"Close to railway station and Great location for restaurants and also easy to reach the old town"
"Excellent location, near bus station and opposite the marina with excellent views from the roof top, also shuttle to beach club is offered at no cost"
The 4-star Occidental Faro Hotel can arrange horse riding tours for active guests, while lying only 450 metres from Chapel of Bones Capela de Ossos. Located just a few steps from the Old Town of Faro as well as the Faro Archaeological Museum, the hotel includes diving, hiking, and fishing.
The centre of Faro can be reached within a 5-minute walk. The Occidental is stationed approximately a 10-minute stroll from the Faro Municipal Market. Guests might as well visit Jardim Bartolomeu dos Santos, which is just 1.8 km away. The hotel is situated within reach of the Faro Riverside Park, and Turistic Train bus station lies a mere 650 metres away. Faro train station is also nearly a 15-minute walk away.
Some of the elegant rooms of Occidental Faro Hotel face the sea, and comprise a kitchenette and a dining area. Guests will appreciate such comforts as individual climate control and an iron, and relax with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV. Offering amenities such as bathrobes, some bathrooms also have a walk-in shower.
The accommodation is 350 m from Tasca do Ricky.
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Important information
Check-in:from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:until 12:00
Licence number1214
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 1.
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Facilities
Internet access
Wi-Fi
Parking
Parking
Shuttle service
Paid airport shuttle
Sports & entertainments
Fitness centre
Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Tennis court
Golf course
Fishing
Services
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Eating places
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus
Business facilities
Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Children's buffet
Leisure facilities
Rooftop pool
Heated swimming pool
Beach access
Sun terrace
Sauna
Steam room
Facilities for disabled guests
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Parquet floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Pets
No pets allowed
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Transportation
Local attractions
Misericordia Church
137 km
Rua Dom Francisco Gomes
46 km
Desert Island
4.1 km
Comur - Conserveira de Portugal
61 km
Muralhas de Faro
307 km
Palacete Belmarco
316 km
Faro downtown
300 m
Prestige Dance Club
240 km
Carmo Church & Bones Chapel
450 m
Airports
Faro Airport
7 km
Train stations
Faro Train Station
500 m
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Some of the elegant rooms of Occidental Faro Hotel face the sea, and comprise a kitchenette and a dining area. Guests will appreciate such comforts as individual climate control and an iron, and relax with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV. Offering amenities such as bathrobes, some bathrooms also have a walk-in shower.
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Ernest
2024-04-26
7/10
Perfect cheap property with very pleasant staff especially on the reception desk. Marvellous location walk from main attractions and a bus stop.
John
2024-04-20
5/10
The cold buffet breakfast was nice hot and had fresh fruit, slices of fresh bread, and pastries. The location was excellent and absolutely perfect, near restaurants and bars.
Facilities were very good, but Wi-Fi was very spotty.
John
2024-03-15
7/10
Responsive and top-class staff members, at the reception desk. Fresh fruit, bread, and pastries in the terrace for breakfast. Perfect and excellent position in a nice area.
Craig
2024-02-28
8/10
Fabulous food, very good service and relaxing view on the marina. A wide range of fresh fruit, breads, and pastries at breakfast. Magnificent and perfect location, very very nice area, right by the airport, the boats, and the rail stations. Around 4-6 minutes away by foot from The Regent Antique Store and other tourist attractions.
Howard
2024-02-28
7/10
The place was well-appointed and well presented, with its very amiable staff at the reception desk. The pool area was clean and the location was ideal and nice, right by the main square, the train stations and the bus stations, and the marina and beyond.
Arthur
2024-02-22
8/10
It was an ideal location for us, near to railway station, and all shops. There were a lot of restaurants to eat, like The Lord Warden that was only 5 minutes' walk away.
Joseph
2024-01-30
7/10
Well, it was a very good stay with his suggestions and explainations. Our breakfasts were more than adequate on the top floor-plenty to choose from. Super central location of this good all round hotel was a bonus.
Clive
2024-01-19
9/10
We ate at a very nice restaurant with amazing view. It overlooked marina. The location was super central, great for a church and a chapel located close to the hotel.
Geoffrey
2024-01-15
7/10
Functional, soundproof units provided with huge bed, the a/c, for instance.
