Palácio de Estoi
Palácio de Estoi
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Celeste R
Buenos Aires, Argentina11 contributions
Jan 2023
The palace is incredible. Beautifully decorated. The receptionists were extremely kind. Comfortable rooms and wonderful gardens. The town of Estoy has nothing to offer. The only inconvenience was dinner since the only option was the hotel restaurant which was extremely overpriced and unbeliavable small portions (my main dish consisted of six small raviolis) I spent a lot and starved. The waiter told me it was gourmet but we also ordered fish and it was as dry as the sole of my shoe.
Written January 9, 2023
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DAK64
Fife, UK68 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
We have just returned home after spending three days at this hotel attending a wedding of our close friends. I have to say after a disappointing dinner on one of our nights, credit must go to Diogo whose service recovery was outstanding and for organising our gastronomic experience on Saturday lunch, the food and service was outstanding. We must also thank Bruno the hotel’s director as well. The food and service we received at the wedding on Sunday was excellent. Rooms are large and spacious. The Palácio is absolutely beautiful.. I would highly recommend this hotel and we would stay there again. Excellent..
Written September 19, 2022
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MarcusHurley
Bristol, UK9,051 contributions
Nov 2021
The palace was started in the 1840's but not completed as the guy died and it wasn't until sixty years later that a local businessman took on and completed the project. It is very much in the style of a mini Versailles, very formal and gaudy, but the king was so impressed when he visited that he made the owner a viscount so he must have done something right! It then slowly decayed until bought by the state and restored as a pousada (state owned historic hotel) in 2009.
We didn't go in to the hotel but we did walk around the gardens and probably spent a couple of hours. There were some uniquely Portugese touches, with the tiled facades, and it was very pleasant and relaxing to walk around in the sunshine. Very empty too! We did see some vandalism of the statues and graffiti by mentally challenged imbeciles but sadly there were no stocks with the bodies of malefactors slowly rotting in. The gardens have a couple of sets of benches and are largely laid to fruit trees. There was one overworked lady trying to maintain it all but I guess, like everything else, covid has limited the money that is available.
We didn't go in to the hotel but we did walk around the gardens and probably spent a couple of hours. There were some uniquely Portugese touches, with the tiled facades, and it was very pleasant and relaxing to walk around in the sunshine. Very empty too! We did see some vandalism of the statues and graffiti by mentally challenged imbeciles but sadly there were no stocks with the bodies of malefactors slowly rotting in. The gardens have a couple of sets of benches and are largely laid to fruit trees. There was one overworked lady trying to maintain it all but I guess, like everything else, covid has limited the money that is available.
Written November 12, 2021
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suzanne c
2 contributions
May 2022 • Family
There was no access to the garden or hotel/palace. The staff were unhelpful, rude and dismissive. The staff would not even let us enquiry about lunch in the restaurant instead just opened / shut the door.
You can access the secondary garden at the back of the estate which is obviously unloved.
I wouldn’t waste your time on this place.
You can access the secondary garden at the back of the estate which is obviously unloved.
I wouldn’t waste your time on this place.
Written May 19, 2022
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Rachpal K
United States1 contribution
Sep 2020 • Couples
We drove all the way to the palace from Carvoeiro, the palace is closed to visitors including the restaurant due to COVID. It’s a small hotel and they are only allowing guests staying to visit at this time. Gardens can be accessed thru the center square. Not worth the visit at least currently.
Written September 23, 2020
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Cowbridgelady1
Cowbridge, UK803 contributions
Jan 2020
While staying in Faro for a couple of days we were looking for something to do on our 2nd day so we caught the Bus from the Terminal to Estoi to see the Palace (about half hour/40mins). When you get off at the bus stop in Estoi head for the main church square where you will see Snack Bar Com Tradicoes to the left and if you carry straight on you will see the gateway entrance to the Palace de Estoi. Don't get lost, as we did, following the road signs as that is just for traffic not pedestrians. The main entrance to the hotel is round the back (we couldn't get in through the front when we went in January) and you can wander around the palacial rooms on the front and the gardens and have lunch/drink in the cafe area if you wish. We spent an hour or so enjoying the views and sitting in the sun in the garden but then headed back to the main square for a snack at Tradicoes opposite the Church. We caught the bus back to Faro at the same stop where we had got off (the bus turns around).
A nice way to spend an afternoon and warmer than Faro in the sun as it was less windy.
A nice way to spend an afternoon and warmer than Faro in the sun as it was less windy.
Written February 10, 2020
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Rodalita B
Francisco I. Madero Municipality, Mexico95 contributions
Oct 2022 • Business
Featuring wooden floors the elegant rooms include free wi- fi flat screens and minifridges, plus balconies Suites and sitting areas with sopas, Room Services is available, Breakfast is included . A chic restaurant is accessed through the original palace kitchen. And there is a Rococo style lounge offering afternoon tea. Other emenities include a bar an outdoor pool and in indoor pool,as well as a saunaa hammama & massage treatments,theres a chapel, alongwith landscaped gardens.
Written October 12, 2022
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Diogo Bernardino
London, UK30 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
As it is now a hotel, only guests can access. Even the garden in locked with big gates and no one can go inside. As it has big walls around it it is impossible to take any pictures. I don’t understand why Portuguese government sold a public building. Anyway not worth the visit
Written September 23, 2020
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,621 contributions
Apr 2019
While staying in Faro and having some spare time, a visit to "Palácio de Estói" is highly recommended. It is only 10km away from Faro and easily reached by car (or public bus). The palace had its construction started around 1840 and was completed only in 1906. It features characteristics of the neo-baroque and neo-rococo styles, with fine plastered ceilings, beautiful paintings and traditional furniture. At its French inspired gardens, ponds, fountains and many marble statues complete the scene. A chapel dedicated to the "Holy Family" is within its premises. In 1977, "Palácio de Estói" was appointed as a Portuguese National Monument and, after totally renovated, it became a hotel. We just drove from Faro, visited the public areas of the hotel, had lunch at its "O Visconde" restaurant and headed to nearby "Ruínas de Milreu". A lovely day at Faro's countryside! Enjoy!
Written March 20, 2020
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Lisete L
Tallinn, Estonia22 contributions
Feb 2023
It's difficult to find the entrance as we just wanted to visit the garden not stay at the hotel. The reception was over-crowded and we didn't want to be nosy as we only wanted to see the gardens but it was impossible to get there without entering the hotel. And besides that there is absolutely nothing to do in this town/area..
Written March 5, 2023
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Hi, where can i park when visiting the palace?
PeterGarrett78
Driffield, UK1,689 contributions
There is a proper car park in the town of Estoi at the bottom of the hill. Or as we did you can park the car on the side of the street near the palace.
Silvietta3
Pero, Italy286 contributions
Come arrivare senza macchina?
Riccardo S
Algarve, Portugal972 contributions
In taxi o auto a noleggio
Kaylea S
12 contributions
Hi, is this place open to the general public to visit? And how much please?
dawnGalicia
galicia346 contributions
free, you can walk around parts of the hotel and the lovely gardens.
petal27
Ayamonte41 contributions
What are the opening hours?
danielled908
Almonte, Canada22 contributions
Hi,
The hours for meals is 12:30 to 3:00 and 7:00 to 10:00. As it is a poussada, you can get there earlier and visit the beautiful rooms on the main floor. The view from the patio is spectacular. As we thought of staying there overnight, we asked to see the rooms. They are on a lower level and very modern. If you like to purchase a souvenir, they sell a bit high end jewelry and the like.
Enjoy your travels!
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