Comments on: Pousada in Estoi

By: james logan

james logan — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:40:37 +0000

My wife and I stayed at the Pousada de Estoi for two nights in late October 2011.
This is not your standard multi national hotel chain .It is unique in character and setting.

We agree with the positive comments from the other guests

The hotel location – accomodation – dining and refurbishment were all to a high standard
The hotel staff were helpful and friendly from the reception staff to the
restaurant
For those seeking somewhere different to spend a couple of nights it ticks the box.

By: Christopher Quaile

Christopher Quaile — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:38:37 +0000

Estoi is a beautiful villa and we were very pleased with our room which was modern, spacious and comfortable. The receptionist was charming . However the atmosphere of the sumptuous public rooms is ruined by bad lighting and the most inappropriate modern office furniture. We found the staff invisable and when I went to the bar to ask for drinks at the poolside it was unmanned. Another guest helped himself and left the money on the counter. In the evening at the restaurant we waited for some time to be served and had to ask a member of staff for the menu. We were briskly told that her colleague would come to us …she took her time. I suspect that there was not enough staff to cope!

By: William Creer

William Creer — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:14:16 +0000

This is a beautiful hotel, in lovely surroundings with a good pool and very good restaurant. The secure car park makes it ideal for travellers.

By: Brett Kilgour

Brett Kilgour — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:01:52 +0000

Had a very relaxing three night stay at Pousada de Estoi at the beginning of August. The suite was wonderfully spacious, huge comfortable bed, a seating for 4 people and a nice little terrace to sit out. Bathroom with large separate shower, let down a little by only having a shower curtain which struggled to keep the water in. The renovation to the original building has been fantastic. The public rooms are all stunning. I would probably agree with the comment that the new furniture in them does not do the feel of the place justice. Pool area was good, plenty of loungers / parasols / tables etc. Staff were exceptional. Nothing too much hassle and all very friendly. Food was very nice and the views from the terrace at sunset were wonderful. Will be back next year

By: Ms. Abner

Ms. Abner — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:20:13 +0000

I visited the Pousada de Estoi for the first time this summer.The location and general surrounding were lovely. The staff were generally kind and helpful. Theresa who assists at breakfast was most lovely and Mario at the front desk also was very patient and helpful.

However, I was quite disappointed with the overall condition of the hotel. The room was fine but other parts of the facility seemed to need updating and cleaning–finishings were just not done well. The lounge areas were poorly maintained as were some of the gardens and outdoor areas

The gym and indoor pool area are far to small and cramped and there is essentially no service or assistance at the pool. Trays of finished food sat literally overnight before we asked staff to clean the dining area at the pool.

The internet WiFi service was lacking and the entire process to pay to have service was annoying–it should just be part of the room fee.

I expected a much more lavish and special experience and unfortunately that is not what this pousada offers. While we fully enjoyed our stay in Estoi, I do not think I would visit this property again.

By: Lesley Barrett

Lesley Barrett — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:27:27 +0000

We have just returned home after a five-night stay at Pousada de Estoi, having spent the previous five nights at the Pousada in Tavira. I would definitely recommend both establishments. The service was very good and the staff were friendly and very helpful. The room was modern, spacious and very comfortable, and we enjoyed the buffet breakfast on the main terrace! The Palacio is stunning and has been restored to a high standard, and the gardens are a special feature, but it is a shame that the chairs in the main rooms are too modern and look rather out of place in such an old setting, with no one seeming to use them. I would, however, be pleased to return.

By: Anne Mackenzie

Anne Mackenzie — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:30:15 +0000

I stayed at the Pousada de Estoi for six nights in October and enjoyed it very much. The renovation is very tastefully done and the new accommodation is tucked away so as not to distract from the Palace building. The breakfast was fantastic, the staff very friendly and helpful and the rooms spacious and light. Unfortunately, the choice of drab brown ultramodern leather seats in the public areas of the hotel leaves much to be desired; this does not fit in well in the beautifully restored rooms.
The location is great, only 20 minutes from Faro and the beach.

By: David & Penny Ceaton

David & Penny Ceaton — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:37:31 +0000

In July we were given the opportunity of a couple of nights in the Algarve at late notice, we chose Pousada de Estoi. Only 20 mins by taxi from Faro airport, we just wanted to relax, we were not disappointed. The combination of the new accomodation and the old Palace (public rooms) works v.well. The staff were courteous & helpful, the food & service excellent. We look forward to returning when the gardens are completed.

By: Henk de Groot

Henk de Groot — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:07:39 +0000

Our stay at the Pousada deEstoi, as part of a trip along 3 Pousada’s, was wonderful and we will certainly return to this Pousada.
The room, the pool, the restaurant, the food (especially the breakfast) everything was more than OK.
The staff was very helpful and pleasant.
We visited the Palacio de Estoi 8 years ago and were pleasantly surprise that they did such a great job.

By: William and Jean Weller

William and Jean Weller — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:14:53 +0000

We stayed at the Palacio for five nights in January and enjoyed a wonderful and relaxing stay. Having visited the grounds belonging to the Palacio for many years and only being able to peer through the gates at the building, we were delighted at being able to stay in such a beautiful place.
The staff were very helpful and friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. The breakfast choice was extensive and delicious. We used the restaurant and enjoyed our meals, although the room lacked atmosphere, especially after having had drinks in the Salon beforehand, which is beautiful.
The bedrooms were spacious and well appointed and we felt they complimented the old palace. There is still work to be done on the grounds and we cannot wait to re-visit and enjoy some more time there.
Unfortunately, it rained most of the time we were there so did not go out walking. Estoi is situated in a good position for exploring.