Dating back 150 years, Hotel Boa Vista is a seven-floor hilltop property overlooking the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean, 800 metres from Albufeira's Old Town. The 85 guestrooms feature modern decor with light wood furnishings and balconies. All include air conditioning, satellite television, Internet access, minibars and direct-dial phones. Bathrooms have showers and bidets.
The hotel's O Veleiro restaurant serves Italian and traditional Portuguese cuisine, with panoramic views over the bay. Guests can also swim in the outdoor pool, relax in the sauna, enjoy a drink from the poolside bar, top up their tans on the sun terrace, and relax in the coffee shop. Families with children can make use of babysitting services, while guests with business needs will benefit from conference and meeting facilities with audiovisual equipment. Practical amenities include currency exchange, dry cleaning services, a 24-hour front desk, and nearby parking. Tourist activities in the area include jeep safaris and a marine theme park, both 15 kilometres from the hotel. Faro International Airport is 38 kilometres away, an approximate driving time of 40 minutes.

Room Types:

Twin Land View:   Two or three twin beds. Modern decor with light wood furnishings and balcony. Air conditioning, satellite television, Internet access, minibar and direct-dial phone. Bathroom with shower and bidet.

Twin Sea View:   Two or three twin beds. Modern decor with light wood furnishings and balcony. Air conditioning, satellite television, Internet access, minibar and direct-dial phone. Bathroom with shower and bidet.

Single Land View:   Two twin beds. Modern decor with light wood furnishings and balcony. Air conditioning, satellite television, Internet access, minibar and direct-dial phone. Bathroom with shower and bidet.

Single Sea View:   Two twin beds. Modern decor with light wood furnishings and balcony. Air conditioning, satellite television, Internet access, minibar and direct-dial phone. Bathroom with shower and bidet.

Driving Directions:
Taxis and hire cars are available from the airport; a typical taxi fare to the hotel is approximately 31 EUR. Buses are also available from the airport. The nearest station is five kilometres from the hotel.
Driving directions: From the airport follow the A22 highway in direction of Albufeira, Portimão or Lagos. After 30 kilometres exit for Albufeira and follow signs. At the roundabout, turn right and continue for almost 400 metres, until the next roundabout with flying dolphins in the middle. Turn left and follow the signs to the hotel.