PortoBay Blue Ocean

Property class: 4
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Falesia Beach

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PortoBay Blue Ocean puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Falesia Beach and Belharucas Beach. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, facials, or body scrubs, and Mercado Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
$105 nightly
The current price is $112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A balcony with a view of a well-maintained lawn, chairs, and a table.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a bench, a desk, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Room, Partial Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Superior Twin Room, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Sea View

A balcony with a view of the sea, a sofa, and a table with a book.

Superior Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Adults Only Partial Sea View

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, a TV, a desk, and a phone.

Adults Only Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

Adults Only Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Quinta do Milharó, s/n, Olhos d´Água, Albufeira, Algarve, 8200-591

What's nearby

  • Praia dos Olhos de Água - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Agua Doce Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Falesia Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Belharucas Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balaia Golf Village - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 37 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 37 min drive
  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 14 min drive
  • Tunes Station - 22 min drive
  • Loule Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mirador - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Casa do Frango - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Peccati di Gola - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jardim Gourmet - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Corda Café - ‬18 min walk

About this property

PortoBay Blue Ocean

  • PortoBay Blue Ocean puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Falesia Beach and Belharucas Beach. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, facials, or body scrubs, and Mercado Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 349 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (EUR 15 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

PortoBay Blue Ocean Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, varied, and of high quality with a generous selection of options. (73 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant served delicious food with a wide selection for breakfast and dinner. (61 reviews)
  • The pool area was great, with a lovely large pool, heated pool for adults, and wonderful sun loungers. (56 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, large selection at breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this place! Nice and helpful staff, clean and good food! Really liked the gym as well
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8/10 Very good

Amazing hotel, excellent facilities and breakfast. Unfortunately terrible service
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was beautiful. Should be rated to 5 star. Lovely staff throughout. Would highly recommend staying there.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, friendly staff, delicious and variety of options in the Hotel restaurant by breakfast and dinner
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing resort, location was incredible and the pool and lounge area were great. Highly recommend getting the half board at the Buffet dinner was super yummy with a lot of choice. The aircon and fan in the room were much needed and we had great night sleeps.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel opened July 2025 so all fresh and clean, partial sea view room really nice, clean, good balcony to sit out on. Pools excellent, plenty of sun beds too. Food great, plenty of choice at breakfast. A few exercises classes every day for those that want to be active ( aqua aerobics and pilates) but also a reasonable one site gym. Good location over looking Felecia beach, sunbeds with shade 10 euros each for the day. 20 mins / 9 euro Uber to Albuferia and Villamorey with plenty of restaurants. 5/5 overall.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is beautiful. The room was clean and the staff amazing. We stayed 4 nights and enjoyed every moment. The complimentary breakfast buffet was great and if you choose the dinner buffet well stocked and reasonably priced. There is nightly entertainment should you choose to stay on the resort. Albufeira is a close Uber ride so close for excursions and dinner in the old town. We will definitely return. Great experience.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Was an excellent stay. Both my pregnant wife and I felt very welcome. I had a treat for my birthday and a treat for my baby, the room was always spotless and breakfast, although busy and with some of the staff showing a bit of inexperience, was always great and the buffet was fresh and replenished constantly. Parking was the only thing i can really complain about as there wasn’t always parking nearby (with a pregnant wife i wish this wasn’t the case). Wish i booked a few extra days as 7 days felt short. Thank you for making our baby moon so enjoyable.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The property is beautiful, very well maintained, and has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The staff were friendly, and the facilities were excellent. The breakfast buffet deserves special mention. There was an impressive variety of fresh and delicious options every morning, so there was something for everyone. Dinner was a bit more difficult. While the hotel itself offers several dining options, we were hoping to find more authentic Portuguese restaurants nearby. The area is very tourist-oriented, so finding traditional local food wasn't as easy as we expected, and there wasn't a huge selection. One thing to keep in mind is the beach access. To reach the stairs leading down to the beach, you first have to walk through the neighboring hotel, which was a little confusing at first as it wasn't clearly indicated. Also, there are a lot of stairs. The views are absolutely stunning, but the beach is not easily accessible for people with limited mobility. Overall, this is a fantastic hotel that I would happily recommend. The location, facilities, and overall experience made for a great holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

