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Holiday Village Algarve   Four sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

in Balaia , Algarve

 

With fantastic ocean views, this amazing Holiday Village is set in the sun-soaked Algarve, the perfect place to enjoy relaxation and fun-filled family times. Known as the Club Alto da Colina in the winter months, this Village is home to one of the Algarve's biggest pools, First Choice Kids' Clubs and entertainment for everyone, offering a world of excitement for a brilliant family holiday.

Key features

Free Kids

 

You can take your first child on holiday with us free of charge. If a Free Child Place is available on the holiday you choose, it’s yours – and your discount will be shown on the breakdown of your holiday price. Free Kids are generally found on holidays departing outside of 12 weeks.

 

We offer hundreds of Free Child Places on selected holidays and dates, but they won’t hang around forever! Book early to secure your Free Child Place and make fantastic savings online.

Best for Families

These accommodations are family-friendly, offering entertainment and facilities for both kids and grown-ups.

 

Some may feature their own kids’ club, crèche, kids’ dens, or sports and activities for families to enjoy together.

All Inclusive

Our All Inclusive holidays cover all your essentials, so you can relax knowing that the important bits are already paid for while you’re on holiday with the UK’s ‘Best All Inclusive Tour Operator’.

What’s included?

  • Unlimited local alcoholic drinks
  • Meals and snacks
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Ice cream for the kids in many hotels
  • Sports facilities in most hotels
  • Daytime and evening entertainment and activities

For full details of exactly what's included at your chosen hotel, check the individual hotel details.

Gold Travelife Award

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Exclusive to First Choice in the UK

Exclusive to our customers in the UK, these highly rated properties are only available through First Choice holiday brands.
 
 
 
 

Accommodation

Self Catering

One bedroom apartments sleep up to 4 adults (3rd and 4th beds are sofa beds) and have bathroom with private facilities, kitchenette with 4 cooking rings, fridge, electric kettle, toaster, microwave, satellite TV**, telephone, air-conditioning, hairdryer, safe* and balcony.
Two bedroom apartments sleep up to 6 (5th and 6th beds are sofa beds) and have seaview. Facilities are as one bedroom apartments with an additional bedroom.
Cots are also available.
Maid service with towel change six times per week, linen changed twice per week.

Half Board

(Nov - Apr only) One bedroom apartments sleep up to 4 adults (3rd and 4th beds are sofa beds) and have bath, shower, WC, kitchenette with 4 cooking rings, fridge, electric kettle, toaster, microwave, satellite TV**, telephone, air-conditioning, hairdryer, safety deposit box* and balcony.
Cots are also available.
One bedroom apartments with a sea view are available at a supplement.
Maid service with towel change six times per week, linen changed twice per week.

All Inclusive

One bedroom apartments sleep up to 4 adults (3rd and 4th beds are sofa beds) and have bathroom with private facilities, kitchenette with 4 cooking rings, fridge, electric kettle, toaster, microwave, satellite TV**, telephone, air- conditioning, hairdryer, safe* and balcony and sea view.
Standard rooms sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child (3rd bed is a folding child bed) and have bathroom with private facilities, hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone, air-conditioning and balcony or terrace
Family rooms with Kids' Den sleep up to 2 adults and 2 children with bunk beds in the bedroom, twin beds in the lounge area and a kitchenette.
One bedroom apartments with corner sea view, standard rooms with partial sea view and interconnecting rooms are available at a supplement. Interconnecting rooms must be booked as a pair. Please note that it is not always possible to ensure adjoining rooms with your party due to the layout of the hotel.

Child Prices

2 - 12 years inclusive (All Inclusive),
2 - 16 years inclusive (Self Catering).

Building
Official Rating: 4 Star
Rooms: 189
Blocks: 2
Floors: 5
Lifts: 2
Bedrooms: 189
Air-conditioning: Yes
 

Facilities

On Site

3 outdoor Swimming pools, Heated Indoor pool (with children's paddling pool), Sunbeds, Parasols, Towels provided (deposit required), Buffet restaurant, 2 à la carte restaurants, 2 Bars, Mini-market, 24 hour Reception, Luggage store, Currency exchange facility, Internet facilities*, Iron*, Courtesy bus available, Coin operated Laundry service, 33,000m2 of Gardens, Car parking available.

Location

Santa Eulalia's beach is 900m away, by path and steps, or 1.5km away along the main road. The beach offers a bar, restaurant and watersports in high season. Praia d'Oura is 1.8km away, with the old town of Albufeira 6km away.

 

Activities

Entertainment

Our First Choice team have put together a cast of highly trained entertainers, offering an exciting and diverse range of shows, fun and activities. The programme includes theme and party nights, pop shows, bingo, children’s entertainment, cabaret, karaoke and colourful shows.

Sports

Pedalos* on nearby beach, high season only, Tennis court*, Tennis equipment available for hire, Multi-sports court and Pool table*, Table football.

Health & Beauty

Health club with indoor swimming pool, Gym (adult only), Sauna, Turkish bath.

For Families

Reebok Football Academy* (May-Oct), Swim Academy* (May-Oct), DJ Workshops (Jul & Aug), Razzamataz Stage Academy* (Jul-Aug), Children's pool, Children's menu, Interactive family Splash pool with slides (May-Oct), Playground, Playroom (May-Oct), ARC Splash Park.

 

All inclusive

All inclusive
Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner, including kids' evening buffet and one visit per week to the a la carte restaurant. Snacks and ice cream available (10:00-18:00).
Drink: Unlimited locally produced alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, tea and coffee (10:00-24:00).
 

Local info

About Balaia
A traditional fishing village with clear blue waters, you'll find plenty to do in Balaia. If you're a beginner or prefer a more relaxed game, there's a brilliant golf course, and you'll be close to lots of family attractions, including Zoomarine, Aqualand, Krazy World and Slide & Splash.
Airport Transfer: 1hr 20mins
About Algarve
Cobbled streets, whitewashed houses and quaint fishing villages decorate the Algarve’s dramatic coastline. With its golden sandy beaches, it’s a melting pot of different cultures, combining Vilamoura’s casinos and luxury hotels, Praia da Rocha’s pavement cafes and Albufeira’s buzzing nightlife.
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Key

Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally
** - deposit required
† - Minimum age 14 years
†† - Minimum age 16 years
††† - Minimum age 18 years
*** - Must be accompanied by an adult

 

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