Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort Albufeira Nearby photo An aerial shot captures a resort nestled along a sandy beach, with the vast expanse of the ocean stretching out in the background under a clear, blue sky. The resort features a large, light blue swimming pool surrounded by numerous white lounge chairWine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort Albufeira Exterior photo University CampusWine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort Albufeira Exterior photo The photo shows a modern and stylish bathroom with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The bathroom features a light beige countertop with a sleek, round white sink. Below the sink, there's a wooden cabinet with open shelves, neatly holding folded white
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About Resort

Herdade Dos Salgados, Rua Boca Da Alagoa, Lote 1 - Fase 2, Albufeira, Portugal, 8200-424
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Near the beach
Great
8.2
8.3
/10
4.1
/5

Vidamar Resort Hotel Algarve is a 5-star seafront hotel featuring direct access to Salgados Beach and a variety of leisure facilities. Amenities include several restaurants, a renowned spa, adult-only areas, a fitness center, and a kids club. Guests can experience the unique Dine Around concept, offering a wide variety of culinary options.

Location & Facilities

Accessibility to the beach is facilitated by a walkway, just 200 meters from the resort. The hotel features modern, spacious environments suitable for both families and couples, with palm gardens and three saltwater pools, including an adults-only club area with a heated pool.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Vidamar Resort Hotel Algarve offer stunning views, with Prestige and Superior rooms available for guests. Each room includes modern amenities such as air conditioning, minibars, and private balconies.

Dining Options

Dining options include the Ocean buffet restaurant featuring local and international cuisine, and the Primadonna Ristorante Italiano serving wood-fired pizzas. The Sunset Restaurant & Bar offers fresh seafood and light meals by the pool.

Leisure & Business

Leisure activities range from wellness experiences at the Osmos Wellness Centre to various family-oriented activities within the resort. Business facilities are also available for corporate needs.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through Albufeira's Old Town for stunning views and charm.
  • Savor grilled sardines at the bustling Fisherman's Beach market.
  • Try a catamaran cruise to see dolphins along the Algarve coast.
  • Visit the Bone Chapel at Igreja de São Vicente for a unique sight.
  • Unwind at Praia da Marinha, a hidden gem with breathtaking cliffs.
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Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Prestige Double Room Golf View
2 persons
455 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Golf view
Shower
Coffee machine
Prestige Double Classic Room
2 persons
455 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Superior Double Room Ocean View
2 persons
455 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Ocean view
Shower
Coffee machine
Superior Double Room Pool View
2 persons
455 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Pool view
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.5/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Hairdresser
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course
  • Billiard tables
  • Archery
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Full body massage
  • Make up services

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Dining Onsite

Vidamar Resort Hotel Algarve offers a delightful spectrum of dining experiences, allowing guests to tantalize their palates with a range of international flavors. From family-friendly settings to elegant dining, each venue presents a unique culinary journey to indulge in delicious meals and refreshing drinks without ever stepping off the premises.
Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort Albufeira Restaurant photo The Beach Club at the Hilton Mauritius Resort
Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort Albufeira Restaurant photo The restaurant
Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort Albufeira Restaurant photo A buffet at a hotel

Ocean Restaurant

International
Ambiance
Family friendly, Modern
Key Offerings
Savor a diverse menu that caters to various dietary preferences, with options for vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Enjoy dinner in a warm atmosphere from 19:00 to 22:30.
Reservation
recommended
Dinner from 19:00 - 22:30 daily

Primadonna Restaurant

Italian
Ambiance
Modern
Key Offerings
Delight in authentic Italian dishes that accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets, with meals served in a stylish setting. Open for lunch and dinner on select days.
Reservation
recommended
Wednesday to Sunday: Lunch 12:30 - 15:00; Dinner 19:00 - 22:30

Sunset Restaurant & Bar

Mediterranean, Grill/BBQ
Ambiance
Family friendly
Key Offerings
A poolside haven offering a relaxed atmosphere with a menu of refreshing drinks, handcrafted cocktails, and casual snacks to enjoy while basking in the sun.
Reservation
not needed
Lunch only

Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort Location

Herdade Dos Salgados, Rua Boca Da Alagoa, Lote 1 - Fase 2, Albufeira, Portugal, 8200-424
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Herdade Dos Salgados, Rua Boca Da Alagoa, Lote 1 - Fase 2, Albufeira, Portugal, 8200-424
Nearby
Lagoa dos Salgados
3500 ft
Restaurants
Restaurante L14
2700 ft
Rua Boca Da Alagoa Herdade Dos Salgados
Moonlight Restaurant Bar
3900 ft
Herdade dos Salgados Hotel Salgados Palace
Explore Albufeira
Local Highlights
Top Attractions
Activities
Dining
Entertainment
Salgados Beach
Salgados Beach
10 minutes walking
Salgados Beach features golden sands and pristine waters, perfect for sunbathing and swimming in a serene environment.
Wetland Observation Post
10 minutes walking
Wetland Observation Post offers stunning views of diverse birdlife, making it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts.
Zoomarine
Zoomarine
10 minutes driving
Zoomarine combines education and entertainment with marine shows, aquariums, and a water park, appealing to families.
Salgados Lagoon Observation Deck
10 minutes walking
Salgados Lagoon Observation Deck provides scenic views and is a prime spot for birdwatching and photography.
Beach Activities
5 minutes driving
Beach activities include water sports like paddleboarding and jet skiing, with rental services nearby for thrill-seekers.
Yoga by the Beach
10 minutes walking
Yoga classes along Salgados Beach promote relaxation and wellness, with local instructors available for booking sessions.
Salgados Golf Course
Salgados Golf Course
15 minutes walking
Salgados Golf Course offers a challenging 18-hole layout nestled next to the lagoon, ideal for golf enthusiasts.
Restaurante L14
Restaurante L14
10 minutes walking
Restaurante L14 serves fresh seafood and local dishes in a relaxed atmosphere, known for its grilled fish specialties.
Moonlight Restaurant Bar
Moonlight Restaurant Bar
15 minutes walking
Moonlight Restaurant Bar offers international cuisine with a focus on Mediterranean flavors, featuring stunning sunset views.
Marina de Albufeira
10 minutes driving
Marina de Albufeira hosts various bars and restaurants, ideal for evening strolls, live music, and vibrant nightlife.
Culture Café
10 minutes driving
Culture Café features a cozy vibe with live music events, perfect for a fun night out or a relaxing afternoon coffee.
Getting around
City Centre
Albufeira8 min  ·  3.3 mi
Airports
Portimao (PRM)51 min  ·  20.8 mi
Faro (FAO)74 min  ·  30.6 mi
Train
Albufeira Train Station14 min  ·  5.7 mi
Tunes Train Station16 min  ·  6.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at EUR 10 per day.
Internet
High-speed internet access is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort serves a full breakfast for free. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
167
Former name
Vidamar Algarve Hotel
Property is also known as
vidamar algarve villas portugal
vidamar hotel albufeira
vidamar resorts hotel algarve
vidamar hotel algarve
vida mar algarve

Reviews and Ratings

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Guests consistently praise the spacious rooms, with some highlighting the Superior Double Room Ocean View. The breakfast is generally considered excellent, offering loads of choices. The hotel boasts a huge pool area with ample sunbeds and enjoys a beachfront location, providing easy access to the beach and boardwalk; however, some found the dinner buffet to be not quite up to five-star quality. the resort-style hotel provides a comfortable and well-maintained environment for a relaxing stay.
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Review score
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7.9/10
Very good
78%
Recommend
Location
9.0/10
Comfort
8.9/10
Value for money
7.6/10
Breakfast
8.3/10
Pros
Friendly staff
Delicious cocktails
Beautiful grounds
Close beach
Nice breakfast
Cons
Hygiene issues
Money grabbing
Guest reviews
based on 529 reviews
7.9/10
based on 1490 reviews
8.2/10
mason from united kingdom
Single
superior double room pool view
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:February 18, 2026
6/10

