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About this property

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 minibar. 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 7 km away. During Summer, Hotel Faro provides a free shuttle service to its Beach Club, in Praia de Faro (9 km 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Occidental Hotels and Resorts by Barcelo Hotel Group
Hotel chain/brand
Occidental Hotels and Resorts by Barcelo Hotel Group

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Faro, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

    • Breakfast info

    • American

    • Parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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2 single beds
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2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
3 single beds
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Sustainability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Lovely rooftop restaurant where you look over the marina and watch the planes landing. Loads of restaurants nearby.
  • Alba
    Australia Australia
    The hotel was nice and the bedroom was comfortable
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent. Room clean and comfy. The hotel was centrally located in Faro, everything in walking distance. The hotel had an excellent pool/bar/restaurant/sun loungers to use.
  • Mairi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the roof top bar and pool area. Breakfast was very nice, good choice of food. Hotel is very clean. Room was a good size.
  • Maxine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly, helpful, and accommodating staff. Perfect location for the marina, the old town, the restaurants and shops, and the bars and nightlife.
  • Jacqueline
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff were exceptional, friendly, helpful and efficient (reception/ bar / restaurant/cleaners). Great location …. At marina, beside the old town, near public transport (bus & train) & lovely shops & restaurants. Lovely clean room with...
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptionally clean hotel, location superb,staff very helpful and friendly.Rooftop for breakfast fantastic views.Would highly recommend this small hotel.
  • Lisa
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent location, so close to the old town. We had a wonderful stay. All staff were so helpful and the shuttle to the beach club is an excellent park. Breakfast on the roof terrace also fabulous. Would highly recommend.
  • Lalie
    South Africa South Africa
    From the moment we arrived we felt special. So well organized, everything went smoothly. We would have loved to have stayed longer. The location was exceptional.
  • Carl
    Namibia Namibia
    Layout of the hotel. The friendly staff and wonderful breakfast. Lastly the positioning of the hotel.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurante Ria Formosa
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Portuguese • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Occidental Faro takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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 supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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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