Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa, Albufeira

Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa - A 5-star beachfront resort with thalassotherapy spa, multiple pools, and family-friendly apartments

Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa offers direct access to Santa Eulália Beach and features 4 outdoor swimming pools, including 3 for children. The 5-star property includes 345 accommodations, with 29 suites, 155 family-friendly apartments (T0, T1, and T2 layouts), and 19 Sea View Suites exceeding 54 m². Real Spa Therapy spans 1000 m², offering 17 treatment rooms, a thalassotherapy circuit, and massages using Portuguese-sourced ingredients like basil and lemongrass essential oils. Dining options include Real Cozinha Restaurante, serving buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Atlântico Restaurante for à la carte meals. The resort has 15 meeting rooms with capacities up to 700, natural light, and garden access. Nearby landmarks include Balaia Golf Village (1.5 km) and The Strip (2 km), while Faro Airport is 40 km away. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Real Cozinha Restaurante.

Pros

Direct beach access and multiple pools, including dedicated children’s pools.

Real Spa Therapy offers specialized treatments like detoxification and thalassotherapy.

Family-friendly apartments with kitchenettes and terraces, accommodating up to 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children.

Proximity to golf courses, water sports, and landmarks like Balaia Golf Village (1.5 km).

Onsite restaurants serve regional dishes such as roasted lamb with almonds and honey.

Cons

The resort is 7 km from Albufeira’s city center, requiring transportation for urban exploration.

Some apartments have occupancy restrictions (e.g., no more than 3 adults per unit).