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Água-Viva by Umbral

Property class: 2

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A modern building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a balcony.
A bedroom with two beds, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and decorative wall art.
A room with a wooden wardrobe, a chair, a mirror, and a small kitchen area.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack.
A room with a wooden sofa, a television, and a wall-mounted map.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$69
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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Rua Vasco da Gama 9, Areia de Sao Joao, Albufeira, 8200
  • Place, Praia dos Alemães
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Strip
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Oura Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, and a potted plant.

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with two beds, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and decorative wall art.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a headboard, and two wall-mounted planters.

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a chair, a shelf with decorative items, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Albufeira

At Água-Viva by Umbral you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like The Strip and Oura Beach. Highlights at this guest house include in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas. Additionally, you'll find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Albufeira guest house include Albufeira Old Town Square and Praia dos Alemães.
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What's nearby

  • Aveiros Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Praia dos Alemães - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Strip - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oura Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Peneco Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 15 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Albufeira US 66 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pints & Pitchers Sports Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Festa da Praia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nosolo Agua - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Panacee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Água-Viva by Umbral

Água-Viva by Umbral offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Albufeira guest house is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
Água-Viva by Umbral offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Accommodations all include kitchenettes.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Satellite televisions are provided. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between midnight and 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 200 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between midnight and 8:00 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 02 March and close on 31 October.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Água-Viva by Umbral?

Yep, Água-Viva by Umbral is a short 11-minute walk from Oura Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Água-Viva by Umbral?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Água-Viva by Umbral on 2 Nov 2026 start from NZ$69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Água-Viva by Umbral have a pool?

Água-Viva by Umbral has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from March 02 to October 31.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Água-Viva by Umbral?

No, Água-Viva by Umbral does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Água-Viva by Umbral?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Água-Viva by Umbral?

No, pets are not allowed.

Água-Viva by Umbral Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 21 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was genuinely better than I thought it would be it was clean and vibrant with a comforting atmosphere
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, Nothing bad to mention. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the place was fine just a couple of idiotic people up the road but for a nice place to stay it was fine
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Apartments are basic but expected for the price. The onsite pool belongs to the bar downstairs which you can use for free but is closed on a tuesday. Our room had no balcony but there was a shared one available. Kitchen had a kettle, toaster, a microwave and a fridge. Towels were changed every 4 days and rooms cleaned. No manned reception. Customer service number given to use on WhatsApp but got no reply when used
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
whilst the room was clean on arrival and the bedding and towels etc fresh, a large balcony. The check in was a bit of a nightmare as there is no receptionist ever, unless people are checking in. You must tell them in advance of your arrival time and then wait for their arrival when you arrive. We did see some others that had a long wait in the bar next door. The rooms aren’t cleaned during your stay. It says every 4 days but this did not happen. We had poor weather during our stay so I closed the bathroom window and was unable to open it again, meaning the smell of the drains was over powering made my OH physically sick. The bar down stairs and attached pool are lovely and serve good food and drinks and the staff there are really friendly and professional. Overall a reasonable stay for the price but if we had paid more I would have requested a refund due to the drains and lack of cleaning. Location is good with a short walk to the strip, oura and old town. A few tweaks and this place would be a gem. I felt a €200 deposit was excessive and the lack of staff at times felt unsafe, we arrived home one evening to extremely loud music but there was no one to assist in locating the room and asking them to stop, they did stop eventually around 11.30pm. So could be an issue if there were more inconsiderate guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 Stern für die Lage nah am Strand,ansonsten eine Katastrophe. Es gibt keine Rezeption-wir mussten anrufen,dass jemand kommt. Auf dem Flur und im Zimmer stank es furchtbar (eine Mischung aus Urin und muffig). Unser Superior Zimmer war so klein,dass wir uns kaum bewegen konnten. Leider waren zu unserer Zeit viele junge Leute Gäste,die nachts sehr laut herum schrien. Uns ist bewusst,dass der Strip nicht so weit weg ist,aber das ging gar nicht. Wir beschwerten uns am nächsten Tag gleich früh schriftlich,dass wir kein Auge zugemacht haben. Die lapidare Antwort war nur,wir hätten uns nachts melden sollen. So könne man nichts tun. Einer vorzeitigen Abreise mit Erstattung der verbleibenden Nacht,stimmte man nicht zu. Die Klimaanlage leckte und so tropfte Wasser auf unseren Balkon. Finger weg!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Il y avait des cafards dans les chambres, l'insonorisation était horrible et les chambres ne ressemblaient pas à ce qu'on peut voir sur les photos
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and did exactly what was expected, great handover of keys on a very late check in . Brilliant bar underneath for food and drink , can be a bit noisy at night but if you’re staying here it’s to be expected as it’s very lively and what most people are here for . The deposit was returned the next day .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Alles was Mensch für eine Auszeit braucht war vorhanden. Strand, Pool Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in der Nähe. Der Haartrockner hat nicht funktioniert, haben wir aber aufgrund des tollen Wetters nicht benötigt... Der Balkon war dafür rießig - perfekt für ein gemütliches Frühstück. Wir sind leider erst spät nachts angekommen, trotzdem wurde uns noch kurzfristig geholfen - Parkplätze vor der Haustür. Die Küche war zu unserer Zeit geschlossen. Die Räume waren schön gestaltet mit Bücherregalen und Pflanzen. Würde wieder hier her kommen. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel bem localizado e confortável porém cobraram 20 euros de taxa alegando que chegamos na madrugada para o checkin. Chegamos às 23:55
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Piscina exterior
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quarto limpo, com uma pequena cozinha, que auxilia para esquentar ou fazer algo. Estacionamento vazia, perto de tudo, inclusive a 5 minutos da praia. Super indico. Tem um sport bar no terreo para que deseja comer algo ou tomar um drink antes de.dormir.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bom custo benefício. Bom atendimento. Infelizmente o ar quente precisou de manutenção externa e mesmo assim o controle remoto desconfigurou pois é universal. Com temperaturas de 6° dormir no frio foi mt ruim!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026