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Hotel California Urban Beach

4.0 star property

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Beach nearby, white sand
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aerial view
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Sundeck

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Rua Joaquim Pedro Samora 2, Albufeira, Faro, 8200-210
  • Praia dos Pescadores
    2 min walk
  • Peneco Beach
    2 min walk
  • Albufeira Old Town Square
    3 min walk
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    31 min drive

Room options

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Double Room, Pool View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room, Pool View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room (S)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room - Nightlife View | Nightclub

Double Room - Nightlife View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (XL) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room (XL)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room (M)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room (L)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (D'One) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Suite (D'One)

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Albufeira

A stay at Hotel California Urban Beach places you in the heart of Albufeira, a 1-minute drive from Albufeira Old Town Square and 14 minutes from Praia dos Alemães. .This spa hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Sao Rafael Beach and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Oura Beach.

What's nearby

  • Peneco Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Praia dos Alemães - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Albufeira Marina - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • The Strip - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 13 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piccadilly Cocktail-bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barbers Cocktail Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bravo Steak House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fastnet Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vegas Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel California Urban Beach

Adults-only Albufeira hotel in Albufeira Old Town with a full-service spa
Hotel California Urban Beach offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a steam room. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Hotel California Urban Beach has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 11 2024 to March 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • Destination fee: EUR 2 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 17 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Cheerfulway California
Cheerfulway California Albufeira
Cheerfulway California Hotel
Califórnia Beach Hotel Albufeira
Cheerfulway Hotel California Albufeira
Hotel California Albufeira
California Albufeira
Califórnia Beach Albufeira
California Urban Albufeira
Hotel California Urban Beach Hotel
Hotel California Urban Beach Albufeira
Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only
Hotel California Urban Beach Hotel Albufeira

Hotel California Urban Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 323 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 323 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 323 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 323 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 323 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Wrightington

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Stayed here 5/6 times & never disappointed😎
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tecla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a very popular area with plenty of restaurants to choose from. Very clean and staff very polite
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

clare

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Seaview, was actually air con unit. Location is in the heart of Portugal malaga or iyanapa. Deafening in the room in evenings, bar after bar of music bashing your ears - literally. Unless you want to expire in the heat by keeping windows closed. Zero peace or quieter areas anywhere near this place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Don’t book if you value your sleep
Loud music until 4am every night and then the Hotel starts playing music at 9.30am by the pool until 6pm
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the location! It was slightly annoying to use two different elevators but I understand the need for it since I chose a room away from the noisy strip. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my boyfriend stayed here for a week and it’s fair to say we both fell in love with the place and albufeira itself. The staff at the hotel were so friendly, polite and talkative, very informative when telling us about the hotel. The facilities were amazing, although we were slightly disappointed with the space in the toilet, not enough space to move and not much privacy either (might be because of the size room we had) but apart from that, we can’t fault the hotel at all. The pool area was our favourite part, very clean, staff were attentive, relaxing and quiet area, same with breakfast, lots of options for everybody, the staff at the bar were always checking on us and asking if we wanted more drinks etc. We sat on our balcony at night to listen to the night life so we didn’t get caught up in the business of old town and even that was a nice experience, being able to relax and listen to the music. Overall, Hotel Califórnia is in such a nice location, right next to Old Town and everything is pretty much in walking distance. We’ll definitely be returning next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Parnia

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This property is the least bit cooperative in terms of accomadations to start. The rooms are a 4x4 cubical box - they say you can fit two people in a room but that doesn’t consider luggage space. In addition the rooms have the air conditioner above your head so when it’s turned on your freezing and when it’s off you’re burning hot really no in between. Only option is to freeze and get sick. I would only come back here if there was a so no other option.

10/10 Excellent

LISBERT, MIAMI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located. Lots of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel was horrible. Very tiny room. No door or meaningful separation existed between the bathroom, shower area and the rest of the room. Bed was a mattress on a veryn low platform. Very difficult to get in and out of. Bathroom was a complete joke. No where to place even a small toiletry bag because there were no counters near the very small bathroom sink. You will have to pay me to ever stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed as a group of friends. Great trip. Friendly hotel. Excellent facilities for the price/location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heidi

We were shocked when we arrived at this hotel. The hotel looks nothing like its photos. It’s dirty, smoky, and loud. It states that it’s not non-smoking, but the rooms have ashtrays and they smell of smoke. The rooms sound like you’re in a boom box. When we expressed our concerns and checked out, within an hour, Balram said we could have a refund. Then Hugo, the manager, decided to ghost us and Orbitz. So, they grossly misrepresented their hotel and then provide zero customer service and made zero efforts to make the customers satisfied. I would strongly discourage you from visiting this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The moment that me and my partner checked into the hotel we was welcomed with a smile and light banter. The two receptionist were pleasant, professional and helpful. I would definitely be returning as my stay was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jodie

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tasneem Nabeela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful and well kept with regular housekeeping daily, however beware of the strip outside of the hotel. Every night blaring music will be impossible to sleep. Near toward the strip side is unbearable but other side is still able to hear the noisy mess of the nightlife
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

NEVADA

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
We loved the location. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good hotel but definitely room for improvement.
The hotel was lovely in itself. Great pool, friendly bar staff. Had a bad situation with check-in. We arrived at 15:00 and we were told the room wasn't ready. The room wasn't available until 15:20. It appeared obvious why the room wasn't ready. After letting myself in, we saw it had a bucket of paint and a drill on the floor. I had to go back to reception and they put me and my girlfriend in a new room. The situation was resolved, but from the hotels perspective it must be pretty embarrassing. On our 2nd day we wanted to use the spa facilities. We were downstairs on Floor 2 for 15 minutes and no staff came to the desk. We left. This aside, the pool was lovely and the bar staff were attentive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I'd seen the reviews & knew it could be noisey but I didn't expect it to be so bad. Our room was fifth floor, above bar street & it was bouncing from 1700 til 0500. We slept fine though & didn't bother to ask for a move. The toilet and shower were actually within the room & the only privacy was behind a glass screen.We killed 4 cockroaches in the room during our last 2 nights. The bed was massive and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place
Wonderful modern hotel. Had a room facing the pool and a package that included breakfast. I recommend both. Great modern music at the pool. It is walking distance to many bars, restaurants, shops, and the beach. The bars are loud at night and the noise may impact you, but we were able to sleep through it by our second night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024