At VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve, the sound of waves meets luxury. Travelers unwind at two outdoor pools or enjoy spa treatments while kids join supervised activities. The resort offers golf courses, multiple dining options, and evening entertainment with live shows.
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Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Spa
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
The current price is Rp2.280.417
Rp2.280.417
Rp2.417.242 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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Located in Albufeira, Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort is in the suburbs and on the waterfront. Albufeira Marina and Balaia Golf Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Salgados Beach and Gale Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualand Algarve and Krazy World Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Albufeira travel guide
Herdade dos Salgados, Rua Boca da Alagoa Lote 1 Fase 2, Albufeira, 8200-424
What's nearby
Salgados Beach
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Praia Grande de Pêra
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Gale Beach
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Gale Beach West
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Herdade dos Salgados Golf
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Tunes Station
21 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
47 min drive
Restaurants
Oceano Supermercados
6 min walk
Bellavita
12 min walk
Kuaze Na Praia
11 min walk
All-in-One Restaurante Buffet
5 min walk
Os Salgados
9 min walk
About this property
Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort
Luxury family-friendly resort remodelled in 2026 and located near Salgados Beach
Near Gale Beach, Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort provides an adjacent golf course, 2 poolside bars and a swim-up bar. With beachfront dining, beach cabanas and sunloungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a body treatment or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and local cuisine. Pilates classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include archery. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a corner/local shop and a terrace.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
3 outdoor pools and 2 indoor pools, along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a lifeguard on site
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and bike hire
Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and supervised childcare (surcharge)
A lift, a billiards/pool table and concierge services
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 250 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and furnished balconies, as well as thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
82-cm HDTVs with satellite channels
Childcare services, daily housekeeping and desks
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
2 poolside bars
5 bars/lounges
5 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
A swim-up bar
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Aji Oriental Fusion
Balcão Tasca da Memória
Coco's Restaurant
Moby Dick Buffet
Primadonna Ristorante
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
2 indoor pools
3 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Archery
Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Books
Children's club
Children's pool
Evening entertainment
Fitness classes
Full-service spa
Health club
Pilates classes
Playground
Sauna
TV in common areas
Yoga classes
Family friendly
2 indoor pools
3 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's pool
Free area shuttle
Grocery/convenience store
In-room babysitting
Laundry facilities
Lifeguards on site
Playground
Soundproofed rooms
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
12 meeting rooms
15,134 square feet of conference space
Outdoors
Beach cabanas (surcharge)
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Direct access to the beach
Garden
On the waterfront
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Full-service spa
6 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Detox wraps
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Manicures/pedicures
Outdoor treatment areas
Prenatal massages
Sauna
Spa open daily
Sports massages
Steam room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
4 floors
5 buildings
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Built in 2013
Communal living room
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Fireplace in lobby
Lifeguards
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Reception hall
Renovated entire property - January 2026
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
82-cm smart TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
LED lighting
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 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
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property requires full payment for the stay at check-in for all bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
The children's club days of operation vary in low season (November-March). The children's club may be closed due to low occupancy.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 6 2026 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change):
Bar/Lounge(s)
Daily housekeeping
Dining venue(s)
Entertainment facilities
Swimming pool
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 35.00, per pet, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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 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 to 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 to 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
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 25 for adults and from EUR 12.50 for children
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 75 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
Self-parking fee: EUR 10 per day
Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
Pet fee: EUR 35.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Spa fee: EUR 20 per day
Facilities fee: EUR 10 per person, per day
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
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.
Property Registration Number 6655
We should mention
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 3 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
Property is also known as
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Hotel Vidamar Algarve
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Vidamar Hotel Algarve
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Frequently asked questions
Does Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 Indoor pools, 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
The swimming pool will be unavailable from January 6 2026 until February 28 2026 (dates subject to change).
How much does it cost to stay at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort on 8 Mar 2026 start from Rp2.280.417, excluding 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 Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of EUR 100 per stay and a fee of EUR 35.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort?
Self-parking is available for EUR 10 per day. There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 75 per vehicle applies.
Where is Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort located?
With direct access to the beach, this Albufeira resort is next to a golf course and within a 10-minute walk of Herdade dos Salgados Golf, Salgados Beach and Gale Beach. Gale Beach West and Praia Grande de Pêra are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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We had a fantastic stay at Vida Mar. The property was beautiful, staff were friendly and accommodating and the proximity was great for us for all the places we wanted to visit.
