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| Recommended For Every Woman By WJ - Viv & Jill stayed at Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa during a 2009 visit to Portugal. 4-Star Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa ~ WJ's Review - Awesome Accommodation on the Algarve! http://www.realhotelsgroup.com/RealBellavista/OHotel.aspx?sflang=en |
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Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa Contact Information
Address: Av. do Estadio - PO BOX 2445
Albufeira, Portugal 8200 - 127
Reservations: (+351) 289 598 010 / 012 / 053
Reservations Email: reservas.alg@hoteisreal.com
Ph: (+351) 289 540 060
Fax: (+351) 289 540 061
Email: reservas.alg@hoteisreal.com
Website: Click here.
Further Contact Information: Click here.
Rates: Click here.
Address: Av. do Estadio - PO BOX 2445
Albufeira, Portugal 8200 - 127
Reservations: (+351) 289 598 010 / 012 / 053
Reservations Email: reservas.alg@hoteisreal.com
Ph: (+351) 289 540 060
Fax: (+351) 289 540 061
Email: reservas.alg@hoteisreal.com
Website: Click here.
Further Contact Information: Click here.
Rates: Click here.
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To the Brits and Europeans, hopping on a short
flight for a weekend or week-long getaway on
Portugal's sunny southern coast (the Algarve) is
second nature, while for us North Americans it is a
bit of a long haul. But we shared a common desire
to tiptoe along the gold sand beaches and
experience the white-washed towns and villages
we had heard so much about in this area of
Portugal. With this in mind, we chose Albufeira as
our base for our three nights on the Algarve; and
the 195-room, 4-star Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa
turned out to be the perfect fit for our particular
stay.
flight for a weekend or week-long getaway on
Portugal's sunny southern coast (the Algarve) is
second nature, while for us North Americans it is a
bit of a long haul. But we shared a common desire
to tiptoe along the gold sand beaches and
experience the white-washed towns and villages
we had heard so much about in this area of
Portugal. With this in mind, we chose Albufeira as
our base for our three nights on the Algarve; and
the 195-room, 4-star Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa
turned out to be the perfect fit for our particular
stay.
| Prefer to stay at a 5-star resort in Albufeira? WJ recommends Grande Real Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa |
After a 3-hour train journey from Lisbon, we arrived at Albufeira's train station (8 km from the
town center). From there a 20-minute bus ride to the bus station put us within .5 km of Real
Bellavista Hotel. In fact, we could see the hotel's neon sign as soon as we exited the bus. Rather
than hop in a cab for such a short distance (we also love to really test out our luggage wheels)
we asked a friendly local to point us in the right direction for walking to the hotel. After a safe
and pleasant walk through a residential neighbourhood, we entered the hotel lobby within
12-minutes of setting off from the bus station.
town center). From there a 20-minute bus ride to the bus station put us within .5 km of Real
Bellavista Hotel. In fact, we could see the hotel's neon sign as soon as we exited the bus. Rather
than hop in a cab for such a short distance (we also love to really test out our luggage wheels)
we asked a friendly local to point us in the right direction for walking to the hotel. After a safe
and pleasant walk through a residential neighbourhood, we entered the hotel lobby within
12-minutes of setting off from the bus station.
Arrival
Upon entering the bright, marble hotel lobby we encountered two extremely friendly and efficient
front desk staff. We were quickly checked-in, offered maps, informed of the shuttle bus schedule
to town (about a 20-minute stroll to the old town) and informed of the breakfast buffet hours.
Our room keys were presented and we were pointed in the direction of the elevators to take to
access our hotel room. We were immediately impressed by the lobby cleanliness and enthusiastic
staff - indeed we were off to a good start.
Upon entering the bright, marble hotel lobby we encountered two extremely friendly and efficient
front desk staff. We were quickly checked-in, offered maps, informed of the shuttle bus schedule
to town (about a 20-minute stroll to the old town) and informed of the breakfast buffet hours.
Our room keys were presented and we were pointed in the direction of the elevators to take to
access our hotel room. We were immediately impressed by the lobby cleanliness and enthusiastic
staff - indeed we were off to a good start.
Guest Room
Our spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean suite featured a balcony (complete with table and
two chairs) with views of the neighbouring residential-area, and in the distance we could spot
the ocean. The well-lit suite featured: a desk; TV; bar fridge (that we could use for our own
items); in-room safe (available for an extra fee); bathrobes; slippers; twin beds (that we found
rather firm); sitting area with a small table and two chairs; sofa (could be used as an additional
bed); marble bathroom with bathtub/shower; bidet; hairdryer; Pascal Morabito of Paris amenities
- shampoo, body gel, moisturizer, bar soap, shower cap.
Notes:
- Internet is available in the guest room and throughout other areas of the hotel for an extra fee.
