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.
Occidental Hotels and Resorts by Barcelo Hotel Group
Hotel chain/brand
Property highlights
Perfect for a 3-night stay!
Situated in the real heart of Faro, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4
Breakfast info
American
Rooms with:
City view
Parking available at the hotel
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.5
Guests who stayed here loved
Claire
United Kingdom
“Location is absolutely perfect, right near the town/old town, ten minutes from airport and a boat ride to the beach. Staff were all very friendly and helpful, room was spotless and we had a fabulous view of the marina.”
Ilias
Greece
“Location, sauna, gym amd pool included in price and excellent AC inside the room.”
J
Jean
Canada
“Great breakfast! Fabulous location right in the middle of town a few minutes walk to everything.”
Linda
United Kingdom
“The staff were excellent. After I unfortunately broke my arm on the second day they did everything to help me. Called an ambulance and tried to make the remainder of our stay as pleasant as possible.”
Anastasiia
Germany
“We enjoyed the stay in the hotel. It had literally all that we expected and even more: big, clean, light rooms; comfy beds; cozy gym, with 2 saunas (were on even on the workdays). Rooftop swimming pool is a highlight. The hotel is well located in...”
Steven
Malta
“The location is excellent as it isn't in the noisy centre, and is within 10 minutes walking. Staff was very efficient.”
Rachael
United Kingdom
“Loved the location and the sauna and gym. Rooftop views superb
Reception staff super helpful
Housekeeping to a very high standard”
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Annelies
Belgium
“Friendly staff, great location in the centre, very good breakfast with nice view on the rooftop. Spacious room and bathroom, clean and comfortable.”
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Trudi
Australia
“Location was right in the centre of Faro. Only 10 mins walk from rail and bus stations. Also 5-10 mins walk from old town. Beautiful roof top area with fantastic views.
Restaurants all around.
Buffet breakfast was superb lots of choice. ...”
Michela
Ireland
“The location is perfect, the staff is kind and attentive.
Great continental breakfast and the dining area is beautiful with that view.
The cocktails are amazing! And so it is the food.
Had a very relaxing trip!”
Availability
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Key (FEE)
Hotel surroundings
Food & Drink
Breakfast
Fabulous breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$17.57 per person.
Cuisine
American
Additional dining options
Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
Restaurante Ria Formosa
Cuisine
Mediterranean • Portuguese • Local • International
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
Cash
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.
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