I really like this hotel that’s why I came back for the second time this year. Area is absolutely beautiful, good breakfast, nice pool and spa. The only thing I would improve is staff attitude. I do understand not everyone comes from hospitality background but it’s management responsibility to train staff better. When I had to change rooms halfway through my stay informing staff in advance I faced a lot of strange made up issues and excuses saying I have to check out, wait two hours then check in again. It’s not how you handle in-house guests, you treat room changes as a priority not as a new booking. It’s strange that such a nice property won’t have better policies.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful hotel. Really quiet and peaceful. We did go outside of school holidays so it could be busier during that time. Lovely breakfast loads of choice. Room was immaculate and very quiet. The access to the beach could have been better signposted. The way down to one of the beaches is not easily accessible, don't attempt it if you have any mobility problems or aren't very fit. Very steep steps. The other beach can be walked to easily. The hotel is quite set back in a cul de sac. It looks like its easy to walk to or there should be a cutting to get to it but there isn't and it is quite a steep hill to walk up. The area the hotel is in is quiet, if you are after a central base in Albufeira this isn't the place for you. But there is a bus stop close by and the buses are regular so if you don't mind that it's good
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property! We recently stayed at PortoBay Blue Ocean and had an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. The hotel is beautifully maintained, spacious, and offers everything needed for a relaxing and memorable holiday. The check-in and check-out process was smooth, efficient, and completely hassle-free. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always attentive to guests' needs, making us feel comfortable throughout our stay. The breakfast was excellent, with a wide variety of fresh and delicious options available every morning. There was something for everyone, and the cakes and pastries were especially outstanding. The facilities are exceptional and very well maintained. The hotel features both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, along with a relaxing jacuzzi area. The spa offers a great selection of massages and treatments, providing the perfect opportunity to unwind and recharge. One of the highlights of our stay was the evening entertainment. The live singing performances created a wonderful atmosphere and added a special touch to our evenings. Another unique feature is that PortoBay Falésia is connected to PortoBay Blue Ocean by a beautiful wooden walkway. The breath-taking ocean views along the path make every stroll a memorable experience and add to the charm of the property. The location is fantastic, with stunning coastal scenery and direct access to some of the most beautiful views in the Algarve.
Verified review

6/10 Good

The staff were very helpful, although on our arrival (approximately 1230am) there wasn’t a porter to assist us with our luggage to the 3rd floor with 2 long hallways. We had asked for a quiet room, but didn’t expect a room facing rooftops & street lighting for several miles, and a view of the main road into the town, and a generator that cut in/out every 3 minutes from breakfast to dinner each day. Breakfast was very comprehensive, although the evening meal for €110 with wine was average at best, so we continued to you use the À la carte restaurant, that although slightly more expensive, was excellent! Towels on beds was an irritating practice, and remained unchecked. All in all the beach views were spectacular, although I wouldn’t recommend for those unprepared to walk a mile or so down approximately 150-200 timber steps (my wife and I are in our late 70s but are not adverse to exercise) all in all a good holiday, but not a resort I would rush back too! I would be happy to provide a comprehensive ( in my opinion inexpensive) improvement plan, 10 out of 10 for staff attitudes 👍
Verified review

6/10 Good

Pros * Beautiful property in a fantastic location. * The hotel manager handled our complaint professionally, apologized personally, and genuinely tried to improve our experience. * The small café by the pool had outstanding, friendly, and efficient service. * The second dinner at Flor de Sal was much better, and the food was good. Cons * Paid for two Full Ocean View rooms, but one was clearly only a partial ocean view. Reception’s response was simply, “It is what it is.” * First dinner at Flor de Sal took over 2 hours before we received our meals. * Air conditioning barely cooled the room. * Mini fridge did not keep items cold (including medication). * Ceiling fan didn’t work. * Shower alternated between hot and cold every 30 seconds. * Clogged shower drain was reported but never repaired. * Only one complimentary bottle of water for the entire stay, despite guests being advised not to drink the tap water and temperatures around 36°C (97°F). * Wi-Fi was slow and unreliable. * Hotel corridors had a noticeable musty odor. * Bar service was consistently slow and forgetful. * Many hotel facilities closed surprisingly early. Overall, this hotel has tremendous potential, but for the price paid, the service, maintenance, and attention to detail fell well below expectations.
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10/10 Exceptional

My room was beautiful and the balcony was a very generous size with a great view of the sea. The decor of the room is great and the property, including the shower, was perfectly clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is exceptional. Highly maintained, food lovely, staff amazing. A nice walk into the village to the restaurants too. My only very minor complaint is the large pool is a little cold, but you do acclimatise pretty quickly.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff all lovely, breakfast and dinner amazing buffet and choices. Nice and peaceful. All in all lovely hotel and setting - would return.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel - friendly, welcoming staff, especially those at the Lima bar! Highly recommend
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with friendly and helpful staff.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Really had a good time - lovely place
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast needs to be improved Excellent reservation staff and reception people
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Fantastic hotel! Everything was clean, modern, and well looked after. The breakfast buffet was excellent, the pool and facilities were top-notch, and the reception staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We had a wonderful experience and are already planning to come back. Highly recommended!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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