Looking out over the azure of the Atlantic ocean, The NAU 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 NAU 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, NAU Hotels own three of best; Salgados, Morgado and Alamos, all accessible via the hotel's complimentary shuttle service. 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.

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 NAU 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 NAU 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