This attractive hotel enjoys a wonderful location, on a hill overlooking the sea. Guests may easily access the beach down a flight of steps to the long, sandy beach. The centre of Albufeira is a 10-minute walk away and offers plenty of shopping and entertainment opportunities. The nearest airport is 32 km away and local public transport departs from directly in front of the hotel. The 5-storey hotel was built in 1990, completely renovated in 1999 and includes a total of 115 rooms, of which 6 are singles, 104 are doubles and 5 are suites. Guests are offered a spacious lobby with lifts, safes, a currency exchange desk, a conference room and a 24-hour reception. It also has a café, a bar and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with highchairs for younger guests. Room and laundry services are, additionally, at guests' disposal, as well as the car park for those arriving by car. The rooms are tastefully furnished and are equipped with their own bathroom with a hairdryer. They are also equipped with a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, Internet access, a minibar, balcony or terrace with a sea or a land view and a safe. The hotel also offers an indoor swimming pool with saltwater (a bathing cap is compulsory) and a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols. In addition, it has a varied, seasonal entertainment programme. A breakfast buffet is available every morning. In the evenings guests may dine à la carte or chose from the set menu.