Fully refurbished, Hotel California Urban Beach is situated a 2-minute walk from the Praia dos Pescadores Beach, offers an outdoor pool with views of Albufeira, sun loungers, a solarium and pool bar service. The elegant air-conditioned rooms at Hotel California Urban Beach are decorated in a contemporary style and feature a Smart TV and phone. Some rooms include a seating area. After a plunge in the swimming pool, guests can enjoy a cocktail at the pool bar or at the hotel’s Lounge Bar. Alternatively, there is a wide range of lively bars and restaurants in the surroundings and Hotel California Urban Beach is also within a 15 minutes' walk from the Albufeira Marina. Wellness facilities at the hotel include the D’Spa, which has an Organic & Vegan concept. A heated indoor pool and a water circuit are available, as well a wide range of massages and beauty treatments. The hotel also features an outdoor gym. The Hotel California Urban Beach 24-hour reception is available to help out and advise guests on trips and excursions. Faro International Airport is 40 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Albufeira, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kara
    Ireland Ireland
    The pool bar, the rooms and of course the location! We thought it was excellent value for money. There is also a spar shop located underneath! Our rooms had frosted glass for the bathrooms which wasn’t an issue for us because we had separate...
  • Alexandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    How modern the room was and the saxophone player by the pool
  • Kathleen
    Ireland Ireland
    This hotel is perfectly located,near the shops,bars and restaurants. Spotlessly clean with lovely polite,helpful staff. My husband and I spent 5 lovely relaxing nights there end of Oct.The breakfast every morning was fantastic and definitely worth...
  • Michael
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff very friendly. Couldn't do enough for you. Spotlessly clean. Great location and pool area sun beds were fab. We will definitely be back next year.
  • Paul
    Ireland Ireland
    very modern..very very clean ... beautiful roof top bar and lounge area ... friendly staff ..daily room clean .. shower excellent ..bed comfortable and small balcony in room was a welcome
  • Brian
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Staff were wonderful, really accommodating and always pleasant. Rooms were spacious, clean, comfortable and fully-equipped. The breakfast is fabulous.
  • Raveena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel was awesome! Very clean, very accessible, very friendly staff and overall a pleasant stay! Breakfast was fantastic!
  • Marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property is right in the heart of the old town, close to everything ! hotel is modern and clean.
  • Yana
    Belgium Belgium
    + Nice trendy design + Delicious and beautifully served breakfast + Rituals cosmetics + Availability of washing machine with dryer (free of charge) + Friendly staff
  • Bridget
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great central location with immediate access to a great selection of restaurants entertainment and shops. Extremely clean throughout hotel and on pool terrace. Great breakfast selection. Modern vibe

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • D’Lounge Wine & Sushi Califórnia
    • Cuisine
      Sushi
    • Ambiance
      Modern

Facilities of Hotel California Urban Beach
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Hotel California Urban Beach takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 150 is required on arrival. That's about £124. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that when booking a rate where payment is due before arrival, Hotel California Urban Beach will provide a secure UNICRE link.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. This credit card must be presented at check-in. A new payment will be requested if the card is not presented.

Please note that the property only accepts guests with more than 18 years old.

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question box.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of € 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 2961

FAQs about Hotel California Urban Beach

  • Room options at Hotel California Urban Beach include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Hotel California Urban Beach has 1 restaurant:

    • D’Lounge Wine & Sushi Califórnia

  • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Hotel California Urban Beach. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hotel California Urban Beach is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Hotel California Urban Beach may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Hotel California Urban Beach can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Hotel California Urban Beach is 150 yards from the centre of Albufeira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel California Urban Beach offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Happy hour
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Public Bath
    • Beauty Services
    • Personal trainer
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Facial treatments
    • Bike tours
    • Body treatments
    • Beach
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
    • Fitness