Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo

Checking in was smooth and simple. Breakfast was gorgeous. Location was perfect for everything within 15 minutes. I felt safe. The cleaners, catering staff snd receptionists were all friendly, very helpful and welcoming. I enjoyed the hot showers. The manager was not too busy to be available to talk about the artwork in the hotel foyer. The kettle boiled water super fast! Tourist attraction brochure stand at reception was very helpful. I had more than enough towels.

The Hotel is good clean, everything was perfect but I was trying to booking for 9th of September and it was calendar mistake booked for 9 th October, and in 5 minute after booking I call to the Hotel to asked what to do they suggested that cancel and book for 9 th September no worries and when I come to Hotels I pay for September and already took money for oct what I cancel 5 minute after the booking and staff say they can’t do anything Booking.com is the responsibility, I’m sad because I could talk about that before cancel if they not suggest me for cancel and book again hope I will get money back if not money goes by my card 2 time for one night 😒☹️☹️☹️☹️

The location was great - easy walk to the busy area of town. The staff were helpful- booked a taxi for us - expect to pay around €19. There is a bus that goes from bus station- number 16 - which will probably only take about 20 minutes and is around €3 euros but doesn’t start running until 5am. Didn’t eat breakfast at the hotel so cannot comment. Would say there are many many cheap cafes and restaurants within easy walking distances (including the food market- stall upstairs, supermarket downstairs, and cafes all around the outside) All the Portuguese people we spoke to were extremely helpful and had very good English. The rooms are simple and have air conditioning and kettle and fridge (although it didn’t keep things very cold tbh). We did a boat ride - they are very easy to book on the front- many people touting for your custom just need to choose the right one for you. We also went on the little train around the city. you can use it to hop on :off during the day. it was only £6 euros but was expecting commentary about the city and there was nothing - also it’s incredibly bumpy. We took a number 16 bus to the beach (via the airport) you can do a lovely walk up amongst the Ria Formosa and see many birds including flamingos and also walk across to the beach - buses are regular but big gap to the next one so make sure you are at the stop in plenty of time!

One night stay, flew into Faro for a family holiday at a villa further out on the Algarve. We arranged for one day/night in Faro before our transfer the following day. This hotel was ideal for that purpose. Location good for walking into the main square and town centre, but far away enough for it to be very quiet around. Room large and comfortable. Breakfast was okay, filled a hole and easier than heading out to find something to eat.

The room was spacious and met all my needs with a lovely shower. The staff were very welcoming and helpful and breakfast was excellent. The location was great for getting into town. An extra little bonus I found out was the bus stops right outside the hotel from the airport!