California Urban Beach Hotel

Gary Tylee

An elite hotel! 🌟 Couldn’t have been happier with our stay over Easter bank holiday weekend! The hotels location couldn’t be any better, as you exit straight into the middle of the old town strip. You can also get taxis to drop off / pick you up directly outside the front door. The hotel has a boutique vibe, meaning it’s quiet/relaxed. The room was clean, modern and comfy. Definitely recommend going for the balcony with pool view room. The only issues we found with the hotel was checking in and out (which took way longer than it should have) and being forced to pay for and wear swimming caps to go into the Spa.. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Albufeira!

Ian McCutcheon

This is a hotel right in the centre of Old Town Albufueria so depending on what type of holiday you are looking for, you will either love it or hate it. We loved it as perfect location for the beach, marine and loads of restaurants. We went off season so can imagine the old town being very noisy peak season but you would be right on the doorstep for the nightlife. Room was perfect, comfy bed, nice balcony and powerful shower. The breakfast is AMAZING and could not be faulted with everything cooked fresh. The pool and rooftop bars were closed when we visited but the rooftop area would be perfect in the summer season however is open in closed season for sunbathing. The team at the hotel were very good and any queries were dealt with but agree with the other reviews the lifts take a bit to master if you’re on the higher floors. We also went for a Spa treat and it is very good value for money and we loved the hydro pool afterwards. Now for the big question, would we use this hotel in the peak season probably not due to the noise from the nightlife but if this is what you are after it’s a perfect hotel.

Alan McDonald

This place is amazing. Completely modern right it the heart of the Old Town. Great feel, lovely staff, and the spa area is fab after a long day. Hotel California, who would want to leave.

Lydia Freeman

First impressions of this hotel weren’t great. When we first arrived the receptionist was on the phone and continued to take our details whilst on the phone. Our room wasn’t ready which was ok - we were told we could use the pool facilities but weren’t told how to get there or where it was. An explanation of the 2 lifts would have been helpful as this confused us the time we were there. We had to ask a cleaner we seen in the hallway for new towels as we were on day 4 of our holiday using the same towels as the cleaners had come once. The rooms are great but just make sure you’re comfortable who you’re going with as there was no door in the shower. The bed was unreal I wish I could have taken it home and the breakfast was lovely. We were expecting noise as we knew it was right the in the centre but it was very noisy at night with there being live music across the way at Sherry’s bar. Overall I really enjoyed this hotel I would definitely stay again just first impressions weren’t great :)

Siân Broadhead

Good rooms - got most of the basics you need - would improve maybe with bedside tables and a kettle rather than a Nespresso Machine. It would also be nice for a bit more information provided about things to do and facilities the hotel offers as it has a spa but they don’t have any leaflets or anything advertising so. The outside private space you get with the room during the afternoon stinks of the local pub food so I don’t recommend drying your clothing outside in the sun. I like the hotel offers sustainable choices and vouchers for opting out of room maintenance. Breakfast provided is 10/10 and service is great. It is right in the heart of Albufeira town so you are on top of all the pubs which are INCREDIBLY noisy at nighttime, the earplugs provided are somewhat helpful but even still you can still hear the nightlife from the pubs. Short walk to beach and restaurants and ideal if you do want to go for the nightlife.