Eden Resort Albufeira

Characterised by its fantastic atmosphere, this air-conditioned club resort has been carefully conceived to bring guests a range of amenities and comforts designed to make a truly memorable experience. Built and renovated in 2010, the spa complex has a restaurant, a luxury spa and 152 stylish rooms with excellent provision for children. Facilities include a lobby with 24-hour reception, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom, lift access, a newspaper stand, games room, TV lounge and a children's playground and kids' club. A cafe and bar provide food and beverages and WLAN Internet access and a car park are also available. For an additional fee, guests may make use of the room and laundry services, and a bicycle hire service.

This family-friendly beach hotel is located in Albufeira, which still retains much of its ancient charm with its quaint narrow streets and traditional architecture. Located near Albufeira's renowned superb beaches of fine sand and crystal-clear waters, guests will find restaurants, shops and bars in the immediate vicinity and Quinta da Bolota bus station is around 500 away. So Rafael beach on the Atlantic coast is roughly 2 km from the apartment hotel and Ferreiras train station is approximately 5 km away. Faro Airport is around 35 km from the eco hotel.

All apartments have an en suite bathroom with shower, bathtub and hairdryer, a double or king-size bed, a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, cooker and microwave, and a private balcony or terrace. Other in-room amenities include a 32-inch LCD TV with video on demand, games and a services booking system on the TV. A hi-fi and iPod docking station, direct dial telephone, radio and Internet access also feature as standard. A safe, a washing machine and individually regulated air conditioning/heating as well as other luxury amenities round out the great range of services on offer. Kitchen cleaning fees apply.

The resort has 5 outdoor swimming pools and 1 indoor swimming pool with a children's swimming area and poolside snack bar (fees apply) with sun loungers and parasols laid out ready for use. The hotel organises an entertainment programme for adults. Sport and leisure activities available for a fee include a sauna, massage and spa treatments, tennis, table tennis and pool/snooker. There are also reading areas and a club house. Golfers can savour the challenge of some of the region's finest courses. Sun loungers and parasols can be hired for a fee on the sandy beach.

A continental breakfast is served each morning and lunch and dinner are available la carte with Portuguese and international cuisine.

From Faro International Airport follow the signs until highway A22 in the direction of Albufeira. Once on the highway, take the Albufeira exit no. 9 (around 30 km). After exiting the highway follow the signs for N395 Albufeira and after 4 km there will be a roundabout. Turn right and follow the N395 until the next roundabout, go straight ahead until the 3rd roundabout and then turn right. The resort is about 200 m further along on the right.