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EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

5.0 star property

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Indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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On the beach
So Suite
2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar

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Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira, 8200-593
  • Place, Pine Cliffs Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Falesia Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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Deluxe Room - Resort View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room - Pool View

Deluxe Room - Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room - Ocean View

Deluxe Room - Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite Home - Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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So Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite - Garden View

Deluxe Suite - Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite Home - Pool View

  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room Ocean Side View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite with Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite with Pool View

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

So Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Duplex Deluxe Suite - Garden View

Duplex Deluxe Suite - Garden View

  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite Home - Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

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Bathroom

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Duplex Deluxe Suite - Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Albufeira

Located in Albufeira, EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel is connected to the convention center, within a 15-minute drive of Praia dos Olhos de Água and Falesia Beach. .This beach hotel is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Vilamoura Marina.

What's nearby

  • Pine Cliffs Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Falesia Beach - 10 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Praia dos Olhos de Água - 10 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Vilamoura Marina - 13 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 17 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 16 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abyad Restaurante Epic Sana Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O Golfinho - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Neptuno Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A Lagosteira - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mirador - ‬4 min drive

About this property

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants connected to the convention center in Albufeira
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel offers 229 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna.

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

Sayanna Wellness has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 229 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Abyad, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the hotel pool.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Albufeira? This hotel has 19892 square feet (1848 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Abyad - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Al Quimia - This restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Abyad
  • Al Quimia

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Basketball
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 19,892 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 3928

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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

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EPIC SANA Algarve
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EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 761 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 761 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 761 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 761 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 761 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Service is horrendous, the buffet is sad, the beach has no facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt very clean and upmarket, staff were friendly, and the room was luxurious and spacious. Be mindful, though, that extras can get quite expensive - the spa (100€+), renting a bed at the beach (50-80€), food (60-80€+ for 2), etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alwyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, ideal for relaxing, nice walk to the beach. The staff are fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

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

Really Nice Resort

The Epic was just that, Epic. The customer service was great, the room spacious with a large comfy balcony and the meals delicious and varied. The pools were a good temperature and had plenty of chairs around them. The beach is a bit of a walk but very nice to have on property. However, the ocean water was only in the high 60’s in July so it was nice to have the pool options. We had a two bathroom suite which made getting ready for the day quicker. The room had a nice layout. Overall the hotel was quite impressive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle, SALEM

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle, SALEM

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Gray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the resort. The staff were excellent. The facilities are really well looked after. We enjoyed the pools and the beach. The beach was beautiful. Some others have complained about the price of food and drink and I guess in comparison to other parts of Portugal it may seem like that. It is a 5 star rating and we expected 5 star pricing for food. We enjoyed the buffet dinner although I thought there could be more hot options at dinner. We enjoyed the Lima restaurant for the wonderful staff. The food at Lima was very good but could have gone up a level to meet the hotel star rating. The regional wine suggestions were excellent in all restaurants and reasonable prices based on North American perspective. All-in-all the staff made the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chifaa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Pros: housekeeping staff was excellent and overall the staff was kind. Cons: not for families with kids, especially toddlers. The park is for grown kids with no swing-set. Our child was not allowed into the kids club as it started over the age of 4, it is not advertised as this. Everything is an up-charge, beach umbrellas for example are not included in your stay, neither are bikes. The food is very costly here for what it is. The breakfast has very limited options for a resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort with many amenities and a beautiful beach. The property is situated on top of a cliff and has beautiful views of the sea. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. European breakfast was wonderful and we really enjoyed Uddo, the Japanese restaurant onsite. If you like sushi, the quality at Uddo is among the best I’ve ever had. We also walked off property for 2 dinners at an Italian restaurant around the corner and were very happy with the food there also. Overall, a very enjoyable experience at the Epic Sana and we look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Decompression achieved

Perfect place to decompress, great quality facilities, restaurants, along with friendly professional staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is right by the beautiful beach and the people are so lovely. You can walk around the area and explore the neighborhood. Very clean and attentive staff to take care of your needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

T J HART

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The Hotel is spotless but the poolside service is very poor and the service elsewhere was also slow. We booked this hotel for a long weekend break but on Sunday without notice we were told to leave as the hotel had been booked out by a party . No prior notice was given many guests were also shocked at this behaviour. This was not a cheap weekend break and it was ruined by the Hotel. I will be contacting Hotels.com for a refund!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing holiday with our toddler
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the peace and quiet there. The breakfast buffet is excellent. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The property is very clean and kept up well. The only issue we experienced is the tv kept going in and out. We had a wait a few minutes before the signal returned. This happened multiple times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a dream come true. It’s expansive yet it feels like a private compound. Access to the beach and walking paths along the cliffs were great and the views are stunning. Beach side service was unexpected and much appreciated, though you do need to pay to reserve a cabana or chair. All of the pools were lovely, breakfast, lunch and dinner options at the buffet were varied and of high quality. Lima and Uddo were spectacular. We couldn’t lift a finger while there and appreciated everything the staff did to make our stay effortless and comfortable. It’s a good mix of families, couples and friends which keeps the energy light and fun. Everything, including the design is thoughtful and the rooms are bigger than expected. Plenty of towels by the pools, though some pools are more staffed than others. Know that there is one pool that is deliberately not heated, all the others are. No issues with our room other than a weird sewage smell one afternoon that was immediately addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great however food and drinks are expensive
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience from start to finish was excellent Very pristine and superb experience for us at a time when we needed it most Only thing that disappointed us was when we discovered that we didn’t have a transfer from airport to hotel even though we had booked a package with Expedia It didn’t spoil our holiday as we discovered Uber taxis were available and very reasonably priced but should have been better explained whilst taking our booking
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous beach, nice pools, and delicious food! Super helpful and friendly staff as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Silvia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, clean, and staff was friendly. The resort is situated on a beautiful cliff side beach. Parking was free and the valet feature is extremely convenient. Also appreciated the ability to have poolside service and order via QR code right from where you are sitting. The resort is big and can take some time waking from different points of interest. Just a note the room layout is more ideal for couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025