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Pine Cliffs Resort - Albufeira - Pine Cliffs Suites and Vacation Club - Food and Drink

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

Access Guide

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Pine Cliffs Suites and Vacation Club)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located at the Golf and Country Club (next to the Clubhouse Restaurant), next to the pool at the Golf and Country Club and at the Golf Academy.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the Golf and Country Club (next to the Clubhouse Restaurant) and next to the pool at the Golf and Country Club.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the Tennis Academy.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located in the Golf Academy.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the outer wall of the Members and Guest Service Reception.
    • There are also toilets for children (with stepped access) in the Porta Pirata Kids Village.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the standard male and female toilets next to the pool.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located next to the pools.

Food and Drink - Pine Cliffs Golf and Country Club (Clubhouse Restaurant)

  • Restaurant Bar Café 1 View
    • The restaurant is located to the rear of the golf and country club shop.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double automatic doors.
    • The doors open by sliding.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 123cm.
    • There is a slight slope on the threshold as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Counters include: a service counter and a bar.
    • Some of the counters are at a suitable height for standing users.
    • None of the counters are at a suitable height for seated users.
    • Menu types include: handheld.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
    • There is 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 with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • Access to the outdoor seating on the terrace is either via a 5cm step (rear exit) or a short steep slope (side exit).

Toilet with Adaptations (Golf and Country Club - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the outer wall, next to the shop and restaurant.
    • The distance from the restaurant is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has steep slopes.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 227cm (width) x 216cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 97cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 87cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 111cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror which is angled for ease of use.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is level access to the toilet from the side entrance of the restaurant.
    • The short steep slopes are along the cobbled approach from the front or rear of the Country Club.