Farol Hotel

We had our wedding at the stunning Farol Hotel and from start to finish, the entire experience was flawless. Our wedding planner, Maria, was amazing, she guided us through every decision, making the planning process as stress free as possible. The venue itself is beautiful and far exceeded our expectations. We had our ceremony overlooking the sea and our reception in a private area which were both decorated beautifully. A special shout-out to the catering team. The food was spectacular, from the canapés during the cocktail hour to the main wedding meal. We received so many compliments from our guests, and everything was served efficiently and with a smile. We cannot thank enough the wedding planner, the hotel & staff and the photographer for giving us the perfect day.

It could be worthy of a 5-star hotel. A few months ago, we booked a deluxe room with a sea view for one night at a price of €650. For that amount, the room is very basic and overpriced. If you look over the rusty roof of the restaurant, you can see the sea in the distance. To my great surprise, I discovered that day that the rooms are now being offered at half price. I couldn't resist telling my story at the reception desk. Because of my opinion and disappointment, we were offered a suite, which we did not accept. The experience of enjoying the hotel should start from the moment you arrive. We were also told that during the high season, the cocktail bar is closed and that cocktails are available at the outdoor bar :-) ?! The cocktails are very tasty, as is the lunch. The breakfast was very extensive and worthy of 5 stars. It's a shame we weren't able to fully enjoy this charming hotel.

The location of this hotel is truly excellent, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. However, it does not meet the standards of a five-star property. Room sizes and conditions vary greatly, some are decent, while others feel greatly outdated. The walls are extremely thin; you can hear everything from neighboring rooms and the hallway. In the older part of the hotel the doors are poorly fitted, leaving wide gaps that let both light and sound in from the corridor. There is no gym or wellness area, which for me is an absolute must in this category. The furniture throughout the hotel is in need of renovation. Around the pool, the umbrellas are rusted, and the chairs and tables at the pool bar and restaurant do not give a five-star impression. Overall, you are paying for the location, which is admittedly good. In terms of facilities and upkeep, however, this hotel should be rated at best 3–4 stars. Unfortunately, it feels overpriced for what is offered.

We stayed at Farol Hotel for a special occasion and opted for their most expensive room, hoping for a luxurious experience. While the ocean views were undeniably beautiful, the room didn’t quite live up to expectations. There was no private outdoor space—no balcony or terrace—and the large windows meant people on the nearby road and beach could easily see in, which meant there was no privacy. The view had to be hidden with blinds. If I were to stay I would opt for a balcony or terrace room - they looked far better. ||The decor aims for an artistic, gallery-like feel, but unfortunately, for us personally it missed the mark slightly and creates a rather odd and overly dark ambiance, despite the stunning natural light outside.||The outdoor common areas also have gorgeous views, but the seating and loungers are more worn than stylish. The design leans heavily toward brutalist concrete, which can feel a bit harsh against the natural beauty of the coastline. If it's your thing - you will love it. ||That said, the location is excellent. You’re right on the promenade—perfect for long runs or scenic strolls—and it’s easy to grab an e-scooter and explore. Cascais itself is a charming town with plenty of good dining options and a relaxed vibe.||Ove

We had a wonderful stay at Farol Hotel. The location is absolutely fantastic—right on the ocean, with stunning views that you just don’t get tired of.||What really made our stay special though was the staff. Everyone was super nice and genuinely helpful. We did have a small issue with our room, but the front desk manager handled it really well. She listened carefully and came up with a solution that turned things around and made our stay really pleasant.||One of our favorite parts was sitting outside in the evening, enjoying a drink while watching the waves and soaking in the peaceful atmosphere.||If you’re coming to Cascais, Farol is definitely the place to stay. We’re already looking forward to coming back.

