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title: "Frentomar vs Hotel Mar A Vista: which hotel is better?"
description: "Frentomar or Hotel Mar A Vista in Albufeira Municipality? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Frentomar vs Hotel Mar A Vista

Both are in Albufeira Municipality, 340 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Albufeira e Olhos de Água
## [Frentomar](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/frentomar-albufeira/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.2

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1425524/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Orada
## [Hotel Mar A Vista](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-mar-a-vista-albufeira/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1598137/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Frentomar

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 340 m apart.

### Choose Frentomar if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 7.9)
-   to be closer to the beach (50 m / 320 m)

### Why is Frentomar better than Hotel Mar A Vista?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 7.9) (+1.6)
2.  280 m closer to the beach (50 m vs 320 m) (−280 m)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Hotel Mar A Vista better than Frentomar?

1.  More guest reviews (52 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable (×8.7)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Frentomar | Hotel Mar A Vista |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+1.6) | 7.9 |
| Location | 9.2  (+0.8) | 8.4 |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+0.8) | 9.2 |
| Public transport | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.5) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+1.6) | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 52  (+46) |
| Rank in Albufeira Municipality | top 35%  (+48%) | bottom 17% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.2  (+0.8) | 8.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 770 m | 870 m |
| To the beach | 50 m  (−280 m) | 320 m |
| To public transport | 800 m | 800 m |
| To the airport | 26 km | 27 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 77  (+10) | 67 |
| To the nearest food shop | 270 m | 360 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Listed amenities | – | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

340 m apart

Frentomar: city centre: 770 m, nearest station AlgarView: 800 m, Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO): 26 km, beach: 50 m, 77 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Mar A Vista: city centre: 870 m, nearest station AlgarView: 800 m, Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO): 27 km, beach: 320 m, 67 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Albufeira Municipality

[Albufeira Municipality weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/portugal/faro/albufeira/weather)

## Frentomar or Hotel Mar A Vista: common questions

### Which is better, Frentomar or Hotel Mar A Vista?

Frentomar leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Frentomar or Hotel Mar A Vista?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Frentomar is 50 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Mar A Vista is 320 m.

### How far apart are Frentomar and Hotel Mar A Vista?

The two hotels are 340 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/frentomar-albufeira-vs-hotel-mar-a-vista-albufeira/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/