Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa, Albufeira

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

This 5-star property features direct access to Santa Eulália Beach, 4 outdoor swimming pools plus 3 children's pools, and a Thalassotherapy Spa with specialized staff. Accommodations include 345 rooms comprising 29 suites, 155 holiday apartments in T0, T1, and T2 typologies ranging from 441.5 ft² to 818 ft², and 106 Resort view rooms larger than 301.5 ft², all with air conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. The Real Cozinha Restaurante serves buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner with regional dishes including corn with pork and sausages, chicken casseroled with its giblets, and shoulder of lamb roasted with almonds, honey and rosemary. Real Spa Therapy spans approximately 10764 ft² with 17 treatment rooms offering massages using basil and lemongrass essential oils, thalassotherapy circuits, sauna, hammam, and gym facilities. The property includes 15 meeting rooms with natural light and garden access, accommodating up to 700 people. Located 1 mile from The Strip and Albufeira's Igreja Matriz, the EVA bus terminal provides public transport connections throughout the municipality and to Lisbon. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa.

Pros

Direct beach access to Santa Eulália Beach with various water sports available

Thalassotherapy spa spanning 10764 ft² with 17 treatment rooms and specialized therapies

Multiple swimming options with 4 outdoor pools and 3 dedicated children's pools

Family-friendly accommodations with 155 apartments featuring kitchenettes and separate living areas

Multiple dining options including Real Cozinha Restaurante serving regional Portuguese cuisine

Cons

The EVA bus terminal requires transportation for access to regional connections

Some rooms accommodate limited guest configurations, such as maximum 2 adults + 2 children