- Alfagar Village
- Dianamar
- 3HB Falésia Mar
- Velamar Boutique Hotel
- Agua Viva Guest House
- Cerro da Marina Hotel
- Quinta Nova Vale Del Rey
- Zenit Guest House
- Hotel Cidade de Olhão
- Whe Hotel
- Turim Algarve Mor Hotel
- Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve
- Hotel Alcaide
- Hotel Luar
- Turim Presidente Hotel
- Casa a Sul Guesthouse
- Guesthouse Our House
- Solar de Mos
- Infante Guesthouse
- Formosa Guest House
- Pure Flor de Esteva
- Pure Fonte Velha B&B
Yes, it’s possible to find budget, good-value accommodation by the beach. This 3-star resort offers direct access to Santa Eulália Beach in Albufeira and sea views from most of the 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments with balconies. Guests may prepare meals in the kitchenettes or enjoy international cuisine at the restaurant. Very family-friendly, it has an outdoor pool for adults and another with water slides for children. There’s also a playground. A shuttle takes you to the center of Albufeira.
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The best budget accommodation in Albufeira is right in the heart of the Old Town, by the central beaches. It’s a welcoming, family-run bed-and-breakfast, with basic but comfortable rooms with balconies and private bathrooms. Those on the top floor have a sea view, which can also be enjoyed by all guests from the rooftop terrace.
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It has a stunning clifftop location, right above Falésia Beach in Albufeira, but doesn’t charge a premium for it. It’s a 3-star hotel with apartments overlooking the cliffs and the sea, and with a garden with a large swimming pool. At the restaurant, which serves Mediterranean cuisine, you can enjoy more sea views.
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Its prices go up considerably in July and August, but this is still a more affordable boutique hotel. Rated three stars, it’s between the beaches of Maria Luísa and Olhos d’Água, and has rooms with balconies. It’s one of the oldest hotels in Albufeira, but was completely renovated in 2016 and is constantly updated. It serves a buffet breakfast in a room with panoramic views, and has an outdoor swimming pool.
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Just a short walk from Aveiros Beach and the nightlife area of Albufeira, this family-owned guesthouse has small, individually-styled rooms with a kitchenette. There’s a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool.
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Located in a quiet neighborhood on the western end of Albufeira, close to the marina, this 3-star hotel is a good value. It offers rooms with balconies, an outdoor Jacuzzi and swimming pool, massage services, and a restaurant serving international cuisine. It accepts pets.
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If you’re on a budget but want to stay close to the famous Benagil Cave and Marinha Beach, choose this good-value bed-and-breakfast, which is less than 10 minutes away from both by car. It’s in a quiet location, in the countryside, and has double rooms, a suite and a studio. Outside, on a terrace, is a heated swimming pool and pool beds.
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Conveniently located in Olhão’s Old Town, close to its famous market and the pier with the ferries to the beaches on the islands of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, this guesthouse is an excellent option for budget travelers. Some of its double rooms have a terrace or a balcony.
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This 3-star hotel in Olhão opened in a renovated building in 2016, offering contemporary rooms and studios. Some of the rooms have a balcony, and the studios have a fully-equipped kitchenette. All guests can relax on the sun terrace with outdoor pool, and enjoy drinks at the bar. It’s close to the train station and about a 10-minute walk from the ferries to the islands.
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The bright rooms of this 3-star hotel in the center of Portimão have been renovated and given a simple, contemporary décor. From the restaurant on the top floor, you can enjoy a view of the Arade River meeting the Atlantic Ocean. The nearest beach is Praia da Rocha, less than 10 minutes away by car or bus.
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Many of the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments of this budget property offer a sea view. They’re all spacious, have balconies, and are equipped with everything you need to prepare meals. The location on the main street behind Praia da Rocha in Portimão is very convenient.
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Although rated three stars, this hotel has a 5-star beachfront location (Praia da Rocha, Portimão). The rooms are basic but comfortable, and some have balconies. Those on the top floors offer a sea view. The restaurant serves local and international cuisine.
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Vau Beach, in Portimão, is just down the road from this excellent-value hotel. It’s rated three stars but you’ll find that the facilities and service don’t differ much from the 4-star category. Those include an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, bright rooms with balconies, and a good breakfast.
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Portimão’s Três Castelos Beach is the closest to this 3-star hotel, but you can walk to all of the town’s other beaches, including the popular Praia da Rocha, by following the promenade outside. Some guests find that the rooms could use an update, but the balconies (some of them offering a sea view) and the large outdoor swimming pool make up for it.
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All of Portimão’s beaches are within walking distance of this budget-friendly hotel. Its spacious rooms and suites have balconies, most of them with a sea view. The facilities include a restaurant serving international cuisine, an English-style pub, two swimming pools (one for adults and another for children), and a game room.
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This guesthouse is in a quiet location in Lagos but close to the beaches and the attractions in the center. Each room is different, but are clean and some have balconies. The bathrooms are en suite or external. Guests may prepare meals in a fully-equipped kitchen, and enjoy them on a rooftop terrace.
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Located a short walk from Lagos’ biggest beach (Meia Praia), this well-designed guesthouse offers sea views from some of the rooms and from a large terrace. The rooms have twin beds and private bathrooms, and some also have a balcony or terrace. All guests have access to a shared kitchen, where they may prepare meals.
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This highly-rated 3-star hotel scores points for its welcoming staff, rooms with balconies, a restaurant serving local cuisine, and especially for its palm garden with a swimming pool. It’s close to Porto de Mós Beach in Lagos.
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The location couldn’t be better – right behind Lagos’ main square, just steps from everything that the city has to offer, including the beaches. From the rooftop terrace you have a view of Meia Praia Beach and of Lagos’ landmark churches. There are just five rooms (with private bathrooms), so you need to book well in advance.
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Found right in Tavira’s main square, this guesthouse is an excellent value. The rooms mix contemporary and antique furniture, and some have balconies. The bathrooms are inside the room or external (private or shared). There are many restaurants and cafés nearby, but guests may also prepare meals in the fully-equipped kitchen.
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The wild beaches of Costa Vicentina can be explored from this bed-and-breakfast located just ten minutes by car from the coast, in Vila do Bispo. Tastefully decorated in a contemporary, minimalist style, it has double and twin rooms with private bathrooms. It serves a good breakfast, and guests may use the shared kitchen to prepare other meals.
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Centrally located in Vila do Bispo, on Costa Vicentina, this bed-and-breakfast offers an exceptional service to those on a budget. It’s divided into double and king rooms, a studio, a suite and a 2-bedroom loft, all decorated in an elegant, contemporary style. There’s a shared lounge and shared fully-equipped kitchen where guests can relax and enjoy meals.
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