This hotel had everything we needed for a brilliant holiday. The location is outstanding built right on the beach, all rooms facing the sea and at the other side is the Old town of Albuferia on your doorstep. Yes the hotel is a bit dated but this gives it character. It is not a large hotel so always feels homely... more

After reading the reviews I just wanted to say that this hotel is the best in Albufeira location wise that is. It is perfectly situated on the beach - the reception staff here are lovely - the surroundings are lovely and it is very clean. The only minus is the breakfast should be avoided - and the bar man could... more

This hotel looks over the beach in albuferia , all rooms have balconies, the bar is fantastic. we went for new years eve and were shocked but pleased to find out the 100 eruor pp dinner was thrown in and free to us! it was amazing! they went mad for new years eve and it was the best we have... more

Hi, we stayed at the sol e mar for 10 days in may, i was slightly apprehensive as i had read a couple of bad reviews on the hotel..... i would like to say they are rubbish the hotel is indeed built in 1965, but that is the pure charm of the place the 60s style sittings and fixtures are... more

Hello everyone ! First of all i need to say that this hoptel is in the best location in all Albufeira , it is in the old town and it has best view of the atlantic ocean , with private beach of golden sand , all the rooms are with the ocean view and huge balcony , where you can... more

Built into the seafront cliff in the old town part of Albufeira this 1960's built hotel is very well situated with reception at street level on floor 5, accommodation on levels one to four and cafe and pool on level 0 which is the area above the steps leading directly down to the beach.There is a tunnel underneath the hotel... more

Not a four star hotel, amenities poor.No chaznging room in indoor pool prices at bar extortionate. Breakfasts very poor evening meals ok. Entertainment at night was same man playing keyboard aznd singing! Pool table 7 euros an hour. Skeleton staff. Dining room - if you arrived later you had to lay your own place and food running out. more

Stayed in this hotel for two weeks in October after having visited it for the bar entertainment many times over the last 25 years.We read the Tripadvisor reviews,many of which were critical,but decided to stay there anyway,accepting that bad reviews will always outnumber good ones The hotel was well located in the centre of Albufeira, our room was large, with... more

Just got back from Sol e Mar and although the hotel has a great location, the food leaves a lot to be desired! All rooms overlook the beach which can't be beaten, however unfortunately the buffett breakfast and dinner are not so good. Breakfast is slightly better than dinner. For dinner you get a choice of fish, meat or pasta... more