With a choice of hotel rooms, suites and resort suites, the 5-star EPIC SANA Algarve sits beside Praia da Falésia, the only beach in the Algarve to have been awarded the European Union's prestigious Golden Flag. The resort is surrounded by pine forests and rooms have been designed with décor that harmonises with this. The resort boasts five outdoor pools, including two for children, along with an indoor pool. There is a choice of restaurants and bars with modern menus using excellent regional ingredients. The 1500m² Sayanna Wellness Centre offers nine treatment rooms, an outdoor pavilion for couples massages, indoor pool, sauna, steam room and a wide range of Wellness Retreats, including Yoga and Detox. Nearby there is a range of golf courses, shopping, restaurants and bars.
The hotel has 229 rooms and suites.
Hotel child prices apply to ages 0-5 and 6-12 years.
- Located above the Golden Flag Praia da Falésia beach
- Stylish resort with an elegant and vibrant atmosphere (awarded Europe's Leading Lifestyle Resort in 2017)
- Huge 1,500-square-metre award-winning Spa & Wellness Centre offering bespoke Wellness Retreats
- Exquisite cuisine and trendy bars
- Ideal for a luxury beach and wellness holiday
Added value
Winter early booking discount
Save up to 20% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 01 November 2018 - 31 October 2019 booked by 31 October 2019.
Free half board
Receive free upgrade to half board when staying in a Deluxe Room Resort View, Deluxe Pool View Room, Deluxe Ocean Facing Room, Deluxe Suite Ocean Facing and Deluxe Garden Suite for holidays between 01-17 April 2019 and 23 April - 30 September 2019 booked by 31 December 2018.
Hotel credit
Guests staying in a Deluxe Suite Ocean Facing or in a Deluxe Garden Suite for a minimum of 7 nights receives 20 euros hotel credit per adult per minimum of 7 nights stay to be used at any restaurants or bars for holidays between 01 November 2018 - 31 October 2019.
Meal offer
Guests staying for a minimum of 7 nights in a Deluxe Suite Ocean Facing and in a Deluxe Garden Suite receive one free dinner (chef's suggestions, excludes drinks) per person per stay for holidays between 01 April - 31 October 2018.
Spa offer
Guests staying for a minimum of 7 nights in a Deluxe Suite Ocean Facing and Deluxe Garden Suite receive one free message per adult per stay (hotels selection) for holidays between 12 January 2018 - 31 October 2019.
Golf Group offer
Golf group offer available, for further details please call our Trusted Advisers.
Please note not all offers are combinable.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
ABYAD
Open for breakfast and dinner
As the resort's main restaurant, this venue has a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere and serves both fresh buffets and à la carte menus (depending on the hotel's occupancy).
Al Quimia
Open for dinner (set degustation menu)
Low season - Thursday - Saturday
High season - Tuesday - Saturday
Boasting resort views, a spacious terrace and Mediterranean fine dining, this venue gives an intimate touch. This restaurant was the proud winner of the Portuguese national award 'Revelation Restaurant of 2014'. Reservations are advisable.
Dress code: Smart casual.
Open Deck
Opening Times:
10:30 - 18:30
Opening Dates:
This restaurant is seasonal
Situated at the poolside, this charming venue features contemporary décor, complimented by its fabulous location near the sea, beach and pine forests. Enjoy Mediterranean flavours throughout the day, either around the pool or a lunch on the deck.
Lima Restaurant
Lima Bar is located at the Resort Suites next to the pool and kids club.
Lima Restaurant & Bar serves a family oriented brunch until 4pm with a wide range of drinks, cocktails and smoothies.
For dinner, the Italian based menu caters to both families and couples as the atmosphere and the food are both sophisticated in nature but traditional in flavors.
Open between May - September
Bars
Epic Sana has a selection of bars suited to all times of day, whether it's a refreshing daytime drink at the Lima pool bar, a pre-dinner cocktail at Bluum Bar, or a long drink to unwind with at the By Epic lounge. Between them, the bars offer light bites and snacks to enjoy throughout the day.
Beach & Pools
Beach Access
Guests receive private access to Falésia beach, entailing a scenic walk via a wooden suspension bridge, and through pine forests towards the sand!
For Families
Little Stars Kids' Club
Opening Times:
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Theme evenings between 20:00 - 22:00 are available during the peak season.
Catering to children aged between 4-12 years, the Little Stars Kids' Club has a wide range of entertaining activities from face painting to outdoor games.
