Near a train station, Hotel Alba offers a warm welcome with an onsite spa and massage services. Relax at the outdoor pool or explore the nearby area on bikes available for rent. With in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, and helpful staff as noted by guests.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Parking available
Bar
Spa
Gym
Pool
24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Sauna
Self parking
Children's pool
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Feel at home (6)
Children's pool
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Elevator
The current price is $64
$64
includes taxes & fees
$59 per night
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Room options
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Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 Adult)
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 Adults and 1 child)
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
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Double Room (2 Adults and 1 child)
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Alameda da India, Monte Gordo, Vila Real Santo Antonio, 8900-440
What's nearby
Monte Gordo Beach - 9 min walk
Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour - 6 min drive
Cabeco Beach - 10 min drive
Verde Beach - 12 min drive
Altura Beach - 14 min drive
Getting around
Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 41 min drive
Vila Real de Santo Antonio Station - 6 min drive
Castro Marim Station - 6 min drive
Vila Real Santo Antonio Monte Gordo Station - 15 min walk
Restaurants
El papagayo - 3 min walk
Restaurante Navegante - 4 min walk
Osaka - 3 min walk
Algarve Steak House - 4 min walk
FUEL Restaurant & Bar by Chakall - 4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Alba
Located near a train station, Hotel Alba is a great choice for a stay in Vila Real Santo Antonio. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
125 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 15 days prior to check-in
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (EUR 12.50 per night)
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's pool
What to do
Beach nearby
Access to nearby indoor pool
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Built in 1996
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Library
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Onsite venue - This bar serves breakfast only.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.50 per night for guests aged 11-13 years old, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 11 years of age.
COVID-19 testing fee (antigen/rapid screening): EUR 3 per person, per stay
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 8.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 28.0 per night
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 12.50 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Alba Vila Real Santo Antonio
Hotel Alba Vila Real Santo Antonio
Hotel Alba Hotel
Hotel Alba Vila Real Santo Antonio
Hotel Alba Hotel Vila Real Santo Antonio
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Alba offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Alba does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Alba?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Alba?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Alba?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 12.50 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Alba?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Alba?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Monte Gordo (7-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Alba and nearby?
Hotel Alba has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a fitness center and access to a nearby indoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Alba?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Hotel Alba have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Hotel Alba like?
Hotel Alba is a short 9-minute walk from Monte Gordo Beach and 7 minutes' walk from Casino Monte Gordo.
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Hotel Alba Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
This was a great place to stay in a lovely little village at Monte Gordo. We really loved our stay here.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Excellent hotel and location
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2024
The hotel is perfectly placed in town with just a 5 minute walk to the beach, hotel was basic but absolutely spotless clean, the breakfast was limited with not a great choice but not terribly either, i would be happy staying here again and recommend to anyone not expensive,
Marco
Marco, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
I love this hotel, the complementary breakfast is great and the pool is to die for. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Units have a large private terrace
Alesha
Alesha, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2024
Friendly and helpful, they provided a fabulous breakfast. The pool was a favorite and the beach was an easy walk away. We really enjoyed our stay.
Barbara
Barbara, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2024
Absolutely great area for chilling out…
Ian
Ian, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
Four nights in Monte Gordo.
Great hotel in Monte Gordo, we had a fabulous stay in a wonderful town with amazing beach and very close to the Spanish border. Staff were grand, we had a very good buffet breakfast, main items to choose from. Very close to beach and shops. If needed there is a 2 1/2 mile walk to the border town of Vila Real de Santo Antonio along a straight road but the beach walk is glorious although twice the distance. Beach is just fantastic. Was a small fishing village before tourism and no natural harbour so the fishing boats are launched by tractor pushing them into the sea. Many eateries, cafes etc in the town. The bed we had was very comfy and the shower was so lovely , with power and heat. Also had a fridge in the room. Would recommend this hotel and would definitely stay again. Cheers 😁😁
bryce
bryce, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
Really nice place to stay, better than expected. Spacious room and lovely balcony. Close to Bea h, shops, restaurants and bus stop to explore Eastern Algarve. Pool area lovely and hotel was spotlessly clean.
Lesley
Lesley, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
We like this hotel. We visited this little touristy area during an off-season. The hotel is located near the beach and lots of eating and dining establishments. The hotel itself has very comfortable larger rooms and it included breakfast. Parking in an area just in front of the hotel is usually a paid area. However, while we were there, the parking meters were broken and all parking was free. since there were very few tourists in the area, we found no problem finding a place to park. This would probably be, a great spot for a family vacation. We found the hotel had a drying rack out each room on a balcony that was a real plus for a wet beach wear.
