Set in lush gardens, the modern Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort and Hotel Spa is located on Santa Eulalia Beach, with stunning ocean views, one kilometer from Albufeira city center. The 189 air conditioned guestrooms and suites have a colorful, contemporary decor in shades of terracotta and blue with balconies and panoramic views. Bathrooms are complete with bathtub/shower combos, complimentary toiletries, makeup mirrors, bathroom telephones and hair dryers. All rooms are equipped with modern amenities, including cable television, direct dial phones, air conditioning, minibars, and dial up Internet access. In addition, suites also have separate living rooms and kitchenettes.
There are two restaurants, one open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the other open in the evenings only, both with stunning ocean views. Guests can enjoy unwinding with a visit to the health and beauty spa, with its 16 steam room. The hotel also offers four outdoor pools, one of which is seawater, or guests can workout at the fitness center, enjoy a game of tennis, or simply relax on the sun terraces with a cocktail from the poolside bar. There is a range of games and activities on offer for children, with a supervised miniclub, children's pool and playground. Business guests can make use of the conference rooms with modern audio visual equipment and exhibit space. If heading out sightseeing, the hotel offers tour assistance and a currency exchange service. Guests can hire a car, scooter or bicycle to explore the surrounding area, or for those using public transport, the bus station is th three kilometers away, and the train station 11 kilometers away. Faro Airport is 45 kilometers away, and taxis can be caught from outside the terminal building.