About this property
Just a quick stroll from the beach, Hotel Farol is located in Praia da Barra, a popular seaside destination along the coast of Aveiro, with a tranquil setting and a scenic landscape. Facing Barra’s lighthouse, Hotel Farol maintains a pleasant atmosphere, thanks to its small number of guest rooms and suites. Each is air conditioned and features a TV and private bathroom. The comfortable accommodation has a themed décor, in line with the seaside setting of the hotel. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Next to the hotel is Café Farol, one of the area's oldest and most iconic eateries. Here guests can taste a wide range of traditional snacks, drinks, tapas and light meals. The attentive staff at the reception desk is available 24 hours per day. The property is just 50 metres from the emblematic lighthouse that the hotel is named after. Aveiro's centre is 10 km away. At 49 km is Ovar, while Porto International Airport is 94.6 km from the Hotel Farol.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Sustainability
Biosphere Certification
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Orla
Ireland“The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The location was great, with the bar and two beaches right outside. The hotel felt very safe. The air conditioning unit in the room was great and much needed! There are lots of good restaurants...” - Catarina
United Kingdom“Lovely calming decor, beachfront, staff were the friendliest ever and gave us the best local tips. I was also served a gluten free breakfast as o was coeliac and they were supper attentive to that as well. Thank you!” - Natalia
Poland“I had a great stay at the hotel. The room was very clean, the location was perfect – close to the city center and beach. Breakfast was tasty and varied, and the staff were friendly and always ready to help. Highly recommended!” - Considine Ireland“Lovely small but comfortable clean and peaceful. Nice food. Friendly staff.”
- Geraldine Ireland“Lovely quiet clean comfortable hotel with helpful friendly staff, close to beach with very good restaurants nearby. We had a room on first floor with a balcony facing the beach, really nice view. Fluffy white towels, comfortable bed and good...”
- Claudia
Portugal“We loved the place, the view and the room was very nice” - Jessica
Canada“it has everything we needed to visit Aveiro. We drove downtown for dinner and to walk the streets. The staff was very helpful even through the middle of the night.” - Isabel United Kingdom“The room was very clean . With a amazing view! Breakfast was 100% good!”
- Maria United Kingdom“Love the fantastic location, near the beach and all the restaurants.”
Suzi
Malaysia“The hotel is close to the sea and there is an old lighthouse in front of the hotel. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast was plentiful.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that early or late check-in and check-out are not possible.
Please note that rooms with balcony and sea view are subject to availability at check-in.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hotel Farol in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
License number: 3344
