EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
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Pinhal do Concelho, Praia da Falesia Olhos de Agua, Albufeira 8200-593 Portugal
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What you can expect during your stay
- All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash
- Face masks required for guests in public areas
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to guests & staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Updated 07/01/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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Updated 07/01/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
About
#2 of 151 hotels in Albufeira
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2020 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best
Ideally located overlooking Falésia Beach (Albufeira), the EPIC SANA Algarve has 162 Bedrooms, 24 Garden Suites Deluxe and 43 spacious Resort Suites with a modern design, complemented by up-to-date amenities and the latest generation technology. A large SPA, 5 outdoor swimming pools and an indoor swimming pool, Kid's club, Games Room, multi-sport court, three restaurants, two bars and a snack-bar next to the swimming pools, are some of the facilities on offer at the EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel. With 1.848m2 of meeting rooms and more than1,000m² of outdoor areas, the Congress Centre of the EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel will be a reference point for congresses and events.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Tennis court
Babysitting
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Adult pool
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Fitness classes
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Snack bar
Poolside bar
Aerobics
Indoor play area for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Massage
Salon
Baggage storage
Concierge
Sun umbrellas
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Additional bathroom
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Room service
Safe
Laptop safe
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Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
Good to know
HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Location
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63Somewhat walkable
Grade: 63 out of 100
25Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
4Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
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Pinhal do Concelho, Praia da Falesia Olhos de Agua, Albufeira 8200-593 Portugal
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We spent a lovely week in this hotel. The location is fabulous with miles of golden sands. We actually walked into Vilamoura along the beach. It’s a bit of a trek but we had coffee in Vilamoura on the marina and then walked back. Due to time of year and COVID the hotel was understandably quiet. Hygiene was excellent with hand sanitizers strategically placed and all staff wearing masks. The staff were friendly and helpful. A lovely cleaner helped me with the tv remote. The evening we arrived we ate in the Al Kima (think that’s the name) restaurant. It was expensive but worth every euro for the fabulous fine cuisine. It closed that night but it was one you’d only go to once or twice in a week anyway. The rooms were lovely. We had a small problem with the lights which was solved promptly. I would definitely recommend this hotel for a quiet break away.…
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We love this Hotel and the really nice and professional people there. All restaurants are great - also the fabulous Cheese Cake. And they are always so kind to get some limoncello from the bar to the Open Deck Restaurant at the pools. Sooooo kind 🤗
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Guest Relations, Serviços ao cliente/atendimento at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Responded Oct 10, 2020
Dear sabinesO7234UC, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are glad that you have had an enjoyable stay with us and that you were impressed with our services and facilities. On behalf of the entire team we are more than glad to hear you kind words concerning our staff's professionalism as well as the great service at our LIMA Restaurant. This will surely be passed to our team as a motivational feedback once we strive constantly to achieve our guests satisfaction to the fullest. Thank you once again for your detailed feedback. We hope that we will be able to welcome you back, hopefully soon, for what will hopefully be a truly EPIC stay with us. Kind regards, EPIC SANA Algarve
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The service of the employees (reception) of the hotel is particular, very helpful. The well-being of the clients is exceptional. The room is spacious, the designerbathtub is wonderful and the shower is also great. The location of the hotel is outside and good located with a nice beach. The garden is groomed and the swimming pools propper as the whole hotel. Nothing bad to say! Every employee is very friendly and helpful. This hotel is to be recommended! I will come back...
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip: I think there are no rooms who are bad, they are all spacious, just the location could be...
