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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
View from room
Breakfast area
Reception
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VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AU$289
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

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Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

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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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

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

Map
Praca D Francisco Gomes 2, Faro, 8000-168

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

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Faro Marina
Located close to Misericordia Church and Arch to the Old Town district of Faro, Occidental Faro provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Ria Formosa, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business centre.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, a lift and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, 4 meeting rooms and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, cots/infant beds and daily housekeeping

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Does Occidental Faro have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Occidental Faro?

As of 24 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Occidental Faro on 29 June 2025 start from AU$281.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Occidental Faro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Occidental Faro?

Self-parking is available for EUR 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Occidental Faro?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Occidental Faro?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Occidental Faro located?

Located in Faro City Centre, this spa hotel is steps away from Misericordia Church and Faro Marina. Arch to the Old Town district of Faro and Sao Pedro Church are also within 5 minutes. Faro Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Occidental Faro Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 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

Have stayed many times and it's always a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel in perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nice swimingpool
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location for the harbour, dining and the train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

The town felt old snd the hotel matched it well
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location for in town. Lovely facilities great rooftop patio.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

A really excellent hotel, very clean, helpful staff and the pool area and restaurant was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Location, location, location. Location of the hotel is good. Never saw the sauna as it wasn’t close to the pool. Staff was good except that the night clerk didn’t suggest the water bottles in the fridge. Hotel looked run-down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Excellent staff, cleanliness and atmosphere. Food on the rooftop restaurant was amazing. Highly recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Didnt like the paper cups. Everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

Very sterile corridors without any artwork. No air circulation in corridors. Noisy streets but service ok and breakfast food. Easy checkin and checkout
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Fantastic hotel and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Fantastic for short and long breaks,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Brilliant service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great staff. Great location. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed for one night and overall was a great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Great central location, staff amazing, only downside is when rooms are cleaned, between 3-5pm, ours was not cleaned till 5pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

View from roof top bar spectacular and breakfast superb
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

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

Met all expectations and the staff was very friendly. The breakfast was awesome as was the view from the rooftop area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025