Faro hotels
Occidental Faro
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.
- 4-star (official classification)
- Praça & Marina
- Occidental Hotels and Resorts by Barcelo Hotel Group
- Nearest airport FAO
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The verdict
Book it for the Praça pin and the rooftop views; accept odour issues, parking difficulties and a weaker amenities score — location is 8.89 out of 10, amenities 7.87.
There are no POI distance rows for this property in our seed, so we do not invent kilometre walks to the old town or the beach. The address is Praça D. Francisco Gomes — guest sentiment calls the location excellent and close to attractions and transport, scoring 8.89 out of 10 on location.
The supplier rating is 8.4 out of 10 from 6,028 reviews, captured 6 December 2025. Service scores 8.85; room quality 8.34 with spacious comfortable rooms praised; food and beverage 8.38 with good breakfast noted. Cleanliness is 7.88 with unpleasant odours in common areas named; amenities 7.87 with the rooftop pool not meeting some expectations. Value 8.33; overall experience 8.65.
Facilities are practical midrange: fitness centre, swimming pool, restaurant, bar, terrace, family rooms, parking, airport shuttle, tour desk and business centre are listed. Noise in some areas and parking difficulties are named cons alongside odour issues.
our hotel data provider associates FAO as the airport code. Without POI rows we will not quote airport or old-town distances — judge this hotel on the Praça address and the guest scores, not invented metres.
Best for
- Travellers who want a rooftop pool and restaurant views without paying for a five-star badge
- Guests who need parking and an airport shuttle listed at a four-star band
- Anyone who will be out in the old town all day and mostly need a central bed with a view
Not for
- Guests sensitive to odours — unpleasant smells in common areas are a named con
- Anyone who needs supplier POI distances on the page; none exist for this hotel in our seed
- Travellers who expect rooftop-pool amenities to match the photos every day; amenities score 7.87 out of 10
Verdict last reviewed . Rates, refurbishments and management change — re-check anything time-sensitive before booking.
The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 8.4/10 from 6,028 reviews — as of
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What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at Occidental Faro
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 Occidental Faro, captured on 2025-12-06. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience8.7 / 10Excellent
Despite some minor issues, guests enjoyed their overall stay.
- Location8.9 / 10Excellent
Frequent praise for the excellent location close to attractions and transport.
- Cleanliness7.9 / 10Good
Some reviews mentioned unpleasant odors and issues with cleanliness in common areas.
- Service8.8 / 10Excellent
Most reviews highlighted efficient and friendly staff.
- Room Quality8.3 / 10Good
Rooms were described as spacious, clean, and comfortable.
- Amenities7.9 / 10Good
Some amenities did not meet expectations, such as the rooftop pool.
- Value for Money8.3 / 10Good
Generally considered good value for the quality and location.
- Food and Beverage8.4 / 10Good
Breakfast received positive comments, but some noted it could improve.
Praised consistently
- Great location
- Friendly staff
- Good breakfast
Complained about consistently
- Noise in some areas
- Odor issues
- Parking difficulties
Occidental Faro 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.
Modern Hotel in Downtown Faro
Spacious Rooms with Spectacular Views
Experience natural light-filled rooms with balconies overlooking the old town, marina, and Ria Formosa Natural Park. Enjoy in-room entertainment with cable TV and unwind with free toiletries in private bathrooms.
Rooftop Dining with Scenic Views
Indulge in a fresh breakfast buffet at Ria Formosa restaurant while enjoying breathtaking views. For lunch, snacks, or dinner, savor delicious meals with an impressive backdrop. Opt for the convenient half-board option when booking.
Convenient Shuttle to Beach Club
Make the most of your stay with a free summer shuttle to the Beach Club in Praia de Faro. Explore pristine beaches like Ilhas Deserta, Farol, and Culatra via a boat service, offering a unique experience through the Ria Formosa Natural Park channels.
Ready to elevate your Faro experience? Book now at Hotel Faro & Beach Club for an unforgettable stay!
Facilities
88 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.
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Hiking
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Fishing
- Airport shuttle
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Horse riding
- Golf course
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Tennis court
- Car hire
- Canoeing
- Sauna
- Dry cleaning
- Breakfast in the room
- Diving
- Windsurfing
- Snorkelling
- Non-smoking throughout
- Outdoor pool
- Sun terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Accessible parking
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Parking garage
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Special diet menus - on request
- Wheelchair accessible
- Allergy-free room
- Kid meals
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Heated pool
- Vending machine - drinks
- Vending machine - snacks
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Rooftop pool
- Outdoor furniture
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Steam room
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Beach
- 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
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV in common areas
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Mobile app for room service
- Broadcast Live sport events
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
Praça D. Francisco Gomes, Nº 2Faro 8000-168
Portugal
+351 289 830 830
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out by
- 12:00 PM
Nearest points of interest
Our supplier lists no landmark distances for this property — not zero landmarks nearby, simply no measured distances on file. Rather than estimate them from the coordinates, we leave it blank: the address above and the map are the reliable guide, and our Faro area notes cover what is worth walking to.
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
Occidental Faro vs Hotel Made inn Faro
Four-star Praça views against a two-star central pin — neither has POI distances in our seed, so the comparison is facilities and guest scores, not invented walks.
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.
AP Eva Senses
4-star · Old Town & Cidade Velha
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.
Occidental Faro — common questions
- Is Occidental Faro close to the old town?
- Guest sentiment says yes — location scores 8.89 out of 10 and the summary praises proximity to attractions — but our seed holds no POI kilometre rows for this property. We will not invent a distance. Compare with AP Eva Senses or 3HB Faro if you need a quoted walk to Cidade Velha.
- Does it have a pool?
- Yes — a swimming pool and a fitness centre are listed, along with a restaurant, bar, terrace and parking. Some guests say the rooftop pool did not meet expectations; amenities score 7.87 out of 10 as of 6 December 2025.
- What time is check-in and check-out at Occidental Faro?
- 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.
- Which airport is nearest to Occidental Faro?
- 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.