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Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels

5.0 star property
Luxury pousada with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Spa

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room (Plus)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Estoi Palace - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ruins of Milreu - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Faro Marina - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Faro Cathedral - 14 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Old Town Square - 14 min drive - 7.2 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

Luxury boutique pousada in the city center
At Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a garden. Indulge in a massage at Magic Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site Portuguese cuisine restaurant, O Visconde, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a reception hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 63 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and bidets
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • O Visconde

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Turkish bath

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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 - 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 1485

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31

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

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Is Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels located?

Located in the heart of Faro, this luxury pousada is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Ruins of Milreu and within 6 mi (10 km) of Santa Barbara de Nexe Church and Sao Miguel Peak. Costume Museum and Novacortica Cork Factory are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 715 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 715 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 715 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 715 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 715 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room and bed, private balcony with beautiful view, fantastic breakfast and service!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was really relaxing and quiet with a lot of hidden spaces to just relax.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, maybe a little understaffed in dining and pool area needs updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

Manuel

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!

8/10 Good

eric

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

Ian Martin

Lovely hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Hotel, beautiful rooms, excellent service! Would come back any day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alnasir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful especially the front desk.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel needs to be seen to be believed, it’s very unique. Wonderful quirky hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Abdo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamal

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

Recommend without any hesitation

A gem of a place. Comfortable and peaceful clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Lovely setting in the mountains- Beautiful architecture and very nice restaurant staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolutely Gorgeous Boutique Hotel. The restored Palace was Breathtaking, and the staff were very kind and attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

castro

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

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

Lovely hotel, excellent service and large rooms

We had such a lovely stay in this hotel, super large and comfortable rooms with a balcony. The service was lovely and the museum part of the hotel was really cool. Lots of great facilities. Will definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with friendly staff in a quiet village, perfect for a badly needed rest
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. The staff was awesome. Nice and quiet area. Will look to stay there again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Nadya

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

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very well appointed. Beautiful property and excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pousada is beautiful and unique. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023