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Ria Formosa Guest House

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Deluxe Room
Interior
Bar (on property)
Royal Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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R. Manuel Dias Lima 12, Faro, Faro, 8005-260
  • Faro Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Old Town Square
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Faro Island Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Royal Room

Royal Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Faro

Located in Faro, Ria Formosa Guest House is within a 15-minute drive of Faro Marina and Faro Island Beach. .This guesthouse is 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from Falesia Beach and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Vilamoura Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Forum Algarve Mall - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Faro Marina - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Old Town Square - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Faro Cathedral - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Faro Island Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Faro Station - 14 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bifanas de Vendas Novas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paul - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Central - ‬13 min walk
  • Burger King
  • ‪eating point - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ria Formosa Guest House

Guesthouse in Faro with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool
Ria Formosa Guest House offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 50-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 90.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 90.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 146572/AL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Reviews

Ria Formosa Guest House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nassef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb small hotel with lovely rooms, great amenities and friendly, helpful staff. Even a free drink at the bar. Rooms spacious and well appointed. Car parking adjacent and free. No noise from the airport Dinner and breakfast excellent and great value for money. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Attention to detail, in both decor and service, was exceptional A warm welcome and fantastic stay meant a great start to our holiday
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, new, clean and very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-François

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were really friendly and helpful, the whole facility was very clean and well fitted out, all in all a very good start to our holiday 😄
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded from a standard room which had a nice view. The complimentary drink was a nice touch. All the staff we encountered were great and the food was better than anticipated.It was an easy 15 minute walk to the airport - even in the dark.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We picked this hotel for a one night stay due to its proximity to the airport. The room was large but had a pitched ceiling which my husband bumped his head on multiple times. It was a 20 minute uber ride into Faro for restaurants and sightseeing. As others have mentioned, there is no elevator and the carpeting on the stairs is badly stained.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This small boutique hotel, close to the airport is ideal for a quick stopover. The staff was amazing. A little oasis with a beautiful pool was a pleasant surprise. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it's quality of decor and furnishing, the spacious rooms, food choices, pool and access to the airport. It's more like a boutique hotel than guesthouse, I wish I'd been staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stopover

We really enjoyed our stay at the aria Formosa Guesthouse. It looks recently built or renovated with a modern and clean design. We used it as a stop over from a late arrival into Faro. It was close to the airport and easy to walk from the next morning to collect an airport car hire. We took a taxi who found it hard to locate at first. Checking Information was clear and included self checkin in case we arrived past midnight. Staff were friendly. The breakfast was inexpensive but delicious and included a wide spread. Our room was huge and had good views over the ria Formosa. I’d stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nelis Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hi, the hot tub was cold, the pool was cover, so we couldn’t use it. Breakfast was good and we paid 19 euros. Very near to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend!

An incredible spot that is especially convenient for an early morning departure out of Faro. The staff were friendly and helpful and the rooms were immaculate.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Very close to airport and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Really cute little hotel that is very modern and a short drive from some lovely beaches. The rooms are really well decorated and large and the pool area is really nice and clean with comfortable outdoor seating. Super close to the airport too which is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay following a late flight Arrived after reception had closed Clear check in details were sent prior to check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Faro airport. Accommodated a very late check in due to plane arrival. The room is very clean and spacious. Nice breakfast buffet for small additional cost.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room, loved the whole hotel. Kind and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregor

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025