Pousada Palacio de Estoi is located in the town of Estoi, just 6.2 mi from Faro, on the grounds of a beautiful 19th-century palace. The air-conditioned rooms feature a contemporary design and are equipped with private bathrooms with bath and shower. Some rooms include wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. Pousada Palacio de Estoi features gardens and tea pavilions. Its architecture includes many original elements such as wall paintings and antique furnishings. Other relaxation options include swimming in the indoor and outdoor pools or visiting the sauna. Nearby leisure activities are cycling and hiking. When traveling with dogs, please note that an extra charge of 25€ per pet, per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 1 dog is allowed. Please note that the property can only allow dogs with a maximum weight of 15 kilos. A complimentary breakfast is served at Pousada Palacio de Estoi’s restaurant. Specialties from the Algarve, including freshly caught fish and seafood are served in the evening. End the meal with Algarvian sweets made from locally grown almonds and figs.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Pestana Hotel & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Pestana Hotel & Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
or
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 225 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the <b>breakfast</b> selection and praised the <b>friendly staff</b>. The <b>location</b> was appreciated for its tranquillity and proximity to Faro. <b>Room comfort</b> was generally well-received. The restaurant received mixed reviews, with some guests noting room for improvement. The gardens were admired but could benefit from better maintenance.
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Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cristina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff was very nice. Best hotel breakfast and best hotel coffee we've ever had. We loved the indoor swimming pool.
  • Stacy
    United States of America United States of America
    The history, architecture, grounds, amenities, fabulous breakfast, parking garage, and how close it is to the major highway A22
  • Cooper
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the historic value of the property. Enjoyed relaxing by the beautiful pool. Many amenities to take advantage of.
  • Rosana
    Peru Peru
    Everything!!!!! The setting, the building, the decoration, the breakfast.
  • Murray
    Canada Canada
    Very nice property that was both comfortable and relaxing. The room was large and clean with a very comfortable bed.
  • Georgia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the renovation- the building is beautiful. The breakfast was delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was big and spacious. The view was lovely.
  • Alvaro
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Modern and ample rooms, nice palace salons to hang out. Gardens and pool area are beautiful. Breakfast buffet is really nice. Food at the restaurant was delicious and plentiful.
  • Gregory
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast is spectacular! We have traveled all over the world and we would rank this breakfast as a 10! The sauna was a great perk and was most enjoyable near by our room.
  • Leonard
    Canada Canada
    For a multi-day stay close to the Algarve, this is a fantastic choice
  • Brenda
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel was great! The breakfast was very good with a huge selection. The staff was very attentive and professional.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante do Visconde
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese • Local
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of Pousada Palacio de Estoi – Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Landmark view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – indoorFree!

  • Open all year

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year

Spa

  • Massage chair
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Pousada Palacio de Estoi – Small Luxury Hotels of the World takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Prior to their arrival, guests are kindly requested to specify their bedding preference for any room type.

Please specify the extra beds required, if any.

Please specify the number of adults and children under 12. This can be inserted in the Special Requests Box during booking.

Please note that only 1 extra bed or baby cot can be accommodated, on request. Charges may be applicable.

Please note that the property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival. Full payment for the accommodations is due upon check-in time.

Please note that for reservations of 5 rooms or more, different policies will apply.

Please note that pets are only allowed in some of the property’s public areas. Upon check-in, please ask the front desk for more details.

Please note that public parking is free in specific areas by the wall or outside of it.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 1485

FAQs about Pousada Palacio de Estoi – Small Luxury Hotels of the World

  • Room options at Pousada Palacio de Estoi – Small Luxury Hotels of the World include:

    • Twin/Double

  • Pousada Palacio de Estoi – Small Luxury Hotels of the World is 1,800 feet from the center of Estói. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Pousada Palacio de Estoi – Small Luxury Hotels of the World may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Pousada Palacio de Estoi – Small Luxury Hotels of the World is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Pousada Palacio de Estoi – Small Luxury Hotels of the World has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante do Visconde

  • Guests staying at Pousada Palacio de Estoi – Small Luxury Hotels of the World can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Pousada Palacio de Estoi – Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Massage chair
    • Swimming pool
    • Horseback riding
    • Bicycle rental