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Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 indoor and 3 outdoor swimming pools and a health club. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations o… more
When you stay at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort in Albufeira, you'll be next to a golf course, a 1-minute drive from Salgados Beach and 8 minutes from Albufeira Marina. This beach resort is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Falesia Beach.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Herdade dos Salgados Golf - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi Salgados Beach - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Gale Beach - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Gale Beach West - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Lagoa dos Salgados - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi Praia Grande de Pêra - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Praia da Galé East - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Salgados Lagoon Observation Deck - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Manuel Lourenco Beach - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi Evaristo Beach - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi Armação Beach - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi Coelha Beach - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi Castelo Beach - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi Sao Rafael Beach - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi Arrifes Beach - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi The nearest airports are: Portimao (PRM) - 33.1 km / 20.6 mi Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 49.6 km / 30.8 mi The preferred airport for Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort is Faro Intl. Airport (FAO). . Near Gale Beach West.
Enjoy local cuisine at Coco's Restaurant, one of the resort's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the swim-up bar or one of 5 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
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- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Books
- Dartboard
- Entertainment
- Games room
- Live music
- Pool table
- Shops in hotel
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Nearby free parking
- Nearby parking
- Outside parking
- Parking
- Security-controlled parking
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Balcony
- Banquet and event room
- Bike rental
- Breakfast in bed
- Car rental
- Cash machine at the hotel
- Coffee machine
- Conference centre
- Currency exchange
- Doctor
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Hair salon / beauty centre
- Hairdresser / Barber
- Heated pool
- Luggage storage
- Medical service
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Private check-in / check-out
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Security
- Serviced office
- Sun terrace
- Supermarket in hotel
- Terrace
- Wake-up call service
- Wedding service
- Children
- Babysitting service
- Childcare
- Children´s entertainment
- Game area
- Kids' playground
- Kids' pool
- Kid´s club
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee shop
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Indoor bar
- Pool bar
- Snack bar
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Buffet restaurant
- Rooms for events / banquets
- À la carte restaurant
- Swimming pools
- Adults-only outdoor pool
- Children’s pool
- Full SPA circuit
- Gardens
- Poolside parasols
- Poolside sun loungers
- Towel service
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Jacuzzi
- Massages
- Sauna
- Spa
- Turkish bath
- Activities
- Bike rental
- Golf course
- Golf course within 3 km
- Mini golf
- Padel tennis
- Snorkelling
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Water park
- Accessibility
- Entertainment rooms, toilets in adapted communal areas
- Entrance with ramp
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Ground floor reception
- Hotel entrance with ramp
- Restaurant on the ground floor
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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Very good
Based on 1859 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in a quiet and peaceful area
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Rita B
Albufeira, Portugal
08/04/2026
“Great location, great activities offered”
The location is amazing, just a fee steps from an amazing and no crowded beach. Very good resort also to relax, has a lot of amenities and a very good Spa, I loved the fitness classes that were offered, yoga, pilates, cycling… I had a very good experience so I would definitely come back.
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Mariana M
02/04/2026
“We had a wonderful vacation”
The hotel had just recently reopened after some rebranding & renovation. Even though it was not yet fully functioning (low season) we had a great time. Some people really make a difference by going that step beyond on their service! The Kids Club was a highlight for the kids. The ladies, Patricia… more
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Resort55922903016
Southport, United Kingdom
18/10/2025
“Perfect Hotel”
Beautiful hotel. Couldn’t fault it at all. The room the lovely (prestige double) with double aspect. The shower was very good and well stocked with toiletries. The food was excellent. The pool was huge with plenty of sun loungers.
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scoileoinb
15/10/2025
“5 Star Stay at VidaMar Algarve Resort Hotel”
We’re just starting our second week at VidaMar Resort Algarve. Having stayed at a neighbouring hotel for the past ten years, we decided to give VidaMar a try this time, booking our stay last October. To be honest, we were a little nervous in the run-up to our holiday after reading some of the less… more
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Baz1gaz
08/10/2025
“Quiet time 😍”
Holiday with my wife. We cannot praise highly enough this resort from our early check in to our late check out we were treated like special guests. The resort is a very special place. Full of surprises and very special staff who work very hard to ensure that your trip is one of a kind. I can’t wait… more
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Based on 76 reviews
Service: 9
Cleanliness: 9
Room: 9
Facilities: 9
Location: 10
Breakfast: 9
Lunch/Dinner: 8
Quality/Price: 8
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