"First time staying in this hotel and we had a great stay! Very good value for money. Brilliant selection at breakfast. I requested gluten free bread m ... " More
1 Sep 2022 by Beatriz Português - Guest Relations
Dear Susan,Thank you very much for sharing your experience at our Hotel NAU São Rafael Atlântico.We are very pleased to note your satisfaction with our service and hotel facilities. Your satisfaction is our main focus and we are proud to see that we met your expectations.We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.Kind Regards Beatriz PortuguêsGuest Relations
7 Aug 2022 by Beatriz Português - Guest Relations
Dear Donal Wrynn, Thank you very much for sharing your experience at our Hotel NAU São Rafael Atlântico. We are very pleased to note your satisfaction with our service and hotel facilities. Your satisfaction is our main focus and we are proud to see that we met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind Regards, Beatriz Português Guest Relations
10 Jan 2019 by Guest Relations
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing our Hotel NAU São Rafael Atlântico for your stay and for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to read such an amazing review. Also, we appreciate your kind words regarding our attentive Team, they are truly appreciated by all of us. Thank you for your kind words of recognition. Our commitment to making our Guests holiday a memorable experience is our goal and your comments further motivate us on this daily objective. We look forward to an opportunity to welcome you again at our hotel in the near future and provide you another wonderful experience. Kind regards, Sara Fernandes Guest Relations
10 Sep 2018 by Guest Relations
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our Hotel NAU São Rafael Atlântico. We are really pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Also, we appreciate your positive comments about our privileged location near São Rafael beach. We take good note of your observation regarding the toilets next to the pool area. Our Managment Team is already aware of the situation and will, certainly, solve this aspect as soon as possible. We are looking forward to welcome you back sometime soon. Kind regards, Sara Alves Guest Relations
12 Aug 2018 by Guest Relations
Dear Katia, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Nau São Rafael Atlântico. We are really pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us and particularly appreciated our amazing sushi restaurant and also the service provided by our attentive team. We appreciate your feedback about the buffet price and we will certainly take your suggestion into consideration. We look forward to an opportunity to welcome you back. Kind Regards, Mariana Reis Guest Relations
27 Mar 2018 by Filipa Freitas – Assistant Manager
Dear Mr. Simon, We thank you for choosing NAU São Rafael Atlântico for your stay and for sharing your review. We are really happy to read that you enjoyed our food offer and had a comfortable stay at our hotel. We strive to continuously provide a high quality service to our guests and we are really glad to hear that the same took place during your stay. Thank you again for sharing your comments We are looking forward to welcome you again at our hotel in the near future. Best regards, Filipa Freitas – Assistant Manager
24 Feb 2018 by Filipa Freitas – Assistant Manager
Dear Mr. Geoff, We thank you for choosing NAU São Rafael Atlântico for your stay and for sharing your amazing review. We are also really grateful with your positive comments concerning our location close to the beach, buffet breakfast and indoor pool. Our teams work to continuously provide a high quality service to our guests and we are really glad to hear that the same took place during your stay. Thank you again for sharing your review. We really hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again at our hotel in the near future and provide you another perfect short break. Best regards, Filipa Freitas – Assistant Manager
15 Oct 2017 by Filipa Freitas – Assistant Manager
Dear Mr. Billy. We thank you for choosing NAU São Rafael Atlântico for your stay and for taking your time to share your experience at our hotel in the Expedia platform. We are really happy to hear that you found our hotel lovely, modern and comtemporary, specially by reading your positive comments concerning our facilities, location, overall cleanness and staff service. We work to continuously provide a high quality service, therefore we took note of your suggestion concerning our Arabian Sea Chill Out bar service for the consideration of the improvement of our service. Thank you again for sharing your review. We hope to have the opportunity in welcome you again at our hotel in the near future. Kind regards, Filipa Freitas – Assistant Manager
The property is closed between 29 October and 28 February.
As a guest of NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico, you'll find a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 indoor swimming pools along with a sauna and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and 15 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4413 square feet (410 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico. For a fee, parking is available. This Art Deco Albufeira hotel is smoke free.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico offers 149 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Seven Seas – On-site buffet restaurant.
Fado – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Portuguese cuisine. Open selected days.
Chill Out Bar – Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 indoor swimming pools are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Special check-in instructions:
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted.
For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Biosphere – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.