São Rafael Holidays

Guesthouse with a rooftop terrace, 7-minute walk to Sao Rafael Beach

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November 2025

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December 2025

3 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Sea View | Beach/ocean view

Just a short distance from Albufeira Old Town Square, São Rafael Holidays features an outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, and garden. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi while multilingual staff plan activities. Convenient bike rentals and tour assistance help explore the area.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Room options

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2 beds

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Palm Villa Plus, 3 bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Plasma TV

3 bedrooms

Blackout drapes/curtains

100 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sea view
Sleeps 6
1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Palm Villa, 3 bedrooms

Excellent

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Plasma TV

3 bedrooms

Blackout drapes/curtains

130 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Plasma TV

Renovated in 2014

3 bedrooms

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Plasma TV

Renovated in 2014

3 bedrooms

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Partial Sea View

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Plasma TV

3 bedrooms

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Minibar

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Plasma TV

Renovated in 2013

3 bedrooms

45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Very good

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Plasma TV

Renovated in 2013

90 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

1-Bedroom Ocean Villa with Private Pool

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Private pool

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Plasma TV

3 bedrooms

100 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Ocean Villa with Private Pool

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Private pool

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Plasma TV

3 bedrooms

150 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Plasma TV

80 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

Bedroom Family Ocean Villa With Private Pool

Sleeps 4

Double Room

Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 2

Double Room with Partial Sea View

Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Duplex with Sea View

Sleeps 4

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 4

Ocean Villa with Private Pool

Sleeps 4

Palm Villa Plus, 3 Bedrooms

Sleeps 6

Double Room with Sea View

Sleeps 2

Ocean Villa With Private Pool

Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Urb. Sao Rafael Lote 26 Fase II, Albufeira, 8200-613

What's nearby

Sao Rafael Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Albufeira Marina - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
Peneco Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Albufeira Old Town Square - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
The Strip - 9 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 15 min drive
Portimao (PRM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Castello Di Norcia - ‬3 min drive
‪Gate 4 café - ‬3 min drive
‪Fat Cats - ‬2 min drive
‪el barrio - ‬3 min drive
‪Spar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

São Rafael Holidays

Guesthouse near Sao Rafael Beach

Close to Albufeira Marina, São Rafael Holidays provides amenities like a rooftop terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

An outdoor pool
Bike rentals, multilingual staff, and concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews say great things about the first-rate property condition

Room features

All guestrooms at São Rafael Holidays have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Rainfall showers and hair dryers
LED light bulbs and limited housekeeping

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Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Free offsite parking
Street parking available

Things to do

Bicycle rentals
Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Outdoor pool

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (weekly)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Garden
Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

No elevator

More

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Designated smoking areas
Double-glazed windows
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Plasma TV

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Air conditioning
LED lighting
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Sao Rafael Guest House, Estrada do Aldeamento Sao Rafael, Lot 26]

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 120.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

Breakage deposit: EUR 400 per stay
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.

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

Optional extras

Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 120.0 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property is professionally cleaned

Property Registration Number AlojLocal/2013/139

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vidamar São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Albufeira

São Rafael Luxury Villas Albufeira

São Rafael Luxury Villas Apartment

São Rafael Luxury Villas Apartment Albufeira

São Rafael Villas

Vidamar São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse

São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Apartment Albufeira

São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Apartment

São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse Albufeira

São Rafael Villas Apartments GuestHouse

São Rafael Villas Apartments

São Rafael Luxury Villas

Frequently asked questions

Does São Rafael Holidays have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is São Rafael Holidays pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at São Rafael Holidays?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at São Rafael Holidays?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at São Rafael Holidays?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is São Rafael Holidays located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Arrifes Beach and Sao Rafael Beach. Albufeira Old Town Square is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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São Rafael Holidays Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

13 October 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic area, quite, safe.

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

21 September 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location, away from the business of Albufeira old town

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keira

22 October 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff were just lovely and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. Allowed us to check in early so we could attend a family wedding nearby. Breakfast was fantastic with a great view while eating. Clean room and great area in walkable distance to beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

10 November 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clean, very nice staff. Rooms need an update.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

30 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely property and location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

22 September 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Almost new condo with parking and great ocean view

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

1 October 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved this villa and will definitely be back! Plenty of room for a couple or family, nice kitchen to cook in and plenty of entertainment room downstairs and at your private backyard. Loved having a pool to ourselves and a balcony that looked out to the ocean. Very peaceful and quiet!! Beach close by was small and not busy which was nice. Easy quick drive into Albufiera for food or to walk around. Parking below the property is a little bit of a pain, but nice and safe since the villas are gated.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uljana

19 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice place to stay when in Albufeira. Within walking distance to the beautiful beach Sao Rafael. Great service, quiet, secure, feels like home. Good dining options nearby. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

