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EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Falesia Beach, connected to the convention center

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On the beach
2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Lobby
On the beach
Indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira, 8200-593
  • Pine Cliffs Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Praia da Falésia Alfamar
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Praia dos Olhos de Água
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Garden View | View from room

Deluxe Suite, Garden View

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Resort View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Resort View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (Family)

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Pool View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Pool View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family)

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio | View from room

Deluxe Studio

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Albufeira

Beachside getaway.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Falesia Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Oura Beach with a stay here. Praia dos Alemães is within 6 miles (10 km) and Albufeira Old Town Square is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Pine Cliffs Golf Course - 13 min walk
  • Balaia Golf Village - 8 min drive
  • Falesia Beach - 11 min drive
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 16 min drive
  • Vilamoura Marina - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 16 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mirador - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Pescador - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maré at Pine Cliffs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Praia da Falésia Alfamar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪A Lagosteira - ‬18 min walk

About this property

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

5-star luxury hotel near Falesia Beach, connected to the convention center
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 5 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 8 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 19892 square feet (1848 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a health club, and a spa tub are also featured at the luxury EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Albufeira hotel.

  • 229 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 19892 sq ft of conference space
  • 1848 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel offers 229 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Albufeira hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

SAYANNA WELLNESS has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Basketball
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Piano
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Tennis lessons
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number 3928

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

EPIC Algarve
EPIC SANA Algarve
EPIC SANA Algarve Albufeira
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Albufeira
Hotel EPIC Algarve
Hotel SANA EPIC Algarve
SANA Algarve
SANA EPIC Algarve
SANA Hotel Algarve
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Albufeira, Portugal
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Hotel
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Albufeira
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Hotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

How close is EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel to the airport?

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel is 21.1 mi (37-min drive) away from the Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel?

As of Jan 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel on Feb 1, 2025 start from $166.22, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel.

How close is EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel offer free breakfast?

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Vilamoura (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel have a pool?

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel features 5 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.

Does EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Mediterranean cuisine and al fresco dining.

Does EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at SAYANNA WELLNESS, where you can enjoy reflexology, body wraps, and body scrubs.

How close is EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel to downtown Albufeira?

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Aldeia das Acoteias.

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 618 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 618 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 618 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 618 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 618 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

saba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended Beautiful hotel and excellent facility and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attentive and friendly staff all over the hotel; from the kids club to the reception and dining area - the people really made our stay what it was. We had a small recurring issue with one of the lights in our room and were swiftly re-housed in a nearby, upgraded room which was great. The hotel was wonderfully clean and tidy, plenty to do between the beautiful beach/spa/pools/fitness classes and also very nearby padel courts. My partner and daughter are vegan - there was not an abundance of vegan options, but at breakfast the hotel were very helpful in making vegan alternatives where possible like pancakes in the morning; they had all the basics like plant based ‘dairy’ foods and they sourced vegan cheese for us, and had plenty of recommendations for restaurants in the area with good vegan options. There’s a small, quiet square with a small supermarket, shops, restaurants and bars just outside the grounds which was really handy for lunch and a few evenings to eat out, Pizzeria Falésia especially. We’d wholly recommend and would visit again; especially during a nearby vegan food festival in Loule in September!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peyman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
The property is fantastic, can't say enough about the staff, friendly, helpful, and attentive to any request or needs. Location in Albufeira is amazing. Just don't know why a property of this caliber can't provide proper Wi-Fi because there is no encryption, so in my opinion it's essentially useless.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Theodore, Livingston

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff not willing to move much. Especially when it comes to breakfast. Impossible to get coffee refill. They hide behind the pillars and don’t want to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay in every respect. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic relaxing hotel
The hotel is AMAZING so are the staff!! The room had a beautiful view of the ocean and pool. The swallows were so cute flying around the greenery. The pool was great! Every 2 chairs had an umbrella. We went down to the beach but you have to reserve chairs and pay for them which we didn’t not so we sat on the sand for a little while. They have 4 restaurants which we only went to 2 we had buffet breakfast that had a lot to choose from and. Are at the Italian restaurant 2x food is excellent and Rita is the sweetest! All in all it’s ***** Much needed beach relax after site seeing Lisbon and Porto
They gave me a pretty flower at check in and water every day
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alpeshkumar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great hotel, very clean and modern with excellent service. Rooms were perfect (stayed in deluxe suite). The room had everything we needed and they even provided a baby cot and high chair for our baby. The staff were always very polite and helpful and made us feel very welcome. The grounds of the hotel, including the various pools were well maintained and inviting. Great access to the beach as well but not suitable for a pram. The only reason for not providing 5 stars is due to the limited food options and the quality of the food. The breakfast was excellant but lunch and dinner options were a bit limited and some of the dishes were not the best. However, the venues were great and the staff brilliant. I would highly recommend this hotel but would suggest planning to eat outside the hotel in the evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nitin, Farmington Hills

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ekaterina

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is 5 European stars which is not equivalent to 5 American stars. The resort is nice, the food was great, but the area around hotel is not at par for 5 star. There are cigarettes buds on the property, the way to the beach is shared with everyone else and has litter under the stairs leading to the beach. You would not see things like that at 5 start US standards hotel. Plus, European all inclusive is different, you are still expected to pay for water, alcohol, and sun beds. The beach is beautiful but so crowded. Sun lounges by the pool could use deep cleaning, there is no service at the pool unless you ask, you have to clean after yourself too. Nobody comes around and takes your empty bottles. I did enjoy the stay, but I should have had lowers expectations from 5 stars in Europe.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

vahid

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property A bit expensive 70 euros for beds on the beach with nothing even not a bottle of water … or a soft drink ….
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Returning client - as always outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emerson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Must go hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yi

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist and manager forced me to upgrade because I have a child (who does not need extra bed) so I did and I paid the upgrade fees in cash at check in. They gave me a receipt that shows only part of my cash payment (for one night) when they forced me to pay for all the nights and I did. At check out, they asked me to pay for the upgrade fees again for the remaining nights because the receipt only shows I paid for one night. I should have checked the receipt carefully but I never expected them to be such a fraud. I ended up paying double of what I should have paid for the room upgrade which was forced to begin with. I paid in cash so I don’t have proof other than the wrong amount on the receipt. Also, there was no hot water in the shower and thry couldn’t fix it the entire night. I showered in cold water then tried to sleep wearing my jacket as I was freezing. Argued with them the whole night to fix the hot water and didn’t get any sleep at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful resort - beautiful beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vasko

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean hotel, friendly staff, great breakfast and lunch buffet food options, enough room at the pool lounges. Staff at the beach super friendly (for instance my phone died and one of the beach boys without asking gave me his phone and told me to return his phone once I'm done).
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and the restaurants provided high quality dinners. Location is right between Old Town Albufeira and Vilamoura.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Average. 5 star prices 3 star service
The one thing this hotel lacks is service. There are no staff by the pool side and when you do see one they are no paying attention. On the half board package you get an insulting 20 euro discount from a la carte restaurants. The food and drinks are very expensive which is why nobody eats or drinks by the pool. I arrived at 1am and when I got to the room it was like a sauna. The air conditioning is very weak and so did not cool down until the next day so the sleep was very bad. At the Japanese restaurant the menus are on iPads and the internet is poor throughout the hotel so the iPads did not work. On the plus side, food at the buffet for breakfast and dinner is decent as is the service there. In conclusion, the hotel has the potential to be very good but lack of training and quality of the service lets it down.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and on the most gorgeous beach front ever
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024