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Response from Guest Relations, Serviços ao cliente/atendimento at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Responded Oct 7, 2020
Dear georgesw1961, It was a real pleasure to read your kind and detailed review and how much you enjoyed staying with us. It was especially gratifying to learn how impressed you were with the service provided by our team. The cherry on top of the cake however was that you are already planning to book your return trip, which is the biggest compliment we can hope for. Thank you so much for your kind review and we look forward to welcome you back to the EPIC SANA Algarve. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any assistance you might require. Kind regards, EPIC SANA Algarve
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Me and my husband stayed at Epic Sana for a week in early September. What can I say!! It’s a wonderful hotel with really great facilities and welcoming staff. They dealt with covid procedures very well. Everyone was spaced out during meals and they have a strict mask policy indoors so we always felt safe. The staff were welcoming and helpful. Special thanks to Carlos (King Carlos!) for great service during dinner, Beautriz for poolside service, Daniel at Open Deck and poolside, and Cristina who always welcomed us so nicely for breakfast. The beach is lovely, but if you walk down the coast a little you’ll find some much quieter patches - so pack some provisions and walk down a little further away from the crowds! The food was lovely and of a high quality. We had dinner a few times at the hotel and lunch most days. The rooms are spacious with ample cupboard space, and the decor was fab. We had a pool view room and it was lush. All in all, it was a really lovely trip, the only small critique I would have, is more music at the pool and at dinner etc. But perhaps the entertainment was reduced due to covid etc. There was one very fun happy hour at the pool with a saxophone player - I would love more things like this! I would thoroughly recommend this hotel and I definitely plan on going again! …
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Guest Relations, Serviços ao cliente/atendimento at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Responded Oct 6, 2020
Dear Mr_and_Mrs_Pandya, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are glad that you have had an enjoyable stay with us and that you were impressed with our services and facilities. On behalf of the entire team we are more than glad to hear you kind words concerning our staff's professionalism as well as the safety measures implemented during this pandemic phase. This will surely be passed to our team as a motivational feedback once we strive constantly to achieve our guests satisfaction to the fullest. Thank you once again for your detailed feedback. We hope that we will be able to welcome you back, hopefully soon, for what will hopefully be a truly EPIC stay with us. Kind regards, EPIC SANA Algarve
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We stayed here 3 nights in a Pool view room. The hotel is big, but not too big and from all rooms its not a far walk to the pools. I will split this review in subsections. First the good parts: - The pools are just great! I loved doing several swims per day ( even before breakfast). They have a heated family pool and a smaller adult pool ( not heated). - There were always enough towels at the pool; no annoying towel cards required either - They care a lot to follow Covid rules and people also wear their masks. the room was very clean - The overall food at the hotel has a very good standard. The breakfast offers all kinds of breads, pastries ( even the famous Pastis de Nata!); fresh juices; fresh eggs etc ( there should be really something for everyone). The lunch restaurant has a very varied menu with super healthy, but also your usual pool hotel craving options. The portions are big. We also had one evening food at the buffet restaurant. The food was varied, but unfortunately not many healthy options. They had a small salad selection, but nothing to write home about. This could be still improved. But they also offer a la carte options. The dinner at the Italian restaurant Lima was just great! - Good quality cocktails at the main bar! - The beach is close, but it is still a walk to get there, also many stairs. the beach itself is nice but next to the entrance from the hotel is a public parking, therefore I would recommend going around 500m to the left for more space - The staff is very friendly and tries to make the guests happy! Now the bad/ less good things: - The hotel looks like a business convention center. The park around it, is very beautiful but the hotel itself is business chic and definitively doesn't give holiday vibes. - For me the biggest let down was the room: It was just simply very dated. At this rate, I expected something 5 star level and not a standard airport hotel room. The matras is very hard and I encountered after 2 nights severe shoulder pain, so I complained and they offered me a top matras. This helped but didn't make the bed very comfortable either. Furthermore, the shower was a nightmare. In the shower there aren't normal tiles but some big stone tile placed on other stones. Long story short, on my first day I stepped in and the huge stone moved up. It terrified me. So in the future, I carefully had to step in the middle of the stone to prevent it from moving. Also, there is one glass sliding door, that works for the shower and the toilet. You can't close both at the same time. There is also just plain glass between the toilet and the shower, no privacy. The sun-bed on the balcony was very worn out. - No welcome drink for all guests! just vouchers for some that booked via an agency. This shouldn't be at a 5 star hotel!!! - Due to the covid rules, at the buffet there needs to be more staff working at the different stations Overall, it is a good hotel, because of the food and the pools, but the rooms aren't 5 star level and the rate I paid it was definitively not worth the price tag. If they would refurbish the rooms or the rate is very low, I would definitively return.…
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Response from Guest Relations, Serviços ao cliente/atendimento at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Responded Oct 8, 2020
Dear KrisCobain, Thank you very much for your preference and your review regarding your recent stay at EPIC SANA Algarve. We always try our best to make our guests feel welcome and make their stays memorable and it is really gratifying that this gets recognized. Thank you so much, on behalf of our whole team. Kindly note that we will take your feedback into full consideration as our guests satisfaction is crucial to us! On behalf of the entire team we truly hope to gain your trust once more and create EPIC memories whilst staying with us on another visit. Kindest regards, EPIC SANA Algarve
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PRICE RANGE
$157 - $435 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
PortugalAlgarveFaro DistrictAlbufeira
NUMBER OF ROOMS
229
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Falésia Beach (0.6 miles), Praia do Barranco das Belharucas (0.7 miles), and Cork World (0.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Al Quimia, Café del sol, and Pizzeria Falesia.
Are there opportunities to exercise at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
Are there any historical sites close to EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Jardim Dos Amuadas (8.6 miles) and Convento de Santo Antonio (8.5 miles).