Faro hotels
AP Eva Senses
A four-star on Avenida da República — old town 0.3 km, beach 4.5 km — with rooftop pool and praised breakfast, and guest data that is harsh on cleanliness and room quality despite an 8.4 headline.
- 4-star (official classification)
- Old Town & Cidade Velha
- AP Hotels & Resorts
- Nearest airport FAO
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The verdict
Book it for the old-town pin and the breakfast; do not book it expecting spotless bathrooms — room quality is 7.15 out of 10 with mold in the bathroom named in the guest analysis.
It sits on the same old-town knot as 3HB Faro: Faro Old Town and the municipal museum at 0.3 km, Igreja do Carmo at 0.6 km, Ria Formosa at 0.8 km, Praia de Faro at 4.5 km, Faro Airport at 4.2 km and the train station at 0.6 km. Location scores 9.15 out of 10.
The supplier rating is 8.4 out of 10 from 7,973 reviews, captured 6 December 2025 — the largest sample in this Faro set. Service and location both score 9.15; food and beverage 9.15 with breakfast praised. Cleanliness is 7.65 with dusty rooms and mold in the bathroom named; room quality is 7.15 with hard beds cited. Amenities 8.15; value 8.15; overall experience 8.65. Headline and detail disagree; we show both.
Facilities are upscale rather than spa-led: fitness centre, swimming pool, restaurant, bar, family rooms, airport shuttle, tour desk and car hire are listed. There is no spa/wellness centre in the facility list. Room noise and facilities that could be improved are named cons alongside cleanliness issues.
our hotel data provider associates FAO as the airport code on this row. Parking is not in the first 25 amenities listed in our factsheet; do not assume free parking from the headline score alone.
Best for
- Travellers who want the closest old-town pin in this sample — 0.3 km to Cidade Velha
- Guests who care about breakfast scores — food and beverage is 9.15 out of 10
- Anyone who wants a rooftop pool at four-star rather than five-star rates
Not for
- Guests who will not tolerate mold-in-bathroom or dusty-room complaints at upscale rates
- Light sleepers — room noise is a named con
- Anyone who needs a spa on site; none is listed
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The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 8.4/10 from 7,973 reviews — as of
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What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at AP Eva Senses
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 6 December 2025. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for AP Eva Senses, captured on 2025-12-06. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience8.7 / 10Excellent
Overall experiences were positive despite some drawbacks; most guests would recommend the hotel.
- Location9.2 / 10Excellent
The location was frequently mentioned as excellent, very close to attractions and restaurants.
- Cleanliness7.7 / 10Good
Some reviews mentioned dusty rooms and mold in the bathroom, impacting the overall cleanliness perception.
- Service9.2 / 10Excellent
Many guests praised the friendly and helpful staff, highlighting their great service.
- Room Quality7.2 / 10Good
Certain reviews indicated issues like dusty rooms and hard beds affecting the room quality.
- Amenities8.2 / 10Good
Positive comments on the amenities, but some dissatisfaction with specific facilities like the pool beds.
- Value for Money8.2 / 10Good
Value perception varies, with some guests finding issues affecting overall value.
- Food and Beverage9.2 / 10Excellent
Breakfast received frequent praise, contributing positively to the food and beverage category.
Praised consistently
- Friendly staff
- Great location
- Delicious breakfast
Complained about consistently
- Cleanliness issues
- Room noise
- Facilities could be improved
AP Eva Senses in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Luxurious Accommodation
The AP Eva Senses in Faro boasts spacious rooms with sea views, work desks, and minibars, offering a comfortable stay for guests.
Relaxation and Entertainment
Guests can unwind in the health club's sauna and Turkish bath, take a dip in the roof-top pool, or enjoy cocktails at the trendy roof top bar with panoramic views.
Convenient Location and Amenities
Located centrally, the hotel is just a short distance from the airport and beach. Guests can also explore local dining options, visit the Day Spa for relaxation, or access boat trips to the Ria Formosa Natural Park from the nearby marina.
