Reviewed 4 Oct 2019

6 / 10

Room ok.shower pipe hanging off wall.plaster off a wallin sitting room.cleaners not up to it.sometimes left only one towel sometimes more.found towels on my bedside table one day.cleaning had been done.foodin restaurant never hot.first in for breakfast one morning bacon cold sausage cold eggs cold.at dinner time main items were only warm no more.balcony chairs were the most uncomfortable chairs I have ever sat on.entrtainment quite good.outside pool area very good .overall not a five star.and I would not go back.

Roger Reviewed 3 Oct 2019

10 / 10

2nd time at the hotel and all very good.

Steven Reviewed 1 Oct 2019

8 / 10

Very good hotel. Only one negative which was lack of variety in the buffet restaurant.

Gavin Reviewed 30 Sep 2019

8 / 10

Rooms are lovely, comfrtable and all you need. Showers are amazing. Staff a really friendly and helpful especially on the check in desk. Food was so so, wasn't amazing and neither were the cocktails but the stay overall was lovely

Joe Reviewed 25 Sep 2019

8 / 10

Michael Reviewed 24 Sep 2019

10 / 10

A clean and comfortable hotel

Graham Reviewed 22 Jun 2019

10 / 10

We only have positive things to say about the hotel, food and most importantly, the staff

Steve Reviewed 18 Jun 2019

8 / 10

Everything about the hotel was great. The only reason I have marked it down is the following. The food while plentiful is never hot enough. This is a shame because although we all enjoyed the holiday we ate out a few times.

Kevin Reviewed 17 Jun 2019

10 / 10

Been here four times now for a golf weekend - it's ideal. Close to Salgados golf course, walking distance from a lovely beach, pools are blue rather than brown (as in some of the other hotels) and the rooms are lovely. Will keep coming back!

Shona Reviewed 12 Jun 2019

10 / 10

All in all the Hotel was perfect in every way, accomodation, food etc, all very good.

Phil Reviewed 9 Jun 2019

8 / 10

Diane Reviewed 6 Jun 2019

6 / 10

The hotel was in a nice location and the staff were pleasant, The main thing is to let the hotel down where the food was not up to standard pretty much the same every day and only ever lukewarm. The Wi-Fi was not good at all and as for the showers in the room these were ridiculously small you could hardly move in them. As for the bar only a few budget drinks available,if the hotel sort out these things would be a nice place to go.

Andy Reviewed 27 May 2019

10 / 10

Very clean, staff friendly, food was enjoyable, nice location and rooms were spacious.

Barry Reviewed 26 May 2019

8 / 10

I found the food very bland and lacking in flavour but the quality was good

Duncan Reviewed 26 May 2019

10 / 10

We last stayed here 3 years ago and the hotel is still just as good. Staff were very helpful, the transfers were well organised. Food was good quality and plenty of options. Rooms were good size and clean. Only thing missing was the tea making facilities.

Julie Reviewed 14 May 2019

10 / 10

Did not get one complaint from any member of our party

Terry Reviewed 13 May 2019

6 / 10

Poor quality food

Dean Reviewed 10 May 2019

8 / 10

The pool bar was not open in the afternoon, so quite a trek to go to upstairs bar, and obviously swimwear not allowed. Food in general was good but not very hot. However, the one visit to the Al la Carte was good.

Terry Reviewed 3 May 2019

10 / 10

Richard Reviewed 29 Apr 2019

10 / 10

Good hotel ,we’ll treated by staff,nice rooms ,ideal golfers trip

Jack Reviewed 29 Apr 2019

10 / 10

Eddie Reviewed 17 Apr 2019

6 / 10

Rooms were fine, food was average (not as good as Turkey), drinks were fine. Staff were fine but we got into a bit of an argument about shuttles (don't think this was a staff issue but higher up but swiftly sorted out by Your Golf Travel for which we were very grateful. They would not change the time of our shuffle when we managed to book a second round. This second round could only be booked at the course so no way to give more than about 8 hours notice but didn't really know what their problem was. Got one of our tee times wrong and a bit slow to back down as we had a voucher from them with the correct time on it! Could be a bit noisy with inconsiderate golfing parties. Is there really a need to shout at the top of your voice to someone 3ft away?

