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Hotel California Urban BeachvsVila Joya
Both Hotel California and Vila Joya are rated highly by experts. On balance, Vila Joya scores significantly higher than Hotel California. Vila Joya ranks #3 in Albufeira with endorsements from 2 sources such as Lonely Planet, oyster.com.
Hotel California Urban Beach
Lonely Planet
Rua Candido dos Reis 12, Albufeira 8200, Portugal
From $141/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
"Offers pleasant rooms and a bubbly atmosphere near the restaurants, bars and sandy shoreline of town." Full review
Vila Joya
Star Service
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Hideaway Report
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Praia da Gale, Albufeira 8201-902, Portugal
From $403/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"This romantic hideaway enjoys a seductive seaside location in an otherwise dull suburb 8 kilometers west of Albufeira." Full review
Luxury
"The 20-room Vila Joya is a luxury boutique hotel that begs for superlatives." Full review
"Vila Joya is a luxury resort and spa close to Albufeira yet a planet away in every respect, located right on the beachfront near Praia da Galé." Full review
95.0
"Gracious property set in beautifully landscaped gardens overlooking the sea just outside of Albufeira." Full review
"This exclusive German-run jewel is set in lush gardens with no luxury spared." Full review
9.0
"The Algarve’s most hedonistic retreat, set on cliffs overlooking the sea, offers two-star Michelin cuisine, a beautiful spa and eight luxurious suites." Full review
"Pool areas, lush green lawns, views of the sea and a spa with a sauna, steam bath, outdoor Jacuzzi and beauty treatment rooms create an ultrarelaxing environment. Its restaurant has two Michelin stars" Full review