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Reviews of Occidental Faro 4 stars

Praça D. Francisco Gomes, Nº 2, 8000 -168 Faro, Portugal

#15 of 48 hotels in Faro

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2116 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 6 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Lovely rooftop restaurant where you look over the marina and watch the planes landing. Loads of restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    8.0
    Nice hotel well located
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The reception staff were not attentive

    The hotel was nice and the bedroom was comfortable

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Entrance to the hotel

    Location, Cleanliness, Staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    8.0
    We would stay again but would request a different side of hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air conditioning turns off in the room overnight so it became very stuffy and warm. Had to open window but we were disturbed every night with noise outside throughout the night.

    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.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    7.0
    Good location, nice rooftop
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Negative - Parking costs extra. - Cleanliness leaves something to be desired. - Bathroom is a bit outdated. It could do with a coat of paint and the doors need fixing.

    The last stop on our trip to Portugal was Faro. We spent one night in Faro. We had booked a double room. We were there from August 11 to 12, 2025. Positive - Location is great. Very central, right by the marina. - Friendly staff. - Roof terrace with a great view over the city. - Good room size. - Breakfast was good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Safe in hotel room had a slight issue trying to get it to accept pin number but hotel staff very prompt in coming to see to it straight away.

    Exceptionally clean hotel, location superb,staff very helpful and friendly.Rooftop for breakfast fantastic views.Would highly recommend this small hotel.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hairdryer needs to be replaced. It overheats and have to wait for it to cool down. Beds needs replacement

    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.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    It was a short stay, staff knowledgeable and helpful at storing luggage. Room was small and practical. TV good. Bathr
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was good

    Layout of the hotel. The friendly staff and wonderful breakfast. Lastly the positioning of the hotel.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    7.0
    Scores would be higher if wasn’t as expensive for the style of the room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a musty smell that took a while to get used to. It appeared to be coming from the ac unit as there was water damage to the wooden panel

    Bright and safe

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Make the eggs warmer

    Very good

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was excellent Air conditioner was good in very hot weather

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    excellent location with great roof terrace
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    roof top facilities and bar service very good

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    7.0
    Nice hotel, poor attention to detail and some of issues that need addressing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our room had been smoked in by the previous occupants and smelt an odor. Also lots of cigarette butts left outside of the window and not cleaned up. Pool area was very dirty and poorly maintained. Pool itself was oily and dirty water and the sunbeds were stained and filthy.

    Great location, right in the heart of Faro. Well appointed and comfortable room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice room. Lovely breakfast. Great location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    9.0
    Pretty nice place to stay in Faro
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooftop swimming pool needs some attention, it could be much better.

    Friendly staff welcomed us late at night and the room was pretty spacious and clean. Breakfast was also very good. The location is great and you can find many restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    7.0
    Great location and breakfast! Rooms are outdated and pool could use a good cleaning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was dingy and water was murky. The rooms are older, closer to what I’d expect from a 2 or 3 star property.

    Location was great, prime walking distance to old town, the marina and lots of restaurants. The lobby and restaurant/deck were nice and clean/updated. Breakfast was a good spread.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was quite small and the balcony didn’t have a nice view, but we were only there for one night, so we didn’t need it. But if I would stay longer, I would request a better view.

    Great location with superb views. Very nice and elaborate breakfast. The check in went very smooth. Everything was great.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    2nd time stay and still happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On the 3rd floor you do hear the noises from the kitchen/restaurant above you. It was not too bad.

    The location is absolutely perfect and the rooms are good size. The shower is great, and the beds are very comfy. Breakfast offers a wide range of options to satisfy every taste.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    7.0
    Nice 4 days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite noisy during the night as a result of bars on street.

    Excellent location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot of the features in the rooftop pool were not working

    Great location, nice staff, quite even though very central

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Very comfortable stay and the location is great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The location is amazing! Very central, just around the corner from the town centre and the marina. We enjoyed the breakfast as there was good variety of food and drink. The staff were very nice and friendly too. The room was good size and comfortable. I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Faro.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    9.0
    Perfect for a short stay with great facilities and breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Love the location. It’s right next to Old town and very safe

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hallway smells a little bit.

    The location is great and it's very convenient to reach anywhere within Faro. Breakfast is good as well. It's pretty much what you can get at Algave.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    A last minute getaway and superb location Faro Town
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing really - all good

    Central location so perfect from getting the number 16 from the airport to the hotel. Best hotel in the marina area. Near all the shops, restaurants and bars. Clean and tidy, great staff and breakfast really lovely. Rooms were big too. Rooftop areas so lovely with bar and dip pool and restaurant. Private bus which you book through reception to the beach area was a lovely touch. Do recommend getting the ferry too to the beach as an experience through the marshes, located next to the yellow building at the marina! Beach was Praia de Faro and stunning. Taxi back booked at the hotel was around 20 euros so not far at all! The sunsets at the marina were amazing!

    Stayed in August 2025

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