The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Albufeira

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Albufeira

Albufeira, Portugal Albufeira, Portugal

If you're looking for the perfect place to stay during your scuba diving vacation in Albufeira, look no further! We've analyzed all the dive resorts and dive hotels in Albufeira to find the best options for you. Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, we've got you covered with top-rated luxury hotels, affordable options, 4-star and 5-star resorts, and everything in between. You can choose from a range of dive hotels in Albufeira that are tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring that you have the best dive experience possible. With the most popular resorts and scuba diving hotels below, you'll be sure to find the perfect spot for your next dive vacation. Snorkeling enthusiasts will also find plenty to love here, too. So, which hotel is best for scuba divers and snorkelers in Albufeira? Keep reading to discover our top picks for the best scuba diving hotels and resorts in Albufeira, Portugal.

There are countless vendors who will take you by boat to explore the underwater world, either by snorkeling or scuba diving. The marine life is impressive and the water is generally clear.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Vila Joya

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1616 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Located at 120 Praia da, Vila Joya has great rooms from $1616 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.7 km from the city center, scuba divers will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast at this terrific hotel. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Mira Parque

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $42 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Albufeira
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Mira Parque which has nice rooms starting at $42. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Estrada das Açoteias. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.8 km from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


VidaMar Algarve Hotel - Dine Around

5-star Resort with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Albufeira
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

We found VidaMar Algarve Hotel - Dine Around to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $121. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Herdade dos Salgados, Rua Boca da Alagoa, Lote1, Fase 2. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 6.2 km from the center of town. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Casa Areias Apartamentos Turisticos

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $69, Casa Areias Apartamentos Turisticos, at Beco do Barnabe, Brejos - caixa postal 457 provides an outdoor pool, a water park, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. It's located just 3.3 km from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Falesia Hotel - Adults Only

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $36 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Falesia Hotel - Adults Only has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $36 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Apart. 785 - Praia da Falésia 8200-911 Albufeira - Algarve PORTUGAL. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, breakfast, outdoor tennis, hiking, and mountain views, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 6.7 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Adults only
  • Beach


Velamar Boutique Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $38 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Albufeira
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Velamar Boutique Hotel is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $38, and it's located at Torre Da Medronheira Olhos D'agua. We also love the hiking, laundry services, golf, a game room, and a child pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Beach


Aqua Pedra Dos Bicos - Adults Only - Design Beach Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $52 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Aqua Pedra Dos Bicos - Adults Only - Design Beach Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $52. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Urbanizacao Quinta Pedra dos Bicos Lote 24. Only 2.5 km from the city center, divers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf at this fun hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Adults only
  • Beach


The Patio Suite Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $49 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

The Patio Suite Hotel offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $49 (before taxes). It's located at Pinhal do Concelho and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, child care, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 7.4 km from the city center. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Sao Rafael Atlantico

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Albufeira
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Caminho das Sesmarias, Sao Rafael Atlantico has great rooms from $76 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, laundry services, and golf which scuba divers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 3 km from the center of town. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Vale do Sol Albufeira

Guest House with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Albufeira
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Vale do Sol Albufeira which has nice rooms starting at $80. Offering an outdoor pool, a water park, scuba diving, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Caminho das Sesmarias. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers car rentals, fishing, family rooms, an airport shuttle, and balconies. It's located just 2.4 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Scuba diving
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Beach


Also, take a look at the scuba diving hotels in nearby destinations: Lagos, Portimão, Lagoa, and Vilamoura.

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How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Albufeira?

Albufeira Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$155

Travelers to Albufeira, Portugal will have a large number of terrific scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of scuba diving hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 17 scuba diving hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $155. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Albufeira.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $490
  • 4-star hotels: $48
  • 3-star hotels: $57


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