Apartamentos Vale De Carros By Umbral – A Favorite for Families in Albufeira
About the Hotel
Rooms and Apartments
Apartamentos Vale De Carros By Umbral offers 79 self-contained apartments set around gardens. Ground-floor one-bedroom apartments include a kitchenette, refrigerator, microwave, and private terrace with garden access. First-floor studio apartments feature balconies with pool or garden views, a TV, and a kitchenette. All units have sitting areas, furnished balconies or terraces, and en suite bathrooms with bathtubs or showers. Noise-sensitive guests may hear sounds from neighboring units.
Dining and Snacks
The on-site snack bar serves reasonably priced drinks and pub fare for lunch and dinner. Guests gather here, a space decorated with national flags, soccer scarves, and red vinyl seating. Several bars and cafes are 600 meters away in Açoteias town center. A hot English breakfast receives positive feedback from past guests.
Pools and Activities
The resort has two outdoor pools, each about 15 meters long, plus a children's pool. A tennis court, kids' club, and nightly live entertainment with games are available. The wellness center offers massages and facials. The snack bar near the main pool serves drinks and light meals while showing sports on TV.
Location and Access
The resort is a 10-minute drive from Albufeira and 35 km from Faro. It sits 2.5 km from Falesia Beach and within walking distance of Açoteias center, where bars, restaurants, and a supermarket are located. Nearby landmarks include Balaia Golf Village (3 km), Praia Maria Luisa (2.5 km), and Pine Cliffs Golf Course (1 km). Most guests rely on a car to reach key destinations.
Services and Notes
Amenities like toilet paper are provided only on arrival day. The apartments have small tube TVs with limited channels. Some units show wear on walls, floors, and kitchen areas. Air conditioning, kitchenware, and cots for children are included. The complex is built in a traditional Portuguese low-rise style.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- No pets allowed
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Poolside snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
Children
- Cots
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Dining table
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV