Near a train station, Hotel Alba offers a warm welcome with an onsite spa and massage services. Relax at the outdoor pool or explore the nearby area on bikes available for rent. With in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, and helpful staff as noted by guests.
Located in Vila Real Santo Antonio, Hotel Alba is near a train station and near the beach. Tavira Living Science Center and Palacio da Galeria Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour and Quinta do Vale Golf. Centro Cultural António Aleixo and Parque Zoo Municipal Prudencio Navarro are also worth visiting. Visit our Monte Gordo travel guide
Alameda da India, Monte Gordo, Vila Real Santo Antonio, 8900-440
What's nearby
Monte Gordo Beach
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Casino Monte Gordo
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Pinhal do Gancho
4 min drive - 2.9 km
Cabeco Beach
5 min drive - 3.3 km
Cabanas Beach
36 min drive - 19.3 km
Getting around
Vila Real Santo Antonio Monte Gordo Station
15 min walk
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
41 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante O Jaime
5 min walk
O Recanto
5 min walk
Willemijn & company
5 min walk
Xin Yuan
5 min walk
Baunilha e Chocolate
4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Alba
Upscale hotel near a train station
Consider a stay at Hotel Alba and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
Access to a nearby indoor pool, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
A lift, a computer station and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 125 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Children's pool
Full-service spa
Gym
Indoor pool (guest access)
Library
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Family friendly
Access to nearby indoor pool
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Full-service spa
Massage
Sauna
Spa open daily
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.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
6 floors
Built in 1996
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 15 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 28.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 8.0 per night
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: EUR 1.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.50 per night for guests aged 11-13 years old, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 11 years of age.
COVID-19 testing fee (antigen/rapid screening): EUR 3 per person, per stay.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 5 for children
Self-parking fee: EUR 12.50 per night
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 8.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 28.0 per night
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
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
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Alba Vila Real Santo Antonio
Hotel Alba Vila Real Santo Antonio
Hotel Alba Hotel
Hotel Alba Vila Real Santo Antonio
Hotel Alba Hotel Vila Real Santo Antonio
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Alba have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Alba?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Alba on 8 Mar 2026 start from Rp1.205.810, 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 Hotel Alba pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Hotel Alba?
Self-parking is available for EUR 12.50 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Hotel Alba?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Hotel Alba?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Hotel Alba located?
Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Casino Monte Gordo and Monte Gordo Beach. Cabeco Beach and Pinhal do Gancho are also within 2 miles (3 km). Vila Real Santo Antonio Monte Gordo Station is 15 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Hotel Alba Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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We would recommend this hotel. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Very good selection at breakfast.5minute walk to beach. Definitely would stay again.
larry
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Maria
27 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic hotel but spacious rooms, very clean, fair breakfast, good pool area.
Convenient location a short walk from the beach. Plenty of food options within walking distance and close to a regular small grocery and pharmacy for supplies if needed. The gym at the hotel was passable, not much options, and the pool was at the front of the property (due to location of where the sun sets, I'm assuming). Staff were generally friendly. We were quoted €70 for a taxi to the airport but used Uber and it was €38.
The hotel is perfectly placed in town with just a 5 minute walk to the beach, hotel was basic but absolutely spotless clean, the breakfast was limited with not a great choice but not terribly either, i would be happy staying here again and recommend to anyone not expensive,
Really nice place to stay, better than expected. Spacious room and lovely balcony. Close to Bea h, shops, restaurants and bus stop to explore Eastern Algarve. Pool area lovely and hotel was spotlessly clean.
I love this hotel, the complementary breakfast is great and the pool is to die for. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Units have a large private terrace
We've been going to this hotel for a number of years and it's always nice to see the same welcoming people at reception. The hotel is always kept in great condition and the included breakfast has gotten better. Great location, quiet with Spar right across the street.
Property is outdated and a dire need of an update reminded my of Miami's South beach back in the 80's it smelled like old but the place was clean, the breakfast was decent and the staff was very helpful
Hotel room was a good size with an extra large balcony. There is an option to have your room serviced every day, we found the hotel to be very clean.
The beach is a couple of minutes away as is restaurants, cafes and bars.