Open between 17 March - 04 November 2018.
Spa & Wellness
Sayanna Wellness Centre
A visit to the wellness centre is recommended, offering an extensive treatment menu, fitness facilities and an indoor heated pool as well as personal wellness retreats with a holistic approach, completely tailored to customers' goals and objectives.
Activities & Entertainment
Sports facilities
The resort hosts a variety of outdoor options, with an area, easily converted into volleyball, basketball and tennis courts or futsal pitch. For keen golfers, the resort offers access to special green fees at a selection of golf courses in the Algarve.
About the location
Located close to Praia da Falesia’s beautiful stretch of golden sands, Epic Sana Algarve Hotel is ideal for those who love the outdoors. Explore the beach and find your own secluded stretch or take part in the many water sports. Alternatively, stick to the land with tennis, horse riding and a fantastic selection of professional standard golf courses available in the local area.
Those wanting to try some of the delicious local cuisine will find an excellent selection of upmarket restaurants in Praia da Falesia, with a host of other options in nearby Vilamoura and Faro. Vilamoura offers a swanky marina area with cosmopolitan bars and restaurants, as well as pretty, colourful houses.
Transfer time
Epic Sana Algarve Hotel is a 40 minute drive from Faro Airport.
Deluxe Room Resort View
Max 2 adults
Deluxe Rooms Resort View offer 32m² of living space with a large sun-bathed balcony and are located in the hotel building. Rooms feature king size beds, private deck terrace, bathroom with walk-in shower and bath, hair dryer, LED TV, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, in-room safe and free Wi-Fi.
32m²
Deluxe Pool View Room
Max 2 adults
Deluxe Rooms Pool View offer 32m² of living space with a large sun-bathed balcony and are located in the hotel building overlooking the main swimming pools. Rooms feature king size beds, private deck terrace, bathroom with walk-in shower and bath, hair dryer, LED TV, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, in-room safe and free Wi-Fi.
32m²
Deluxe Ocean Facing Room
Max 2 adults
Deluxe Rooms Ocean View offer 32m² of living space with a large sun-bathed balcony which enjoy pine forest and ocean views. Rooms feature king size beds, private deck terrace, bathroom with walk-in shower and bath, hair dryer, LED TV, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, in-room safe and free Wi-Fi.
32m²
Deluxe Garden Suite
Max 3 adults, 1 child
Deluxe Garden Suites offer a generous amount of living space and are ideal for all guests looking for privacy and exclusivity. These suites feature all the facilities as seen above, but also feature a guest bathroom, living area, turndown service and butler service on request. Each suite is set within an idyllic landscaped garden setting.
Deluxe Suite Ocean Facing
Max 3 adults, 1 child
Deluxe Ocean Facing Suites offer a 64m² of living space and are ideal for all guests looking for privacy and exclusivity. These suites feature all the facilities as seen above, but also feature a guest bathroom, living area, turndown service and butler service on request. Each suite enjoys an oversized balcony which enjoys pine forest and ocean vistas.
64m²
So Suite
Max 2 adults, 1 child
So Suite - Studios offer 38m² of living area to include a fully equipped kitchenette and separate living area, with twin or double beds.
38m²
Suite Home 1 Bedroom Apartment
Max 3 adults, 1 child
Suite Home - One Bedroom Residences boast a larger living space of 79m² to include a fully equipped kitchenette and separate living area.
79m²
Suite Home Pool View 1 Bedroom Apartment
Max 3 adults, 1 child
One Bedroom Residences boast a larger living space of 79m² to include a fully equipped kitchenette and separate living area.
Suite Home 2 Bedroom Apartment
Max 5 adults, 2 children
Suite Home 2 Bedroom Apartments consist of So Suite and Suite Home to create luxurious, spacious retreat suitable for larger groups. Apartments feature two bedrooms, two bathrooms, fully equipped kitchenette and separate living area.
Based on 1347 traveller reviews
94% of travellers recommended this hotel
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Reviews
“ A Very Nice Hotel
Jonathan C,
Oct 14 2018
We stayed at this resort hotel for a week on the recommendation of both family and friends and were not disappointed. We stayed in one of their Garden Suites which are spacious and well appointed and...
