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Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels

5.0 star property
5-star luxury pousada perfect for exploring Faro

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Exterior
Classic Room (Plus) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Portuguese cuisine, alfresco dining
Premium Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Rua de S. José, Estoi, Faro, Algarve, 8005-465
  • Estoi Palace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Faro Marina
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Old Town Square
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room (Plus)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room (Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Faro

City center retreat .Stay at this Faro pousada and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Ruins of Milreu and 6 miles (10 km) of Santa Barbara de Nexe Church. Sao Miguel Peak and Costume Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Estoi Palace - 3 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ruins of Milreu - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Faro Marina - 14 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Old Town Square - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Faro Island Beach - 18 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 19 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 17 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

5-star luxury pousada perfect for exploring Faro
Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Faro pousada is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2009
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels offers 63 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Faro pousada provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 26 and February 11.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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.

  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
This property is professionally cleaned
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 1485

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the pousada before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

How close is Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels to the airport?

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels is 8.3 mi (17-min drive) away from the Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels.

How close is Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels to the beach?

This pousada is 9.9 mi (25-min drive) from Faro Island Beach and 6.7 mi (22-min drive) from Praia do Farol. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels offer free breakfast?

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?

No, there is no casino at this pousada, but Casino Vilamoura (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?

This pousada offers free self parking.

Does Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels have a pool?

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Does Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels have a restaurant?

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels is home to O Visconde, which features Portuguese cuisine and al fresco dining.

Does Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Magic Spa, where you can enjoy massages.

How close is Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels to downtown Faro?

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels is 0.2 mi away from Estoi.

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 726 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 726 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 726 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 726 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 726 reviews

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

8/10 Good

eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. The reason for the 4 star rating is the fact there are no outlets to charge a laptop or cellphone. I found on the floor a good distance from a table or bed. This really surprised me because we live in a modern error where people use laptops and cellphones when traveling. Hotel needs to inform guests of this prior to booking. Also, the rooms are very new and modern, a complete contrast to the palace.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigida

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
How friendly and accommodating everyone was
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

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

Comfortable Charm

Beautiful, unique hotel with all the amenities you need. Wished we'd have been able to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel in a palace, with majestic feel. Truly a palace. Large guest rooms with elegant decor. Restaurant was surprisingly excellent. Tight roads driving into this old-world treat. Off the beaten path, so maybe not the right choice for travellers in a hurry.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nadya

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Extensive breakfast. The indoor casual (non-dining) areas are part of the original palace and you can roam around freely and sit while enjoying the space. The hotel rooms are modern, well equipped and very spacious - they have a closed off balcony. There is no access to the outdoor gardens from the room. The gardens directly in the front of the palace and around the columns are accessible. There is no access to what looks like an Orangery and the areas where the fountain(?) is located. The gate to the garden is also locked so access is through the hotel. We went in Feb so did you use the outdoor pool. The indoor pool is nice, the steam room takes about 10 mins to get going and the sauna take 1 hour. You let them know at the spa and they turn them on. Parking was included and easy to access from rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

richard

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

8/10 Good

Manuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel away from busy city! Staff were kind and attentive. Breakfast was amazing and dinner menu was very good! They just need a bigger pool!

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff are not friendly or helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

george M.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Placerville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pousada Palácio stay was a highlight of our travels. The refurbished palace, with its beautiful sitting rooms, chapel and dining area took us back in time. In contrast, the rooms and pool area were modern and well appointed. The staff was fantastic! Started with a tour of the property and help with parking and luggage. Largest parking spots on the entire peninsula! Dining was exceptional and some of the best meals of our three week journey. The outdoor dining area was special. The Palace was in a great location as we were able to walk to the Roman ruins and enjoy the quaint town of Estói. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa, Berkley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Yadira

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a walkable area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible stay, very relaxing. The pool area is quiet and not crowded, lots of chairs and umbrellas. Food was great, staff were pleasant. The property is quite impressive. We stayed for 2 nights at the start of a 2 week trip, wanted to extend this but they were full, not at all surprising for such a nice place. I've already recommended it to friends and I'm confident we'll be back. My only constructive feedback would be to recommend a set of adjustable dumbbells for the gym.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel , the area is remote but we wanted that. An easy take (8 euro) into Faro.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carly

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heather, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was not open during my visit, which was one of the reasons for selecting this rural location away from literally everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024