Orada Apartamentos Turísticos - Marina de Albufeira
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a cheap apartment near Albufeira Marina with a large pool and free parking, and you do not mind walking about 20 minutes to the old town. Skip it if spotless housekeeping is a must, as guests report uneven cleanliness between units.
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This is our Budget pick in Albufeira, a 4-star apartment complex scoring 8.4. It suits families who want a pool with a separate children's section, drivers who value free parking, and anyone on a tight budget who is happy near the marina rather than in the old town.
Skip it if cleanliness is your top concern. Guests say some units are spotless while others have dust, ants or missed housekeeping. Breakfast is not listed in our data either, so plan your own mornings.
Location and getting around
The address is Apartado 2422 - Rua das Caravelas, Marina de Albufeira. Guests rate the location 8.8 and say it is close to the marina and its restaurants, but about a twenty-minute walk to the old town.
The listed sights are all far. By our straight-line estimates, Falésia Beach is about 8.7 km away, some 109 minutes on foot. The Castle of Paderne is about 9.8 km, roughly 123 minutes, and Praia da Rocha Baixinha about 11.2 km, around 140 minutes. For all three you will need a car, a taxi or public transport.
Free parking is listed by the property, which makes a hire car a practical choice here.
What guests say
The 8.4 score comes from 2,943 reviews. Among the 8 eligible hotels we compared it placed joint 6th by score, so it is in the lower half on rating.
The pool area gets the most praise: large, clean, with plenty of sun loungers and separate sections for children. Guests also like being close to the marina and its restaurants.
Cleanliness is the weak spot, with experience varying from unit to unit. If you find a problem on arrival, report it straight away and ask for a fix or a different unit.
Price and what you get, compared with our other picks
The reference price was €44.00 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, about €88 in total. That was 47% below the sample median of €82.25. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG, was €71 a night with 8.8 and 4 stars. Our Luxury pick, Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa, was €97.20 with 8.5 and 5 stars. Here you save €27 a night against the Best Value pick, in exchange for a lower score and less consistent housekeeping.
Listed facilities include an outdoor pool, free parking, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a garden. Whether the pool is open in November is not confirmed. No breakfast is listed in our data, so check whether any is offered.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Albufeira. The Budget slot goes to the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice is set aside, and this complex had it at €44 a night.
It made the cut on price and on its pool and parking, not on rating. For families watching costs, that trade can be worth it.
Before you book
Check whether the pool will be open on your dates and whether housekeeping is included during your stay. Read the most recent reviews for comments on cleanliness.
If you want to reach the beaches or Paderne, plan on a car. Confirm the cancellation terms before paying.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Orada Apartamentos from Albufeira old town?
Guests say it is about a twenty-minute walk to the old town. The marina and its restaurants are close by.
Can I walk to Falésia Beach from Orada Apartamentos?
No. It is about 8.7 km, around 109 minutes on foot by our straight-line estimate. You will need a car, taxi or public transport.
Is the pool at Orada Apartamentos good for children?
Guests describe a large, clean pool area with separate sections for children and plenty of loungers. Check whether it is open on your dates.
Are the apartments at Orada clean?
Reports vary. Some guests find their unit spotless, while others mention dust, ants or missed housekeeping.
How much does Orada Apartamentos cost?
The reference price was €44.00 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.