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EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

5.0 star property
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On the beach
On the beach
Indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira, 8200-593
  • Pine Cliffs Golf Course
    13 min walk
  • Open Deck
    1 min walk
  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station
    16 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    37 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Garden View | View from room

Deluxe Suite, Garden View

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Resort View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Resort View

  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (Family)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Pool View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Albufeira

With a stay at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel in Albufeira, you'll be 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Falesia Beach and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Oura Beach. .This beach hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Praia dos Alemães and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square.

What's nearby

  • Pine Cliffs Golf Course - 13 min walk
  • Balaia Golf Village - 8 min drive
  • Falesia Beach - 11 min drive
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 16 min drive
  • Vilamoura Marina - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 16 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mirador - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Pescador - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maré at Pine Cliffs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Praia da Falésia Alfamar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪A Lagosteira - ‬18 min walk

About this property

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor pools
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel offers 229 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Albufeira hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. 5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a spa tub, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

SAYANNA WELLNESS has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 229 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Abyad, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the hotel pool.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Albufeira? This hotel has 19892 square feet (1848 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Abyad - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Al Quimia - This restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, covered self-parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Abyad
  • Al Quimia

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Basketball
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available
  • Newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tennis lessons
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (19892 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 8

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Property Registration Number 3928

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

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EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 606 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 606 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 606 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 606 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 606 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay in every respect. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic relaxing hotel
The hotel is AMAZING so are the staff!! The room had a beautiful view of the ocean and pool. The swallows were so cute flying around the greenery. The pool was great! Every 2 chairs had an umbrella. We went down to the beach but you have to reserve chairs and pay for them which we didn’t not so we sat on the sand for a little while. They have 4 restaurants which we only went to 2 we had buffet breakfast that had a lot to choose from and. Are at the Italian restaurant 2x food is excellent and Rita is the sweetest! All in all it’s ***** Much needed beach relax after site seeing Lisbon and Porto
They gave me a pretty flower at check in and water every day
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alpeshkumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great hotel, very clean and modern with excellent service. Rooms were perfect (stayed in deluxe suite). The room had everything we needed and they even provided a baby cot and high chair for our baby. The staff were always very polite and helpful and made us feel very welcome. The grounds of the hotel, including the various pools were well maintained and inviting. Great access to the beach as well but not suitable for a pram. The only reason for not providing 5 stars is due to the limited food options and the quality of the food. The breakfast was excellant but lunch and dinner options were a bit limited and some of the dishes were not the best. However, the venues were great and the staff brilliant. I would highly recommend this hotel but would suggest planning to eat outside the hotel in the evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nitin, Farmington Hills

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ekaterina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is 5 European stars which is not equivalent to 5 American stars. The resort is nice, the food was great, but the area around hotel is not at par for 5 star. There are cigarettes buds on the property, the way to the beach is shared with everyone else and has litter under the stairs leading to the beach. You would not see things like that at 5 start US standards hotel. Plus, European all inclusive is different, you are still expected to pay for water, alcohol, and sun beds. The beach is beautiful but so crowded. Sun lounges by the pool could use deep cleaning, there is no service at the pool unless you ask, you have to clean after yourself too. Nobody comes around and takes your empty bottles. I did enjoy the stay, but I should have had lowers expectations from 5 stars in Europe.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

vahid

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property A bit expensive 70 euros for beds on the beach with nothing even not a bottle of water … or a soft drink ….
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Returning client - as always outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emerson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Must go hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist and manager forced me to upgrade because I have a child (who does not need extra bed) so I did and I paid the upgrade fees in cash at check in. They gave me a receipt that shows only part of my cash payment (for one night) when they forced me to pay for all the nights and I did. At check out, they asked me to pay for the upgrade fees again for the remaining nights because the receipt only shows I paid for one night. I should have checked the receipt carefully but I never expected them to be such a fraud. I ended up paying double of what I should have paid for the room upgrade which was forced to begin with. I paid in cash so I don’t have proof other than the wrong amount on the receipt. Also, there was no hot water in the shower and thry couldn’t fix it the entire night. I showered in cold water then tried to sleep wearing my jacket as I was freezing. Argued with them the whole night to fix the hot water and didn’t get any sleep at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful resort - beautiful beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vasko

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean hotel, friendly staff, great breakfast and lunch buffet food options, enough room at the pool lounges. Staff at the beach super friendly (for instance my phone died and one of the beach boys without asking gave me his phone and told me to return his phone once I'm done).
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and the restaurants provided high quality dinners. Location is right between Old Town Albufeira and Vilamoura.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Average. 5 star prices 3 star service
The one thing this hotel lacks is service. There are no staff by the pool side and when you do see one they are no paying attention. On the half board package you get an insulting 20 euro discount from a la carte restaurants. The food and drinks are very expensive which is why nobody eats or drinks by the pool. I arrived at 1am and when I got to the room it was like a sauna. The air conditioning is very weak and so did not cool down until the next day so the sleep was very bad. At the Japanese restaurant the menus are on iPads and the internet is poor throughout the hotel so the iPads did not work. On the plus side, food at the buffet for breakfast and dinner is decent as is the service there. In conclusion, the hotel has the potential to be very good but lack of training and quality of the service lets it down.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and on the most gorgeous beach front ever
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Runeet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good resort - great location with beach access
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

thaddeus, aberdeen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal resort. All the amenities are great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roymond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Novato

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet hotel. Very accommodating staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have visited the Epic sana algarve many times and it never fails to give us a wonderful stay. The staff, food, location and overall peace and tranquility is perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024