Lovely hotel in a great location.
The room was very spacious and cold!
The staff on the reception left us with mixed feelings. We have met some fantastic professional staff ....and some cocky young lads that had smart comments to everything.
The breakfast was fantastic however the coffee was below average and the pods for the coffee machine in the room were not filled up once over our one week stay.
Overall a very pleasant stay.
Amazing property, well maintained and felt very safe. Location is just okay, unless you’re planning on staying on the resort only. I would recommend renting a car if you’re a tourist to go out for dinners and amenities as they are approximately 15 minute drive away
The hotel is good, especially for a family holiday. The staff are friendly, the service is quite reasonable, the food is good, and there is a very pleasant outdoor area with a great pool and direct access to the beach.
However, it is not worthy of a 5-star rating. There are several shortcomings, such as old bath towels, stained beach towels, sand in the room even after cleaning, a tiny gym (and access to the larger gym requires an additional fee), no body lotion provided, water bottles are not replenished, and coffee capsules are charged separately.
I recommend the hotel, but don’t expect exceptional service.
Rita
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
G
25 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
In general, we had a great time at Vidamar. Hotel staff were great and helpful, bedroom was big, and they provided a baby bed and baby bath. We also enjoyed the breakfast and the Italian restaurant (amazing). My only negative comment is regarding the quality of the shampoo/soap and the lack of body cream.
G
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dragan
23 Feb 2024
Liked: Amenities
Great location! Outstanding Portugal hospitality and customer service!
Had a fantastic stay at Vidamar Resort Algarve, a really easy and quick check in. Got our room keys, and hired two towels (fee was repaid upon check-out) and the room was spacious, well lit and all appliances worked too!
The shower was spacious, and the mirror was well lit.
Very comfy bed, and a spare pillow was in the room if needed also.
Balcony gave great views onto the golf course next door, with little to no road noise, and even through the massive windows, the sun was well blocked out by the blackout curtains.
Breakfast was a very good selection, from full English to meats and cheeses and eggs cooked to your own preference.
Didn't try out the buffet evening meal, so can't comment on that.
Swimming pool was well attended at all times by life guards, and there were plenty of sun loungers, bean bags and parasols for everyone to have their own space.
Staff were always pleasant, and our room was clean. Would come back again, for sure!
We have stayed at the Vidamar on many occasions and it never fails to impress. Always spotlessly clean and the choice of food available at both breakfast and dinner are excellent. We will definitely be back!!
The property was very well maintained, with a great position walking distance from a beautiful beach. The hotel never felt crowded, so the facilities were easy to use. Great indoor and outdoor pools. Lots of variety at breakfast and dinner and the quality was better than i expected. Special mention to Mo in the restaurant, superb customer service, the man really knows his stuff. Great spot for a spring break.
simon
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Jürgen
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Amenities
Coffee Not very good / Service often forgets part of the ordered Drinks / nice beach
The hotel is in a very quiet location and if you want to leave the resort you will need a taxi or a car. There are no local restaurants or shops to walk to. There is a small supermarket about 10 minutes walk away which serves good coffee, very cheaply.
We had half board and the buffet breakfast is good. The buffet evening meal has a wide range of foods but can feel a bit samey from day to day.
2 nights they had weddings and we were disturbed until about 1am. They offered to move us but we didn’t want the upheaval when we only had 3 days left of the holiday. Also on one day the housekeeping missed our room and we had to request a clean which they did but not until about 8pm
Coffee making is available in the room but you need to purchase the coffee pods. They have 2 gyms. One is very well equipped but you need to pay for and is open 10-7. The other is very small, old equipment, no water but open 24hrs
The hotel itself is beautiful, the rooms were spacious, clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The location was also ideal, offering easy access to nearby attractions and a peaceful Environment.
However, I found the buffet to be a bit disappointing, especially in terms of presentation. While the variety of dishes was decent, the food often lacked the visual appeal that you would expect from a hotel of this standard. That said, again the quality of the food itself was generally good, and we did enjoy some of the options available, the buffet experience could really be elevated to match the rest of the hotel. If you are flexibel we would recommend to book only Breakfest to enjoy the delicious portugiese kitchen nearby/around the hotel.
