Villa Shangri-La by Algarve Vacation vs Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira 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
Villa Shangri-La by Algarve Vacation
★★★★
4-Star
7.2
2 reviews
Albufeira
Property Type: Single Room
Room Size: 200㎡
Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira
Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira
★★★★
4-Star
9.1
218 reviews
Albufeira
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: -
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Villa Shangri-L... Villa Shangri-La by Algarve Vacation | Hotel Sol e Mar... Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Villa Shangri-L... Villa Shangri-La by Algarve Vacation | Hotel Sol e Mar... Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
7.2
(2)
|
9.1
(219)
|
| Booking.com |
-
|
8.7
(2,028)
|
| Expedia |
-
|
8.8
(723)
|
| Trip.com |
-
|
8.4
(108)
|
| Overall Average |
7.2
(2)
|
9.1
(3,078)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Villa Shangri-La by Algarve Vacation Villa Shangri-La by Algarve Vacation | Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira 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
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Recommended For
Couples
Solo travelers
Relaxation seekers
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Guest Reviews
Villa Shangri-La by Algarve Vacation
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
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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