Tony
2024-01-02
7/10
My superior room was air-conditioned and had basic facilities needed. Everywhere there was reasonably clean, the staff were top-class and attentive people especially on the reception desk.
As for me, the area was average.
Elizabeth
2023-12-31
5/10
The breakfast is more than adequate, offered with fresh fish, very good options provided, gorgeous views over the city and served in the terrace. The hotel is in a stunning and fantastic location, a short walk to a train station.
Views are pretty bad.
Bobby
2023-12-27
8/10
Functional and soundproof unit with a view, superbly friendly staff.
Graham
2023-12-21
8/10
Nicely appointed and well-maintained place to stay while in Faro. More than adequate and varied selection for breakfast with stunning views of harbour. Perfect location just off a desert, could not be better. Plus, near Palacete Belmarco.
Stanley
2023-12-19
9/10
The service was friendly as we had expected. There was a wide array of food for breakfast, including fresh fruit, bread, and pastries. The staff were accommodating and amazingly kind, thanks to them everything was very good. Our location was great and lovely to the shopping centre on the edge of town.
George
2023-12-12
9/10
The location of the hotel was central, right by cafes and a very walkable harbor / shopping area. The units were functional and the staff were accommodating and absolutely kind people especially on the reception desk.
George
2023-11-27
7/10
Soundproof premium room, exceptionally comfortable beds. The very central location walk from a bus station. Positioned in the modern area.
James
2023-11-26
9/10
The premium king room is soundproof and airy. The location is great and lovely, a bus station is walk from the venue. As we remember, there's a wide range of restaurants to choose from, like Camillos, situated within 5 minutes walk or so.
Kirsty
2023-11-04
7/10
Got the same superior room booked online with the bedroom and a balcony plus a comfortable bed. Fresh fruit, fresh bread, and pastries for breakfast were outstanding.
Charles
2023-10-24
9/10
Had 7 nights in Faro, spent our time here lovely. Overall it was a nice size with a balcony. The rooftop restaurant and rooftop bar were also available.
Russell
2023-10-14
8/10
The service was attentive, we felt welcome. Booked premium room, that was provided with a lovely view, a balcony, as example. The pool was good and the staff was very pleasant and consistently courteous. This hotel was located in a very central area short walk to Portugal with lovely local food and goods, lush restaurants and a very walkable harbor/shopping area.
Charles
2023-10-14
9/10
The location was perfect and excellent, next to the airport and railway station, and all shops and restaurants and easily accessible.
Chris
2023-10-13
9/10
The venue was in a central location close enough to the rail stations. I was here for 2 nights and ate at rooftop restaurant with a superb view of the city. The staff were accommodating and the design was very modern.
Bryan
2023-10-13
8/10
Decent sized units with great view, balcony plus enormous bed, and the staff were superbly friendly.
Peter
2023-09-23
7/10
Set walk from a bus station, which helped to explore Faro. This room was beautifully designed and reasonably large with an outstanding view of the marina and Ria Formosa. Fresh fruit, bread, and pastries were fresh and complemented the cold buffet breakfast.
Arthur
2023-09-22
9/10
The pool area is lovely too. Perfect and excellent location - near restaurants and bars.
Philip
2023-09-11
9/10
The facilities in the superior king room were very good, beds were comfortable.
John
2023-08-29
9/10
The setting of hotel was magnificent and perfect, to everything in walking distance. I was there for 4 nights and ate at rooftop restaurant with a superb view of the city.
Elizabeth
2023-08-19
8/10
The hotel had a great location around 4-6 minutes' walk from Faro Marina. Set in 5 minutes' walk to downtown, and the staff were accommodating.
Vic
2023-08-14
7/10
Air-conditioned rooms and service-oriented and responsive staff especially on the reception desk. More than adequate and rich breakfast including fresh fruit, breads and pastries.
Beds were a bit hard.
Gerard
2023-08-05
8/10
Variety of outstanding food. In a super central location with restaurants and bars near the hotel.
Charlie
2023-08-02
9/10
The rooms are tastefully decorated and well-equipped with comfortable beds and safe. Stunning and incredible location, a train station is a short walk to the hotel.
