Barata Hotels was founded in the 1975 by the Barata Hotel Group. It has grown to be a significant player in the Hotel and tourism industry in Portugal, specifically in the town of Albufeira where most of their hotel developments are located. Albufeira, an old fishing village turned to tourist destination, located in the coastal town of the south of Algarve, Portugal. Albufeira also strikes a favorable appeal to many tourists because of the lively sea life present in the area.

Barata Hotels located mostly near the coastal zone of Albufeira has maintained its mission to deliver a home away from home feeling for their guests. Their beach hotels/ resorts all offer a breath-taking view of the sea and or of the city. They also have a range of hotel classes from economical and high-end but all exceptionally unique and comfortable.

Monica Isabel Beach Club is one of the beach resorts of Barata Hotels under the cheap hotels collection that caters to economical guests. It is a beach club complex with 4-star service apartments and 3-star apartments which has a total of 260 units. Aside from the beach hotels, Barata Hotels also has a hotel option in Marvao, the San E Sierra, mostly for business.