Occidental Faro
Occidental Faro
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Located in downtown Faro just a 5-minute walk from the train station and the bus terminal, this modern hotel overlooks the old town, marina and the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Occidental Faro offers spacious rooms filled with natural light, some of which open onto a balcony. All rooms come with a TV with cable channels and a mini-bar. The private bathrooms include free toiletries. On the rooftop of the Hotel, in the Ria Formosa restaurant, a fresh and varied breakfast buffet is served daily. Lunches, snacks and dinners are also served here, always with an impressive view over the Ria Formosa. The Hotel has half-board, if you wish to ensure your meals at the time of booking The Faro Old Town is just a 3-minute walk away. Here guests can visit the Sé Cathedral and the Archaeological Museum. The pedestrian shopping streets of Faro's downtown are around the corner and Faro International Airport is 4.3 mi away. During Summer, Hotel Faro provides a free shuttle service to its Beach Club, in Praia de Faro (5.6 mi from the Hotel). This service is subject to availability and your reservation must be made during check-in at the hotel. There is also a boat service, at an additional cost, to the pristine beaches of Ilhas Deserta, Farol and Culatra, allowing a unique experience through the preserved channels of the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Sustainability
- Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Almir
United States
“Clean & comfortable rooms. Location. Two Thumbs Up. Overall great place to stay.” - Michael
United States
“The front desk staff was fantastic especially Bruno and Mariana. Breakfast was excellent - wide variety of delicious choices.” - Margie
United States
“Adequate pillows and slept well in the bed. Room was a nice temperature. A good sized room and bathroom. Enjoyed having a tub for once. Nice to have a sauna and steam room available. Nice to have the breakfast available. Taxi directly across the...” - Alun
United Kingdom
“v good location, lovely roof top restaurant and bar, good breakfast” - Kathy
Canada
“Location is great. Rooms are comfortable with plenty of room for your stuff. Breakfast is sumptuous with lots of choices. Rooftop deck. Friendly staff.” - Gloria
Canada
“We enjoyed our time at Hotel Faro & Beach Club, location and the breakfast were very good, the restaurant is a rooftop looking out at the marina,it was very nice, staff were very helpful, would definitely recommend and would stay again Thank you...” - Charlene
United States
“Location was excellent due to closeness to old town, restaurants, and the water. Breakfast was excellent with many selections. The view of the city on the 4th floor was wonderful.” - Michael
Australia
“Great new hotel, excellent staff. Bruno was extremely helpful. He made us feel welcome. Room was ready ahead of schedule. Breakfast excellent.” - Heidi
United States
“Second visit to Hotel Faro & Beach Club. Love the central location, the access to the beach & beach club, the first floor spa, the 4th floor restaurant and the wonderful breakfast buffet.” - Robert
United States
“Location and view of the water wonderful. Staff friendly, cheerful and helpful. They helped us plan our activities. I even wrote a special letter to the hotel manager saying how helpful was the Staff. The breakfast was the best I have seen...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurante Ria Formosa
- CuisineMediterranean • Portuguese • Local • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceTraditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Amenities of Occidental Faro
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Beach
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horseback ridingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- HikingAdditional charge
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 15 per day.
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- Pool is on rooftop
- Heated pool
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Fitness
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Turkish/Steam BathAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- SaunaAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.






The fine print
Please note that the hotel charges the payment of the stay upon arrival.
Please note that the Familiar Room cannot accommodate extra beds.
Please note that cot and extra bed cost varies depending on season. Please contact the property for additional information.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Occidental Faro of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
License number: 1214