Estoi Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Pousada Palacio de Estoi, a small luxury hotel.

A lovely hotel with a delicious breakfast buffet. The palace rooms are beautiful - the garden is beautiful. There is a small bar open until midnight, where you can buy drinks and watch the sunset from the terrace. We did not have dinner there because we were out every day. The buffet breakfast included super scrambled eggs and hot food, cereal, fruit, all kinds of ham and prosciutto, croissants, and quite a lot of sweet cakes and bread, seeds, and even meat berries, local honey, etc. The pool was lovely - a good size, with towels, sauna/gym, and access to a small indoor hot pool. A sunny place. The bedroom was a good size. There was no view on the first floor, but the price was good, so there were no complaints. The bathroom had plenty of counter space for toiletries. Depending on the level of unpacking, there was enough closet space and options for hangers, shelves, or drawers. We found this hotel to be truly amazing! We are experienced travelers in our late 30s/early 40s, ranging from camping to luxury, and we can't imagine not enjoying this beautiful palace for a few days! We probably had a room at the highest level, L1. The breakfast was really delicious and perfect, with everything you need. The restaurant might be a bit disappointing in the evening, I only had room service one evening, but why stay in the area to eat at the hotel when you can go out anyway?! The staff were very friendly and the cleaning staff immediately put a topper on our (too hard) bed, just ask. The pool is lovely and the terrace has a great view of Faro (at night). Eusebio is always available and a great person who can quickly track all requests. We highly recommend this hotel to couples without children who want a romantic stay in Estoi! We had our wedding here and would highly recommend it. The view was fantastic and the building itself was memorable, making for a fantastic wedding backdrop. We received excellent service from Alexandra, Andreia, Vanda, and all the hotel staff. Overall, they were very accommodating to our many requests and large group. Our wedding food was excellent, and we received so many compliments that we have to give a special shout-out to the chef. As hotel guests looking for a wedding or even a weekend getaway, we would definitely recommend this place.