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W Algarve, Algarve
W ALGARVE IS A FRESH NEW RESORT THAT WILL APPEAL TO THE YOUNG AND THE YOUNGAT-HEART, WITH A FUN, UNCONVENTIONAL APPROACH TO INTERIOR DÉCOR, DJS LAYING DOWN GROOVES BY THE SPLIT-LEVEL INFINITY POOL, AND A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WELLNESS THAT ENCOMPASSES EVERYTHING FROM THE TREATMENTS AT THE SPA TO THE DISHES ON THE MENU AT THE INNOVATIVE, FORWARD-THINKING RESTAURANTS.
LOCATION: In Albufeira’s seafront neighbourhood of Galé, a 10-minute walk from the beach and 40 minutes’ drive from Faro airport. ACCOMMODATION: All 134 rooms face west for optimum sunset views, and typify W’s quirky approach to design, with carefully curated artworks, authentic Algarve tiles and custom-made furnishings. All rooms open onto a large private balcony, with amenities including air conditioning, LED satellite TV, WiFi, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities and in-room safe. The WOW Suites have a separate living room and a rooftop terrace, some with a private plunge pool, while the E WOW Suite is spread over two floors and features a panoramic roof garden with infinity edge lap pool, DJ booth and outdoor dining area. There are also two bedroom suites with a fully-equipped kitchen, and a separate selection of one, two, three and four bedroom residences which have access to all the facilities of the main resort.
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RESTAURANTS & BARS: There are five stylish restaurants and bars, with fresh, local ingredients to the fore. Market Kitchen has both indoor and outdoor seating and serves Portuguese cuisine with a modern twist, including an indulgent bottomless brunch on Sundays, while Paper Moon is situated at the top of the hotel and offers authentic Italian cuisine with spectacular sea views. SIP @ WET is a poolside venue where you can grab quick bites and healthy options, the W Lounge offers cocktails, Portuguese coffee, tapas and petiscos.
FACILITIES: The centrepiece of the resort is WET DECK, the stunning double-level infinity pool, complete with cabanas, a DJ spinning the latest tracks and refreshing summer cocktails. The Away Spa has six treatment rooms, including one couples’ room, plus a hair salon, mani-pedi bar, tented outdoor relaxation zone and ‘Express Booths’ for a quick pre-dinner touch-up. FIT is a state-of-the-art gym offering classes including spin, sunrise yoga, metcon and HIIT, and there is also a sauna and steam room.
KAREN
LUXURY SALES MANAGER
EXPERT VIEW
- We love the funky interiors here, with playful nods to Portuguese culture like sardine-shaped cushions and the famous
Rooster of Barcelo’s re-imagined in hot pink - SIP @ WET is an exceptionally cool poolside spot serving Asian-inspired cocktails and healthy dishes such as
Buddha bowls, poké and ceviche
- The healthy theme continues at the Away
Spa, with fragrant infusions, ayurveda teas, homemade granola bars and organic vegan protein shakes
DINING OPTIONS
Room Only; Bed & Breakfast; Half Board
PERFECT FOR
- Couples - Families - Spa lovers - Getting out & about
