Located near the picturesque Faro Marina, Hotel Faro & Beach Club offers a serene retreat with breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to Mediterranean cuisine at Ria Formosa restaurant, unwind with a massage at the spa, or enjoy al fresco dining and sun-kissed afternoons by the outdoor pool. Guests rave about delicious breakfasts and helpful staff.
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 (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 12 min drive
Faro Station - 9 min walk
Loule Station - 23 min drive
Tavira Station - 27 min drive
Free beach shuttle
Restaurants
Bohéme - 1 min walk
Columbus - 1 min walk
McDonald's - 1 min walk
Pipers - 1 min walk
O Coreto - 1 min walk
About this property
Occidental Faro
Occidental Faro features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from Faro Marina. Guests can indulge in spa services at the spa, and Mediterranean cuisine is served at Ria Formosa, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and restaurant.
At a glance
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Hotel size
90 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (EUR 15 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Off-site
Free beach shuttle
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Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Free beach shuttle
Wildlife and game drive
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Cave exploring nearby
Horse riding nearby
Wildlife viewing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Working away
Business centre
4 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Free beach shuttle
Beach sunloungers
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2000
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Reusable cups only
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Rainfall shower heads
Bidet
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Energy-saving switches
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Wellness Center. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Ria Formosa – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Cosmopolitan Bar – On-site cocktail bar. Open daily.
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.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 to 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 to 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.
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Parking
Covered self-parking costs EUR 15 per day
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hotel Faro
Hotel Faro Portugal - Algarve
Hotel Faro Beach Club
Hotel Beach Club
Hotel Faro & Beach Club Faro
Hotel Faro & Beach Club Hotel
Hotel Faro & Beach Club Hotel Faro
Frequently asked questions
Does Occidental Faro offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Occidental Faro does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Occidental Faro?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Occidental Faro?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Occidental Faro?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 15 per day. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Occidental Faro?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Occidental Faro?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Vilamoura (23-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Occidental Faro and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as boat tours, fishing and horse riding, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes a wildlife and game drive. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Occidental Faro also has a sauna and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Occidental Faro?
Yes, Ria Formosa offers al fresco dining and Mediterranean cuisine.
What's the area around Occidental Faro like?
Occidental Faro is located on the boardwalk in Faro City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Faro Station and 4 minutes' walk from Faro Marina. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.
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Occidental Faro Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Location
Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Restaurant
View
Beach
Bar
Marina
Airport
What guests liked
Breakfast buffet was excellent with many varieties of cold and hot items. (96 reviews)
The rooftop restaurant offered an excellent dining experience with great views and a wide variety of delicious options. (15 reviews)
The property's rooftop pool was a lovely and relaxing area with great views, never too crowded, and a perfect spot to unwind. (16 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Very good
20 Sept 2025
Excellent emplacement
Excellent emplacement pour se balader,pour les restaurants et les commerces
Deborah
Deborah, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Sept 2025
Great front desk staff
The front desk staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. The breakfast had lot of great choices and delicious. We had a nice little view of the marina there.
Cecil
Cecil, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
Extraordinário!
Local extraordinário, visitar as ilhas.. farol, culatra, praia de Faro… não se vai arrepender. Lojas e restaurantes de excelência nas proximidades!
We paid for a premium room which was small with a very uncomfortable bed. We’d stayed here before under different hotel management in a standard room which was actually more comfortable!
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
17 Sept 2025
Good location. Average and noisy.
Hotel is OK. Decent location. Bit run down on the inside. Water leaks in shower. Front desk staff seemed bothered by requests/questions.
Micheal
Micheal, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Aug 2025
Would return!
Great location, beautiful spot. We felt the flooring in the rooms weren’t really up to the standard the hotel was trying to achieve.
Great roof top patio and breakfast!
Melinda
Melinda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2025
Beautiful hotel in perfect location
Gabriella
Gabriella, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jun 2025
Great breakfast and roof top view
Helpful staff
Good location
Good hotel
Navid
Navid, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2025
Have stayed many times and it's always a good experience.
Geoff
Geoff, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jul 2025
Faro fantanstic
From check in to check out - our stay was excellent. The atmosphere was most pleasant which tells you it is very well managed with no grumpiness whatsoever. The location was central for all the things like restaurants, ferries, buses and railway station. Our advice is to use theses to maximise your stay particularly the beaches.
Anthony
Anthony, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jun 2025
Personal ist sehr zuvorgekommend und lösungsorientiert
Lage war sehr gut an der Altstadt
Lea
Lea, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Jun 2025
Nice swimingpool
Agustín
Agustín, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 May 2025
Net en centraal hotel met vriendelijk personeel
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 May 2025
The town felt old snd the hotel matched it well
Scott
Scott, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
22 Aug 2025
Overall average
While we had a stay with no problem, we did not like the room we stayed too much. It had a very strong smell (like bleach cleaning) and certainly would not have tolerated without strong AC. The breakfast was decent. The location is perfect but will not give much marks otherwise.
Raghu Raman
Raghu Raman, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Apr 2025
Great location
Louise
Louise, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2025
Great location for the harbour, dining and the train station.
Dale
Dale, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2025
Great location for in town. Lovely facilities great rooftop patio.
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Feb 2025
Nice location and a good breakfast
Richard
Richard, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2025
A weekend break
Great location excellent staff very helpful great breakfast.
Will be back.
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
19 Jul 2025
Run down property
Property in need of renovation. Photos on reservation websites are not representative of current state of property.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Feb 2025
Excellent Faro in February
Fantastic hotel and staff.
Mark
Mark, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
6 Aug 2025
Horrible value
If 90s hotel is your vibe then this is the place! Hotel needs major renovation! Not to mention the ants infestation is real! I thought one review of the same complaint was just an unlucky guest. The smell of chlorine is so strong, it did give me a headache. Just really horrible value for money as it's not even cheap.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Jun 2025
Insgesamt ein gutes Hotel in bester Lage. Punkt Abzug fürs Zimmer und Bad(!), das renovierungsbedürftig ist.