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NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico

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Rooftop bar, ocean views, open daily
Exterior
Suite, Balcony
2 restaurants, Portuguese cuisine
Reception hall

Overview of NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • Pool
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Sesmarias, Albufeira, 8200-613
  • Popular LocationSao Rafael Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlbufeira Marina18 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlbufeira Old Town Square5 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)40 min drive

Room options

Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double or Twin Room, Balcony (Nature)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Albufeira

A luxury stay in Albufeira awaits you at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Sao Rafael Beach and Albufeira Marina. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The fine-dining restaurant, Fado, serves Portuguese cuisine. Chill Out Bar is the hotel's own rooftop bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the 2 indoor swimming pools, gym and Turkish bath/hammam. 4413 square feet (410 square metres) of event facilities include 15 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a sauna and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Albufeira hotel include Albufeira Old Town Square and Salgados Beach.

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 13 min walk
  • Albufeira Marina - 18 min walk
  • Evaristo Beach - 4 min drive
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 5 min drive
  • The Strip - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 15 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gate 4 Café - 2 min drive
  • El Barrio - 2 min drive
  • Fat Cats - 18 min walk
  • Praia da Coelha - 3 min drive
  • Casa Vela - 8 min walk

About this property

NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools
As a guest of NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico, you'll find a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 indoor swimming pools along with a sauna and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and 15 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4413 square feet (410 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, tour or ticket assistance, and vending machine are also featured at the luxury NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico. For a fee, parking is available.

This Art Deco Albufeira hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 149 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 4413 sq ft of conference space
  • 410 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2009
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico offers 149 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam.

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

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 5 per night)

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chill Out Bar
  • Fado
  • Seven Seas

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (4,413 square foot of space)

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Spa tub
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 2009
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 29 October and 28 February.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 5 per night
  • Facilities fee: EUR 10 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; spa; swimming pool

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property registration number 7284

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Atlantic Sao Rafael Hotel
Hotel Atlantic Sao Rafael
Hotel Sao Rafael Atlantic
Rafael Atlantic
Rafael Atlantic Hotel
Sao Atlantic Rafael Hotel
Sao Rafael Atlantic
Sao Rafael Atlantic Albufeira
Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel
Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico Hotel Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico Hotel
São Rafael Atlântico Albufeira
São Rafael Atlântico

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico?

NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico?

As of 29 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico on 30 Apr 2024 start from AU$254.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico?

Yep, NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico has a covered self car park for EUR 5 per night.

Are there any beaches close to NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico?

Yep, NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico is a short 13-minute walk from Sao Rafael Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, waterskiing and kayaking.

Is there a spa on site at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico. It has a hot tub and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico has 2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 indoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

What luxury perks are available at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico?

NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico features 2 outdoor pools, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. All guestrooms come with premium bedding, 24-hour room service and espresso makers.

What makes NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and ocean-view dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico?

No, NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico?

No, pets are not allowed.

NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pasamos dos días allí y fue muy agradable , el hotel está situado en un lugar lindo frente a la playa casi , dónde tiene acceso dirécto, el personal tiene excelente servicio , siempre dispuestos a dar información de todo en general el hotel es hermoso piscinas jardines todo muy bien, la comida deliciosa y los platos muy bien servidos, todo con detalle, lo único que nos parece se podría mejorar es la cama.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shubha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place to stay
Awesome hotel. Spacious rooms. Amazing selection of breakfast. Staff is very nice. Beach is literally 10 minutes walk from the hotel. Only thing is, it’s away from the city center and have to call Uber for everything if you are not driving. We loved our stay in this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rezvan

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort so much to see and do the rooms were impeccable. Meal options were great and the beach was at the end of the resort. Perfect location and the staff were so friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hadi, Reston

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and nice beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying in this hotel and we had a great stay! Very good value for money. Brilliant selection at breakfast. I requested gluten free bread most mornings and the staff were so helpful. Our room was spacious, warm and cleaned throughly every day. Spa, gym and indoor pool was clean and well equipped. I had an anti stress massage which was amazing. Thank you / obrigada!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruksana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023