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NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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Rooftop bar, ocean views, open daily
On the beach, white sand
Exterior
Reception hall
Sauna, hot tub, Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments, body wraps
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

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Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

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Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Living room

Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 70.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room, Balcony, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Sesmarias, Albufeira, 8200-613

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 13 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Peneco Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • The Strip - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 15 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Barrio - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Praia de São Rafael - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gate 4 Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Clube Pesca e Náutica Desportiva de Albufeira - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Irish Pub - ‬20 min walk

About this property

NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Sao Rafael Beach
Located close to Albufeira Marina, NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. Indulge in a body wrap, a massage and a body treatment at the on-site spa. Enjoy Portuguese cuisine and ocean views at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and 2 indoor pools, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a lift and outdoor furniture
  • Massage treatment rooms, 15 meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, a vending machine and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 149 rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as furnished balconies and pillow menus.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 40-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Biosphere – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 5 per night)

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chill Out Bar
  • Fado
  • Seven Seas

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (4,413 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Spa tub
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 29 October and 28 February.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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.

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

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 5 per night
  • Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Facilities fee: EUR 10 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; spa; swimming pool

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Property registration number 7284

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Atlantic Sao Rafael Hotel
Hotel Atlantic Sao Rafael
Hotel Sao Rafael Atlantic
Rafael Atlantic
Rafael Atlantic Hotel
Sao Atlantic Rafael Hotel
Sao Rafael Atlantic
Sao Rafael Atlantic Albufeira
Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel
Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico Hotel Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico Hotel
São Rafael Atlântico Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico

Frequently asked questions

Does NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 Indoor pools and 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Is NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. There's a deposit of EUR 100 per stay and a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico?

Self-parking is available for EUR 5 per night. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico located?

Nestled on the beach, this Albufeira hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Arrifes Beach and Sao Rafael Beach. Albufeira Old Town Square is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 607 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1009 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Irose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Hamza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

YOON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Most beautiful nature around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying at this location was a little gift to myself, and I was not disappointed. Absolutely loved my room. Paul was amazing. The beaches and Cliffside area outside of the resort where just part of the icing on the cake. With the other part being the landscaping and grounds of the hotel. The spa is very pretty. The half board, including breakfast and dinner, was worth it. There was a variation of options with good flavors. Really appreciated the free shuttle into town. I have nothing negative to say, except if you have mobility issues. I happened to have broken my foot just before arrival. And the distance needed to get to the different elevators to get to the different locations could be a little bit of a hassle. But, do not let that dissuade you. Absolutely everything about this location was amazing and was a highlight of my trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All excellent except dinner choice on property. Limited to buffet or limited bar menu. Should have a nice restaurant choice. Saved by awesome restaurant just off property on beach a short walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great spot! The walkability to the beach was very convenient and the pool area was clean and nice. It was a great place to relax in the afternoon after a long day of exploring the Algarve. The gym, indoor pool, and spa were very nice. There was parking on site which was nice. The only downside was the walkability to go to the town, or restaurants so there was only 1 restaurant on site, and a small beach restaurant close by that stops serving food at 5pm. However if you are looking for just a place to relax and unwind with beach access without having to drive this is a great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Liked the breakfast that was included and the resort facilities with the beach area. Did not like that the lounge chairs on the beach were not included. Our room # 252 was very, very dissappointing, and definitely not up to standards, particularly with being claimed as a 5* hotel. - many spots of mould in the shower walls and tiles coming off - shower water did not drain, large amounts of water in the basin that did not move for drainage - toilet plunger did not work on the left side - large areas missing paint in washroom and throughout the room - toilet dripping all day and night, it may be possible that the drippings are from the washroom above. Hard to sleep with the continuous dripping. - no light over the hallway door area, very dark at night, particularly with being at the end of the hallway. - large cracks in the door trim and around some baseboards. - no bed sheet cover, bed cover is the only choice to cover yourself at night. - bar fridge is not clearly advertised for charges for non alcoholic beverages. All concerns have been addressed with the manager. We only stayed 3 nights and addressed the concerns at the end of our stay. Finding it hard to believe no one else complained? This room would be a 2* with all its pre existing conditions. Check-in was not a delightful experience either.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTOINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for the price. Breakfast excellent. Bar by the beach also good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property was clean, facilities nicely kept. The staff was not very friendly and even rude at several points. Lovely location and very peaceful environment. Would recommend to someone not planning on spending a lot of time on property. No late check out nor upgrade offered for VIP access.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location on top of the cliffs with easy access to a beautiful beach 2 mins walk away. The whole hotel is lovely, rooms, pools etc. we did notice one of the restaurants in the hotel was shut but there were restaurants within walking distance if you didn’t mind a 29 min walk otherwise it would be very limited dining. The old town is a free bus ride away but it’s a 25 min walk as it only runs 3 times a day. Here you will find the ‘party’ if you wanted it, it’s lovely in day before the clubs get going, but it’s worth noting the hotel itself is in a lovely peaceful quite spot on top of the cliffs with sea views.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

martin

Travelled with family and small children
the pools outside and beach were nice however considering the cost of this hotel I would have expected a greater quality of fixtures and service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The setting around the pool area and gardens are so natural and peaceful. Beautiful. The walk to the beach and the beach itself is amazing. Food was nice. Beyond that this is not 5 star. It really misses the mark when competing with other 5 star hotels along the Algarve. Nothing for kids to do, no other food options beyond the buffet which at £40 a head is very expensive to eat in each night. No other activities for adults bar Yoga on a Saturday morning. Bar is basic and entertainment is ok. There is an Italian beside the beach that has a much better vibe and evening entertainment. It was changing hands by the looks of things and hopefully will improve. I’d pay extra and try Epic Sana instead.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

adeel

Rated 5 stars but not 5 star hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

SHARMONY

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t explore the area around as just used as a base but the hotel is really nice, the service is outstanding and a really good breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

adeel

Travelled with family
Over not a 5star hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was of good standard, but wouldn’t rate it 5 star.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely, quiet and calm. Our room was huge, clean and had everything we needed. The breakfast was great and a lot of choice. We had a view of the sea which was great. Not sure I would rate it as a 5* but its not far off. The prices within the hotel were very expensive - 18 euros for a rather bland sandwich was too much.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property and amazing staff! Only issue was the lack of plugs in the room. Other than that 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024