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Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira vs Casa Malpique

Both are in Albufeira Municipality, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★Bairro dos Pescadores

Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira

Guest rating
9.2 Excellent
Location score
9.1
Score by category
3 of 4
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Hotel★★★★Bairro dos Pescadores

Casa Malpique

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
8.6
Score by category
1 of 4
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The short answer

Pick Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 190 m apart.

Choose Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to be closer to the beach
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose Casa Malpique if you want

  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira better than Casa Malpique?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.7)+0.5
  2. 2190 m closer to the beach (30 m vs 220 m)−190 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (207 vs 15), so the rating is more reliable×14
  4. 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
  5. 5A larger hotel with more facilities (68 vs 9 rooms)×7.6

Why is Casa Malpique better than Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira?

  1. 1A smaller, more intimate hotel (9 vs 68 rooms)−59

All compared facts

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

Hotel Sol e Mar AlbufeiraCasa Malpique
Score by category
Guest rating 9.2 +0.5 8.7
Location 9.1 +0.5 8.6
Facilities 5.8 –
Families 2.0 –
Spa & wellness 1.5 –
Beach access 10.0 +0.4 9.6
Public transport 8.2 9.1 +0.9
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 9.1 +0.6 8.5
Guest rating 9.2 +0.5 8.7
Number of reviews 207 +192 15
Rank in Albufeira Municipality top 2% +44% top 46%
Location
Location score 9.1 +0.5 8.6
Distance to Bairro dos Pescadores centre 500 m 480 m
To the beach 30 m −190 m 220 m
To public transport 490 m 320 m −170 m
To the airport 26 km 26 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 150
Sights within 1 km 3 3
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ ★★★★
Rooms 68 9
Floors 6 3
Newest building or renovation 2020 2020
Listed amenities 16 +6 10
Policies
Check-in from 15:30 15:00 −1h
Check-out until 12:00 +1h 11:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Airport transfer ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ –
Car hire ✓ –
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ –
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
Room service ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Terrace ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ –
Smoke-free – ✓
Minibar – ✓
Blackout curtains – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      190 m apart

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      Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira or Casa Malpique: common questions

      Which is better, Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira or Casa Malpique?

      Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Casa Malpique is stronger in public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira or Casa Malpique?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira is 30 m from the nearest beach; Casa Malpique is 220 m.

      How far apart are Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira and Casa Malpique?

      The two hotels are 190 m apart in a straight line.

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      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