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WAX Hostel

Property class: 2
Beachfront hostel near Faro Island Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Avenida Nascente 11, Praia de Faro, Faro, 8005-520
  • Place, Ria Formosa Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Faro Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Faro Marina
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in dormitory BUNK BED

  • Sleeps 1

DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

  • Sleeps 4

QUADRUPLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 6

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About the neighborhood

Faro

On the beach.At this Praia de Faro hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park. Also, Golfo de Cádiz is within half a mile (1 km) and Barrinha is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Faro Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Faro Marina - 14 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Old Town Square - 16 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Falesia Beach - 34 min drive - 21.1 miles

Getting around

  • Faro Station - 18 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪the shack - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Central - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casa do Lago - ‬26 min drive

About this property

WAX Hostel

Beachfront hostel near Faro Island Beach
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at WAX Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Faro hostel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
WAX Hostel offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

MastercardVisa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • In-room safe fee: EUR 5 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

WAX Hostel Faro
WAX Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
WAX Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Faro

Frequently asked questions

How close is WAX Hostel to the airport?

WAX Hostel is 2.3 mi (9-min drive) away from the Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does WAX Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at WAX Hostel.

How close is WAX Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does WAX Hostel offer free breakfast?

WAX Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WAX Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino Vilamoura (27-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at WAX Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at WAX Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does WAX Hostel have a pool?

WAX Hostel does not have a pool.

Does WAX Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does WAX Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is WAX Hostel to downtown Faro?

WAX Hostel is 2.5 mi away from Montenegro.

WAX Hostel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

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