ALBUFEIRA - Santa Eulalia: Prepare to be pampered because this is a property with the wow factor! Grande Real Santa Eulalia Hotel is a 5 star resort & spa hotel with excellent facilities, enjoying a wonderful beachfront location and the property simply oozes class and offers the highest standards of comfort and service. De-stress in the most elegant surroundings in an ambience of pure relaxation and understated luxury. This is a holiday venue where style and sophistication walk hand in hand. Expect tranquillity, discreet service and a range of in-house amenities befitting a 5 star establishment. Facilities include 4 outdoor swimming pools (1 saltwater and some heated, depending upon weather conditions and hotel occupancy), extensive sun terraces, 3 poolside bars, Real Spa Thalasso offering a huge variety of beauty treatments, sauna, hammam, thalasso swimming pool, Vichy shower, Marine Capsule, Scottish shower, Reflexology and Stone therapy. In addition, there is a cardio-fitness gymnasium, tennis courts, "Realito" Kids Club open June to September (3 - 12 years) with daily animation programme (free of charge), nightclub, 5 bars (including 3 poolside), 4 restaurants and 24 hour reception. The hotel is located in the resort of Santa Eulalia and a courtesy bus service operates to Albufeira. * Grande Real Santa Eulalia comprises several separate blocks and the apartment complex is separate from the main building. Naturally, guests may avail of all the facilities in the property. Studios with capacity for up to 2 adults + 1 child (under 12 yrs) are well furnished and comfortable. Each is bestitter style with twin beds and sofa bed, fully equipped kitchenette, bathroom and balcony or terrace. All units have air conditioning, satellite TV, phone, safe and hairdryer. One and two bedroom apartments (with capacity for 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 chilren / 5 adults + 1 child or 4 adults + 2 children, respectively,) are similar, but have separate bedroom(s), living area with sofa bed, fully equipped kitchenette, full bathroom and balcony or terrace. The main bedroom in the large two bedroom units have a whirlpool bath. Classic rooms are beautifully furnished and decorated in tasteful pastel hues. Each is twin / double bedded and has air conditioning, phone, satellite TV, radio, mini bar, safe, internet access, hairdryer, full bathroom and balcony / terrace with land view. Sea view rooms are available at supplementary charge. * Some facilities may incur a local charge. ** Some facilities may not be fully operational in low season and openings may vary depending on weather and hotel occupancy. *** Transfer time from Faro airport is 30 minutes. Paul says: "For the ultimate holiday experience, Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Spa is one of my top recommendations. The beachfront setting and marvellous range of amenities offers an utterly relaxing and delightful base. A great all-round holiday choice."