Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels

We had the opportunity for a last minute break and wanted somewhere close to airport and were delighted to find the Pousada Palace in Estoi, 20 mins from Faro. The hotel description is spot on; magnificent restored palace with all the modern aspects incorporated. The dining experience is wonderful, super breakfast and dinner was sublime! The town of Estoi is a 5 minute walk to tavernas for more local fare with small grocery shops, beautiful gardens and local atmosphere. A super team of staff run Pousada Palace but standout in terms of our overall experience was the Spa and of Ines and her Magic Spa! Ines is an absolute master. We had three appointments during our 5 day stay because she is so good and I highly recommend booking with her, it will make your trip for sure!

Aircon does not work in the day when it is most needed, only at night. Had to keep the curtains closed all day to try keep the room a bit cooler. This was the same experience for 3 of the rooms we had. Concierge was not helpful at all for even basic requests such as ‘what restaurant is good’. Was one of the most slow check in processes I have ever at at a hotel and then even though we requested a change in time for the transfer the night before checkout, this did not happen and so we then had to wait an extra 30 minutes as they organised a new one. Food was okay and coffee was nice. No turndown service at night and most of the beds only had a thin sheet which meant it was freezing at night. No face towels either. Overall, it was not a bad experience but definitely not a 5 star hotel.

Lovely place to stay. Amazing building, gardens and views. Restaurant on the terrace to see the sunset. Good food and attentive staff. Fabulous massage too in the spa by Ines. Truly relaxing and therapeutic. Would recommend.

We had a wonderful stay at Pousada Palácio de Estoi. The location is absolutely beautiful and we were lucky to enjoy incredible weather throughout our visit. The service was warm and attentive – the team really went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and took such great care of both us and our dog. A truly memorable experience – we can’t wait to come back!

Great hotel, beautiful surroundings. Nuno was great. A lovely hotel particularly if you like history and decor. A good choice for couples.

Excellent stay and massage. Ines was excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful to me and my family.thank you very much

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Lovely experience and ines gave an excellent massage and ambience. Friendly and professional staff. Great surroundings.

It is a pleasure to share thoughts about this remarkable hotel. The establishment is truly magnificent, offering a palatial experience to its guests. The cleanliness of the hotel is impeccable, ensuring a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Furthermore, the staff's warmth and friendliness contribute greatly to a positive experience.

From the moment of our arrival until the time came to leave our time at Pousada Palacio de Estoi was just simply beautiful. The staff all so welcoming and polite. The hotel built in a modern way yet sympathetically fits with the Palace. The rooms within the original palace are stunning and the modern guest rooms large and cosy with a minimalist design. The morning breakfast had a great choice to suit all diets and was fresh. Nice touch with a Nespresso coffee machine and freshly squeezed orange juice. All in all a beautiful stay at a beautiful palace in a beautiful country.