John
2023-08-01
5/10
It had perfect location a short walk to Faro Marina. Restaurants and bars were located a short walk to the hotel.
The staff - some of them were incredibly slow.
Mike
2023-07-25
9/10
The location is perfect and magnificent, 10 minutes' walk to Old Town Faro. Easy access to restaurants and bars which are a short walk to the hotel.
William
2023-07-24
5/10
It was in an excellent and perfect location, a short walk to the train station.
Flooded bathroom, and the breakfast was cold.
Christopher
2023-07-10
7/10
The room was stylish and reasonably large and had an exceptional view of the roof top. Bed & pillows were exceptionally comfortable, I slept well.
James
2023-07-10
9/10
The room was soundproof & airy with a balcony, great WiFi and beautiful bathroom. A separate shower and a bidet were a plus.
Sam
2023-07-10
7/10
Clean place, great service, accommodating staff. Modern and functional hotel in Faro, magnificent location within walking distance of Faro Marina. Also - next to the marina, town centre and trips to the wetlands and close to the train and bus system, the excellent restaurant and bars, restaurants, and shopping area.
Aaron
2023-07-09
9/10
The room itself was beautifully designed and reasonably large and had an exceptional view of the harbor. Fresh fruit, slices of fresh bread and pastries were better than expected. The location was fantastic, an easy walk to Misericordia Church.
Stanley
2023-07-08
9/10
Ideal place for 3 nights with top-class and attentive staff especially on the reception desk. Well-appointed and well-maintained hotel in Faro, magnificent location near Faro Marina. Nestled near restaurants and bars.
Paul
2023-06-18
7/10
I ate at a fabulous restaurant with a superb view of the city.
Neil
2023-06-03
6/10
Exceptionally clean and ideal property with rich cold buffet breakfasts and service-minded staff. Magnificent location, a short walk from Misericordia Church. Very nice restaurant and roof top bar on-site.
Beds were a bit hard.
Graham
2023-06-02
7/10
Functional, immaculately clean place with service-oriented stuff on the reception desk. So many choices for breakfast: fresh fruit, bread, and pastries. Comfortable and easy setting, close to restaurants and bars. Close to a church and a chapel, a lot to see.
Bill
2023-04-30
8/10
The location was perfect and excellent, just a short walk away from Old Town Faro. The breakfast was more than adequate for what was on offer with beautiful views of the harbor, fresh fish, fresh fruit.
Peter
2023-04-23
7/10
So many great options for breakfast, such as fresh fruit, bread and pastries.
Doug
2023-04-19
9/10
Pleasant place with accommodating staff especially on the reception desk, loved it.
Luke
2023-04-05
7/10
Spotlessly clean place & responsive staff especially on the reception desk.
Sheila
2023-03-27
6/10
There was more than adequate breakfasts with yogurts, amazing views and fresh fruit. The location was magnificent and unbeatable, in roof top restaurant very good, convenient to go everywhere. We went to Ria Formosa Restaurant, located near the hotel, to have some dinner.
Very very bad views and Wi-Fi was very spotty.
Sandy
2023-02-23
7/10
Nicely appointed and well-maintained property with responsive employees on the reception desk. Perfect and stunning location a short walk to Faro Marina. Close enough to the rail stations and the bus stations and Portugal with lovely local food.
Allan
2023-02-21
8/10
This hotel was set in a central area so close to roof top restaurant overlooking the port and the old town as well as the beach club and the beach club. I ate in the rooftop restaurant nearby. The room was decent sized with walk in shower when I arrived.
William
2023-02-13
9/10
It has accommodating staff and boasts excellent views of street. The venue is placed in a central position on the marina.
Alfred
2023-01-28
9/10
The room was beautifully designed and large with great view, the bathroom, for instance, had everything we wanted.
Ronald
2023-01-21
8/10
Enjoyed our time here. So glad we chose it, spent 3 fantastic days here. This accommodation was in the central location right in the centre of Faro with amazing views across the marina. Tried some nice meals at Papaya, located close to the hotel.
Ron
2023-01-16
8/10
Overall clean place & knowledgeable and caring staff. Very modern design of interiors in premium king room. Plenty of options for breakfast including fresh fruit, pastries and breads. Easy central location and varied and marvellous breakfast.