Experience luxury and convenience at AP Eva Senses - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!
Facilities
63 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Airport shuttle
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Car hire
- Sauna
- Dry cleaning
- Breakfast in the room
- Massage services
- Packed lunches
- Spa/wellness center
- Barber/beauty shop
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Snack bar
- Pool with view
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor furniture
- Wine/champagne
- Airport drop off
- Airport pick up
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fruits
- Beauty Services
- Shuttle service
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- CCTV in common areas
- Access to health care professionals
- Security alarm
- Key card access
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
Avenida da Republica 1Faro 8000-078
Portugal
+351 289 001 000
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out by
- 12:00 PM
Nearest points of interest
Straight-line distances from our hotel data provider, closest first. A walking route is usually a little longer than the number here.
| Place | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faro Old Town (Cidade Velha) / Faro Cathedral (Sé) | Landmark | 300 m |
| Museu Municipal de Faro (Municipal Museum) | Museum | 300 m |
| Igreja do Carmo & Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) | Place of worship | 600 m |
| Faro Train Station (Estação Ferroviária de Faro) | Station | 600 m |
| Ria Formosa Natural Park | nature | 800 m |
| Fórum Algarve (shopping centre) | Shopping | 1.8 km |
| Faro Airport (Aeroporto de Faro) | Airport | 4.2 km |
| Praia de Faro | beach | 4.5 km |
| Ilha Deserta (Ilha da Barreta) — beach/island access by boat | beach | 6 km |
Where to stay in Faro — all 4 properties and the areas they sit in · Faro hotels — this page
Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
3HB Faro vs AP Eva Senses
Two old-town hotels a few streets apart — one five-star with spa, one four-star with a rooftop pool — answering whether the extra star class erases the cleanliness gap.
The other Faro hotels we cover
3HB Faro
5-star · Old Town & Cidade Velha
A five-star on Rua Vasco da Gama — old town 0.4 km, Ria Formosa 0.9 km — with rooftop pool, spa and guest scores that are almost suspiciously uniform until you read the parking complaint.
Hotel Made inn Faro
2-star · Central practical
A two-star on Rua Miguel Bombarda — no POI rows, lean facilities, 8.8 out of 10 supplier score — with helpful staff and inconsistent breakfast sharing the guest story.
Occidental Faro
4-star · Praça & Marina
A four-star on Praça D. Francisco Gomes — marina and Ria Formosa views from the rooftop, no POI rows in our seed — with location praise and odour complaints sharing the same analysis.
AP Eva Senses — common questions
- How does AP Eva Senses compare with 3HB Faro?
- Same old-town base, different bet. 3HB leads on supplier rating — 9.8 from 4,003 reviews against 8.4 from 7,973 — and lists a spa. AP Eva wins on raw old-town distance (0.3 km against 0.4 km) and beach proximity (4.5 km against 6 km), but room quality is 7.15 with mold named. Full comparison: /hotels/faro/compare/3hb-faro-vs-ap-eva-senses.
- What do guests complain about?
- Cleanliness issues, room noise and facilities that could be improved. The supplier rating is still 8.4 out of 10 from 7,973 reviews as of 6 December 2025; cleanliness is 7.65 and room quality 7.15.
- What time is check-in and check-out at AP Eva Senses?
- Check-in is from 02:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.
- What is near AP Eva Senses?
- Our hotel data provider records Faro Old Town (Cidade Velha) / Faro Cathedral (Sé) at 300 m, Museu Municipal de Faro (Municipal Museum) at 300 m, Igreja do Carmo & Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) at 600 m. Distances are straight-line from the property, so a walking route is usually a little longer.
- Which airport is nearest to AP Eva Senses?
- The supplier records FAO as the served airport for this property. That is the airport code our hotel data provider associates with the hotel, not a measured distance — check the route for your own arrival time before you rely on it.