Stewart Reviewed 15 Apr 2019

8 / 10

Service was excellent - rooms a little small for four adults

John Reviewed 14 Apr 2019

10 / 10

Lauren Reviewed 13 Apr 2019

10 / 10

James Reviewed 11 Apr 2019

10 / 10

Fantastic Hotel

Vicky Reviewed 10 Apr 2019

6 / 10

Warm welcome on arrival and room ready well before the agreed availability. However we were on the groundd floor in room015 which was next to the Kiddies day care centre so very noisy throughout the day. We were also disappointed with hour long it took us to transfer to the golf each day, espacecially Morgado and Alamos. The coach came to us first and dropped us off last so we often were out of the hotel for 9 hours to complete one round of golf. We got so frustrated we organized private transfers for the last few days. Local beaches were nice

John Reviewed 10 Apr 2019

8 / 10

Could do with another bar as it gets very busy and loud golf transfer could be better ala cart restaurant poor would be better turning it into another bar, food very good great choice

Harry Reviewed 8 Apr 2019

10 / 10

Lovely, spacious room. Good pool areas with plenty of loungers. Food and drinks were not 5 star quality.

Sue Reviewed 5 Apr 2019

8 / 10

My friend and I had a 3 night stay and 2 rounds of golf. The trip was brilliantly organised by Yourgolftravel from start to finish. The transfers to the hotel and the golf transfers went like clockwork. I will definitely use your golf travel again in the future.

Christine Reviewed 5 Apr 2019

8 / 10

I had visited this complex when just built as I was staying in the area and it hasn't went downhill since opening The adjoining rooms are a bit tedious as anyone who goes to bed last needs to go through the Bedroom of the ones who went before and seeing as its a free bar until 12 it can be a bit late until everyone in bed I would have preferred individual suites as the hotel wasn't very busy on arrival but certainly was on leaving Pools were too cold to try and you had to buy a hair cap to use the indoor pool ( opens after 10.00 am ) Food was excellent but the cocktails on offer came from a drinks machine and were a pale imitation of the real deal

Derek Reviewed 3 Apr 2019

8 / 10

Hotel was very clean the rooms very spacious and the food and drink was average but definitely worth the money

Andrew Reviewed 31 Mar 2019

10 / 10

Great hotel, very clean, friendly staff and the food was great. Nice big apartments too

Jason Reviewed 20 Mar 2019

8 / 10

Good hotel, very clean, friendly and efficient staff. Only down side is its stuck in the middle of nowhere, a £10 cab ride to town.

Paul Reviewed 20 Mar 2019

10 / 10

Craig Reviewed 20 Mar 2019

8 / 10

Trevor Reviewed 17 Mar 2019

10 / 10

Rating based on the free upgrade to the Atlantico we got. Only downside was the distance from the first 2 courses - definitely stay there again. only downside was the lack of time we got to use the facilities but not YGT fault

Michael Reviewed 26 Feb 2019

8 / 10

Sarah Reviewed 12 Nov 2018

10 / 10

Really good hotel, the only downside was that for a mixed group of golfers the suites have two double beds and separate bath/shower rooms but you have to walk through the first bedroom to get to the second so privacy is an issue.

Paul Reviewed 13 Oct 2018

8 / 10

Very nice room, Eatalian restaurant was a little disappointing. Slight problem with some lost property which was eventually resolved after we contacted Yourgolftravel.com.

David Reviewed 12 Oct 2018

10 / 10

This is a great hotel with all anyone would need at your disposal The food is totally fantastic, for breakfast you would find it hard to think of anything they have not got all displayed in a perfect condition - all the foods were just perfect and met with everyones tastes first class. The drink selection was also good and as a all inclusive money is something you really did not need at the hotel. Very good certainly worth another visit.

James Reviewed 6 Oct 2018

10 / 10

The hotel was very good, rooms plenty big enough with sensational soft beds and pillows. food good if not repetitive and bar area not very big but drinks selection very very good.

Wayne Reviewed 2 Oct 2018

10 / 10

Our stay this year was excellent. The weather was perfect, hotel brilliant, selection of food was as always first class. Golf at Salgados and Morgado courses was most enjoyable. The only small complaint was the long wait at Faro airport for the transfer to the hotel on the 18th September. At least half an hour before the driver turned up, and that was after I phoned the office to find out what had happened to our driver.

Colette Reviewed 1 Oct 2018

10 / 10

Very clean and with staff that could not be more attentive. Nice pool area and entertainment in the bar each evening.

David Reviewed 26 Sep 2018

10 / 10

Hi Ian Our stay at Sao Rafael suites was a most enjoyable experience.From our arrival to our departure the staff were very helpful and friendly. The food was fantastic and available throughout the day and evening.The rooms were roomy and comfortable.

Kevin Reviewed 19 Sep 2018

10 / 10

hotel and staff very accomodating

Ian Reviewed 18 Sep 2018

8 / 10

Alamos


My caddy tip: "Be straight"

Stableford score: 28 or less

Morgado

My caddy tip: "Be straighter"

Stableford score: 32

Salgados

My caddy tip: "Keep straight & out of the water"

Stableford score: 30

Handicap: 7

Gill Reviewed 13 Feb 2017

10 / 10

Alamos


My caddy tip: "Keep on the fairway, play safe. "

Stableford score: 28 or less.