underwhelming and overpriced

clean roompoor buffetbroken equipment
the room was reasonably clean. it did its job, i guess.
The dinner buffet was quite grim for the price. I've honestly had better meals at motorway service stations. and good luck trying to get a drink. The staff seemed to actively avoid eye contact. the spa wasn't much better. Some of the equipment was broken, and it was like a glorified sauna rather than a relaxing retreat.
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Avery from Canada
Couple
Superior Double Room Pool View
5 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:January 30, 2026
7/10
beach accessgreat staffclean poolbad smelldark interiorpoor lighting
The beach access was a great feature. Hiring a towel was handy. The pool area was nice and clean. The staff were really great. We were there for a wedding.
There was a bad smell in the reception area. The interior felt very dark. I noticed poor lighting in the room. The quality of the food for dinner could be better.
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Justin from Canada
Single
Superior Double Room Ocean View
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:January 25, 2026
9/10
excellent breakfastspacious room
the rooms are spacious, I had the Superior Double Room Ocean View. Breakfast was excellent and contained loads of choices.
dinnerbuffet wasn't QUITE five stars quality.
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Isaac from Canada
Family with children
Superior Double Room Ocean View
4 nights in October 2025
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Reviewed:December 04, 2025
8.5/10

Calm and Clean Coastal Hotel

wide rangeeasy beach accessquick staff
The breakfast included a wide range of choices. Fresh food was always available (I especially liked the fresh fruit). I found plenty of sun loungers by the pool. The beach was easily accessible via a short walk across the dunes. On arrival, the staff were quick to accommodate my needs.
I found a slight smell in the reception area upon arrival. The hotel interior felt a little dark. The lighting in my room could have been better.
Service
9/10
The staff was consistently attentive and cute. Receiving a gesture on our Wedding Anniversary was a good surprise (we received cake, pastries, and champagne). The staff were very good too ensure we had a nice experience.
Location
8/10
The hotel is located in a quiet area. It provided plenty of space for parking. The sound of birds each morning was quite peaceful. There was also direct access to the beach.
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Jordan from United States
Family with children
superior double room pool view
5 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:November 20, 2025
9/10

serene seaside escape

direct beach accessspacious pool areathoughtful sun lounger spacing
the location provided immediate beach access, a feature i deeply valued. the pool area was spacious and never felt overcrowded. i appreciated the thoughtful spacing of sun loungers that provided personal space. the walking path along the beach offered a lovely way to start each morning.
the lack of nearby dining options required a short drive for evening meals, slightly inconvenient.
Dining
9/10
breakfast offered many options and the buffet included both hot and cold selections. fresh fruit, pastries, and a variety of juices were available. the dining area was kept clean and well-organized , with staff readily available to assist guests.
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Emerson from United States
Family with children
superior double room ocean view
4 nights in August 2025
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Reviewed:August 24, 2025
9/10

great resort

breakfast selectiongreat pools
i found a lovely breakfast selection with plenty of choices. the pools were great and it was cheap to travel to neighboring towns.
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FAQs
About Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort
What is the nearest airport to the Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort?
Portimao airport lies within 35 km of the Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort and is reachable with a 35-minute drive.
Can I have breakfast at Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort.
What is the earliest I can check-in at the resort?
At the resort, you can check in from 16:00 till 23:59 on the day of arrival.
What payment methods are available in the Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort?
At the Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort, you can pay using Visa and Maestro.
What are the room types offered by Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort?
Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort provides such room types as Superior Double Room, Prestige Queen Room, and Club Queen Room.
Does the Albufeira hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the Albufeira hotel there are rooms with accessible facilities and wheelchair access available for guests with special needs.
Does the Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort provide business facilities?
Yes, the Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort comprises a conference room as well as a laptop safe and a xerox.
Does the hotel offer any rental services?
Guests are offered to rent bicycles directly from the hotel.
Which facilities does the Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort provide?
Top locations of the Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort include luggage storage and a barber shop, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.
What are the spa options at Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort?
Pampering amenities in Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort include a Jacuzzi and a sauna.
Is swimming pool available at the Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort?
Yes, there is 3 outdoor swimming pools as well as loungers at the Wine & Books By The Sea, Algarve Resort.

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