Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG

4.0 star property

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Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony
Daily full breakfast (EUR 17 per person)
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Rua Joaquim Pedro Samora 2, Albufeira, Faro, 8200-210
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Peneco Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Marina
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Light View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street Light View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Albufeira

A stay at Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG places you in the heart of Albufeira, a 3-minute drive from Albufeira Old Town Square and 10 minutes from Praia dos Alemães. .This spa hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Sao Rafael Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Oura Beach.

What's nearby

  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Peneco Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Praia dos Alemães - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Strip - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Casanova - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prazeres Restaurante Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bravo Steak House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ricardos Pizzaria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vertigo Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG

Adults-only hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a steam room. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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 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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 17 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, 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
Property Registration Number 2961

We should mention

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
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Cheerfulway California
Cheerfulway California Albufeira
Cheerfulway California Hotel
Califórnia Beach Hotel Albufeira
Cheerfulway Hotel California Albufeira
Hotel California Albufeira
California Albufeira
Califórnia Beach Albufeira
Indigo Albufeira By Ihg
Hotel California Urban Beach
Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Albufeira an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG Albufeira
Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only

Reviews

Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 361 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mandy, Northampton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First look was all good reception lady was very nice i had paid extra for balcony and pool view well on entering the room all looked good very clean very small room then i opened my curtains to find frosted doors no view ! and you need all the lights on as it was so dark also a tiny half length hanging cupboard no shelves as the safe was on it so had to live out of my case for a week i did go to reception the next day as i had booked two rooms next to each other that was the same the balconys was directly on to the pool you cauldnt use them for two kids running in and out of them and people sitting on your wall to your balcony round the pool. When i complained and asked to move i was told quite sharply that i had got what i paid for and no other rooms left ? So i asked if i can have a hanging rail but it never appeared!!! Also the pool was dirty it got worse over the week so i didnt use it shame it looked nice at the start ? But i must say the breakfast staff was great big shout out for them ! At reception i was told that they would try and get some money off for me but didnt hear a word after that day so if you get rooms on the 6 floor beware the rooms are dark no view and no hanging space for two in room 601 ,602 had a bit more but they are very dark and dont use the pool if it looks murky !!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location No parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron, Grants Pass

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is lovely and recently renovated. The staff were nice and accommodating. It is very important to understand that this hotel is located directly on the Main Street of old town. It is extremely noisy. Also, our room was a bit weird, as there was no door to the shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Hotel lovely location good but level of noise at night was way worse than expected the room was literally on top of nightclubs. Also room very small no storage or anywhere to put clothes. Staff really nice. Apart from noise and small room everything else good. £150 taken from card on check in for security deposit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fredisminda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is five minutes away to the beach and close to bars and restaurants, plus free brakfast. During our stay we hear thuds from the room above us around 3 a.m. maybe from people coming back from partying.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Brilliant room, sunbeds extremely comfortable, staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay right in the heart of the old town

Lovely stay Rooms big and clean (not 100% sure about the open shower when we first got there but it was ok) Roof terrace was lovely and relaxing It is noisy at night till circa 3am due to its location above the old town strip but the hotel provides ear plugs and you’ll need them. Overall a wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sondra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property right in the heart of the city. Newly renovated and was very clean. Staff was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Young, River Vale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so kind
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

A noisy place with a nice pool area and nice staff

Most noisy place i have ever stayed at 3AM WALLS CEILING EVerything Shaking music Blaring no care at front desk no comp otherwise service was great excepT sauna not working
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Sean

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 4 nights and our stay was great. The staff on reception were so friendly and helpful and greeted us every time with a smile and hello as we were on the same floor. The staff at breakfast and at the bar were also friendly and welcoming. Our room was great with a balcony over looking the pool. The spa treatments were great and value for money was amazing. The only thing to comment on which wasn’t too big an issue was the ‘gym’. An outside area with machines which were weathered and not your usual expectation of a gym. There were lots of reviews commenting about the noise but yeah it was noisy when our balcony door was open but not enough to interrupt our sleep or put us off our stay. Great hotel for location and great facilities with great people that work there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great about this hotel: the location, the staff, the room etc. I don't think I could find a better hotel if I had an unlimited budget. I felt like a celebrity staying here. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location with the greatest rooftop patio!! Tens across the board.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Staff

Good hotel very central location. Would be easy to get to by car except for long term construction closing the direct road. An unpleasant surprise, however the staff did their very best to redirect and we made it. Had to find street parking. There is a free parking lot about 10 minutes walk. Hilly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Noisy

Ok,if you don’t plan on sleeping until 2am.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Not Hispanic or Latino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional and attentive to my needs. Food was great and it felt comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, was overlooking main strip which was loud at night, but overall great location and facilities very clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not expect that Albufeira would be such a party town. We booked this hotel on the location and modern look of the hotel. It has a very unusual layout. Built on the hill so they have two elevators” that connect over two floors. You will need to “find” the lower entrance to the hotel amongst the revellers. You need earplugs that the hotel provides to sleep. It is in the middle of all the partying. Be prepared for shouting and loud speakers going on into mid early morning!! Staff were very nice and helpful. Parking far away which the staff direct people to. Safe to park outside for us on the street but it was a walk. It’s a very hilly place however. Nice property but location was not for us. Great if you want to party all night and stumble home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024