Tucked away near Albufeira Old Town Square, Luna Solaqua offers a tranquil retreat with an indoor and outdoor pool. Indulge in spa services like deep-tissue massages or manicures/pedicures. With WiFi, luggage storage, and tour assistance at your fingertips, you'll be pampered from head to toe.
Rua Do Mediterraneo, 14, Albufeira, Faro District, 8200-156
What's nearby
The Strip - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Peneco Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Albufeira Old Town Square - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Albufeira Marina - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Balaia Golf Village - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Portimao (PRM) - 34 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 39 min drive
Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 13 min drive
Tunes Station - 18 min drive
Silves Station - 22 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Albufeira Shopping - 4 min walk
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Restaurante Verde Minho - 12 min walk
Pastelaria Marinela - 7 min walk
Pastelaria Riviera - 5 min walk
About this property
The Navigator - Solaqua
When you stay at The Navigator - Solaqua, you'll be a short five-minute drive from The Strip and Praia dos Alemães. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool and indulge in deep-tissue massages or manicures and pedicures. There's an indoor pool and a bar/lounge, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers say good things about the overall property condition.
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
120 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
WIFI
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
On-site self-parking (fees apply)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (during limited hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's pool
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Free cot/infant bed
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Phone
Food and drink
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Microwave
Kitchenette
Stovetop
Cookware, dishes and utensils
More
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: EUR 500 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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.
Optional extras
WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Parking
Self-parking is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
Solaqua Albufeira
Solaqua Hotel
Solaqua Hotel Apartment
Solaqua Hotel Apartment Albufeira
Solaqua Apartments Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
Solaqua Apartments Hotel Albufeira
Luna Solaqua Aparthotel Albufeira
Luna Solaqua Aparthotel
Luna Solaqua Albufeira
Luna Solaqua Hotel
Luna Solaqua Albufeira
Luna Solaqua Hotel Albufeira
Frequently asked questions
Does The Navigator - Solaqua offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Navigator - Solaqua does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Navigator - Solaqua?
Yes, there's an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is parking offered on site at The Navigator - Solaqua?
Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Navigator - Solaqua?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Navigator - Solaqua?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at The Navigator - Solaqua?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Vilamoura (22-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Navigator - Solaqua and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and scuba-diving. Enjoy a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools after a day out and about.
Does The Navigator - Solaqua have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a fridge and a microwave.
Does The Navigator - Solaqua have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around The Navigator - Solaqua like?
The Navigator - Solaqua is a short 18-minute walk from Albufeira Old Town Square and 14 minutes' walk from Praia dos Alemães.
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The Navigator - Solaqua Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Old town
Restaurant
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Nice stay
Stayed one night and couldn’t complain.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
27 Jun 2025
Nothing wrong
A fairly basic hotel. Quiet, tidy with simple furnishings. The staff are fine I assume, apart from someone pottering away in reception we didn’t really see any. The bar is small, slow and always queued. It wasn’t the 4 star I was expecting, but it served the purpose. At least there weren’t any rowdy stag or hen parties that plagued other hotels.
Steven
Steven, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sept 2024
Nice firm beds. Clean room
darrell
darrell, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Apr 2024
Spacious room with well equipped kitchen in a convenient location
lorrelli
lorrelli, 18-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jan 2024
Nice hotel
Nice hotel, january not the time to go to Portugal but found this hotel comfortable, about a 15 minute walk from old town, shopping centre near bye which does food and a mcdonalds not too far away. Old town was mainly closed, there were 350000 there new year apparently.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Dec 2022
Staff very helpful a beautuful hotel only problem the restaurant was closed
JENNIFER
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2023
Polite staff
David John
David John, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2022
The staff are super friendly and worked very hard to make it a great stay for their guest. We stayed in off season but I recommend this hotel for a great sleep very close to a grocery store. Indoor pool was about 27.5 degree which was cool when you first get in but you can stay in for a couple hours.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
15 Sept 2023
The rooms feel outdated. This must have been a great hotel years ago but it is an OK property today.
I don’t think think it is worth the price paid.
Cesar
Cesar, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Oct 2022
Walkable to old town, really clean hotel and friendly staff.
The beds were really comfy and we slept well every night.
The little kitchen is fine for small snacks. We didn't use it except the fridge for drinks which was handy to have. The Wi-Fi was free and really good.
The pool bar was expensive for beers although we did use it for convenience but after a day or so we decided to go to the supermarket across the road for drinks and snacks and we noticed a lot of people doing the same.
It was our 10 year anniversary and reception bought us a bottle of champagne to our room which was very well received.
The hotel has a spa with very reasonable prices, it also offers excursions bookable at reception. It offers a shuttle into town every hour free of charge which we didn't find out until our last day and 2 taxis a day later..
Room service is available at a small charge too.
You can also borrow a iron from reception and the safe is charged per day and has a 10 euro deposit required.
The hair dryers in the room are really good!
Tip - make sure you use the card on your door for cleaning required or DND as we had a maid walk in on us twice we had forgotten to use it! 😆
Georgina
Georgina, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
1 Jul 2025
Verified traveller
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 May 2025
Lynda
Lynda, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Apr 2025
Parresa off season
Mycket bra hotell, liten studio så det gick att fixa egen frukost . Nära till köpcenter att handla mat. Fint med balkong mot poolen . Fint o fräscht poolområde ( offseason så ej uppvärmd pool )
Liselotte
Liselotte, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Skønt hotel, centralt, dog i et roligt område
Super skønt hotel placeret centralt i byen, tæt på alt og dog er alligevel i et roligt område
Karsten
Karsten, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jan 2024
Jenny
Jenny, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Aug 2023
Friendliness of staff.
Rooms cleaning available every day.
Poolside activities.
Manelva M L
Manelva M L, 13-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jun 2023
Très bon rapport qualité prix
paul
8/10 Very good
17 Mar 2023
Unique spot close to everything. Disappointed free advertised breakfast not available, restaurant not open, bar opened March 1st. Pool outdoors not open. Staff very attentive, responsive, helpful.
Mike
Mike, 21-night trip
6/10 Good
23 Oct 2022
Verified traveller
14-night trip
6/10 Good
10 Oct 2022
Xavier
Xavier, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 Aug 2022
alexis
alexis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jun 2022
Better than expected, location is perfect, nice and quiet in the evening time.
Eoghan
Eoghan, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Apr 2022
Sebastian
Sebastian, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Apr 2022
Nous avons apprécié le calme de l'hôtel, les grands espaces de l'appartement, la propreté et l'amabilité du personnel, le billard (payant) et la proximité de la ville.
Nous regrettons le manque d'équipement de la cuisine : pas d eggoutoir pour les pates, pas de poêle ni de quoi laver la vaisselle (eponge et produit a vaisselle)..
un chauffage bruyant (nous l'avons coupé la nuit)
La piscine intérieure est petite et peu chauffée. ..l'établissement manque d'équipement, une salle de sport serait un plus.
Le petit dej était très bien mais quel dommage d'etre dans une pièce sans fenêtre et si sombre, alors que le bar de l'hôtel situé à côté est vide, lumineux et offre une meilleure vue.
Laetitia
Laetitia, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Apr 2022
Très bon séjour, hôtel très propre et personnel très agréable! Transfert parfait de l’aéroport !