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Hotel Farol

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Costa Nova Beach

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Exterior
Balcony
Reception
Suite, Balcony, Sea View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, books
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Largo do Farol, Praia da Barra, Ilhavo, 3830 -751
  • Barra Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Costa Nova Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sao Jacinto Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Beach View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ilhavo

Close to the beach.Stay at this Ilhavo hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Barra Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Costa Nova Beach. Forte da Barra and São Jacinto Dunes Natural Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Barra Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Costa Nova Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Aveiro Salt Pans - 10 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Ria de Aveiro - 10 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Sao Jacinto Beach - 33 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Aveiro Station - 18 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barra Mar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barba Azul - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O Churrascão - Café Restaurante - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bento's Café & Restaurante - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barra, 99 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Farol

3-star hotel near Costa Nova Beach
As a guest of Hotel Farol, you'll find multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 10 beach bars. An area shuttle within 75 kilometers and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Hotel Farol also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Ilhavo hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 10 bars on the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Farol offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

This Ilhavo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Exterior

Costa Nova Hotel

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 241 reviews
Costa Nova Hotel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 75 km
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7.50 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
  • 10 beach bars
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (33 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:30 PM to 9:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7.50 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 150 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Residencial Farol Hotel Ilhavo
Residencial Farol Ilhavo
Residencial Farol Hotel Ílhavo
Hotel Farol Hotel
Hotel Farol Ilhavo
Residencial O Farol
Hotel Farol Hotel Ilhavo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Farol to the airport?

Hotel Farol is 60.3 mi (78-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Farol have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Farol offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 150 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hotel Farol to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Barra Beach and 1.2 mi (6-min drive) from Costa Nova Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Farol offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Farol, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 7.50 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Farol?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Farol?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Farol?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Farol have a pool?

Hotel Farol does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Farol have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Farol to downtown Ilhavo?

Hotel Farol is 1.1 mi away from Barra.

Hotel Farol Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

FLORENCIO

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henricus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Place to be

Fantastic location, beach and restaurants are close by and excellent start to visit Aveiro, Porto, Coimbra on less sunny days…..
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es un hotel pequeño y familiar,con un trato excelente. La limpieza es impecable. En cuanto a los desayunos: calidad y muy variados. La ubicación inmejorable . Al lado de la playa,del faro,del centro ...y la terraza de su cafetería muy ,muy agradable. Repetiremos seguro. Repetiremos seguro
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lars

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nicht wirklich, schön. Betten klapprig und fallen bald auseinander. Zimmer zum Innhof, bei uns Nr.207 laut, da die Angestellten Glasflaschen entsorgen und sich am Abend unterhalten. Ambiente im Frühstücksraum nicht schön.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai Joong

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025