Hotel El Faro

We have been visiting El Faro for three consecutive summers, staying around 10 days each time. The location, the crystal-clear waters, and the sense of privacy are exceptional. The front office team is consistently professional and welcoming. The maintenance team responded immediately to resolve our flooded bathroom—twice. Housekeeping maintained the property in impeccable condition, and the lifeguards were always polite, smiling, and attentive. These teams represent true hospitality. However, the Food & Beverage experience this summer was far below standard, solely due to the F&B manager’s approach. Almost every request was met with a “no,” service was often delayed—particularly at lunch—and there was a complete lack of accountability. Issues were deflected onto policy or guest misunderstanding rather than being addressed. With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, I know that acknowledging mistakes, respecting guests, and taking corrective action are fundamentals. The F&B leadership failed on all three and must urgently match the service quality of the rest of the hotel.

The hotel is absolutely stunning, with gorgeous views and spotlessly clean rooms. The staff is friendly. Breakfast was generally great—the food was tasty and nicely presented—but I did notice a couple of small downsides: the coffee always took a while to arrive, and the juices weren’t fresh.

Beautiful suite that opens up directly just steps away from the Mediterranean with a very large balcony to enjoy the sea view. Breakfast is decent, it's nice they have every time of plant milk you might want in your cappuccino. Lunch is served sea view by the pool or bar but annoying that they stop serving lunch at 3 pm and you have to order off a very limited menu between 3-5pm. Always had dinner in town. Service is friendly from the reception to the spa and restaurant. The only problem I have with this hotel is that for a 4 star hotel you should have a better gym. It’s the same gym I would expect from a cheap motel and not one of this caliber. Otherwise happy we chose to stay a week here & got a rental car- being on the sea you’ll definitely need to drive to get to old town as it is slightly remote, but that adds to its peaceful charm.

Absolutely loved my stay at Hotel El Faro! The room was spotless, and housekeeping was consistently excellent. The outdoor area is stunning — surrounded by nature with a rocky beach, clear water, and private sunbeds that made for a peaceful, unique experience. The sea view from the room was beautiful. The hotel is simple but very clean and well cared for. Staff were super friendly and welcoming. Breakfast had limited options, but everything was fresh and good quality. A perfect place to relax — highly recommended!

Beautiful location right on the beach. We were genuinely taken a back by the setting they have, the photos on their website and online do not do this place justice at all. So many lounge chairs to lie by the pool or beach with lots of privacy. Views are breathtaking! We were there in mid-may and the resort was quiet so it was very peaceful and relaxing. Breakfast was great! We didn't have any other food so can't comment. Rooms were a good size with a massive balcony / terrace. Would highly recommend and I look forward to staying here again!

I had a great experience at Hotel El Faro. The room was very clean, and housekeeping did an excellent job every day. The outdoor area was beautiful, with lots of nature and a rocky beach that made the place feel special. I really enjoyed the quiet, private sunbeds and the view of the sea from my room.||The hotel is simple but very well maintained. The staff were kind and welcoming. Breakfast had fewer options than expected, but everything was fresh and tasty. Overall, a peaceful and relaxing stay — I would definitely come back!

This is the 4th time at this hotel with our tour group. What a pleasant surprise that management has changed for the better as well as the restaurant. This beautiful hotel was always lacking in the food department but I am happy to say that the new chef( who trained in France) has brought it up to the level a 4 star hotel should have. As always, the hotel as well as the entire staff has a fresh and welcoming atmosphere that was also missing in 2019. Well done El Faro! I would definitely recommend this hotel

I’m genuinely baffled by the glowing reviews, my experience felt like I was staying at an entirely different place. The rooms are small and uninviting, with extremely hard beds that felt more like concrete than a mattress. And while I usually prefer a firm bed, this was really uncomfortable. Noise was also a major issue. The walls are paper-thin, you can hear conversations, doors closing, and even footsteps from neighboring rooms. The furniture is mostly metal, and every time a chair or table is moved (which happens often), it screeches loudly against the floor. It was difficult to get any real rest with all the clatter. The outdoor furniture isn’t any better, the balcony chairs and table are uncomfortable and not inviting for relaxation. While the grounds are well maintained, the setting is mostly pine trees and rocks. Don’t expect white sandy beaches or tropical scenery. The water is beautiful and offers great snorkeling. The location isvery remote, with not much to explore or experience nearby, a car is a must. The food was fine. Breakfast includes the essentials but is pastry-heavy, with little in the way of savory items or fresh fruit. Overall, the hotel has a bit cold, sterile feel, everything is stark white, almost resembling a hospital. The rooms lack basic amenities like a kettle, wine glasses, slippers, or a bathrobe. For the price, it felt stripped-down and impersonal. I wouldn’t recommend this place. It simply didn’t live up to expectations.