We recently stayed in VidaMar Algarve and it was exceptional. The hotel is top quality in every way. The pool area was 10/10. It was so beautiful, clean and comfortable and never too busy. The adult only area is absolutely stunning and so relaxing. The bedrooms are top class. The layout of the shower and bathroom are very well designed and really modern. When you arrive back from a day in the sun the feeling of a gorgeous air conditioned, spotless clean fresh room is just perfect. The cleaners always set the temperature just right for you. The food at breakfast was out of this world and such a variety. We visited the Primadonna restaurant at the hotel and it was absolutely delicious. The most beautiful beach lies just outside the hotel with a very short walk 2-3 mins along a gorgeous bridge all while looking directly at the sandy Salgados beach. The location of the hotel is just perfect and the surroundings of the other hotels and golf resort is just beautiful to be surrounded by. If you want to travel to Albufeira it is only €7/10 in a Uber. The way the hotel is set it’s just perfect. The staff treat everyone so well in all areas of the resort.
We met an incredible guy who works at the VidaMar called Zain. If you stay here make sure to keep an eye out for him he made our stay he treated us with so much kindness and was so helpful. We also met a lovely girl called Sonia from India she was so beautiful and kind.
We will definitely be returning to VidaMar it was incredible
Overall we gave a 4 out of 5.
1. Room - On the first evening, our superior room air condition/AC was not working and we had ants in the room. We spent few hrs trying to get this issue sorted and then the duty manager Elia gave us an upgrade to a club room. The views from our previous room were spectacular, the club room view was not that good and we could see the large metal roof of from our balcony. We accepted this, as the hotel was full. We got free spa access which came with the upgrade.
I am glad they tried to fix the problem for us and we had a room change. But we lost one whole evening of stay to this.
2. Breakfast - The breakfast was ok, coffee from machine was terrible and there was no option to order coffee, the hostess declined this request. The milk had lots of water. Juices were not fresh, they tasted like sugary canned juice.
3. Beach and Spa - beach is nearby, easily accessible. Spa facilities were superb! We used the sauna jacuzzi and pool everyday.
We stayed here as a couple for 3 nights specifically attending for a friend's wedding, half board (breakfast & dinner).
The hotel itself looks like it's located amongst other nearby hotels/resorts/residential and a beach. We didn't go to the beach as it wasn't private to the hotel and extremely busy, parasols everywhere (we travelled during the summer holiday). Hotel and grounds are large, clean and modern.
The venue for the wedding itself was beautifully set amongst the grounds. It's still within earshot of the main swimming pool, but not enough to distract the ceremony.
There was a good variety of hot and cold foods for breakfast and dinner. The layout of the food lacked a bit of logic eg. cereals nowhere near milk, bread miles away from a toaster etc. We ate most meals in the hotel, however they could have made an effort to change the decor/ambience a bit, otherwise it's the same large restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Staff were friendly and attentive, but could have done more to intro how breakfast and dinner works on arrival to the restaurant.
Expect to pay extras when you wouldn't think. There's no iron in the room (so wore a creased shirt to the wedding) and charging you to use the modern gym of the two they have (unless you pay to use the spa). Massages there were good.
We travelled with our 7 month old for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved the area.
Staff were warm, welcoming and super helpful with every interaction (esp Neuza and the other dining room staff). The room was ample in size with a very nice cosy but quiet feel which was great.
The hotel grounds are lovely, especially when you wander outback past the pools and take a walk down to the beach along the boardwalk. The beach itself was just ideal, quiet, beautiful clean sand and clear water. The hotel also provides towels by the pool for you to use. The access to the beach is also very well considered as only hotel guests with a key card can exit through some gates to reach the beach. For a young family, this made a lot of sense. In terms of facilities, there's a nice small gym 24/7 free for use and for the more avid gym goers and more substantial gym with powerlifting equipment etc for 10 euros a day. The spa itself was really nice and is only 20 euros for 3 hours which I clufes access to a private pool, sauna, steam room, ice bucket and jacuzzi. This is free for anyone who books a massage too. Outside of this, there is a separate indoor heated pool which is free for all guests to use and very well sized.
The breakfast buffet was great for us as vegetarians and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Dinner was also good however ony a few nights, perhaps a more substantial vegetarian main dish would have been great. Aside from this, we enjoyed our meals in the hotel.
Absolutely spotlessly clean hotel and rooms. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. They went above and beyond to help with everything. It was my son’s birthday and they went out of their way to make him feel welcome and special. They put a birthday cake and complimentary bottle of champagne and wine in his room. I can’t thank the staff enough for making our stay everything we could have asked for.