The pool area is fine and there was always sunbeds available.
There was also a good choice for breakfast.
We like this hotel. We visited this little touristy area during an off-season. The hotel is located near the beach and lots of eating and dining establishments. The hotel itself has very comfortable larger rooms and it included breakfast. Parking in an area just in front of the hotel is usually a paid area. However, while we were there, the parking meters were broken and all parking was free. since there were very few tourists in the area, we found no problem finding a place to park. This would probably be, a great spot for a family vacation. We found the hotel had a drying rack out each room on a balcony that was a real plus for a wet beach wear.
Great hotel in Monte Gordo, we had a fabulous stay in a wonderful town with amazing beach and very close to the Spanish border. Staff were grand, we had a very good buffet breakfast, main items to choose from. Very close to beach and shops. If needed there is a 2 1/2 mile walk to the border town of Vila Real de Santo Antonio along a straight road but the beach walk is glorious although twice the distance. Beach is just fantastic. Was a small fishing village before tourism and no natural harbour so the fishing boats are launched by tractor pushing them into the sea. Many eateries, cafes etc in the town. The bed we had was very comfy and the shower was so lovely , with power and heat. Also had a fridge in the room. Would recommend this hotel and would definitely stay again. Cheers 😁😁
bryce
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
David
9 Apr 2025
Long term user of Hotels.com user.
It was ok. Breakfast, very average and they do not provide individual salt, pepper or condiments. They leave empty bottles of olive oil. Food just poured into unheated basins with cold canned sausages beans and mushrooms. We were there just for coffe as no coffee in rooms. a tea kettle was provided with tea cups, and tea.
Walk to beach about 600 metres no view,
Balcony had a drying rack for beach towels, a deck table and facing the pool next unit had smokers so we stayed indoors.
They did provide me with plates, wine glasses and cutlery but had to ask for it at front desk.
This hotel isn’t 4 star, very dated, extra cost to use sauna, no beach towels available. Very noisy, woken up at 4/5am from next door and upstairs everyday. Clean and fine for a base.
Exceptionally poor for a four-star hotel. The breakfast was institutional, served in a dark, low-ceilinged, noisy, and bleakly decorated space. The room was spacious and generally okay, but it had a laminate floor and a rotten bathroom door.
Since we visited during the low season, street parking was free, and the hotel was relatively quiet at night, even though our room was right next to the entrance. The gym had no free weights and was very limited. The indoor pool was out of service. The saunas were small and cost €8 per person.
If you want to enjoy your holiday, do not stay at this hotel.
The hotel was in general good. The staff was very diligent. At breakfast, each table was cleaned up immediately after the guest left. The hotel room was located directly on a busy thoroughfare. Across the street were public trash containers that were emptied at 1 am. It was hardly possible to leave the windows open. The parking garage of the hotel was full and therefore we had to park our rental car on the street. It was possible to find parking spaces, but in these areas you had to pay a parking meter where you could only put in 4 hours at a time.
I liked the location by the beach and the close proximity of the hotel to Monte Gordo Station and Faro Airport. The restaurants and massage parlours along the beach were also top noch.
Now to the bad, the hotel which in my view should definitely not be classed as a 4* hotel for the following reasons:
1. Premium rooms to offer the choice of an upgrade
2. No kettle or Tea or Coffee making facilities
3. Limited to only 4x hot food options for breakfast (Egg, Sausage which didn't taste great, Baked Beans and Mushrooms) The cold continental options were cold the majority of the time
4. Only breakfast meals no lunch or dinner is served here in the hotel
5. No masseuse due to the lady being sick which is understandable but there should ALWAYS be back up staff
6. The prices for the steam from and sauna was ridiculous even when I mentioned it to the locals who live around there €8 for 15 minutes is ridiculous. Also the facilities hadn't even been turned out and meaning as a customer I would need to wait a few minutes for it to heat up before using it
7. Train transport wasn't very good and the prices in general for excursions were misleading because they didn't include pick up from the hotel. The majority were based in Albufeira or Olhão which were far on public transport (train and bus). The taxi option was quicker but extremely expensive. This is the first time I have travelled to a European country and had to figure out how to reach the starting points of an excursion.