Firstly, don't confuse with the sister hotel ("Atlantic") which is 5 mins walk away, as many on TA have done. The Atlantic is a bit newer but they both have a similar level of quality and service. Key differences: - Atlantic is couples only, Suites is for families - Atlantic is primarily rooms, Suites is primarily suites (surprise!) - Atlantic... More

Gorgeous airy light, relaxing, peaceful spacious hotel, great for families! Upon arrival got upgraded to a deluxe family suite-wonderful! Flaws: 1. Upon entry to Spa there was a charge of 5 Euros per head for swim caps (why?) Take your own. 2. The Jacuzzi in Relaxation spa was DIRTY and not working! 3. The Turkish steam bath out of order....(not... More

Got to the hotel which i booked via hotwire.com as a "secret hotel" only to be told by arrogant and unhelpful staff that we had booked an offer for over 55's. Phoned the booking agent who knew nothing about this, had to cancel my booking and look for a last minute hotel! Thanks for nothing!!

This was our second visit to this tranquil hotel and we weren`t disappointed.The standard is very good, staff friendly, v. helpful. Rooms are fab, really good size with 2 balconies, kitchen facilities. We were family of 4 and the rooms are much better than most european standards. There is complimentary bus into old town and taxis are inexpensive. Breakfast is... More

5 adults and a baby on holiday 9 nights. clean freindly excellent rooms and facilities. lovely jacuzzi, steam room sauna, gym and indoor and outdoor pools. breakfast good variety. hotel on outskirts of albufeira. 10 quid taxi out of albufeira back to hotel. free transfers to the city available, very convenient. miss this place thank you. this hotel is suitable... More

Just got back from a trip to Albufeira. This hotel was fab, so clean, and the staff very friendly and efficient. The room was fabulous, a suite, the breakfast was gorgeous. We were celebrating our 25th anniversary and they gave us a bottle of champagne and strawberrys and chocolate in our room. cheers

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel at the end of April. We took a last minute trip to Portugal and this 5 star hotel's affordable rate pushed us to book in here. The room was spacious, clean and the bed very comfortable. My husband even forgot his phone at the hotel and they sent it back to us... More

Just arrived home after a break at Cs Rafael Suite Hotel. It was a very nice hotel. The staff could not be more helpful and polite. They bent over backwards to help us as we had booked another Cs hotel, the Cs Dunas Suite Hotel, which on our arrival was closed. They telephoned our travel agent in the UK to... More