Occidental Faro

Everything….accommodation, professional friendly staff, pool, terrace, restaurant etc. I could go on. We were celebrating our anniversary and they left a lovely treat in our room and also we checked in at noon as our room was ready so we got to benefit the wonderful facilities for longer.

Maybe not enough sun loungers but can’t fault anything else.

The roof top bar was amazing with stunning views across the lagoon. The choice at breakfast was superb with attentive staff always ready to help. The room (and bathroom) was large, well furnished and the gift of a water bottle (and complimentary free water in the fridge) was much appreciated.

There could have been a ramp at the entrance of the hotel to aid with suitcases.

Great location. Lovely breakfast . Friendly staff

Pool area needs upgrading

The hotel is located centrally, just by the marina. It's walking distance to the main train station. The breakfast is decent and the restaurant has a nice view of the Rio Formosa.

Firstly, they will tell you at check-in that you can call downstairs to the reception at any time for help. Unfortunately, 8 out of 10 times, the call will not be picked up. There is *some* room service, by which they mean that sometimes they will agree to bring food down from the restaurant, but for some reason, there is a TEN EURO fee them literally taking the elevator down. The room also doesn't provide a menu, and you'll have to go digging on the internet to find the menu for the restaurant. The food is okay at best, and highly overpriced. The hallways are lit by white fluorescent lights that make it look like a hospital, with a strange smell that is reminiscent of a doctor's latex glove. We will not be returning.