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Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels

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Exterior
Premium Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Portuguese cuisine, alfresco dining
Classic Room (Plus) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Spa
$215
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Rua de S. José, Estoi, Faro, Algarve, 8005-465
  • Place, Estoi Palace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Faro Marina
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Town Square
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room (Plus)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels

5-star Faro pousada with restaurant
A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free pousada. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels offers 63 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Faro pousada provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the pousada's full-service spa, Magic Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.
In addition to a full-service spa, Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. The pousada offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the pousada's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This luxury pousada also offers a children's pool, a sauna, and spa services. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
O Visconde - This restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • O Visconde

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 26 and February 11.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property 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 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 - 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

  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 1485

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31

Property is also known as

Estoi Palace Faro
Estoi Palace Hotel
Estoi Palace Hotel Faro
Faro Palace Hotel
Faro Pousada
Pousada de Faro Estoi Palace
Pousada Palacio De Estoi Monument Hotel SLH
Pousada Estoi Palace
Pousada Estoi Palace Hotel
Pousada Palacio Estoi Monument Hotel SLH Faro
Pousada Palacio Estoi Monument Hotel SLH
Pousada Palacio Estoi Monument SLH Faro
Pousada Palacio Estoi Monument SLH
Palacio Estoi Monument SLH

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 749 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 749 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 749 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 749 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 749 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Saiful

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is pretty old and lots of cats. Not every tourists are pet friendly. Excellent staffs and beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julia Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 3rd visit and we have always felt very comfortable and very friendly, however the only thing we found this time was the dinner menu was different. We found that the dinner menu was very limited and could have done with more choices for mains and desserts. That would be our only criticism as it was much less variety than from our original stay in 2021.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous - make sure to book restaurant in time - breakfast superb
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CJ

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful inside and out. One of the most unique hotels we have ever stayed in. Food was very good and breakfast was spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, maybe a little understaffed in dining and pool area needs updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 3 nights at this property and loved it. The restaurant food was wonderful and staff were always helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room and bed, private balcony with beautiful view, fantastic breakfast and service!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was really relaxing and quiet with a lot of hidden spaces to just relax.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. The reason for the 4 star rating is the fact there are no outlets to charge a laptop or cellphone. I found on the floor a good distance from a table or bed. This really surprised me because we live in a modern error where people use laptops and cellphones when traveling. Hotel needs to inform guests of this prior to booking. Also, the rooms are very new and modern, a complete contrast to the palace.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigida

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
How friendly and accommodating everyone was
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Charm

Beautiful, unique hotel with all the amenities you need. Wished we'd have been able to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel in a palace, with majestic feel. Truly a palace. Large guest rooms with elegant decor. Restaurant was surprisingly excellent. Tight roads driving into this old-world treat. Off the beaten path, so maybe not the right choice for travellers in a hurry.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nadya

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Extensive breakfast. The indoor casual (non-dining) areas are part of the original palace and you can roam around freely and sit while enjoying the space. The hotel rooms are modern, well equipped and very spacious - they have a closed off balcony. There is no access to the outdoor gardens from the room. The gardens directly in the front of the palace and around the columns are accessible. There is no access to what looks like an Orangery and the areas where the fountain(?) is located. The gate to the garden is also locked so access is through the hotel. We went in Feb so did you use the outdoor pool. The indoor pool is nice, the steam room takes about 10 mins to get going and the sauna take 1 hour. You let them know at the spa and they turn them on. Parking was included and easy to access from rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Manuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel away from busy city! Staff were kind and attentive. Breakfast was amazing and dinner menu was very good! They just need a bigger pool!

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff are not friendly or helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

george M.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a stunning hotel

Love, love, loved our stay here what a hotel. Beautiful palace with sympathetically added bedrooms. Spacious, luxurious rooms, again with fantastic views. Wonderful views for the pool and bar area-stunning.Do wander into the town and around the beautiful gardens. Friendly, helpful staff-booked us a taxi for early airport run, with a breakfast bag. Even went to the trouble of prepping us coffees at 5am. We felt thoroughly spoilt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical...but where are we?

Beautiful hotel in a special building in which we felt privileged to stay. Luxuriously apponted with stunning views over the gardens. Breakfast was excellent...a wide choice with good service. Hopefully the work on the gardens will continue and the disappointing barren and messy areas outside the little ground floor balconies will be improved upon. (Indeed outside our Room 019 there were discarded wine bottles and an old cigarette lighter. Not what you expect in a Luxury Small Hotel! ) It was also a real pity that the reception staff knew so little about the area. The lack of local knowledge, including no information about the adjoining village and the whereabouts and walks to the amazing Roman ruins at Milreu are a really wasted opportunity to enhance the stay for visitors. A local map,and awareness of potential bus services, would have precipitated an extended stay in this magical place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Placerville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pousada Palácio stay was a highlight of our travels. The refurbished palace, with its beautiful sitting rooms, chapel and dining area took us back in time. In contrast, the rooms and pool area were modern and well appointed. The staff was fantastic! Started with a tour of the property and help with parking and luggage. Largest parking spots on the entire peninsula! Dining was exceptional and some of the best meals of our three week journey. The outdoor dining area was special. The Palace was in a great location as we were able to walk to the Roman ruins and enjoy the quaint town of Estói. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024