Ike Santos
Overall, our experience at Balaia Mar Hotel was great, the staff are super friendly and helpful. The room was fairly spacious for the price we paid, well-organised, and very clean. Although I didn’t use it much (I’m more of a beach person), the swimming pool area is amazing.
The only downside was the limited variety of products served at breakfast. While everything was delicious, a bit more variety would have been welcome.
I’d also like to mention how friendly the restaurant staff are, especially the Brazilian woman who usually prepares the food. She is incredibly kind, and we loved seeing her every morning (so sorry I forgot her name).
I would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay there again when visiting Albufeira.
Richard Griffiths
We rented an apartment 'Mar' from 'Check in Portugal' at the end of August 2025. The apartment was very dated, with old furniture and bedding, a small kitchen that smelt of drains, and for 3 days we had no hot water. Eventually 'Check-in Portugal' who manages the apartment eventually got it fixed, but for the money we paid and the lack of service by them and they insist on taking a 250euro deposit despite us booking through Airbnb. And they didn't give it all back due to some missing pool passes (some pieces of card they took 18 euros off for with no communication why, until we asked) reading other reviews, they do this alot.. the smallest of reasons they will not give you all your deposit back.
The hotel area and pool itself is nice. Shop over the road is expensive, and walk to the beach is about 10 minutes, also long walk into the main part of Albufeira. So not the best location.
If you want a quiter place then it's okay.
### Just don't get one of the 'Check-in Portugal' ###
Dino B.
Rooms are ok but bed sheets ava covers are ridiculously scratchy and not fresh feeling at all. Feels very old, rooms miss so much.
The place feels very run down ava the management is obviously very poor.
The place looks good on pictures ava that's pretty much all. I think one star is to much.
Don't recommend this place at all
Sam Geere
We have just got back form our first ever trip to Portugal and into the Algarve. This hotel was great value for money, the rooms were extremely clean, linen was beautifully clean, the Pool was well maintained and Breakfast for 10 Euros PP at all you eat. Bargain.
The staff were very friendly and all very well presented. We had a fabulous time and would definitely recommend to couples who are looking for a base to go exploring out of each day.
Miki Zlatevski
Great and affordable hotel! The pool was never crowded and the service was very good. The breakfast could have been better and more varied, I would not recommend adding cost for it.
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