Morgado

My caddy tip: "Be patient, chances to score will come."

Stableford score: 30

Salgados

My caddy tip: "Keep away from the water."

Stableford score: 31

Handicap: 14

Robert Reviewed 13 Feb 2017

8 / 10

Alamos


My caddy tip: "Get a buggy"

Stableford score: 35

Salgados

My caddy tip: "I would imagine if it's windy it's very tough"

Stableford score: 39 or more

Handicap: 12

Alan Reviewed 13 Feb 2017

10 / 10

Alamos


My caddy tip: "Keep on the fairway "

Stableford score: 32

Morgado

My caddy tip: "Enjoy, it is a fantastic course."

Stableford score: 30

Salgados

My caddy tip: "Keep straight & out of the water. Enjoy the course"

Stableford score: 36

Handicap: 15

Paul Reviewed 13 Feb 2017

10 / 10

Alamos


My caddy tip: "Can't remember specific holes but they were all good, very hilly so get a buggy "

Stableford score: 32

Salgados

My caddy tip: "All very nice, but take lots of balls."

Stableford score: 30

Handicap: 16

Steve Reviewed 13 Feb 2017

8 / 10

Morgado


My caddy tip: "Use the hills wisely"

Stableford score: 36

Salgados

My caddy tip: "Dont be afraid of using driver"

Stableford score: 38

Handicap: 23

Alun Reviewed 13 Feb 2017

10 / 10

Alamos


My caddy tip: "Know how far you hit your clubs"

Stableford score: 32

Salgados

My caddy tip: "Be straighter rather than long"

Stableford score: 29

Handicap: 18

Paul Reviewed 13 Feb 2017

8 / 10

3rd hole (par 5 tornado) was superb!


Stableford Score - 33

Handicap - 8

Gerry Reviewed 16 Dec 2015

10 / 10

First class.


My Caddy Tip - Watch the driver as you can run out of fairway occasionally, especially at Salgados.

Stableford Score - 34

Handicap - 14

Willie Reviewed 16 Dec 2015

6 / 10

Hotel was good but had no swimming pools open.


Handicap - 22

Trevor Reviewed 16 Dec 2015

10 / 10

Excellent.


My Caddy Tip -  Play the course.

Stableford Score - 28 or less

Handicap - 20

Raymond Reviewed 16 Dec 2015

10 / 10

Very friendly staff at the hotel and the suites are excellent.


My Caddy Tip - Just enjoy the sunshine and the course.

Stableford Score - 37

Handicap - 14

Desmond Reviewed 16 Dec 2015

8 / 10

All three courses were excellent. Salgados was by far the best but very hard for a high handicapper! If you cannot hit straight, you may find it frustrating. Hotel is lovely (if a bit soulless) and too remote, but well organised for golf.


My Caddy Tip -  Leave your driver in your bag on Salgados.

Stableford Score - 28 or less

Handicap - 23

Richard Reviewed 16 Dec 2015

10 / 10

Hotel and staff were first class.


My Caddy Tip - Steer clear of the water hazards.

Stableford Score - 28 or less

Handicap - 24

Kate Reviewed 16 Dec 2015

8 / 10

No particularly sparkling holes. Hotel was only OK, even though it was all inclusive. The Hotel did not know what bain-maries were for. The hot food was always left on bain-maries which were not switched on. I complained numerous times but no one listened.


Stableford Score - 37

Handicap - 12

Mel Reviewed 16 Dec 2015

8 / 10

Stableford Score - 39 or more

Handicap - 3

Grahame Reviewed 16 Dec 2015

10 / 10

The first 2 holes on Los Alamos were excellent with plenty bunkers to play out of. The last 2 on the Morgados were excellent and had a very difficult par three followed by a long par 5 with lots of bunkers to contend with.


My Caddy Tip -  Play short on Los Alamos 17th.

Stableford Score - 34

Handicap - 15

Ian Reviewed 16 Dec 2015

10 / 10

They are all interesting.


My Caddy Tip - Keep it left on the first

Stableford Score - 28 or less

Handicap - 18


John Reviewed 16 Dec 2015

10 / 10

Can't pick a favourite hole and I enjoyed them all. Hotel was fantastic.


My Caddy Tip -  Play to your handicap.

Stableford Score - 33

Handicap - 18

David Reviewed 16 Dec 2015

8 / 10

Salgados is the best of the 3 courses and near the hotel. Lots of water so need lots of golf balls!


My Caddy Tip - Just enjoy the sunshine and the course.

Stableford Score - 34

Handicap - 10

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