Hotel Monaco
Family-friendly hotel with a pool, spa, and easy airport access
About this stay
Staying at Hotel Monaco means enjoying a relaxing atmosphere with convenient access to Faro's key points. The outdoor swimming pool, set on a terracotta deck and surrounded by green lawns, is a central feature, perfect for unwinding under the Portuguese sun. Inside, the rooms are designed with warm colours and dark-wood furniture, creating a welcoming space. The hotel caters to both leisure and business travellers, with a spa offering various treatments and spacious conference rooms. Dining options include a buffet breakfast at Restaurant Primavera and traditional Portuguese dishes served daily at the snack bar, ensuring a taste of local flavour.
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa and fitness room
- Family-friendly
- Close to Faro Airport
Our take
Hotel Monaco works best as a practical Faro base: a short drive from the airport and the University of the Algarve, with an outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness room and a buffet breakfast. I would choose it for a first or last night of an Algarve trip with children. Its 7.5 rating suggests modest expectations, and those who want a beach or the old town on foot should look elsewhere.
- Take advantage of the spa services for a relaxing treatment after a day of travel.
- If you're flying in or out, note the hotel's proximity to Faro International Airport.
- Explore the traditional Portuguese dishes offered at the hotel's snack bar for an authentic taste.
Why we love it
- The inviting outdoor swimming pool and sun deck
- Relaxing spa services and fitness room
- Family-friendly atmosphere and amenities
- Convenient location near the airport and university
Why guests love itHotel Monaco is a short drive from Faro International Airport, which I find useful for families on an early flight or a late arrival. The outdoor pool keeps children happy while you wait for check-out or a transfer, and parents can use the spa and fitness room. Rooms have minibars, breakfast is a buffet, and the snack bar serves traditional Portuguese dishes. Its 7.5 score from 1,817 reviews is fair rather than outstanding, so I see it as a practical stop.