Airport information
The airport is just 35minutes away by taxi or car hire. Taxi fare c. 30.00 - 40.00 euros.
Description
Located in the quieter part of Albufeira known as Sesmarias some 3km away and akin to a small self contained resort in its own right, the Baia Grande is a fairly new arrival to the Algarve hotel scene yet has rapidly built a reputation on high standards and good service. Numerous facilities are on offer here and its within close proximity to Faro airport making this good, quick and easy for a quick weekend break. There are a good choice of restaurants here for you to choose from whilst the tempting pool area makes a great place to laze away the days, highly recommended.
Parking
Free car parking available for residents
Restaurant
"Mermaid Restaurant", named after the design of the hotel has great views out to sea and is the venue for breakfast dinner and lunches. This is the main restaurant and is based on buffet mostly and a la carte occasionally. "Albufeira Restaurant" is situated on the 1st floor of the hotel and focuses more on fine dining with a selective and contemporary menu of a la carte cuisine. "Neptuno" is the seasonal choice and is open from April through to October. Here drinks and hearty snacks can be enjoyed.
Number of rooms
131
Public transport
The railway station is a 10mins drive from the hotel, a bus stop is just 900metres away whilst the hotel's own courtesy bus operates a regular service into the centre of Albufeira and back.
Within 20 mins walk
Restaurants and café bars, Albufeira and the beach.
Business facilities
There is one large conference room designed to accommodate all meetings and presentations. Appliances may be hired and / or provided through the hotel for this purpose including: P.A system, TV and video, flip chart, projector and overhead chart.
Disabled facilities
Some rooms have been modified for disabled travelers.
Family facilities
Rooms can accommodate up to 3 persons, adjoining rooms and family suite can be requested. Baby cots and high chairs are available.
Room facilities
29 mountain / land view rooms consisting of a large bedroom, private bathroom and balcony overlooking the surrounding area, with capacity for 2 adults and 1 extra bed.
reception
Large reception area manned 24 hours and offering a range of facilities including currency exchange, Internal laundry service, bookings for car rental and excursions.
breakfastroom
Breakfast is taken in the "Mermaid Restaurant" from 8am - 10.30am
Bar
The piano bar situated at lobby level offer relaxed enjoyment amidst live music most evenings.
Gym
Fitness centre with a good range of apparatus for heavy or light work out.
Spa
Sauna, jacuzzi and relaxation available
Lobby
The lobby has an attractive lounge area where you can purchase goods from the gift store or relax over a drink from the cocktail and piano bar
directions
On exiting the airport follow signs for Albufeira and Portimao. Once in central Albufeira on the main boulevard with the "Rotunda Golfinhos" and the "Rotunda Relogios" behind you - you need to follow this road direction Lagos / Portimao and turn at sign post marked "Praia da Coelha", you will see sign posts for the hotel en route.
Golf
There are several golf courses within close proximity to the hotel and can be accessed within 5mins of the car.
Beach
The stunning sandy beach is 800m away and can easily be accessed by leisurely stroll or your car should you choose to hire one.