Just back from a short trip to Albufeira i cannot wait to go back. Hotel is a bit outside of Albufeira which makes it ideal if you want a quiet break away from the hustle and bustle , but it is still close enough costs around 7 Euro in a taxi . Some local shops and restaurants in close walking... More

We have just returned from our fourth stay at the Velamar. As usual it was excellent value for money!The staff were helpful and friendly.All in all the hotel meets all of our requirements.We hired a car from a local firm(Auto Prudente)and travelled all over the Algarve.With sat.nav. this was easy and highly recommended! Booked already to return in November! DON'T... More

Myself and my girlfriend stayed at the Velamar at the end of March. We were booked in for a week but unfortunately had to cut our stay short by 3 days because my girlfriend's grandmother died. Up to then, the Velamar had been OK. Leaky shower, broken light in bedroom, awful coffee: but hey, you get what you pay for... More

The hotel is situated not in Albufeira itself, but in a small bordering town Olhos de Água which is 5 minutes away by taxi (25 minutes afoot) from Albufeira’s best beach and main entertainments. Velamar has a nearer beach (10 minutes walk) and it is very beautiful too. The rooms in the hotel are spacious, clean and with large balconies.... More

Just back from a week in this hotel. We were delighted with the service we received in this hotel as the staff were all very friendly and helpful. We found that even though this hotel is not very near to Albufeira itself it's location was centrally located for visiting all around the area. Local buses stop service around 7pm so... More

Third time here. Fourth time booked. NEVER disappoints. Great value. Particular thanks this time to Adriano (best ever mohitos!) and Marcello (knowledgeable and kind). I have travelled far and wide but Velamar has something special. Big enough to offer comfort and luxury but small enough to have personal, family touch. Well done and many thanks to all the staff.

Vela mar is great as the reports say . Everyone who stays there loves it and loves the Staff , Oh and the breakfast, the breakfast room is at the top and has a great view. Well located and near Nice beaches . We also used the yellowfishtransfers and would recomend as the service they provide is well prices and... More

I stayed here with my wife for a 4 day break and choose it on the strength of the reviews I read and was not disappointed. Rooms are clean, staff are polite and very helpful. Breakfast was a continental style that was of a good standard. All in all very good for the price and would return again.

Very impressed with this hotel, great value for money, spotlessly clean and staff very helpful. 5 minutes walk to the little fishing village which has some lovely bars and restaurants, and 10 mins in a taxi to Albufeira. We used yellowfish transfers to and from the airport who were very reliable and good value for money and would recommend. Cant... More