Name: Cheerfulway Balaia Plaza
Address: Estrada de Santa Eulalia Apartado 978, Albufeira, PT

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Surrounded by landscaped gardens and with panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean, this contemporary style apart hotel is situated in the heart of the area of Balaia, within easy reach of the historic centre of the popular holiday resort of Albufeira. The famous beautiful beaches Praia da Santa Eulália and Praia da Maria Luisa are only 200 m away, the beach of Praia da Oura can be reached within a short stroll.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 165 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-18

Guests praise spacious, clean apartments and helpful staff near the beach. Major complaints include aging facilities, broken AC, slow service, and hygiene issues like mold or bed bugs.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Value7.0

Location6.0

Service5.8

Surroundings4.2

Facilities3.6

Cleanliness3.6

＋ PraisedSpacious apartments · Friendly staff · Clean rooms & daily service · Good value for money

－ ComplaintsMalfunctioning air conditioning · Dated facilities needing renovation · Slow check-in & reception delays · Delayed maintenance & broken fixtures

KEYSuitable for budget travelers valuing space. Expect aging facilities and verify AC status; manage service expectations.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location and transportation convenience?＋

Located near the beach in Albufeira with a location score of 6.0. Offers free WiFi, limited parking, and nearby bike rentals and water sports.

diningWhat dining options are available?＋

Dining includes Os Arcos restaurant, a snack bar, and bars. Breakfast is available for an extra charge. Rooms feature kitchenettes for self-catering.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families?＋

Despite high family visitor numbers, the system marks 'children not allowed'. Facilities include a kids' pool, but aging infrastructure and hygiene risks may affect family stays.

roomWhat are the room facilities and comfort level?＋

Rooms are spacious and well-equipped (avg score 5.2) with AC, TV, and kitchenettes. However, facilities are aging (score 3.6), with reports of AC issues and hygiene concerns.

serviceHow is the service quality?＋

Service scores are high (5.8) with some friendly staff. However, experiences vary, with complaints about slow response, indifferent attitudes, and long check-in queues.

facilityWhat leisure and fitness facilities are available?＋

Features outdoor seasonal pools, indoor pools, kids' pools, tennis courts, and bike rentals. Nearby water sports include sailing and surfing, though pool maintenance has been criticized.

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Room types · 2

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

65 ㎡up to 4

2 Double Sofa Beds or 2 Twin Beds700-sq-foot room with a balcony Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and cookware/dishwareSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and a bidetPractical - Safe, unspecified sofa bed, and sofa bed; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableSmoking And Non-Smoking

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

65 ㎡up to 4

1 Double Bed700-sq-foot room with a balcony Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and cookware/dishwareSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and a bidetPractical - Safe, unspecified sofa bed, and sofa bed; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Facilities · 40

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Boat tours nearbyParasailing nearbyFree ParkingSwimming pool24-hour front deskLaundryLuggage storageTennis courtWindsurfingTerraceFree WiFiAirport shuttleStreet parkingAirport shuttle (additional charge)Outdoor pool - seasonalKids' poolBicycle rentalInternet access in public areas - surchargeMultilingual staffElevatorEcotours nearbyConference spaceComputer stationParking (limited spaces)Breakfast available (surcharge)Pool sun loungersSafe-deposit box at front deskSailing nearbyScooter/moped rentals nearbyScuba diving nearbySmoke-free propertySnack bar/deliSnorkeling nearbyATM/bankingSurfing/bodyboarding nearbyTours/ticket assistanceWater skiing nearbyGolfing nearbyHiking/biking trails nearbyWheelchair accessible

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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Al Quimia

Modern Cuisine

€€€€

A genuine oasis of sophistication! This impressive restaurant, overseen by Chef Luis Mourão, enjoys a privileged setting in the EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel, beside Falésia Beach – a paradise surrounded by greenery and natural beauty. In a spacious glass-fronted kitchen visible from the elegant dining room in warm tones, the chef creates dishes that balance traditional Portuguese cookery—especially from the Algarve—with recipes of his own identity. The offering, crafted from the finest seasonal ingredients nature provides, comprises three tasting menus: Água (“Water”, celebrating fresh fish and sea

3.9km

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Cafe Bar Atlantico

Restaurant

Bar

457m

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La Brezza

kebab, pizza, pasta

Italian

930m

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Fuji

sushi

Sushi

1.0km

5

Soft Caffé

Restaurant

Bar

1.2km

6

Lili's Snack-bar

Restaurant

1.2km

7

Made In India

Restaurant

Indian

1.3km

8

Alfarroba Café

Restaurant

Vegetarian

1.3km

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