Dating back 150 years, Hotel Boa Vista is a seven floor hilltop property overlooking the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean, 800 metres from Albufeira’s Old Town. The 85 guestrooms feature modern decor with light wood furnishings and balconies. All include air conditioning, satellite television, Internet access, minibars and direct dial phones. Bathrooms have showers and bidets.
The hotel’s O Veleiro restaurant serves Italian and traditional Portuguese cuisine, with panoramic views over the bay. Guests can also swim in the outdoor pool, relax in the sauna, enjoy a drink from the poolside bar, top up their tans on the sun terrace, and relax in the coffee shop. Families with children can make use of babysitting services, while guests with business needs will benefit from conference and meeting facilities with audiovisual equipment. Practical amenities include currency exchange, dry cleaning services, a 24 hour front desk, and nearby parking. Tourist activities in the area include jeep safaris and a marine theme park, both 15 kilometres from the hotel. Faro International Airport is 38 kilometres away, an approximate driving time of 40 minutes.