Da Balaia Portugal

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A place lulled by the soothing melody of the Algarve

Nestled atop the striking red cliffs of the Algarve lies an all-inclusive family resort in Portugal, ideal for avid golfers. Club Med Da Balaia strikes a perfect balance between adult-oriented areas and kid-friendly zones, ensuring a memorable vacation for everyone. As you play a round of golf at nearby courses or unwind in our upscale eco-pool, your little ones can embark on a thrilling journey of their own, from mini-golf and flying trapeze to splashing around in the kids pool and joining in on stellar kids clubs. Later, gather together for seaside expeditions at one of Portugal's top beaches before concluding the day by dining on mouth-watering seafood dishes at our oceanfront restaurants.

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Perched above the coastline, our Algarve retreat overlooks the Atlantic between ochre cliffs, golden sands, and green fairways

The perfect room for your stay

Perched among the verdant foliage, the resort stands majestically above the Atlantic Ocean and imposing ochre cliffs of the Algarve. Our guest accommodations are situated within three buildings, with stunning sea views available from the four-story Belem building and eight-story Coimbra building. Alternatively, guests who opt for the six-story Lisboa building can bask in the fresh Atlantic air while unwinding on their balcony.

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4.3/54.3/57642 reviews

Location4.5

Sleep Quality4.3

Rooms4.1

Service4.3

Value3.9

Cleanliness4.4

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AngelaAO103

Wonderful stay

5/55/5 • 8/10/2025

Attended a conference. The resort has excellent conference facilities. The resort is also excellent for those seeking a relaxing sun filled holiday. Especially welcoming for families with children.

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sruthven900

Amazing holiday!

5/55/5 • 5/10/2025

Very relaxing holiday - great staff made us all feel so welcome! Will be looking to book our holiday next year!

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sc_dog_lover

Shabby in parts but generally fab!

5/55/5 • 1/10/2025

The hotel is a bit shabby in parts. The rooms are old fashioned and ours had a slight odour as though people had smoked in there. The beds are a bit hard. There are some cracked tiles and peeling paint and it’s not a super luxury experience. Saying that, it’s really special place and I love it! The spacious gardens and the sea views are heavenly. The food, although an AI buffet is fabulous, the bar drinks are good. The staff are friendly. It’s like a bit of a weird French cult and as a non French speaker I felt a bit on the periphery sometimes. They love a dance routine and if I was a) French and b) thirty years younger I’d definitely want a summer job there as they seem to have a lot of fun. The atmosphere is really nice, quite sophisticated, lots of well dressed people with a cool French vibe!

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KatttPet

Paradise in Portugal

5/55/5 • 25/9/2025

This was our second visit to Da Balaia, and it was even better the second time round. The weather was perfect, the food was delicious, and the entertainment was wonderful. Every day felt different. I do recommend joining in with the themed evenings as they were so entertaining.

We stayed in the Lisboa rooms, they are away from the main noise of the resort and very peaceful, especially on the 6th floor with no upstairs neighbours, super clean and comfortable. The air conditioning was bliss and our balcony was great for drying towels and swim clothes.

I can’t praise the food enough. The grilled sea bream was delicious, and the different specialty entrées and main courses each day were just mouth watering. Our entrées on the last night were fish tacos and they were so fresh I could have eaten about 10. There is something for everyone though, even if you just fancy some chips and a salad, it’s all there. The staff were always helpful and ready to clear your plates ready for your 3rd.. 4th.. sometimes 8th course. I just didn’t want to stop eating.

The beach was lovely, the sea was a little choppy at times depending on the wind, not always great for a swim, but there are plenty of reserved Club Med sun beds with shade for reading a book and unwinding. We had one day where the sea was like a lake, still and refreshing, absolute paradise.

Both pools are great depending on your mood. The main pool is more lively, with the bar close by. There is water aerobics around 12 and music playing and it’s great for a cool off. The staff also brought around snacks and drinks sometimes which was lovely, mini Portuguese natas and fresh made iced tea while you’re enjoying the sunshine. If you want peace and quiet the zen pool was the place to be. The fresh water pool was ice cold and very welcome in the heat. There are tonnes of sun beds to either soak up the sun or sit in the shade of the giant trees and read a book. There was also a bar there with fresh made fruit smoothies or soft drinks, they were yummy. There was also yoga classes on the grass there which I didn’t take part in but looked great.

The mini golf was also quite fun, my husband and I had a mini tournament, 18 holes and it was a good laugh.

We didn’t want to leave, it was the ultimate chill holiday. We didn’t even leave the resort for excursions as there was enough to do. We wish we booked longer, but c’est la vie. Everything is very French, as it’s Club Med, but that’s why we chose it, unlimited Ricard!

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