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Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Classic Room (Plus)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Portuguese cuisine, al fresco dining
Premium Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa

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

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Room (Plus)

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

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About the area

Faro

With a stay at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels, you'll be centrally located in Faro, within a 15-minute drive of Faro Marina and Olhao Harbour. .This luxury pousada is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Faro Island Beach and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Quarteira Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Estoi Palace - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Olhao Harbour - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Faro Marina - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Old Town Square - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Faro Island Beach - 20 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Amor Perfeito (Casa De Chá) - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mahalo Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria Bom Gosto - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪cafe silvestre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Com Tradições - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels

Luxury pousada with a full-service spa and free breakfast
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.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 63 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this pousada include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a reception hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at O Visconde, a restaurant which specializes in Portuguese cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
O Visconde - This restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 cot

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

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 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
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

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 759 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwige, Miramar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the elegance of the property. I felt like a character on Bridgeton
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Liam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Chaotic check-in. Only one staff dealing with people checking in and tourists trying to pay to see the gardens. Hotel nice but seemed disorganized and understaffed. Pool area is nice but very busy. Good option to be close to airport for an early flight. Breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish we stayed here longer! Everything about this place was beautiful! Staff were also very friendly and helpful.
View of garden
Pool
Main hall
Garden area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria, Temecula

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Views and palace area are beautiful. Restaurant food is excellent. But having cats fighting and begging for food all over the dining area not very pleasant. Waitstaff needs massive training on not forgetting to check on their tables and not to blame each other in front of clients over lapse of service. Cataplana and desserts were delicious. But had to go into the waiters station looking for waiters to order dessert as we were given the menu but it was at the end of the night and the kitchen closed before anyone came to take our order. Very unfortunate. Gratitude to the kitchen staff that opened the kitchen and send us up two amazing desserts and a coffee. Thanks to the waiter that offered a liquor with the expresso. Love staying at Pestana Group Pousadas but the service and lack of attention to detail was very disappointing.I sneezed nonstop as well as other people walking around the carpets or maybe was the presence of so many cats on the premises. The Palace has so much beauty in the historic buildings but the rooms need updating and removing the worn out carpets may be an easy fix. Still a beautiful place and with a lot of potential but more care and attention to detail as well as cleanliness would make the experience much more memorable. Training restaurant staff to provide better quality of service would be nice too because the food was excellent. Kudos to the Chef and his staff. Maybe learn from Pousada Flor de Rosa, Crato how to make clients feel valued to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joginder

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Everything was so perfect 100 out 100
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Beautiful hotel great location

We had a great 3 night stay at the hotel. Rooms are spacious and pool beautiful. Amazing breakfast. Staff are friendly and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saiful

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is pretty old and lots of cats. Not every tourists are pet friendly. Excellent staffs and beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julia Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 3rd visit and we have always felt very comfortable and very friendly, however the only thing we found this time was the dinner menu was different. We found that the dinner menu was very limited and could have done with more choices for mains and desserts. That would be our only criticism as it was much less variety than from our original stay in 2021.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous - make sure to book restaurant in time - breakfast superb
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CJ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful inside and out. One of the most unique hotels we have ever stayed in. Food was very good and breakfast was spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
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

Alexandre

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 3 nights at this property and loved it. The restaurant food was wonderful and staff were always helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with partner
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

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

eric

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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