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Reviews of Agua Viva

Rua Vasco da Gama nº9, 8200-294 Albufeira, Portugal

#15 of 39 B&Bs and Inns in Albufeira

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 470 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Lovely guesthouse
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wanted to have a lay in but even with earplugs the noice in the hallway was to much

    Wonderful gueathouse and prime location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    9.0
    Overall an enjoyable stay. Thank you again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing springs to mind.

    Loved the location as it was close to the beach. Very friendly manageress who answered all our questions. Lovely pool where we were able to have a refreshing swim after a long hot day exploring all the sights Please update your photos on Booking.com.The photo's don't do the hotel any justice and what we had as a room was far better than the photo's would have suggested

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    Apart from the note above we enjoyed our time here
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We did get a good deal but the room overlooked the car park and the water when showering came back up through the drain and flooded the bathroom 😟

    We got a good deal ideally situated staff lovely and helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed staying at the hotel with the most helpful host Cristina, a lovely person who was very welcoming and nothing was
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only negative was the pool area which was very shaded by trees, the pool was very cold but hopefully as the temperature rises this will help to warm ip the water.

    I particularly liked the location as it was not too far a walk for bars/ restaurants but situated in a quiet area. It was also small and friendly which was lovely.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Like being home from home expect it’s sunny and hot there
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 10 out of 10

    The lady who owns it couldn’t help you enough the bar and pool on the side of hotel are perfect would recommend this hotel to anybody

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Really nice place close to buzz center of Albufeira. Have a nice UK bar near and beatiful small beach with nice walking trail across rocks. But, be ready to English style food.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Overall my experience at Agua Viva was fantastic. From checking in my room was available early and Cristina kindly gave me the option of 2 available rooms. The rooms were spacious and spotlessly clean with everything you needed to have a comfortable stay. Checking in and out was an easy process - I could not say a bad word about this place and would recommend people to visit here if you are looking for quiet accommodation which is in a great location!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    I'd definitely stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's no breakfast option however suits me and there's a lovely restaurant downstairs!

    Lovely staff, excellent location just 5min walk to strip, far enough from the noise, great value for money! Restaurant downstairs with a lovely pool area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Recomendo!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast

    No breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Portugal stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Absolutely beautiful agua viva was very clean and tidy , amazing stay ,close to restaurants had breakfast next door every morning which was perfect The host Christina was absolutely amazing such a lovely lady !! Would definitely stay here again .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access to pool felt restricted

    Very close to beach, but quiet enough .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable , quaint and quiet 👍🏻
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was on the lower level which was quiet- backside of bar … Had a rooftop terrace and a small kitchen with fridge, kettle, microwave n safety deposit box in room. Very friendly and helpful owner - Comfortable beds Good restaurant attached to property

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay..would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.everything you needed was there

    What a wonderful,enjoyable stay, everything was great, from the time we arrived, the accommodation was very clean, the room was snug, wonderful balcony for afternoon sun..all staff very kind, and " Christina from the time we arrived, she could not do enough for us...so kind and thoughtful person. She made us feel so welcome..if I could give this property 12 out of 10 .. I would, The beach is 5 minutes walk, bars and restaurants within walking distance, but where this property is, very quite at night

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Lovely short break, and the hotel more than met all our needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our only issue was with the pool, guests get access to the pool in the bar “Frankie’s” next door. It was very small and the day we went to look at it the staff from the bar were quite rude. We didn’t bother going back due to this nor did we eat or drink there. I understand this isn’t part of Agua Viva, whose staff were fantastic!

    The property was lovely, and immaculately clean. Lovely balcony too. Not far from the strip. A lovely small hotel with extremely friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Luxurious oasis near the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So beautiful and clean, Christina was so kind and welcoming and helpful. Amazing location just far enough away from the craziness and right near the beach. I wish I could have stayed longer.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Barmaid next door in Frankie's

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Great stay, thank you agua viva!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were lovely and attentive

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Nice room for a good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy from the bar. But quiet at night

    Very nice room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit pricey for one person

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -Very close to the ocean -Excellent facilities -Very friendly host -There is pool access and a nice restaurant/bar right next door -Clean Strongly recommend.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    So helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owner was absolutely lovely, so helpful and caring really seemed to want the best for her guests. Great with advice and knows the area and the people so well. Thank you for a lovely stay

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't say a bad word about the place. I had an amazing time.

    Apartments were beautiful and clean, just back after a 4 night stay. Cristina is a beautiful lady, and if you need help with anything, she goes above and beyond.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Superb hotel, very clean extremely friendly. Could not fault it at all. Excellent value for money. Lovely owners. Will definitly be returning

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Pure Bliss and 10days of Sunshine
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing not to like , The Agua Viva gets better with every visit

    As a returning guest , I was once again greated by the Wonderful Host Christina , and it was lovely to see that some improvements that She had carried out especially the new marble staircase and polished metal railings , We were given a choice of 2 rooms , We chose one with a large balcony/terrace, which attracted the afternoon sun ,I've never stayed in room that got cleaned so many time, had so many clean towels and bedding changes , The attached bar Frankies was also excellent , they boast the best breakfast in town which probably was. I also enjoyed the live entertainment at night there too aswell as evening meals and always felt welcome , especially after returning from the beach in need of immediate refreshment, All in All a beautiful place to stay , relax and enjoy yourself , An idyllic location especially couples , Hopefully return again soon

    Stayed in April 2024

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