Lyle
Lyle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2023
Really enjoyed my stay. The staff was great and the breakfast was just right.
Denise
Denise, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2024
It was a nice quiet stay for an adult getaway, the area is however quite pricey with not much to do.
Other than that great stay with good staff.
Kiya
Kiya, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2023
We’ll always book in this hotel when in the area.
Julito
Julito, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2024
Where to Stay in Monte Gordo
We've been going to this hotel for a number of years and it's always nice to see the same welcoming people at reception. The hotel is always kept in great condition and the included breakfast has gotten better. Great location, quiet with Spar right across the street.
John
John, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 29, 2024
Property is outdated and a dire need of an update reminded my of Miami's South beach back in the 80's it smelled like old but the place was clean, the breakfast was decent and the staff was very helpful
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2024
very nice!
Alice
Alice, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2023
Good location to stay in Monte Gordo!
Great location, easy walk to the beach, restaurants and Vila Real San Antonio. Room was confortable and spacious, staff friendly and professional. Good breakfast.
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2024
Very good
Ugo
Ugo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2022
Great location within short walking distance from shops, beach and great restaurants. It is well maintained, usable outside pool area. Friendly and helpful staff. Will be staying there again.
Owen
Owen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2023
Hotel room was a good size with an extra large balcony. There is an option to have your room serviced every day, we found the hotel to be very clean.
The beach is a couple of minutes away as is restaurants, cafes and bars.
The pool area is fine and there was always sunbeds available.
There was also a good choice for breakfast.
Thomas
Thomas, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2023
Only top floor was hotel the rest are apartments breakfast was ok but nothing special. Reception staff were good. A lot of pensioners and at weekend hotel was full of Portuguese and mainly Dutch tourists. Would stay there again as convenient
Andrew
Andrew, 7-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 30, 2024
This hotel isn’t 4 star, very dated, extra cost to use sauna, no beach towels available. Very noisy, woken up at 4/5am from next door and upstairs everyday. Clean and fine for a base.
Sarah
Sarah, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2023
The property itself was fine for the price. Excellent location, proximity to beach, restaurants, bars etc. walkable. Felt safe. The hotel room doors need something on them to stop them slamming. It seems no one on our floor noticed this and the slamming, inadvertently, im sure, contined til well past 1am. 😵💫
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2023
The hotel was in general good. The staff was very diligent. At breakfast, each table was cleaned up immediately after the guest left. The hotel room was located directly on a busy thoroughfare. Across the street were public trash containers that were emptied at 1 am. It was hardly possible to leave the windows open. The parking garage of the hotel was full and therefore we had to park our rental car on the street. It was possible to find parking spaces, but in these areas you had to pay a parking meter where you could only put in 4 hours at a time.
Silke
Silke, 7-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 10, 2023
Parking is a problem
Our main problem was the lack of parking, which was an important criteria for us when we booked. The receptionist just shrugged her shoulders we we pointed out that we booked a hotel with parking. The hotel’s car park only has 39 spaces and was full for our two day stay. We were put on a waiting list but never achieved a parking space. The nearby on street parking has a four hour maximum stay between 09.00-22.00 and the machine only takes coins. We were forced to get change and then keep returning to our vehicle every four hours which became restrictive of what we could do in a four hour window.
C
C, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 22, 2024
I liked the location by the beach and the close proximity of the hotel to Monte Gordo Station and Faro Airport. The restaurants and massage parlours along the beach were also top noch.
Now to the bad, the hotel which in my view should definitely not be classed as a 4* hotel for the following reasons:
1. Premium rooms to offer the choice of an upgrade
2. No kettle or Tea or Coffee making facilities
3. Limited to only 4x hot food options for breakfast (Egg, Sausage which didn't taste great, Baked Beans and Mushrooms) The cold continental options were cold the majority of the time
4. Only breakfast meals no lunch or dinner is served here in the hotel
5. No masseuse due to the lady being sick which is understandable but there should ALWAYS be back up staff
6. The prices for the steam from and sauna was ridiculous even when I mentioned it to the locals who live around there €8 for 15 minutes is ridiculous. Also the facilities hadn't even been turned out and meaning as a customer I would need to wait a few minutes for it to heat up before using it
7. Train transport wasn't very good and the prices in general for excursions were misleading because they didn't include pick up from the hotel. The majority were based in Albufeira or Olhão which were far on public transport (train and bus). The taxi option was quicker but extremely expensive. This is the first time I have travelled to a European country and had to figure out how to reach the starting points of an excursion.