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Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels

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

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is AU$259
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

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Rua de S. José, Estoi, Faro, Algarve, 8005-465
  • Estoi Palace
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ruins of Milreu
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Hospital Faro
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room (Plus)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Room (Plus)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Faro

A luxury stay in the heart of Faro awaits you at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels. Within steps you'll find Estoi Palace and Ruins of Milreu within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this boutique pousada include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Magic Spa can include massages along with access to the sauna. The restaurant, O Visconde, serves Portuguese cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pousada's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, Turkish bath/hammam, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Faro pousada, attractions include Faro Marina and Olhao Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Estoi Palace - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ruins of Milreu - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Faro Marina - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Old Town Square - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Faro Island Beach - 25 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 19 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 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 pousada with full-service spa and free breakfast
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
  • Conference 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • 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 a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 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
  • Free 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

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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

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 26 January and 11 February.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lb 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 cots (infant beds)!

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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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-authorise 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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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 all 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 31 December, 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

What is the cancellation policy at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 5 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels on 9 Mar 2025 start from AU$252.38, including 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.

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

Yep, Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?

The closest beach to Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels is Faro Island Beach (13.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?

Yep, Magic Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub and a sauna. You'll enjoy services like massages.

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

Take your pick from an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels is a hit with families.

Does Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?

No, Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Portuguese cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 705 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 705 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 705 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 705 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 705 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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Chaitanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would be nice to have some kind of shade on swimming pool so it can be used at all times during peak summer when temperatures are very high.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like most pousadas it a Nice place. I believe the grounds around the property need some TLC it looks a bit left without proper care.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anna

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful converted palace with huge stately rooms. The actual bedrooms are super modern and very large. Lovely garden and swimming pool. Worth to stay for a few days. Dinner was a bit disappointing as it took 90 minutes to get our food and the order was wrong. I would suggest eating outside. Breakfast is wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nadia

H
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdo, palo alto

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Kanchan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property, still retaining many of its period features. The room are large comfortable and showers, air-conditioning working well, powerful and silent. the modern design of the cupboards was not convenient to open but that was a minor issue. The staff were very friendly and attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The restaurant and food was very tasty, all ingredients right from olive oil was of superior quality and vegetarian options were available. We loved the views as we had our meals. The breakfast was included. It was generous with all options: hot breakfast- bacon and eggs, toast with a range of artisan breads, as well as sold meats, cheeses, salads, and a variety of cakes and pastries freshly prepared. Even the marmalades and jams were home made. The surrounding town is tiny, charming with a church and a little square in the centre, but not much shopping and everything shuts down in the evening. However there are many interesting towns about 20 minutes drive away, so it is well worth hiring a car. They were very helpful at the reception and recommended several places/ tours. Our favourite was OLhao which has a bustling market just next to the marina. Lagos, Faro and Tavira are similarly situated. We enjoyed a visit to a local winery where after little tour, we were offered their wines along with antipasti. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Pousada Palacio de Estoi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Travelled with family
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

Hossam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Palace itself is fantastic, very historic and picturesque, this includes reception, the gardens, restaurant, common areas. The rooms are good: modern, neat, nothing flashy or eccentric but clean and with plenty of natural light. Overall good experience, quite unique. Public transportation won't work well though, but for us this wasn't an issue as we had a car and we could drive to Faro for shopping or dining options (20 minutes) and approximately the same drive time to Tavira.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024