Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve

Property class: 5 and above
Albufeira beach resort with 5 restaurants and spa

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At Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve, you can hit the beach to retreat to a cabana or relax in a sun lounger, plus you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Albufeira Marina. Guests can splash around at the 3 outdoor and 2 indoor pools, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Coco's Restaurant, one of 5 restaurants, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 poolside bars, a health club, and a sauna. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$164 nightly
The total price is $174
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Ocean-view getaway
Discover white sand beaches at this waterfront resort. Beach loungers and cabanas await by the sea, with sailing and snorkeling adventures nearby.
Work and play paradise
Tackle business in 12 meeting rooms, then indulge at the spa with massages and body treatments. Evenings sparkle with live shows and five bars.
Dining paradise
Savor culinary adventures at five restaurants offering barbecue, Italian fare, and ocean vistas. A cafe and five bars enhance the vegan and vegetarian options.

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Resort View (Prestige)

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a wooden headboard with a decorative panel, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a patterned cushion.

Classic Double Room, Resort View (Prestige)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Club Suite, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

Club Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 904 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ocean View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Double Room, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Resort View (Prestige)

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall with a herringbone pattern.

Double Room, Resort View (Prestige)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Pool View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a bench, a view of palm trees and a pool outside.

Superior Double Room, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Golf View (Prestige)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a table with chairs, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

Double Room, Golf View (Prestige)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Herdade dos Salgados, Rua Boca da Alagoa Lote 1 Fase 2, Albufeira, 8200-424

What's nearby

  • Salgados Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Herdade dos Salgados Golf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gale Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gale Beach West - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Praia da Galé East - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Portimao (PRM) - 34 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 47 min drive
  • Tunes Station - 21 min drive
  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 22 min drive
  • Silves Station - 24 min drive
  • Free area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceano Supermercados - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪W Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carlos Beach Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Os Salgados - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kuaze Na Praia - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve

  • At Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve, you can hit the beach to retreat to a cabana or relax in a sun lounger, plus you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Albufeira Marina. Guests can splash around at the 3 outdoor and 2 indoor pools, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Coco's Restaurant, one of 5 restaurants, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 poolside bars, a health club, and a sauna. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 250 units
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property requires full payment for the stay at check-in for all bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
    • The children's club days of operation vary in low season (November-March). The children's club may be closed due to low occupancy.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Children's club*

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls and off-leash area available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 10 per day)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Free offsite parking nearby

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's beach location is a breathtaking paradise with direct access to a beautiful, sandy beach and a short walk along a picturesque boardwalk. (24 reviews)
  • The pool area was described as huge, clean, and perfect with plenty of sun loungers and nice fresh towels. (23 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with a great variety and excellent quality. (29 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Room was perfect, staff were attentive. Really nice hotel, despite it being late November there was a dj on a couple of evenings.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with lovely staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Buffet breakfast was excellent, serving everything you would want. We didn’t have half board and used the Primadonna Italian restaurant and Cocos Portuguese restaurant over the 5 nights we stayed. Both were excellent. Plenty of sunbeds around the pool. After midday, the young lads from the bar were very friendly and helpful serving the poolside. Beach was 200m 5 minutes to walk along the wooden boardwalk.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Helpful staff. Great variety of breakfast. Clean b
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8/10 Very good

Our stay was good, the pool area and hotel amenities were excellent. The only thing to improve on is that some items on the menus, particularly at Primadonna (Italian restaurant), were not accurate with the ingredients. The Arancini balls for example, were described only as rice balls with cheese and a tomato sauce, but actually also contained meat, which should be made very clear on the menu.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean room, great room facilities- great shower! Bed so comfortable and pillows to sink into! Staff very courteous, very helpful, and polite. At breakfast there’s everything you might wish for. Views from room were filled with palm tree tops and pools. Hotel is no more than 400m from a great sandy beach accessed by boardwalk over great sand dune flora!
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a wonderful resort. Very clean , beatiful view from the balcony, everyone was very nice. Great breakfast. I highly recomend this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic stay at Vida Mar. The property was beautiful, staff were friendly and accommodating and the proximity was great for us for all the places we wanted to visit.
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8/10 Very good

Staff were friendly and did their job well. First time to Algarve did not know it is essentially a beach vacation. The on site restaurants are very good. You can get a Bolt ride to local restates are not far. Their property is very clean and close to the ocean. You can get pick up for some activities others, you need to find a ride. You have to travel pretty far to see things, Bolt rides are cheap and good service, prompt pick up.If you do not have wifi or an internet connection it is hard, locals will not help much.
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10/10 Exceptional

Resort on the beach , best location on Salgado beach
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff. Great location. Short walk to sandy beach. Only negative is that it was a little remote from town.
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8/10 Very good

I liked having the adult only pool area.
Adult only pool area
View from my balcony
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8/10 Very good

The staff on the front desk: 1 stars The staff in the breakfast hall: 5 stars Breakfast: 4 stars Cleanliness: 5 stars Pool area: 5 stars Overall:
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8/10 Very good

It was early in the season. Some facilies were not ready due to improvements being implemented. Buffet dining was a little disappointing. While there was a good variety, the food was often cold for some reason. Spa was average but a little pricey. Overall a very good experience and value for money.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Outstanding Portugal hospitality and customer service!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property, well maintained and felt very safe. Location is just okay, unless you’re planning on staying on the resort only. I would recommend renting a car if you’re a tourist to go out for dinners and amenities as they are approximately 15 minute drive away
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property, perfect location! Great customer service!
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10/10 Exceptional

The interaction, friendliness and professionalidm
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely spotlessly clean hotel and rooms. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. They went above and beyond to help with everything. It was my son’s birthday and they went out of their way to make him feel welcome and special. They put a birthday cake and complimentary bottle of champagne and wine in his room. I can’t thank the staff enough for making our stay everything we could have asked for.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing once again

We have stayed at the Vidamar on many occasions and it never fails to impress. Always spotlessly clean and the choice of food available at both breakfast and dinner are excellent. We will definitely be back!!
Sunset
Morning sun - I will miss this 😪
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10/10 Exceptional

In general, we had a great time at Vidamar. Hotel staff were great and helpful, bedroom was big, and they provided a baby bed and baby bath. We also enjoyed the breakfast and the Italian restaurant (amazing). My only negative comment is regarding the quality of the shampoo/soap and the lack of body cream.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were fantastic. A nice finish to a hectic tour through Porto, Évora, Coimbra, Óbidos, etc. Very relaxing...
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8/10 Very good

Great location,big room

Lovely hotel in a great location. The room was very spacious and cold! The staff on the reception left us with mixed feelings. We have met some fantastic professional staff ....and some cocky young lads that had smart comments to everything. The breakfast was fantastic however the coffee was below average and the pods for the coffee machine in the room were not filled up once over our one week stay. Overall a very pleasant stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was very well maintained, with a great position walking distance from a beautiful beach. The hotel never felt crowded, so the facilities were easy to use. Great indoor and outdoor pools. Lots of variety at breakfast and dinner and the quality was better than i expected. Special mention to Mo in the restaurant, superb customer service, the man really knows his stuff. Great spot for a spring break.
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8/10 Very good

Coffee Not very good / Service often forgets part of the ordered Drinks / nice beach