Beach Hotels in Faro District, Portugal

"We arrived on Monday the 11th at 3:10 p.m. We went to reception to check in. According to their website, we could access our rooms after 3:00 p.m. After waiting two hours for the keys, according to them because the pillows hadn't arrived... we checked into our room and decided to stay that afternoon by the pool. There were only 30 sun loungers around the pool for more than 60 people, forcing us to lie on the grass. The breakfast buffet was poor... repetitive every day. The Serrano ham was the same one that was left over every day; today it was green (unappetizing). The room was average, the amenities were nonexistent... just a box of tissues and a shower cap... we know there were more because our friend had cotton swabs and shoe polish. Not even a toothbrush. At 5:00 PM, the room still isn't cleaned... we ask for it to be cleaned, and it takes them over an hour to come and clean it. For a fairly average 5-star hotel... I expected more after paying €700 for 5 nights."

"The hotel is very close to the sea, there is a walkway directly to go, there is a supermarket more than one kilometer near the hotel, which can meet normal supply."

"Good amenities, excellent location. Air conditioning had some problems, only starting to work well from the second day onwards. Whenever we called reception (before and during our stay) they never answered our cell phone (approximately 15 calls). The hairdryer leaves something to be desired, as does the breakfast, with little variety."

"Another great stay in Sagres. We love this hotel. It is our second stay here and will return. We had an apartment overlooking the pool and ocean. Great for watching the sunset. There was a kitchenette, a living room, balcony, bedroom with 2 twin beds and bathroom. It was perfect for us. Great value for the money."

"First of all, I'm really loving Faro! The staff here are all very nice and helpful. At the beginning of the night, the window was open, so it was a bit noisy and hard to sleep. But someone in the room turned on the AC, which made it better in the end. The shower and bathroom were average, but the public area was cozy and comfortable. I didn't join, but they also offer some special dinner options. It was just a one-night stay, but overall, a good place to stay."

"Overall, the stay was fine. Our room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly. However, the air conditioner was extremely noisy, which made it difficult to sleep, and unfortunately there was also a strong smell of ********* coming from the neighboring rooms 🤢"

"Great location. Flat walking area. Close to town centre with plenty of restaurants,shops, cafes and bars. Staff are very helpful and pleasant. Lift, terrace and swimming pool on site. Breakfast is good- buffet style. A large lounge/bar area. Marina and foot ferry to Spain is approx 10-12mins walkaway. I really recommend this hotel and town."

"Free parking is available on the road around the hotel, breakfast is less variety, and the swimming pool is relatively clean. There is a beach at the door, and the scenery is not needed."

"Experience started badly at check-in when they refused to add my wife to the booking as Trip.com’s mobile  “deal” was for one guest in room.  Snarky reception person rude and borderline hostile - this was our third stay at this property and as in the past, we felt a subtle bias against us as non-Portuguese.  The Front Desk Manager got involved and he refused to comp. me my wife’s addition to our room and said we had to pay euros 40 for her two day’s breakfasts.  He appeared unkempt with s dirty shirt and was unshaven .  His attitude was aggressive and disrespectful in the extreme.  We asked to be relocated to a higher floor from the 2nd floor and he informed me that there were no sea view rooms on upper floors.  This was patently a lie as the initial receptionist told me that the hotel was not fully booked. While I was in discussions with the front desk receptionist, a hotel guest came up and complained that her room was bery hot.  She was told by the same snarky receptionist that the aircon was off due to a system changeover and she should open her balcony door! When I asked the same question later on to another receptionist, he said that they could give me a fan.  She was and English lady and when a Portuguese guest arrived to check/in, that dame clerk was all over him with handshakes all around.  Other staff around the property didn’t seem overly friendly to guests as well. It is unforgivable for any hotel, let alone a supposed 5 star property, not to have its HVAC system operable and even worse, not to advise guests of the issue. Our room was spacious, if a little warm, but showed the ravages of time with chipped furniture and surfaces.  Also, not too impressed by the powdered coffee presented in the room, or a euros 3 charged for a bucket of ice. I cannot recommend this property for a stay in Portimao and there are a few other more undated hotels nearby."

"I stayed for a day. Perfect place. Budget friendly. Very spacious kitchen and common area. Quite clean. The house keeper was very friendly and stated the rules very clearly. The restaurants nearby were good for me. The beach was very good. I enjoyed the trip."