Peter
2023-01-03
8/10
Everything was great, I enjoyed my stay. The hotel had a central location and it was a minute walk from a three - room museum. Next to monuments and a chapel I wanted to visit.
Nick
2023-01-01
8/10
Everything was very good, top-class staff, fantastic views over the marina. The breakfast had plenty of food, including brilliant fresh fruit, pastries and fresh bread. The location was stunning and fab, for example, a medieval church was within walking distance of the hotel. Restaurants and bars were a short walk to the place.
Thomas
2022-12-31
7/10
Fabulous food for varied and sensational breakfast with beautiful view. Stunning location in front of the marina, elegant style building. Again, not far from Old Town Faro.
Sam
2022-12-28
8/10
Everything was perfect, we had fantastic 4 days here. We liked that it was neat. The buffet breakfast was FAB. Its location was stunning, just 5 minutes walk from a three - room museum.
John
2022-12-02
9/10
The stay was real good. This stylish and luxurious hotel had central setting to beach club. It was close to Papaya, where you can have lunch. When we checked in, guest room was ready. We had a private bathroom.
Eric
2022-11-22
9/10
I had the double room with all needed, the breakfasts were varied. A hair dryer, a bidet and toiletries were very handy.
Suzanne
2022-10-30
9/10
Our stay there was very good! The breakfast was magnificent with a wonderful view, with lots of food. The pool was lovely, the staff was efficient and top-class. The location was prime and best possible - just 5 minutes' walk from Twice.
John
2022-10-23
8/10
It was an excellent and luxury place. A work desk, coffee/tea making equipment and a multi-channel TV in our premium room were useful during stay. Loved that it was 10 minutes' walk from the train station. Got wake up service free of charge, not bad too.
Kate
2022-10-16
9/10
Marvellous and prime location, 10 minutes' walk to Faro Marina. Appetising food in the rooftop restaurant in the vicinity.
Brian
2022-10-10
8/10
I had real good days staying at this good all round hotel. Booked superior room, that included an individual safe, air conditioner and a mini-bar. It had the best possible location - near Twice.
George
2022-10-08
9/10
The location was exceptional, very close to Old Town Faro. It was set in a fairly nice area. The restaurant here was magnificent for dinner, we both ordered excellent dishes. The room had a luxurious bathroom and an electronic key card, a multi-channel TV and a study table.
Gerard
2022-09-28
7/10
Very good stay, as always. Immaculately clean property with efficient and best staff. A work desk, coffee/tea making equipment and a multi-channel TV available in the premium room. Lots of fabulous food for buffet breakfast. From the bus stop 5 minutes on foot.
Jonathan
2022-09-28
7/10
Every time in Faro we stay in this hotel. Immaculately clean and sleek place, has nice views of harbor. The location is prime, minutes away from city centre. Its found in an extra comfy area, very close to many landmarks of Faro. Great to have a rooftop restaurant on the premises.
Eddie
2022-09-26
8/10
The pool area was nice too. Central location in city center. And a 5-minute walk from Faro Marina.
Jean
2022-09-18
9/10
The property was spotlessly clean and stylish, had good location and amenities. Plus, we were 10 mins by foot from an arts theater. And a free shuttle to the marina made us want to stay even longer.
Nicholas
2022-08-27
9/10
Had a guest room with closets, complimentary toiletries and a balcony and I liked it. The roof top bar was great and the drinks were alcoholic.
Patrick
2022-08-16
9/10
We stayed here for 3 nights and we liked our choice. Its location was central, 300 metres from a Roman Catholic cathedral.
Rupert
2022-07-18
7/10
The location is magnificent and unbeatable, 1 km from a medieval church. It's close to restaurants and bars too.
Jack
2022-07-12
7/10
The stay here was really good, loved the hotel, it was reasonably clean with amazing location next to restaurants as well as the Old Town
Jon
2022-05-12
9/10
It is a great place for a short break, has particularly nice views outside of the hotel. Efficient check-in in the evening, affable employees. Great pool, parking below the venue.
Lynn
2022-04-12
7/10
This accommodation was fabulous and fairly clean, it had very good staff and location. The room was budget with comfortable beds and had central heating, a safe and a mini-fridge-bar.
