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Hotel Farol

3.0 star property
Hotel with beach bars, near Costa Nova Beach

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Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Balcony
Reception
Suite, Balcony, Sea View | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept

Explore the area

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Largo do Farol, Praia da Barra, Ilhavo, 3830 -751
  • Barra Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Costa Nova Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sao Jacinto Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Beach View

Suite, Beach View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Sea View

Superior Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Ilhavo

At Hotel Farol you'll be steps from Barra Beach and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Costa Nova Beach. Highlights at this hotel include 10 beach bars and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Ilhavo hotel include Forte da Barra and Parque Infante Dom Pedro.

What's nearby

  • Barra Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Costa Nova Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Aveiro Salt Pans - 10 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Ria de Aveiro - 10 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Sao Jacinto Beach - 33 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Aveiro Station - 18 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bento's Café & Restaurante - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barba Azul - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Farol - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aquarium - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Milano - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Farol

Hotel with beach bars, near Costa Nova Beach
As a guest of Hotel Farol, you'll find multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 10 beach bars. An area shuttle within 75 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Hotel Farol also features coffee/tea in common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Ilhavo hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 10 bars on the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Farol offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

This Ilhavo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Exterior

Costa Nova Hotel

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 246 reviews
Costa Nova Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 75 kilometres
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7.50 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
  • 10 beach bars
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (84 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:30 PM to 9:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 7.50 for adults and from EUR 7.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 150 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Residencial Farol Hotel Ilhavo
Residencial Farol Ilhavo
Residencial Farol Hotel Ílhavo
Hotel Farol Hotel
Hotel Farol Ilhavo
Residencial O Farol
Hotel Farol Hotel Ilhavo

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Farol?

Yep, Hotel Farol is a short 1-minute walk from Barra Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, body boarding and sailing. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Farol?

As of 16 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Farol on 16 Sept 2025 start from NZ$187.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Farol serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Farol?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Farol?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Farol?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Farol Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

HEE JIN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good dining places and nice beach nearby
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lars

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nicht wirklich, schön. Betten klapprig und fallen bald auseinander. Zimmer zum Innhof, bei uns Nr.207 laut, da die Angestellten Glasflaschen entsorgen und sich am Abend unterhalten. Ambiente im Frühstücksraum nicht schön.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sven

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

10/10 Excellent

Wai Joong

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiane

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

Parfait

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025