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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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Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of Faro, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Breakfast Info

    • American

    • Parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Key (FEE)
    Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Almir
    United States United States
    Clean & comfortable rooms. Location. Two Thumbs Up. Overall great place to stay.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    The front desk staff was fantastic especially Bruno and Mariana. Breakfast was excellent - wide variety of delicious choices.
  • Margie
    United States 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 United Kingdom
    v good location, lovely roof top restaurant and bar, good breakfast
  • Kathy
    Canada 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 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 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 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 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 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

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurante Ria Formosa
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Portuguese • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Occidental Faro

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

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 rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public 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 services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional 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 shuttle
    Additional 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 pool
Free!

  • 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 Bath
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Occidental Faro takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, per night

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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