We had 2 nights in the Farol as part of a multi-location tour in Portugal. It was booked via Amex "Hotel Collection" 5 months before. It was around £450 per night and we were given a sea view room on the 1st floor facing west.||Firstly, the positives - the staff were nice. The food in the restaurant was nice. The breakfast was OK, though not as extensive as other 5* hotels but then it's a bit smaller. ||Scratch a bit deeper, though, and it's trying too hard to be edgy and chic/contemporary, without actually thinking about the practicalities of the guest experience.||Lots of little things should just be better, especially at this price point - the slabs of bare, undecorated concrete outside are all blotchy and look like a domestic patio that hasn't been cleaned for years. The stupid plastic chairs used in the dining room make a horrible screeching noise when you move them. There's nowhere comfortable to sit outside in the shade. ||Perhaps the biggest disappointment was the room itself - after being shown down to it by the super-enthusiastic staff member, almost the first thing I noticed was the prominent tear in the carpet. Then he started opening the cupboards to show us where everything was, and made numerous apologies for the noise - the cheap black wood/veneer doors made maddening creaking noises at the slightest move. I wondered "now, will he go to maintenance and get them to fix this with a bit of oil?" No, he didn't. And I didn't bother reporting it to reception so boo to me too. ||The room has no decor like pictures - it's a monochrome box. The bed was comfy and there was a single chair. There was plenty of hanging and drawer space if you could suffer the racket the cupboard doors make. My wife said it's not much better than a Travelodge and she's right. It's a £150-200 a night room in a hotel that wants to add £250+ on top because of where it is.||All in, this could be a great hotel - it needs the outside to be spruced up and attention to detail on the decor if they want to make it a true luxury / boutique hotel. By contrast, we went straight from Farol to drive to Algarve, and stated at the Vila Vita Parc hotel for about the same nightly rate - and were immediately blown away by the staff, setting, attention to detail, the room (even though it was their cheapest room).

We just got back from staying at the farol. Overall we would not recommend this hotel to stay in. Staff were nice but very slow. We weee never approached and sat at the restaurant for over an hour before getting drinks. When we would lay by the pool we were the only couple that would not be served (we were a-lot younger then the rest of the crowd). Room was nice but the bathroom smelt like sewage the entire stay. NOTHING was complimentary if you touched anything in the room you would be charged, renting bikes is a fee, etc. after checkout about 6 hours after we left we were hit with a 50 euro bill for a supposed “stolen pillow” we were accused of stealing when this NEVER occurred. this ended up being refunded but extremely upsetting to see when traveling to Europe there is no space to take a large bed pillow nor did we want to! The outside of the resort did jot look like the pictures it needs to be up-kept and needed a power washing. Over all would recommend another place to stay if you don't want to be disappointed and hit with a hefty bill. I will say the staff is extremely nice and helpful but the hotel is overall poorly run.

Room 215 has the very best view in Lisbon. ChatGPT was not wrong :). Great service and food as well.

Beautiful Hotel minutes walk from downtown, Farol Hotel overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. The hotel built in the 19th. century , it is a combination beautiful old architecture combined with modern art (sculptures, paintings and furniture). It has an air of sophistication. The views are stunning while you eat breakfast or dine in one of the two restaurants. But what makes this place amazing is the staff. They are very attentive, helpful and lovely. Barbara the receptionist is a gem with her recommendations and her demeanor you really feel like you are being treated like royalty. Everyone who we have encountered are fabulous!! The breakfast chef and crew are vibrant and helpful the food was delicious!! Cascais appears to be extremely windy in May but it is a wonderful place to visit.

A really good experience. The staff is very well trained and helpful. The location is perfect unless being right on the beach is a problem. The hotel is located in the museum district and near a landmark lighthouse. There are plenty of dining options of all kinds within a few blocks and the house restaurants, Mix and the Sushi Bar are very good although kind of pricey. I would definitely repeat my stay.

This is one of the nicest hotels I visited Cascais. It was set right on the coast and had lovely views of the ocean and the pool outside. The inside bar was warm and inviting. I actually waa just visiting the bar, but had a tour of the property and it was wonderful. The rooms all looked nice and upscale accommodations. Next time you are visiting Cascais this is a nice hotel to stay. It's also within walking distance to the marina and lots of museums and beauty. I visited last year in January. For reservations, visit www.berbowertravel.com

This hotel is really special. The views from our ocean view room were stunning as was the view each day when we indulged ourselves in the magnificent breakfasts! I felt very fortunate to be able to start my day with the incredible views. The Staff was also very helpful and courteous. The room was lovely and both the bedroom and bath were a good size so we weren't in a cramped space. The daily breakfasts and staff were amazing as well. We loved our stay and look forward to another visit.