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Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels

5.0 star property
Luxury pousada in Faro with spa and outdoor pool

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Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Garden
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Television
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Room (Plus)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Rua de S. José, Estoi, Faro, Algarve, 8005-465

What's nearby

  • Estoi Palace - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ruins of Milreu - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Faro Marina - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Old Town Square - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Faro Island Beach - 24 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 17 min drive
  • Loule Station - 19 min drive
  • Tavira Station - 20 min drive
  • Faro Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Raízes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Flor da Ameixa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Ponte Romana - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Convívio dos Cavaleiros - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Silvestre - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels

Enjoy your visit to Faro with a stay at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels. Guests can indulge in massages at the spa, and Portuguese cuisine is served at O Visconde, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious pousada include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a poolside bar. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 63 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Bidet
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

O Visconde – This restaurant specialises in Portuguese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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 to 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 to 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.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 26 January and 11 February.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Property Registration Number 1485

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels currently open?
The property is closed between 26 January and 11 February.
Does Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?
Yes, there's an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?
No, this pousada doesn't have a casino, but Casino Vilamoura (23-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and horse riding, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy treatments at the spa and relax in the indoor and outdoor pools. Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels also has a sauna and a Turkish bath, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?
Yes, O Visconde offers al fresco dining and Portuguese cuisine.
What's the area around Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels like?
Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels is in the heart of Faro, a short 1-minute walk from Estoi Palace and 15 minutes' walk from Ruins of Milreu.

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

Edgar, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Frances, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Helen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gilles, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel , the area is remote but we wanted that. An easy take (8 euro) into Faro.
Stuart, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden gem
Beautiful old building cleverly updated to add the hotel rooms. Staff fabulous, clean, lovely pool, great breakfast and only a 5 min walk to the village with a couple of snack bars & restaurants.
Deborah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

a unique and beautiful palace, however it did not quite feel like a 5 star hotel. Seemed like it could be better kept and the staff could be more attentive. However, we still enjoyed our stay.
Carly, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Spa was not open during my visit, which was one of the reasons for selecting this rural location away from literally everything.
Heather, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It’s a nice setting like all other pousadas. Needs some upkeep on the surrounding grounds. Dried edges of the garden setting and some of the grounds need care. Fountains not clean and with only a small amount of water.
Jorge, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Would be nice to have some kind of shade on swimming pool so it can be used at all times during peak summer when temperatures are very high.
Chaitanya, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Like most pousadas it a Nice place. I believe the grounds around the property need some TLC it looks a bit left without proper care.
Jorge, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful converted palace with huge stately rooms. The actual bedrooms are super modern and very large. Lovely garden and swimming pool. Worth to stay for a few days. Dinner was a bit disappointing as it took 90 minutes to get our food and the order was wrong. I would suggest eating outside. Breakfast is wonderful
anna, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

H
nadia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our 5-night stay at La Pousada Palacio de Estoi. It's an old, renovated palace with a rich history and beautifully restored rooms. The hotel is spotless, and the staff is friendly and does their best to make your stay enjoyable.
Abdo, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

katharine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel needs to be seen to be believed, it’s very unique. Wonderful quirky hotel
Colin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful property, still retaining many of its period features. The room are large comfortable and showers, air-conditioning working well, powerful and silent. the modern design of the cupboards was not convenient to open but that was a minor issue. The staff were very friendly and attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The restaurant and food was very tasty, all ingredients right from olive oil was of superior quality and vegetarian options were available. We loved the views as we had our meals. The breakfast was included. It was generous with all options: hot breakfast- bacon and eggs, toast with a range of artisan breads, as well as sold meats, cheeses, salads, and a variety of cakes and pastries freshly prepared. Even the marmalades and jams were home made. The surrounding town is tiny, charming with a church and a little square in the centre, but not much shopping and everything shuts down in the evening. However there are many interesting towns about 20 minutes drive away, so it is well worth hiring a car. They were very helpful at the reception and recommended several places/ tours. Our favourite was OLhao which has a bustling market just next to the marina. Lagos, Faro and Tavira are similarly situated. We enjoyed a visit to a local winery where after little tour, we were offered their wines along with antipasti. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Pousada Palacio de Estoi.
Kanchan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Hotel, beautiful rooms, excellent service! Would come back any day.
Javier, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Palace itself is fantastic, very historic and picturesque, this includes reception, the gardens, restaurant, common areas. The rooms are good: modern, neat, nothing flashy or eccentric but clean and with plenty of natural light. Overall good experience, quite unique. Public transportation won't work well though, but for us this wasn't an issue as we had a car and we could drive to Faro for shopping or dining options (20 minutes) and approximately the same drive time to Tavira.
Hossam, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Recommend without any hesitation
A gem of a place. Comfortable and peaceful clean and friendly staff
Kamal, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful especially the front desk.
Alnasir, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

david, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A Pousada shows another side to visit in Portugal
We expected to visit Faro when we booked this Pousada and never left the property over a three night stay. Hospitality was very gracious, attention paid to specific food allergies, external massage therapist who was booked by the property was excellent, the staff was very friendly and engaging.
Mark, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel
Ian Martin, 3-night trip
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