Christopher
2022-04-11
9/10
Overall such great stay at fantastic location. The room was airy and with central heating, an individual safe and flat-screen television at your disposal, good view outside of the hotel. The location of the venue was marvellous - relatively close to an art gallery.
Reginald
2022-04-11
8/10
We have spent our 4 nights here really good, it was ideal for what we needed.
Bert
2022-03-26
9/10
I loved staff and location. The rooms with comfortable beds, complimentary toiletries, as for instance. A hair dryer, a bidet and toiletries where available there. Location near restaurants, the marina and train station.
Cameron
2022-03-15
8/10
The staff is helpful, the breakfast substantial, the ocation is perfect next to beaches and shopping, bars. I would recomand this place and would stay here again.
John
2022-03-10
9/10
Everything was simply good. Came in Faro to relax and have fun, this good all round hotel was unique base for doing it. Booked a room with amazing views outside of the venue.
John
2022-01-31
8/10
Everything there was perfect and the staff were polite. Its location was central, an easy walk to Faro Marina. I ate at the rooftop restaurant near the hotel.
Howard
2022-01-18
6/10
The staff were humble, the buffet breakfast was absolutely excellent. The room there was cosy and the bed was fine. We liked the local beach near our hotel. Clean place and helpful service.
Awful views.
Isaac
2021-10-13
8/10
Courteous staff, superb service, immaculately clean and spotless rooms. Our room had a nice bed and a breathtaking view. It had a lot of facilities, including coffee, high ceiling and double glazed windows etc. Unbeatable location, we need just 5 minutes walk to get to the bus station.
Jacob
2021-10-08
9/10
The place deserved 4 stars. A great selection of supplies in the room: central heating, an electronic key card and a work desk. It was easy walk to Ria Formosa Restaurant, where you can have dinner.
Patrice
2021-09-27
8/10
Stuff and location are simply pleasant...
Chantal
2021-08-29
8/10
The property was attractive, the staff was outstandingly accommodating, everything else was great too. They made my stay best. Had well-equipped double room with heart shaped towels, a balcony and roses.
Philip
2021-08-27
8/10
Extremely comfortable rooms, warm breakfast with plenty of food, reasonably good staff. We used the free shuttle offered by the venue too. Was a comfortable place for weekend.
Jeff
2021-08-17
9/10
It was proper and perfectly clean hotel. Amicable staff, greeted us with such kindness.
John
2021-08-09
9/10
Best possible location, very quick check-in and positive staff. The breakfast was plentiful and offered a huge variety of cheap food. Nice service and a great restaurant, available onsite.
The room seemed dingy.
Nate
2021-07-14
8/10
High-class rooms and a delicious breakfast, great place for visiting Faro. Staff were more than helpful, providing outstanding service. Splendid view, a large balcony, comfy bed, too. I liked the hotel's pool bar.
Margaret
2021-04-30
9/10
The breakfast was more than adequate and the staff were good trained. Practical room, lovely bed, and luxury bathroom. That was absolutely charming hotel set in central area. Prime location with stunning restaurant nearby. Modern facilities and the pool was heated: D
Nicolas
2021-04-23
8/10
Top location, accommodating service and splendid breakfast. Roof top room is budget, we also really enjoyed stunning views. Premium hotel in a very very nice area of Faro.
Michael
2021-03-26
9/10
The beach nearby was beautiful and the view was panoramic. Staff seemed very welcoming making your stay pleasant enough. Brilliant hotel, had a really impeccable service.
Mary
2021-03-24
8/10
The hotel was in a downtown area and had cheap rooms. The breakfast choice was tasty with fruit, croissants, coffee, milk and cereal. I loved my time at the property, thank you.
Didn’t dislike anything about the property.
Bob
2021-01-17
7/10
excellent rooms and staff. the restaurant was located within 400 feet.
Anthony
2020-10-22
7/10
Good location and lovely breakfast. We liked to chill in the nearby Boheme.
Dominic
2020-10-07
9/10
suitable accommodation for cruise. the bed was comfortable, we appreciated it. restaurant was perfect for breakfast.
Charles
2020-02-08
9/10
We were here for long weekend. A huge variety restaurants to eat close by, like Faaron Steak House that was only 5 minutes' walk away...
