Set into a cliff face, overlooking the golden sands of Albufeira beach, the modern Hotel Sol e Mar is situated 30 kilometres from the bustling city of Faro. The 74 air conditioned guestrooms have modern decor in white with patterned fabrics in bright colours. All guestrooms open on to balconies with sea views and include satellite television, direct dial phones, minibars, safes, radios and wireless Internet.
After a lavish buffet breakfast in the Sunrise Restaurant, guests can go for a dip in the indoor pool, cool off with a cone from the ice cream shop or catch the hotel lift down to the sandy Albufeira beach. In cooler weather, guests may watch television in the lounge or read a book from the library in the coffee bar. Golfers can book golf packages at the 24 hour front desk. In the evenings, after a Portuguese feast in the Sunset Restaurant, travellers can enjoy a cabaret or folklore show or party the night away in the festive Rainbow Bar. Nearby attractions include the weekly market in Loule and boat trips to the Algarves beautiful sea grottos, both 10 kilometres away. Faro Airport is 35 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.
Rates:
179.04 - 257.14 EUR
Number Of Rooms: 74
Number Of Floors: 4
Amenities:
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Business Center
Hotel Sol e Mar
Rua Bernardino de Sousa
Albufeira, Portugal 8200-146
Driving Directions:
A taxi from the airport costs approximately 40 EUR. Alternatively guests can catch a bus or taxi to Faro bus station and change there to the fast Tranrapido bus service along the coast. This bus takes 40 minutes to get to Albufeira and costs under 5 EUR. The third option is for travellers to take a taxi to Faro train station, five kilometres away, and then to change there for a coastal train to Albufeira.
Driving directions: From the airport take the 125 road in the direction of Albufeira/Portimao/Lisbon. Follow the signs to the A2 motorway five kilometres away. Once on the motorway, continue in the direction of Albufeira/Portimao/Lisbon. After approximately 20 kilometres, take the Albufeira exit and follow the signs to the hotel.