- Algarve Holidays
- Albufeira
- Aqua Pedra dos Bicos Design Beach Hotel - Adults Only
Set in a prime location just 500 metres the vibrant Albufeira Strip, Aqua Pedra dos Bicos Design Beach Hotel is an adults-only retreat ideal for couples or friends seeking a stylish and peaceful stay. Blending modern design with a relaxed coastal atmosphere, the hotel offers a tranquil setting while keeping you close to Albufeira’s shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
Guests can unwind beside the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool, complete with a sun terrace and loungers, or enjoy a refreshing drink at the poolside bar. The property also offers direct access to a nearby beach via a private pathway. For those looking to explore, the hotel is well placed for discovering the Algarve’s stunning coastline, golf courses, and cultural spots.
Dining at the hotel includes a buffet breakfast with local and international flavours, and a Pizza & Gastro Bar offering pizzas, burgers, salads, and snacks. The stylish hotel bar is a great place to relax with cocktails or a glass of wine.
The modern rooms are designed with comfort and simplicity in mind, offering a calm space to relax. Each room features air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, a safe, and an en-suite bathroom with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Most rooms come with a balcony or terrace, and upgrades to sea-view rooms are available for a supplement.
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
This is the third time we have stayed at Aqua Pedra dos Bicos and it will be our last. The hotel has transformed from a lovely couples hotel into a just a stop over place for the nearby nightlife strip.
On our visit groups of men horded the pool, drinking supermarket cans of beer, and getting louder by the hour. When I ( and others) reported this to the main reception we got a shrug of the shoulders,
This is now a youth hostel not a hotel. 18-30 year old's come and go throughout the night until 06.00 when the nearby strip closes. With Kebab boxes left outside rooms, noise levels, and the general behavior of the guests, the whole experience was probably the worst I have ever had at a hotel.
The hotel is surrounded by its own apartments which house even more young people screaming , shouting and drinking until they fall asleep at 7.00am.
If you are looking for a relaxing stay, I suggest that you go somewhere else. Its a shame as this was once a lovely adults hotel.
Excellent hotel and in a good location. Our rooms were nice and large with excellent air con. The Free safe is a nice touch plus the bottle water on arrival. There was the wife and I (chez and Nick) and our friends , Niki n Gaz . We both had the same vibes about the hotel tho. It is a bit of a retreat for stag n hen parties. Altho noticed that Portugal has changed over the years to cater more for this.Breakfast was lovely and so was the hotel. The room service was first class. Although Both our towel rails on the balconies were hanging off the walls ! But this is more of a maintenance issue ! The thing that really lets it down are the bar prices ! Any wonder people nip over to the supermarket for their beers ! Would defo return to the area but would check out the pool prices next time. As the wife says”it’s not all about drinking Nick “! But this time, r chez mite agree with me !
Not long back from a 10-night stay at this hotel. I can echo what a lot of people have already said. Very classy feel, spotlessly clean, superb breakfast, great pool area, bar areas all excellent with amazing views from the rooftop bar (pics attached). Rooms spacious with a massive, comfortable bed. Overall throughly enjoyed our time here.
Sadly, there was one day at the pool with a large group of young lads who were being quite loud and generally disrespectful. Bar staff did come and have a word with them but they didn’t really take notice.
Staff worked tirelessly to make sure everything was ok for their guests. Thank you to them for that and thank you for a nice visit.
An excellent hotel. Very clean and tidy with good room amenities. Including a fantastic breakfast with lots of choice. Good bars nearby. Would highly recommend.
This is a fantastic hotel. We stayed for 5 days in June 2026 - a girls trip. It’s spotlessly clean. The beds are changed every day and the room cleaned. The air conditioning is better than some 5 stars I’ve stayed in! Although it’s very near the hustle and bustle of it’s exceptionally quiet at night which huge very comfy beds. There is no cheesy entertainment and the whole hotel has a very classy vibe about it. The shower is the only thing I’d have preferred to be a wee bit more powerful but that’s being super picky. The breakfast was lovely with so much choice. The pool area is also spotless as is the pool and sun lounger areas. It’s not huge but perfectly sized and no sun bed wars. The pool bar serves fantastic food and drinks and really well priced. Everyone we came in contact with was super friendly and helpful. I would recommend in a heart beat. Thank you!
