Epic Sana Algarve Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Albufeira
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
EPIC SANA Algarve offers 160 Deluxe Rooms (32m²), 26 Deluxe Suites, and 43 Resort Suites. All include private balconies or terraces with views of the pine forest, Atlantic Ocean, or pool areas. Rooms feature Nespresso machines, smart TVs, and Aromatherapy Associates toiletries. The 23 One-Bedroom Suites (79m²) include fully equipped kitchenettes, separate living rooms, and social bathrooms. Family accommodations include connecting Deluxe Family Rooms (64m² total).
Dining Experiences
Five restaurants include UDDO Japanese Izakaya with chef Dhiego Silva's signature dishes like tataki of log and almond puree. AL QUIMIA offers Mediterranean tasting menus with Portuguese wine pairings. LIMA serves Italian cuisine with local ingredients. ABYAD provides international buffet breakfast and dinner with vegan options. OPEN DECK serves Portuguese grilled fish and meats poolside. BLUUM Bar features creative cocktails with local ingredients and live music events.
Leisure Facilities
The resort features five outdoor swimming pools (three for adults, two for children), one heated indoor pool, and a sports complex for tennis, volleyball, basketball, and futsal. Sayanna Wellness spa includes five treatment rooms, Vichy shower room, sauna, steam bath, and fitness center with Technogym equipment. Daily group classes include Pilates, Yoga, and Circuit training. The Little Stars Kid's Club offers activities for children ages 4-12.
Location & Access
Located on Praia da Falésia, with direct beach access via a wooden suspension bridge through pine forest. The hotel is 40 minutes from Faro International Airport and 2.5 hours from Lisbon via highway. Nearby attractions include Vilamoura Marina (4 km), Pine Cliffs Golf Course (1.5 km), and the historic town of Lagos. The area features whitewashed fishing villages and seafood restaurants serving locally caught fish.
Guest Services
Services include 24-hour room service, multilingual staff (Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German, Russian), complimentary Wi-Fi throughout property, and free indoor/outdoor parking. Business facilities include a 1,500m² conference center with Atlantic and Pacific meeting rooms. Wedding planning services and dedicated event coordination available. Babysitting, laundry/dry cleaning (same-day service weekdays), and car rental services offered. Special green fees arranged at nearby golf courses.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Open-air bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
