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Rua da Marinha 12, 8000-306 Faro, Portugal

#32 of 46 hotels in Faro

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1205 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    8.0
    Convenient, good family room. Served its purpose.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No one at restaurant to serve breakfast. Couldn't find any staff members.

    Family room worked really well.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Charm Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    More TV channels. Nothing in English.

    Location great, walking distance to cathedral, marina and bus stop.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    7.0
    A good value option with great potential but don't expect everything to be perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Safe didn't work, receptionist couldn't get it to either. Have stayed here before and it was the case then - don't they think it's important? It is to us. Fridge seemed to be bust too but didn't need it so not mentioned. Access is through their restaurant and a bit tricky with heavy luggage.

    Not much choice at this price in the centre so good value. Rooms well presented. Had superior room 3rd floor which has lovely balcony built into roof.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    7.0
    Extremely well located ! Large rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Charm Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    View from the small balcony of our room onto a big bird nest. (Typical from the region). Very nice !

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On arrival the receptionist seemed quite rude, this may have been due to language barrier though as we speak no portugese. Some staff were often on their mobile phones. We drove a hire car to the hotel and parking was a nightmare. The tourist centre however pointed us to a nearby free car park which was perfect.

    The hotel was in a great location, right next to the marina and tourist centre. The room was clean and spacious and the bed was comfy. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was very good value for money. We stayed here for 2 nights and would stay again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    9.0
    Good location for short stay in Faro
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No bath mat Only a net curtain so room not dark for sleeping

    Very central near shops and restaurants. Good size room. Friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable/ safe/ friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very noisy at night

    Easy to get to

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very loud air vents right by our room making it extremely noisy!!

    Great location!! Really close to everything and a nice, well decorated hotel with modern finishes!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff were super helpful. The hotel had a lovely little restaurant attached to it. The location was excellent right near the old part of the town and with the marina within touching distance of the hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location, Ok-ish facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Overall we had a pleasant stay at the hotel. However, there are small details in the room that could have made our stay more pleasant. The bathroom needs a bit of care, as toilet holder is not well fixed to the wall, there was also a little shelf in the bathroom that was also not well mounted (and tilted). There was an odor coming out of the shower sink -- we asked for the cleaning persons to have a look at that and they promptly helped us. However, the odor came back on the following day. Another issue is that the hotel is above a restaurant and there is a very strong smell of fried fish throughout the corridors and all day long.

    We arrived very late (1am) and there were people at the reception to check us in. The staff at the reception was very helpful during our stay, providing everything we asked promptly (cutlery, a glass). The room was clean and the hotel has an excellent location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    8.0
    Well locaed hotel for short stays in the heart of Faro.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The few steps into the lobby made entry with luggage awkward, but there was an elevator to access the rooms.

    Owners understood immediately that we were reserving for a night before our morning arrival from overseas so there would be a bed waiting for us. Check-in was fast and the room was quiet so we could sleep. The location is handy for sightseeing, restaurants, etc, but the hotel is very quiet. The restaurant is convenient.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wifi connection

    Great breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Things in the bathroom, the extending mirror and the platform, were broken.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    9.0
    a nice hotel and great location and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    would have been nice to have a kettle in the room

    great location and staff were all very pleasant. dinner set menu is great value.hotel was very clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel with central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Basic hotel room

    Central location, comfortable bed, value for money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    7.0
    1 night in Faro
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No facilities in the room to make a drink in the morning. The hairdryer was poor.

    Very central location and easy walk to the train station. Our room was large and the bed comfortable. Our room was quiet and no noise at all to disturb our sleep. Shower was good but the water escaped from the shower tray onto bathroom floor. We only stayed one night and left at 630am to catch an early morning train. It was adequate for our short stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    8.0
    perfect for a short break in Faro
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    couple of fixtures and fittings broken in room but overall ok

    The room was very clean with daily house keeping ,location was idea for our short break with shops , bars and restaurants within close walking distance , nice sized double room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    7.0
    Just what I needed
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a bad smell coming for the bathroom into the room and overall the room needed some maintenance. Also my room had no view which I didnt mind but maybe make sure to ask for a view if you want one

    Very quite great for a good night sleep and still a very central location with loads of restaurants, right in front of the marina.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Room provided overlooked the street. Great light however very noisy at times in particular late at night and in the early mornings - sound proofing of the room could be improved.

    Room was comfortable and the hotel staff worked hard to resolve issues during our stay. Location was superb, very central providing easy access to the city, coast etc.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast needs more variety

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms/bathrooms are too dark in the evening, not enough lights. The air con didn't seem to work on heating mode, but it wasn't really required.

    Spacious room, friendly staff, comfy beds

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    8.0
    Great for the money. Absolutely central and at the same time, very quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They had a little problem with english. Anyone could go in. No one at the reception and the elevator is just by the door

    Even when they could not always communicate in english they went out of their way to help… 🤗

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was nothing I didn't like about this hotel .

    The Location is perfect next to marina and for shopping , restaurants , bars . The room was massive and very comfortable with alaso a massive on suite . Staff were very helpful all in all It is perfect for a weekend break . I will definitely return and would highly recommend a vist. 10/10

    Stayed in March 2024

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