The Navigator - Ocean Heights

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Praia dos Olhos de Água

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Interior entrance
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker
Balcony

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Rua da Ladeira, Albufeira, Albufeira, 8200-642
  • Place, Balaia Golf Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pine Cliffs Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Strip
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Studio, Balcony

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Studio, Balcony

  • 775 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Studio, Balcony

  • 1023 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Signature Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 1216 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Albufeira

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Albufeira hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Praia dos Olhos de Água and Agua Doce Beach. Medronheira Tower and Maria Luisa Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Praia dos Olhos de Água - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Balaia Golf Village - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pine Cliffs Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Strip - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 14 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guarana Hotel Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪O Golfinho - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪D&C Karaoke Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Olhos de Agua - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Asian Restaurant Riu Club Guarana - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Navigator - Ocean Heights

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Praia dos Olhos de Água
There's a restaurant on site. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 4 beach bars and 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. The family-friendly The Navigator - Ocean Heights also features an outdoor pool, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Albufeira hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 4 bars on the beach
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
The Navigator - Ocean Heights offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations are furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Beach toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stroller

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 8 spaces per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 beach bars
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per day
  • 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 - 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 - 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Cleaning supplies fee: EUR 10 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

The Navigator Ocean Heights
The Navigator - Ocean Heights Hotel
The Navigator - Ocean Heights Albufeira
The Navigator - Ocean Heights Hotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Navigator - Ocean Heights to the airport?

The Navigator - Ocean Heights is 22 mi (38-min drive) away from the Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Navigator - Ocean Heights have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Navigator - Ocean Heights.

How close is The Navigator - Ocean Heights to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Praia dos Olhos de Água and 7-minute walk from Agua Doce Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Navigator - Ocean Heights offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Navigator - Ocean Heights, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Navigator - Ocean Heights?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Vilamoura (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Navigator - Ocean Heights?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at The Navigator - Ocean Heights?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Navigator - Ocean Heights have a pool?

The Navigator - Ocean Heights features an outdoor pool.

Does The Navigator - Ocean Heights have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Navigator - Ocean Heights have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Navigator - Ocean Heights to downtown Albufeira?

The Navigator - Ocean Heights is 0.8 mi away from Olhos de Água.

Reviews

The Navigator - Ocean Heights Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New property very nice and friendly owner
From our room
Exterior
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great break

Give this place a go- location - staff - price all good for the star rating
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Place to stay

Everything new. They just open a week a week ago.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025