Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa

This exclusive luxury hotel lies above beautiful, sandy Praia de Santa Eulalia Beach (approximately 50 m away, accessible via a couple of steps). The lively centre of Albufeira, with its many shopping and entertainment venues, is approximately 4 km away and there is a regular bus service that departs from a stop located 100 m from the hotel. The hotel also offers a free shuttle bus into town that runs a few times per day. Faro Airport is about 33 km away and can be reached in approximately 45 minutes.This hotel was opened in 2004 and comprises a 5-storey main building and several annexe blocks with total of 344 rooms, of which 7 are single rooms, 153 are double rooms, 29 are suites and 155 are apartments. Guests have access to a vast 10,000-m² pool and garden complex, a spacious foyer with lifts, hire safes and a 24-hour reception desk. In addition, there is a games room, a TV room, a nightclub, a shop, a hairdresser's salon, a cosy bar, several bars and air-conditioned à la carte restaurants (non-smoking) with highchairs for infants. Business guests may make use of the conference rooms. The hotel offers a public Internet terminal and wireless Internet access is available in the public areas. There is a kids' club and playground for younger guests. Room and laundry services are on offer and guests may make use of the car park.The elegant, comfortable rooms come with a bathroom with a hairdryer, a telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, Internet access, a minibar, a king-size bed or 2 twin beds, carpeting, air conditioning, central heating, a hire safe and a balcony or terrace.In the outdoor complex is a heated saltwater swimming pool, 3 freshwater heated pools with children's pools (the numbers of pools heated will depend on the hotel occupancy), various snack bars and a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols laid out ready for use. It is possible to make use of the gym or pay a visit to the Thalasso spa (fees apply) and health area, which features a hot tub, a sauna, a solarium, a steam bath, a massage service and a beauty centre. Aerobics and gymnastics may be tried out (fees apply), as well as tennis and table tennis. There is a varied entertainment program put on during the peak season.Guests may have their breakfast, midday and evening meals from varied buffets; lunch and dinner may also be taken à la carte and lunch can alternatively chosen as a set menu (the different alternatives will depend on the hotel occupancy). Furthermore, special dietary requirements as well as individual-specific dishes may be catered for, and guests have the opportunity to book a half-board stay.American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.Standard rooms: check-in is at 3 pm and check-out is at 12 pm. Resort Suite: check-in is at 3 pm and check-out is at 10 am.