Hotel Baltum, Albufeira Portugal

★    ★

A pleasant and authentically Portuguese base, in the heart of the oldest part of the resort, with easy access to many areas, including an escalator leading up to a cliff top promenade.

Carrying the original name of the town, this property attracts many singles and couples who prefer a small guest house style establishment rather than one of the larger, mass market property seen elsewhere in the region.

Exterior

A cream coloured rectangular shaped building with an off street entrance at one end, a covered terrace to one side and many recessed glass fronted balconies.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: Most rooms

Storeys: 4

Exterior: Block

Interior

The compact lobby area has a small, narrow reception desk to one side, a mural and a glass topped table. The lounge area is rustic and restful with deep sofas and easy chairs. A breakfast room is accompanied by a restaurant terrace which is frequented by members of the public and residents alike.

Rooms: 51

Grounds

There are no grounds.

Location

Area Type: In the heart of Albufeira’s old town area and surrounded by a host of tourist shops, snack bars and restaurants. The Fisherman’s beach is a flat walk through a couple of narrow streets and there is an abundance of old churches and pedestrian only streets waiting for exploration. The area becomes a hive of activity from mid morning onwards thanks to the arrival of many visitors from nearby resorts. Bus stop 150m.

Nearest beach: 150m (Pescadores)

Public Transport:
150m to Bus

Map Ref: 20