- The only complaint we had about our particular hotel suite was the odor of funky drains coming
from the floor drain in the bathroom. This was quickly remedied by placing the trash can over it.
Our spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean suite featured a balcony (complete with table and
two chairs) with views of the neighbouring residential-area, and in the distance we could spot
the ocean. The well-lit suite featured: a desk; TV; bar fridge (that we could use for our own
items); in-room safe (available for an extra fee); bathrobes; slippers; twin beds (that we found
rather firm); sitting area with a small table and two chairs; sofa (could be used as an additional
bed); marble bathroom with bathtub/shower; bidet; hairdryer; Pascal Morabito of Paris amenities
- shampoo, body gel, moisturizer, bar soap, shower cap.
Notes:
- Internet is available in the guest room and throughout other areas of the hotel for an extra fee.
- The only complaint we had about our particular hotel suite was the odor of funky drains coming
from the floor drain in the bathroom. This was quickly remedied by placing the trash can over it.
Amenities/Services
The hotel offers the Real Spa Health Club with sauna, Hamam (Turkish bath), selection of
massages and spa treatments, gym and a heated indoor pool. Cozinha do Real is the main
restaurant and features national and international cuisine. Bar do Real serves up cocktails, beer
and wine and Happy Hour can be enjoyed here from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The outdoor pool is not
heated, but is large and there are plenty of lounge chairs for hotel guests to enjoy. If golf is to
your liking, make an appointment at The Algarve Golf Academy (free shuttle from hotel) and
spend time at the driving range, putting green or take a lesson from the resident pro. The
Algarve has plenty of golf courses and the hotel reception can also arrange tee times throughout
the region. Car rental is another service also available. For families with kids there is a Kids Club
(ages 4 - 12, open seasonally) - check with the hotel for details. The hot and cold breakfast
buffet is extensive, well prepared and offers plenty of variety. A free shuttle bus service (10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) is available for guest use to the shopping areas and beach (1 km
away). Guests that enjoy spa treatments may also book treatments at sister hotel, Grande Real
Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa.
The hotel offers the Real Spa Health Club with sauna, Hamam (Turkish bath), selection of
massages and spa treatments, gym and a heated indoor pool. Cozinha do Real is the main
restaurant and features national and international cuisine. Bar do Real serves up cocktails, beer
and wine and Happy Hour can be enjoyed here from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The outdoor pool is not
heated, but is large and there are plenty of lounge chairs for hotel guests to enjoy. If golf is to
your liking, make an appointment at The Algarve Golf Academy (free shuttle from hotel) and
spend time at the driving range, putting green or take a lesson from the resident pro. The
Algarve has plenty of golf courses and the hotel reception can also arrange tee times throughout
the region. Car rental is another service also available. For families with kids there is a Kids Club
(ages 4 - 12, open seasonally) - check with the hotel for details. The hot and cold breakfast
buffet is extensive, well prepared and offers plenty of variety. A free shuttle bus service (10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) is available for guest use to the shopping areas and beach (1 km
away). Guests that enjoy spa treatments may also book treatments at sister hotel, Grande Real
Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa.
Recommended Stay
The Real Bellavista is a non-smoking hotel
(part of the Hoteis Real Portugal group)
situated in a quiet area of Albufeira. We
prefer the quiet location as we can visit the
noisy and busy old town and not be in the
midst of hustle and bustle all the time. For
those like us, who love to walk everywhere,
the hotel is within a few minutes of bars,
restaurants and cafes and a further
10-minute stroll will land guests in the main
shopping area with a large grocery store
(taxis are readily available and
inexpensive). A variety of options are
available to guests when booking their stay
at Real Bellavista: hotel room only; B&B;
half-board.
The Real Bellavista is a non-smoking hotel
(part of the Hoteis Real Portugal group)
situated in a quiet area of Albufeira. We
prefer the quiet location as we can visit the
noisy and busy old town and not be in the
midst of hustle and bustle all the time. For
those like us, who love to walk everywhere,
the hotel is within a few minutes of bars,
restaurants and cafes and a further
10-minute stroll will land guests in the main
shopping area with a large grocery store
(taxis are readily available and
inexpensive). A variety of options are
available to guests when booking their stay
at Real Bellavista: hotel room only; B&B;
half-board.
WJ suggests a B&B booking for those that enjoy a hearty breakfast, as it is nice to be able to try
out various restaurants, cafes and bars in the area at other times of the day. This is a hotel that
WJ hopes to stay at again in the not too distant future.
Info:
Train schedules in Portugal -
http://cp.pt
out various restaurants, cafes and bars in the area at other times of the day. This is a hotel that
WJ hopes to stay at again in the not too distant future.
Info:
Train schedules in Portugal -
http://cp.pt