Villa Shangri-La by Algarve Vacation vs Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira

Same City · Albufeira Distance: 2.4km

Overview

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Villa Shangri-La by Algarve Vacation

★★★★ 4-Star
7.2 2
Albufeira
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Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira

★★★★ 4-Star
9.1 218
Albufeira
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.2 (2)
9.1 (219)
Booking.com
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8.7 (2,028)
Expedia
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8.8 (723)
Trip.com
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8.4 (108)
Overall Average
7.2 (2)
9.1 (3,078)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Villa Shangri-La by Algarve Vacation Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira
Strengths Strengths
+ Close to the strip, convenient for nightlife + Beachfront location makes restaurants and Old Town super accessible, per many reviews
+ Stunning sea views and balcony wave sounds impress repeatedly
+ Staff friendliness and quick responses noted across sites
+ Rooms clean and modern post-renovation, common praise
+ Breakfast varied and tasty in numerous reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Poor cleanliness: leaking toilets and unclean pool - Some noise from public areas or upstairs restaurant mentioned
- Extra €400+ fee for heated pool and hot tub - No parking, street parking tricky per reviews
- High and variable deposit, up to €3000 for 12 people - Drinks including water charged, a common gripe
- Check-in center far by car, rude staff

Recommended For

Group travelers Families

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Relaxation seekers

Guest Reviews

Villa Shangri-La by Algarve Vacation

Booking.com 1.6

Close to the strip

Cleanliness issues, extra fees, high deposit, poor check-in

Booking.com 3.6
Agoda 4.0 Group

Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira

Booking.com 9.2 Couple

Top location, great staff, spacious room with sea view

Dinner average, drinks charged

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Perfect view, clean comfy, friendly staff, direct beach

Top floor end room restaurant noise

Trip.com 10 Couple

Perfect location facilities service, attentive front desk, sea view big room

Expedia 10

Clean room, amazing beach, unbeatable location

Agoda 10 Couple

Welcoming staff, stunning views, fantastic breakfast, beachfront

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.4km

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