With the opening of the PortoBay Blue Ocean hotel on 10 July in Olhos d’Água, Albufeira, the PortoBay Hotels & Resorts group strengthens its presence in the south of Portugal and takes another step in its growth strategy. The new four-star superior hotel is the result of a complete renovation of an existing unit, now fully refurbished and with a new identity.
With a privileged location overlooking the iconic Praia da Falésia, the PortoBay Blue Ocean is surrounded by extensive landscaped areas and offers direct access to the beach. The new hotel has been designed to provide an experience defined by natural light, comfort, and tranquillity, ideal for relaxing holidays or wellness getaways.
Designed with a focus on harmony between nature and comfort, the hotel offers a welcoming, spacious, and diverse atmosphere, ideal for those who value moments of rest, contemplation, and memorable experiences in a carefully curated and serene setting.
The establishment features 348 rooms and suites with private balconies, distributed across various types, from standard rooms to the exclusive master suite with sea views. The contemporary and cosy décor is complemented by a complete range of services, including four swimming pools (three outdoor and one heated indoor), several lounges, extensive gardens, a spa with four treatment rooms, jacuzzi, Turkish bath and sauna, gym, tennis court, live music, and a hair salon.
The gastronomic aspect is a strong focus. There are two main dining options, Mercado and Flor de Sal, and four bars that complete the experience: Lima Bar, Lounge Bar, Aqua Bar, and Sunset Bar.
At the “Mercado” restaurant, Chef António Guerreiro presents a themed buffet in a food market style with show cooking, serving varied breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.
The Flor de Sal restaurant, under the direction of Chef Pedro Spínola, offers a menu that highlights local and seasonal products, with a gastronomic proposal combining classical techniques with contemporary touches, celebrating the flavours of the Algarve. The restaurant’s relaxed atmosphere, located next to the outdoor pool and the aromatic herb garden, provides a unique experience with fresh and local ingredients.
According to António Trindade, president of the PortoBay Group, “this opening represents an important reinforcement of our offer in the Algarve, a destination that continues to grow in notoriety and demand. The PortoBay Blue Ocean hotel is born with its own identity but perfectly aligned with the PortoBay DNA, attention to detail, comfort, culinary quality, and a warm and distinctive hospitality.”
Commitment to sustainability
In line with the group’s sustainability commitment, this refurbishment has incorporated a range of energy-efficient and environmental measures. Notable among these are the reuse of old furniture, allocated to employees and social institutions, the replacement of the air conditioning system with high-efficiency units with heat recovery, reducing gas consumption by around 75%, and the renewal of fan coil units, with energy savings of up to 20%.
LED lighting covers 90% of the hotel, complemented by 820 solar panels that supply approximately 15% of energy needs. Digital communication with guests has significantly reduced paper use, and electric vehicle chargers have been installed in the garage. Lastly, a sunbathing and garden area has been created, with over 3,500 m², designed according to sustainable landscaping principles, with low water consumption vegetation and drip irrigation.
700 metres of seafront, two hotels, one resort concept
One of the differentiating features of PortoBay Blue Ocean is its direct connection to the neighbouring PortoBay Falésia hotel, with which it shares gardens, restaurants, bars, and leisure areas, allowing guests to move freely between both establishments and enjoy an expanded range of services and experiences under a resort concept: Vila PortoBay Algarve.
With more than 700 metres of seafront, the two hotels reinforce the group’s presence on the iconic Praia da Falésia in the Algarve. This continuous stretch along the sea stands out for its prime location and 35,000 m² of interconnected gardens, offering guests the chance to take walks with panoramic views over the Atlantic, direct beach access, and a natural setting of great scenic value.
Located in Quinta do Milharó, just a few metres from the centre of Olhos d’Água and only minutes from Albufeira, PortoBay Blue Ocean allows the PortoBay group to strengthen its offer in the Algarve, combining an exceptional location with a distinctive hospitality experience, marked by comfort, authenticity, and attention to detail.
