About this property

Modern Comforts: ExcelStay - Balaia in Albufeira offers a recently renovated apartment with air-conditioning, a terrace, and a balcony. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom. Leisure Facilities: The property features a sun terrace, garden, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and a pool bar. Additional amenities include a games room, kids' pool, and outdoor seating areas. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian, Mediterranean, Portuguese, local, international, and European cuisines, including barbecue grill. A coffee shop and pool bar provide additional options. Prime Location: Located a 3-minute walk from Maria Luísa Beach and less than 0.6 mi from Balaia Golf Course. Faro Airport is 24 mi away. Nearby attractions include Albufeira Old Town Square and Algarve Shopping Center.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Dan
Canada Canada
Close 6 min walk to beach 20 min walk to town. Quiet. Great outdoor patio.
Maida
Singapore Singapore
Excellent hosts. Attentive, warm and welcoming. Great attention detail in taking care of the home and ensuring comfort with practical items - beds were so comfortable - clean soft linens and pillows; pool towels were also provided plus small play...
Ana
Germany Germany
We had a wonderful stay at this charming 2-bedroom flat. The location is unbeatable—just a short walk to the beach, restaurants, and grocery stores, so everything you need is right at your fingertips. The flat itself is beautifully and...
Boris
United States United States
Very well maintained property with all you need for relaxed vacation.Natalia, the host, was very welcomed from the begging to the end of our stay. Thanks you so much for your warm hospitality!
Elodie
Luxembourg Luxembourg
The apartment was quiet and comfortable with everything we may need. Good location to visit the region, nice beach 5 min away. Communication with Natalia was very good as she was available if we needed it.
Mtheo7
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We had a wonderful time staying in Balaia Mar. Natalia was extremely helpful and everything was so easy and relaxing. The apartment, pools and beach were all perfect. We had everything we needed and enjoyed sitting on the terrace very much. Very...
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very clean and extremely well kitted out with everything you could possibly need.
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Spacious, well presented, clean and with everything you’d need away from home.
Alan
Ireland Ireland
the apartment was extremely well laid out, clean and comfortable.
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great hosts who took very good care of us and arranged an early check in. The 2 bed apt was spacious and equipped with everything you'd need and more. felt like a home from home. huge balcony which was almost like another room, both bedrooms had...

Hosted by Particular

9.9
Host Review Score
Particular
We have 2 apartments near Maria Luisa Beach, at Apartamentos da Balaia Resort. All of the apartments are very good for families, like ours - we have 4 kids. Everything needed for a good vacation period is near by, beach at walking distance, restaurants, supermarket, bar and lounge with billiards and tv, 24 hour reception opened for any kind of support needed.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Portuguese

Area info

Restaurants

4 Restaurants On Site
Restaurante Bar da Julia (Beach Restaurant)
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean • Portuguese • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
Restaurante 3 Marias
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean • Portuguese • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
Pizzeria Aroma di Mare
  • Cuisine
    Italian • Mediterranean • European • Grill/BBQ
Portobello (Pizzas)
  • Cuisine
    Italian • Mediterranean • International • Grill/BBQ

Amenities of ExcelStay - Balaia

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 4 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

House rules

ExcelStay - Balaia takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform ExcelStay - Balaia of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 67982/AL;68002/AL;68008/AL

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