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Ria Formosa Guest House

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Royal Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Interior
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
$91
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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R. Manuel Dias Lima 12, Faro, Faro, 8005-260
  • Place, Ria Formosa Natural Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forum Algarve Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Algarve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Royal Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 498 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Ria Formosa Guest House

3.5-star Faro guest house close to Faro Marina
An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
Ria Formosa Guest House offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Dining options at the guesthouse include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Faro guesthouse also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Ria Formosa Guest House has designated areas for smoking.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 90.0 per day

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 90.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
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
Property Registration Number 146572/AL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Ria Formosa Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely, very new, clean, and quiet. Beds were very comfortable...we had 2 twins. Margarita at the front desk was very helpful. She encouraged me to schedule/reserve an Uber since we needed to leave at 4am. Said it is more reliable for the early hour rides. It is very close to the airport which is why I gave the area around RFGH a 3star. You can WALK to the airport through the neighborhood. We didn't walk and wished we had, but we didn't know about safety and street lighting at 4am when we had to leave for our flight. Even though the airport is a 5 min drive away, our room was quiet. RFGH is not close to the city center, but it's a short Uber ride. Expedia website says that taxes and mandatory fees are included. FYI, I had to pay local tax (4 euros) at check-in. We would stay here again .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic little hotel all good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was outstanding. Great variety and quality of food! Homemade pastries—fresh and delicious! Incredible value and service at breakfast and overall at this property. Also very close to Faro Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

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

Loved our stay

We had a great stay….. unbelievable staff. Paulo met every need we had, from arranging taxi’s to cooking a delicious dinner. Hotel was clean and had a great pool and our room was large. Breakfast was plentiful with many choices of food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Super convenient overnight + easy walk to airport

A brief but great stay prior to early flight the next morning. Comfortable beds, great bathroom and spacious deluxe room on 1st floor. Parking adjacent and super convenient to the airport which was why we booked. Easy car hire drop off at the airport and then a 15 min walk back to the hotel via a restaurant for dinner. Easy system to return room entry cards if leaving at 4 am. Pleasant aspect over the nature reserve towards the airport although arrived and left in the dark so unable to fully appreciate this and the pool. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

short but great stay

the room was upstairs and had a large balcony with a view over to Faro. Great for seeing the birdlife . Staff friendly and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and convenient for Faro airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the property was great. Great facilties, clean and spacious. The chef was very professional, friendly, and helpful. However, I was disappointed that the property manager said I had booked the room for two adults and one infant, and because I had a 11 year old child I was charged an additional £50. I have done a few bookings this summer and have always included a 11 year old child, and my confirmation show this. I wasnt happy I had to pay the extra amount, and think that there was an error between Expedia and the guest house when booking was made. The booking included a 11 year old child, not a baby. I felt taken advantage of.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb guest house exceeded our expectations perfect location for airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Perfect first night stop over.

We arrived into FAO late at night a needed a stop over. Very good location for the airport. Clean, smart friendly place. And a welcome drink. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karin, Barrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a lot immediately around the property but it is close to the old town and some shops. Short bolt drive to anywhere near the marina and excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamila, Montclair

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! I highly recommend it to anyone who would like to stay in a cozy and clean property near the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Close to airport

Beautiful property, very close to airport. Lovely pool. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley-Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guest house, welcome drink on arrival. Perfect for a really early morning car drop off and flight. Great view of Ria Formosa nature reserve
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GABY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small cozy hotel, very quiet and excellent service. The staff was very good to us
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nassef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb small hotel with lovely rooms, great amenities and friendly, helpful staff. Even a free drink at the bar. Rooms spacious and well appointed. Car parking adjacent and free. No noise from the airport Dinner and breakfast excellent and great value for money. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Attention to detail, in both decor and service, was exceptional A warm welcome and fantastic stay meant a great start to our holiday
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, new, clean and very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-François

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025