We stayed at this resort hotel for a week on the recommendation of both family and friends and were not disappointed. We stayed in one of their Garden Suites which are spacious and well appointed and provide some seclusion from the rest of the resort. Other rooms have sea views or pool views or resort views. All are nicely appointed and the hotel has been open approximately 5 years. The staff are friendly and helpful. The buffet breakfast is excellent served in the Abyad restaurant. The buffet dinner in the same restaurant can be a bit repetitive but works well for most needs. We dined in the other restaurant too called Al Quimia and this is ???fine dining ??? with a 10 course or slightly smaller menu. Food nice here too but oh so quiet and little atmosphere...a shame.
Drinks around the resort are stupidly expensive so be careful here! The Housekeeping and Maintenance departments need seriously sharpening up but overall we had a relaxing time and may we???ll return.
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“ Somewhere to recharge batteries
Hattie472015, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Oct 12 2018
Overall we had a lovely stay and did feel rested. A nice hotel. We had a room on the 4th floor in main building which was very peaceful. It had a lovely view over the pools and to the sea. Breakfast...
Overall we had a lovely stay and did feel rested. A nice hotel. We had a room on the 4th floor in main building which was very peaceful. It had a lovely view over the pools and to the sea. Breakfast was good. The smoothies were nice. The yoghurts and Bircher muesli together with fresh fruit goji berries chia seeds was a great touch. The cakes and pastries really fresh and tasty. The hot food section was disappointing sausages weren???t very nice and bacon really thin and plasticy and all these hot choices were lukewarm. The pools were lovely and really warm. It was very noisy and lively at the weekend as there was a bank holiday while we were staying there. Then it was like a ghost town for the following days until we left. Beware that in October this hotel becomes a conference hub for various companies but it still seems to keep the holiday vibe though. The hotel is set above falesia beach which is stunning. There is a wooden walkway down to beach with a lot of steps. The hotel does not have any beach beds down there and the ones that are in situ are private and we paid ??17 euros for two beds. Please be aware that your items and belongings are not safe if left unattended even when lifeguards are sat behind about 10 feet when there is hardly anybody else on beach and it???s about 9.30am. I naively left my beach bag with an old kindle inside whilst we walked along beach a little way. When we got back to beds it had gone and that???s with two lifeguards sat there with not a lot to watch over. My fault I know but still. Please Epic Sana can you not set up something on the beach for guests with staff as pleasant and helpful as the hotel staff - it really would enhance the hotels amenities.
There are quite a few eateries just outside the hotel which are all really nice. We walked along to vilamoura one cloudy morning along the cliff tops and it took us one hour and twenty minutes which was a lot longer than the 40 mins another reviewer stated and we didn???t stop either! Special praise goes to a young gentleman porter who speaks excellent English as he was very helpful when he showed us to our room and at other times during our holiday. Also, to Helder who was situated next to pool who was very helpful and earnest. We got a taxi to vilamoura for a night out and albufeira and nearby olhos to some very good restaurants. If you are thinking of booking this hotel please do not hesitate as it???s a haven.
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“ Fabulous business summit
S99SSY,
Oct 10 2018
This hotel really is pretty epic! Facilities, rooms and conferencing centre immaculate. Attention to detail superb!
Food was an absolute delight! Not a bad meal for the entire stay... even when...
This hotel really is pretty epic! Facilities, rooms and conferencing centre immaculate. Attention to detail superb!
Food was an absolute delight! Not a bad meal for the entire stay... even when catering for large numbers. (26).
Well done epic sana!
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“ Still Excellent
kevins1950, Ipswich, United Kingdom
Oct 10 2018
This was our second visit to the Epic Sana Algarve and we did wonder whether it would live up to our memories. We should not have worried. Pretty much everything, especially the food, was excellent...
This was our second visit to the Epic Sana Algarve and we did wonder whether it would live up to our memories. We should not have worried. Pretty much everything, especially the food, was excellent. Being a bit picky the boardwalks and pools could do with a bit of maintenance but I assume this will be sorted during the winter shutdown. This did not however spoil our enjoyment.
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“ September break
GaynorAylesbury, Aylesbury
Oct 09 2018
Place to come for a total rest. We thought lunch food expensive, but then realised one portfion was enough for 2 people. Service excellent. Walk to beach is OK, The stair case to get on the beach is...
Place to come for a total rest. We thought lunch food expensive, but then realised one portfion was enough for 2 people. Service excellent. Walk to beach is OK, The stair case to get on the beach is a stiff climb for those who are with dodgy knees. No restaurants on the beach eas a big surprise! Overall a great 7 dayd holiday.
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