Velamar Boutique Hotel

Perched in Olhos de Água on Portugal’s Algarve coast, Velamar Boutique Hotel sits by the sea in Albufeira. It’s an eco-certified, adults-friendly boutique just a 15-minute walk from Praia dos Olhos de Água and close to Balaia Golf Village, Medronheira Tower and several sandy beaches. The hotel is about 4 km from Albufeira town centre and roughly 36 km from Faro Airport.

This boutique property has 75 rooms with a modern, pared-back vibe. Expect flat-screen TVs, minibars, A/C, coffee/tea makers, rainfall showerheads and bidets in many bathrooms, plus slippers and in-room comforts that change by room category. The place mixes spa calm with seaside energy — think sleek bathrooms and chill lounge corners.

Soak in the outdoor pool and sip at the poolside bar. Treat yourself at the spa center or book a massage. There’s a diving club for water fans, an arcade/game room and a TV in a common area. Practical perks include complimentary Wi‑Fi, free self-parking, elevator access, laundry and dry-cleaning, plus shuttle services and car-rental help for exploring the coast. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and step out to the sand.

The hotel offers a business center and space for meetings or board sessions, plus a 24-hour front desk. Roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, and dry cleaning/laundry services are on hand.

Grab coffee and light bites at the on-site cafe, or order room service when you want to linger. There’s a bar/lounge and a poolside bar for evening drinks, and a daily buffet breakfast served from 7:30 to 10:30 (for a fee).