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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
Garden
Standard Double or Twin Room
Classic Room (Plus)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Portuguese cuisine, alfresco dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rua de S. José, Estoi, Faro, Algarve, 8005-465
  • Place, Estoi Palace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruins of Milreu
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Faro Island Beach
    ‪20 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 drapes

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 drapes

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

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 Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira. Santa Barbara de Nexe Church and Centro de Artes e Ofícios are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Estoi Palace - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ruins of Milreu - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Faro Marina - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Old Town Square - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Faro Island Beach - 20 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Amor Perfeito (Casa De Chá) - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Café da Vila - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mahalo Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Volta Ó Peixe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Luís dos Frangos - ‬10 min drive

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

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?

As of Apr 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels on Apr 27, 2026 start from CA $227, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 508 out of 775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 775 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HONGCHUAN, Plainsboro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was magnificent hotel with magical views and excellent service. The room are large and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bar staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous old palace containing the bar, restaurant and lounge areas, whilst the rooms are in a modern new wing decorated with interesting modern art. Appreciated the tray of crackers, cheeses and cold cuts that were waiting for us in the room. Comfortable room, fantastic view. Good btreakfast and lovely helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very clean and welcoming. Great breakfast - parking very convenient. Quiet a little way out from the city but with a car great. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

10/10 Excellent

jarar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house keeping could be better. We always found hair in the corners etc. There were also some ants in the bathroom and the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff. Beautiful little gem
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in.everything was wonderful. BUT the hotel correctly notified us that we had to check out for real at noon because of an incoming wedding party. Which is fine, But it did not tell us in advance that we would have to off the property at noon. In the past I sould alwasy stay at the health club until my flight. instead I spent 4.5 not very pleasant hours in the main hall of the airport, with my luggage keeping me anchored. The hotel is well within its rights to kick us out at the check out time, but should have warned us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern rooms in a separate block to the original small palace. Nice pool area and good breakfast buffet. Not quite the same standard of service as would be typical in a 4* e.g. they did not replenish the coffee pods for the Nespresso machine
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property off the beaten path - great for a close option near the airport. Really cool museum meets modern hotel vibe. Pool is really relaxing and you can enjoy a drink/quick bite. There is a restaurant within the palace that has cute little cats running around. Super unique spot!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel, but nothing else close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

esmaeil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a pleasure to share thoughts about this remarkable hotel. The establishment is truly magnificent, offering a palatial experience to its guests. The cleanliness of the hotel is impeccable, ensuring a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Furthermore, the staff's warmth and friendliness contribute greatly to a positive experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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