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Pine Cliffs Resort - Albufeira - Pine Cliffs Hotel - Swimming Pools, Spa and Fitness

Praia da Falesi, PO Box 644, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal, 8200-909

Access Guide

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Pine Cliffs Hotel and Grounds)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on floor -1 of Pine Cliffs Hotel (one next to Jardim Colonial and one next to Rohini by Little Miss India Restaurant) and also in the hotel grounds next to Corda Café.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floor -1 of Pine Cliffs Hotel and in the Active Health Club changing rooms.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located in the lobby of Pine Cliffs Hotel.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located next to all of the pools and on the beach at the Maré at Pine Cliffs Restaurant.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located in Active Health Club on the ground floor of the hotel.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in some of the toilets with adaptations and some of the standard toilets.
    • The standard fitting room is located in the Boutique store.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the changing rooms of the Active Health Club and next to the O Pescador pools and indoor pool.

Outdoor Pools - O Pescador Pool - Main Section, O Pescador Pool - Upper Section and Corda Café Pool

  • Pool 1 View
    • The O Pescador Pools are located in the grounds to the rear of the Pine Cliffs Hotel, outside the O Pescador Restaurant.
    • There is step-free access to the main section of the pool.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Access around the pool area may include narrow walkways.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers and relaxation beds.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Access into the water is via 6 steps.
    • There is a central handrail.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The steps have some clear markings.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: poolside showers.
  • Pool 2 View
    • The O Pescador Pools are located in the grounds to the rear of the Pine Cliffs Hotel outside the O Pescador Restaurant.
    • This upper section is accessed via 6 unmarked steps.
    • The steps do not have handrails.
    • Alternatively, it can be accessed via a sloped footpath in the grounds and a 100cm opening at poolside with an uneven surface.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the main section of the O Pescador Pools.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Access into the water is via a ladder.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
  • Pool 3 View
    • Corda Café Pool is in the grounds of the resort, to the rear of Pine Cliffs Hotel, next to the Ocean Suites.
    • It has stepped access unless approaching from the grass area on its far side.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the courtyard area outside Corda Café.
    • Access around the pool area may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Access into the water is via a ladder.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: a bar.
    • There is a swim-up bar.

Active Health Club Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor of Pine Cliffs Hotel, off the rear of the lobby.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Active Health Club

  • About View
    • The spa is located on the ground floor of Pine Cliffs Hotel.
    • Facilities available include; a swimming pool, a gym, a sauna, a steam room and changing rooms.
    • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
    • The spa has the following floors: Ground and -1.
    • There is stepped access only to other floors.
    • The indoor pool is located on floor -1 which has stepped only access.
    • There are also additional standard toilet and shower cubicles at poolside on floor -1.
    • There is additional stepped access to the jacuzzi on floor -1.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all floors of the building.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Signage is limited.
    • There is wayfinding signage.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Seating available in the building includes: chairs without armrests and sun loungers.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Reception View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 125cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Sauna View
    • The sauna is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the changing rooms.
    • The most accessible route to the sauna has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the sauna.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 66cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Steam Room View
    • The steam room is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the changing rooms.
    • The most accessible route to the steam room has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the steam room.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.

Active Health Club - Gym

  • The gym is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the changing rooms.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Active Health Club - Standard Changing Rooms

  • The changing room surveyed is located on the ground floor, just past reception.
  • The distance from the health club entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a standard shower, a standard toilet and a wash basin.
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a locker and a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is also a mirror in the room.
  • There is a shower in the changing room.
  • There is step-free level access to the shower cubicle.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Active Health Club - Indoor Pool

  • Pool 1 View
    • The pool is located on the floor -1 of the Active Health Club in Pine Cliffs Hotel.
    • It has stepped only access.
    • This is an indoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Access around the pool area may include narrow walkways.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • Access into the water is via 6 steps.
    • There are no handrails for the steps.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: a jacuzzi.