24 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Girls trip

Villa was nice and clear with everything we needed. Inc towels and toiletries. Starting to need a little tlc. Lots of lights didnt work, stair rail was wobbly. Pool needed some attention Very peaceful area, nice sea view from top floor However we really enjoyed our stay. Close to lovely beaches Supermarkets close by are very basic. We travelled into town every night for entertainment

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

16 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

On my two weeks travel thru Spain in Portugal, we came across this beautiful spot Albufeira lovely but what made this location special was Sao Rafael Holydays amazing villas clean perfect location, beautiful pool 3 blocks from the most beautiful beach .. Beatriz she’s wonderful person, always there for you.. Im coming back for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

13 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The area was lovely and it was close to a nice beach. The villa was spacious. The private pool was a bonus but we had to let management/maintenance know that the pool ladder was broken upon our arrival, so hopefully they will address that before the next visitors stay in the unit.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine

9 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

We really enjoyed the studio private villa. The studio was clean and spacious. The pool was awesome! But the cushions outside were in bad condition, ripped and stained, was not impressed. Parking was easy and convinient

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amin

28 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing place,very nice staff with ordinary buffet

The staff were so friendly, even they mentioned they are new there. They provide us very good information and also do something very special. As we had to go to the airport and could not be there for the last breakfast, they provided us a breakfast bag including a home made sandwich😍 The location is great and just 5 minutes walking to st Rafael beach, but a little bit difficult to reach if you have no car The hotel is too small and some equipment were a little bit old, but in overall the hotel can satisfy you The brekfast buffet had no hot meal, maybe because of the season Safety is also good. The staff leave the hotel at 6 p.m. but there is a guard who is availbale during the night In overall, we really enjoyed and highly recommend the hotel

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

lily

4 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This property is located in a very convenient area. You can walk to a few 5 star rated restaurants and even a local beach. No more than 10 min walk to any location. It feels very safe to walk at night, we really enjoyed that. Prepare to hear a lot of instructions with a map when you arrive to get to your hotel room and they don't assist with luggage. Although the hotel is located on a very beautiful and large piece of property the rooms are not up to date. The wifi is very spotty. We had a leak in the bathroom that left a big puddle on the floor our whole stay because nobody came to fix it even though they told us someone would come. This was very upsetting because nobody came to clean the room either so we were left with limited towels which we used for the puddle. These are things you do not want to deal with after a whole day of traveling. I really wanted to love this place but they have a lot of fixing to do. Staff was friendly.

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

17 July 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property definitely isn’t a 4 star by North American standards (I understand this isnt North America). It seems like more of a hostel to me. I stayed in the Superior double room with Sea view. Perhaps the villas and apartment styles are nicer; hence the better reviews? I saw the conflicting reviews when booking and decided to give it a chance with hopes it wouldnt have been so bad. Pictures were consistent with the room. The location is great, close to two nice beaches and away from the chaos of the old town of Albufeira. The staff are nice but don’t expect anything over the top/ them to go above or beyond in terms of service. Breakfast is generic with very basic breakfast offerings - fruit, cereal, bread, eggs, bacon, coffee, tea. The property could benefit from a little more attention to detail. Common areas seem clean and modern. However, I thought my room could have benefitted from a little extra cleaning, especially in the bathroom. The walls need painting, the shower walls could do with some scrubbing (with bleach) and the baseboards need dusting. Overall the room was comfortable. If you’re looking somewhere to sleep and don’t care about the extra details then consider this property because the area is nice. If you’re looking for a higher level of experience consider elsewhere.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Laura

15 October 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

All was great. Very quiet & great location. Internet was a bit unreliable. Not very good lighting in the unit offered.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

7 October 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

grigoriy

18 September 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great place

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary-ann

31 August 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The service was great, the staff are ok, but not very considerate or friendly. I made a mistake booking and had the option of either losing my money or booking a new room somewhere else for a family member since they couldn’t accommodate them. It was partially my fault but the way the situation was handled was very mean business style. I would’ve expected them to be a bit more nice or considerate. Even the main manger that was their stated that their isn’t anything else she can talk to me about so I should stop talking. The place is nice though and close to the beach and clean. All the other staff where friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Evi

27 August 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Zeer mooi appartement, dicht bij strand, wel wat verder van winkels en restaurants

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

16 August 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was not expecting how big this place was- a nice surprise! It was great to be able to do laundry too. Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Less than a 10 min walk to 3 nearby beaches. Check in was nice and everyone was super friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

9 August 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We enjoyed our stay. It is walking distance to the beach. The food in the area is excellent. The people were approachable and friendly. The staff was easily reachable, responsive, and helped us navigate the town. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashel

1 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very beautiful place for its price! View and community was so nice! No parking on site but not far away either! Staff was kind! Very beautiful place and accommodated breakfast to go for us which was very sweet!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIANA

29 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incrível

Inesquecível. Ficamos numa casa com piscina privativa e duas suítes. Tudo super espaçoso e confortável. O café da manhã era ótimo.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

20 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hat einfach alles gepasst dort. 11 von 10 Sternen

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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