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Occidental Faro

4.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Boating
Reception
Premium Double or Twin Room
View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AU$386
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

Explore the area

Map
Praca D Francisco Gomes 2, Faro, 8000-168
  • Faro Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Faro Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Faro Island Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | City view

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double or Twin Room

Premium Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Faro

At Occidental Faro you'll be within steps of Faro Marina and Misericordia Church. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Ria Formosa, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cosmopolitan Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar. Enjoy the gym, sauna and pool loungers as well as access to a wildlife and game drive. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, spa services and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a short walk of this 4-property class Faro City Centre hotel include Arch to the Old Town district of Faro and Sao Pedro Church.

What's nearby

  • Faro Marina - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Faro Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Town Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Faro Island Beach - 12 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Faro Station - 9 min walk
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aperitivo Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boheme - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Chelsea - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Algarvia - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Occidental Faro

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
Occidental Faro offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 4 meeting rooms. A fitness centre, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the eco-certified Occidental Faro. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Faro hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Occidental Faro offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Faro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cosmopolitan Bar
  • Ria Formosa

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reusable cups

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 20 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Faro Hotel
Hotel Faro
Hotel Faro Portugal - Algarve
Hotel Faro Beach Club
Faro Beach Club
Hotel Faro & Beach Club Faro
Hotel Faro & Beach Club Hotel
Hotel Faro & Beach Club Hotel Faro

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Occidental Faro?

Occidental Faro offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Occidental Faro?

Yep, Occidental Faro has a covered self car park for EUR 15 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Occidental Faro?

The closest beach to Occidental Faro is Falesia Beach (18.7 km).

Is there a spa on site at Occidental Faro?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Occidental Faro. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Occidental Faro have a pool?

Occidental Faro has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Occidental Faro a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Occidental Faro.

Is Occidental Faro family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Occidental Faro is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Occidental Faro?

No, Occidental Faro does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Occidental Faro?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Occidental Faro?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Occidental Faro?

No, pets are not allowed.

Occidental Faro Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, walking distance to all the sights. Beautiful rooftop terrace.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ferghal

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfectly located with many shops, restaurants, cafes and tourist attractions within walking distance. The rooftop restaurant offers an exceptional view of the marina. Breakfast buffet included in the room rate was excellent - many varieties of cold and hot items. However, the property did not provide any Expedia Gold member perks, aside from the an arrival gift that was listed on my booking. Furthermore, the room was not ready at 14:35 (check-in time is 14:00) and I was not provided with a room until almost 15:00. And the most frustrating part is the hotel closed the pool for maintenance which was not disclosed in the booking nor communicated prior to arrival, as the rooftop pool was one of the main reasons I chose this hotel in a beach town like Faro. They didn't even disclosed this at check-in, all guests were only advised via a letter inside our room (spoke with other guests who expressed the same experience and frustration). Asked for compensation from the front desk supervisor but was told no such policy despite he shared the fact it was closed for 3 days prior to my arrival - my reservation cancelation policy is within 48 hours! Very disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Ik

Wasn’t impressed. I’ve been to faro many times and first time in this Hotel. It was ok! There are better places to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooftop oasis in faro

Lovely hotel, staff so nice we had dinner there excellent as was the breakfast so much choice. You can see the storks and view of whole of faro
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great location. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Good selection at breakfast. Nice rooftop setting for dinner, drinks or just relaxing. Was a bit cold to use the pool - seemed ok, small but clean and a good few beds around the edge.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariza

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location..

A nice hotel in a good location. Room good size but very disappointed with the view of a building site from window! Also not impressed by cleaners who decided to make my room the last to clean EVERY day! Breakfast good but sometimes difficult to get table.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Faro in February

Fantastic hotel and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaridom, Farmington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location right by the [small boat] marina. Not too far from the train station. Property is well-maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service and facilities in central location

Service was very good. Rooftop bar/restaurant was a real selling point which we took advantage of a lot! The hotel could not be more central, it quite literally is hotel faro! Everything was only a few minutes away. Breakfast was good. Only downsides really were the elevators which were very weird and would take you everywhere you didn’t want to go (we ended up just using he stairs because they were so slow and bad) and the rooms were a tad on the stuffy side, the ac seemed to be turned off for winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel by the harbour in Faro. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast buffet. Central location close to shops and restaurants. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic for short and long breaks,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of the marina, rooms are nice, great location for running along harbor, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lindsay Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is right on the harbour, the roooftop bar and pool are good. Our room was a bit dark with not great views but otherwise everything was good. The spa could do with a water cooler in for people to rehydrate
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

paul

NYE let down

Went for new year and shocked to find out on New Years Eve that unless we paid for the gala dinner at 160E each we could not access the hotel bar
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb Stay in Faro

Excellent hotel in a central location in Faro. Staff were superb and very friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet was also excellent with good variety of food for everyone. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niall, Croagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in Faro, close to old town. Very easy access to airport. Rooms are very comfortable and there is a wonderful selection at the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025