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The Westin Salgados Beach Resort
Portugal, Europe
Albufeira
Magnificently set near the golden dunes of Salgados Beach, in the heart of the Algarve and just moments from the charming coastal town of Albufeira, this property stands as a popular choice for those seeking refined comfort. Nestled within a lush coastal scenery, it is surrounded by verdant palm gardens and offers access to the pristine shoreline. Nature enthusiasts will delight in the proximity of the Salgados Lagoon Nature Reserve, located a mere 500 metres away, providing an idyllic escape for birdwatching and tranquil walks.
Guests can unwind by six outdoor swimming pools, including two children’s pool, all set within beautifully landscaped gardens just a short stroll from the beach via a wooden walkway. For ultimate relaxation, the on-site Wellness Hub Algarve offers a range of rejuvenating treatments along with vitality pool, sauna and steam facilities. Active travellers can enjoy the 24hr fitness centre, nearby watersports and the renowned Salgados Golf Course next door.
Your room at The Westin Salgados Beach Resort
Rooms and suites are stylish and comfortable, designed to create a calming environment. All feature air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a minibar, safe, flat-screen TV and a modern private bathroom with shower and complimentary toiletries. Many rooms include a balcony or terrace overlooking the gardens, pools or ocean, while upgraded suites offer additional space and enhanced amenities for a more luxurious stay.
Facilities
- 2 bars (one seasonal)
- 2 restaurants (one seasonal)
- Kids Club (seasonal)
- Concierge
- FREE Wi-Fi
- Entertainment Programme (seasonal)
- Spa and Wellness Centre
- Beach Access
- 6 Swimming pools
- 24-hour Gym
- Some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Set beside the golden sands and protected dunes of Salgados Beach, The Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Algarve offers a peaceful coastal escape surrounded by natural beauty. Located close to Albufeira and around 50 minutes from Faro Airport.
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent177 reviews
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Can't quite give 5 stars, but a lovely hotel!
I would like so much to give this hotel a 5 rating but I can't.
It is a lovely hotel in a beautiful setting.
We went for the first time after 4 visits to Regency Salgados just up the road, so we knew we loved the quietness of the area.
The pool area is beautiful, it was lovely and quiet in October, towels are provided for use. As in any hotel, people seem to annoyingly just leave them out though.
Our frustrations with the hotel were mainly in not stocking things up. It is great that they provide bottled water each day. And they also do an evening room check. We had to ask twice for shower gel etc to be refilled. We also had to go and get a toilet roll as it wasn't refilled despite being empty. We asked multiple times for black and earl grey tea to be refilled, and in the end we just asked for lots so we would not have to keep asking - so they gave us half a box - which was promptly removed the following day! It felt like none of these things were things we should've needed to request filling up.
Unfortunately one morning there was no hot water in our room, which we felt may have been a temporary issue so did not mention. However we still couldn't shower mid afternoon so we reported it, and to be fair it was working again when we next tried in the evening.
We had breakfast every day in the hotel and the food seemed good quality. Sometimes cooked was a little lukewarm but always seemed like decent quality. On one evening we had the evening buffet for the Portuguese night and this was disappointing. Meat was tough and steak didn't seem the best quality. It was also disappointing that what was presented as a 60€ buffet turned into an 80€ meal - there were 2 wines on our receipt which totalled 14€... we actually had 1 wine and a bottle of cider which we were told they put through as 2 wines because they are the same price - I didn't check on the menu but a 7€ cider seems excessive compared to other establishments. They also add a 10% service charge which after we questioned it is added to every hospitality bill in the hotel. This evening was definitely not worth 80€ - that's a decent meal out elsewhere!
We stayed in a junior suite which was a great size, so it felt weird that wardrobe space was crammed into a cupboard above the safe where even a t shirt couldn't hang properly. Loved the big balcony, didn't know what to do with it!!
So overall we felt the buffet was overpriced, the housekeeping not stocking up items was annoying, but the hotel itself is lovely, generally very clean (except perhaps the lifts), and we will definitely book again next year.
Review by Explore31884326505 Exeter, United Kingdom
Excellent
Amazing place, and a very nice atmosphere with good staffs, big thanks to MAQBOOL
Review by Sammy T Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A Disappointing Experience in a beautifully location!
We booked a king size deluxe sea view room with balcony for 7 nights stay with full board through Trailfinders. Upon checking in we were told that the type of room we had booked wasn’t available and was given the impression that they had overbooked. We were offered two other rooms one being a junior suite and the other a deluxe room but did not have the sea view that we specifically paid for as seen in their brochure. We turned the rooms down and called Trailfinders who eventually got in touch with the hotel administrator. In the meantime we were told to have lunch while they tried to sort out the situation. After lunch, we went back to reception and met the duty manager who finally offered us a room on a higher floor with a sea view that was actually meant for another guest! We accepted the room even though it wasn’t what we expected because we were exhausted from having travelled the whole day and their blasé attitude didn’t help. Besides, that was the only other option given us. The room as was rather basic and was lacking in amenities! The safe was located in the wardrobe and positioned such that we could only access it by crouching and putting our head into the wardrobe to be able to use it! We ended up using our bags for a safe, As we were full board we were offered €20/- per person per day to eat at the Marluso Restaurant for lunch and anything above that we would put into our account. Water and sparkling water is supposed to be inclusive with meals However, they kept charging us for water even though our bills were less than €20 each, price ranging from €1 to €6! On the fifth night of our stay the In Seasons restaurant ran out of the wine we enjoyed and was told they couldn’t restock that wine till two days later. Sadly, we feel that it does not meet the standards of a Marriott luxury resort hotel. There is however, a few good staff that are diligent and efficient like Brumo, Kivya and Shanayah.
Review by angeline012017 Greater London, United Kingdom
What a beautiful experience
My first time at this hotel. What anamazing stay from start to finish. The corner suite was amazing, beautiful, spacious and comfortable. Every aspect of the stay was relaxing and memorable. I look forward to coming back again next year.
Excellent!!
I travelled to the Westin for my birthday in October 2026 and had a wonderful time. The room was beautiful and airy, the staff were really friendly and helpful and the breakfast was 10/10. The atmosphere is spa like even at a time when it was quite busy. There’s free/loads of parking and I rented a car so that was great. The Westin is great value for money especially when you book a few months in advance, especially considering the price of other properties in the area. This is my 3rd time coming here and every time gets better and better!!
