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Pure Formosa Concept Hotel

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A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a coastal cityscape.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, overlooking a coastal cityscape with buildings and a clear sky.
A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, two wooden stools, and a large potted plant.
A modern cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a wall decorated with circular plates.
A modern living room with a kitchen in the background, featuring a bar area with stools and a variety of bottles.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $119
$108 nightly
$119 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

Explore the area

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Av. da República 34, Olhao, Faro, 8700-310
  • Place, Olhao Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Olhao Municipal Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ria Formosa Natural Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small bench, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(69 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Premium Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE PREMIUM

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE PREMIUM QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Olhao

With a stay at Pure Formosa Concept Hotel in Olhao (Olhão Historic Center), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina. .This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Faro Island Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Olhao Municipal Market.

What's nearby

  • Olhao Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Olhao Municipal Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Falesia Beach - 38 min drive - 26.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 26 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Bela Ria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Delícia de Olhão - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Moment's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mo Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza na Pedra - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Pure Formosa Concept Hotel

Pure Formosa Concept Hotel offers 67 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Olhao hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Pure Formosa Concept Hotel. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 13 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2021
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 13 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 9690

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

Pure Formosa Concept
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel Hotel
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel Olhao
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel Hotel Olhao

Pure Formosa Concept Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 651 out of 782 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 782 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 782 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 782 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 782 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly and helpful staff, perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel for our break.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, and very welcoming team on hand to help with anything and everything. Breakfast is a treat, location is great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here many times over the past few years and it continues to impress.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location and friendly professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooftop pool / bar. Nice neighborhood to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything about this hotel and locations and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT LOCATION AND HOTEL
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms and hotel in general was kept very clean through our stay. Great location, with plenty places to eat and drink within walking distance. Couldn’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fabulous as was the pool and patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the old town restaurants and not far from the harbour side fish market halls…. Rooftop pool and bar fab for daytime sun bathing and relaxing….
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming and the room was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was comfortable and enjoyable, and made more so by the unfailing courtesy, efficiency, and attentiveness of the young staff. The buffet breakfast was very good. The location was perfect being minutes on foot from everything in the town.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All round a lovely hotel. Pool area. Breakfast, room and staff all 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean good location helpful stay amazing rooftop pool with 360 views would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay at the Pure Formosa. Check in is simple, staff always helpful and knowledgeable, breakfast is plentiful and of a good quality and the roof top terrace is just great to sit back and relax
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooftop bar and pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Arife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, location top. Also very nice place to visit. Everyone was so nice and helpful. The pool is very small on the top of the roof but the view os so beautiful. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean close to everything . Staff was excellent underground parking. Really loved this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in good location. We loved the rooftop bar and the bar staff was extremely friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modern hotel, friendly welcoming staff.. will definitely return to this hotel ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute must-visit! 100% recommend Beautiful design, an amazing atmosphere, and genuinely lovely staff who make the whole experience 💯
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous small hotel in the middle of Olhao. Really clean with great rooms. The rooftop bar and pool were perfect - not expensive - the snack food was delicious. Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

The hotel was lovely and I enjoyed the rooftop pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026