A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Faro Island Beach - 27 min drive - 14.8 km
Getting around
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 19 min drive
Faro Station - 16 min walk
Tavira Station - 28 min drive
Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Cantinho - 2 min walk
Taberna Modesto - 5 min walk
Vila Adentro - 4 min walk
Restaurante Cidade Velha - 4 min walk
Pastelaria Coelho - 3 min walk
About this property
Sunlight House
Sunlight House features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Olhao Harbour. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and snorkelling. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and older; COVID-19 vaccination requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and older; guests providing vaccine record must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (15 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Free 24-hours off-site parking within 33 ft
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Beach nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Skydiving nearby
Zip-lining nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
1 building/tower
Rooftop terrace
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Handrails in stairwells
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Limited housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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 to 29 February, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-in between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 10
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 2351/AL
Also known as
Sunlight House Faro
Sunlight House Bed & breakfast
Sunlight House Bed & breakfast Faro
Frequently asked questions
Does Sunlight House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sunlight House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sunlight House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sunlight House?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunlight House?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Sunlight House?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Casino Vilamoura (25-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Sunlight House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, hiking and horse riding. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring, ecotours and segway hire.
What's the area around Sunlight House like?
Sunlight House is in Faro City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Ria Formosa Natural Park and 5 minutes' walk from Faro Cathedral.
Sunlight House Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
25 July 2024
Disappointing for the price
We enjoyed our stay and the staff were lovely
The room was the most expensive on our 2 week trip and the smallest and a bit claustrophobic as a view onto at white wall which was disappointing.
Ok for one night.
Breakfast area in the roof was lovely but no real choice for breakfast
It was ok but not as good as other places we stayed.
Thank you for the welcome and stay in a nice area.
Some things to consider to improve though.
The staff were very nice though
Thanks
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2024
Chloe
Chloe, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 June 2024
Lovely stay
Perfect for my pass through. Very nice breakfast served on the terrace with a nice breeze. Just lovely! The shower was modern and clean, super important to me when traveling!
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 June 2024
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 April 2024
The only thing I can find fault with is this.
The house is advertised as a B&B but I was asked to pay for breakfast upon arrival 10 Euros. I prefered to walk to the marina for a restaurant breakfast
ALAN
ALAN, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 March 2024
Sven
Sven, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 March 2024
Breakfast was fantastic. Rooms are quaint a little tight (but that is to be expected of a European hotel). Our only complaint is that the walls were a little thin so we could easily hear guests coming and going. However for the most part people were pretty quite.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 February 2024
What a great place. A 3 minute walk from the FlixBus stop and 5 minutes to the Old Town. We stayed here for 4 nights and couldn’t have been happier with everything. The staff is sweet helpful - providing directions, recommendations and much needed assistance with our future plans. We were
Able to use the kitchen / terrace to eat dinner and relax. My only comment is that the toiletries need updating. Shampoo packages should be replaced with wall dispenser as they were impossible to open and not environmental. Otherwise perfection!
Martha
Martha, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 January 2024
Really great location, lovely staff and delicious breakfast
Sarah
Sarah, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 January 2024
Great Location
Great location and very comfortable stay. Rooms are compact but comfortable. Has a living room/roof top patio that you can hang out in/on. Staff are super friendly and helpful with advice about places to see/eat. Leonardo at the front desk is wonderful
Maxwell
Maxwell, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
14 November 2023
The room was very small. It was a room with bunk beds but there were no chairs to use. The room was tiny. The photograph of the room did not indicate how small it was.
Barry
Barry, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 November 2023
Highly recommended for an overnight stop
We had a single night in Sunlight House between landing at the airport and travelling onwards from Faro station. Sunlight House is in the perfect place to explore the old town on foot and be able to walk to the station. All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We loved being given a map and recommendations, and eating breakfast on the roof terrace. It was so helpful that they were able to look after our luggage. The room was basic, but that's what we paid for.
Karen
Karen, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
19 October 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Has a great roof top terrace to enjoy your breakfast….which is very good. Quiet and walkable to the centre of Faro.
Anne
Anne, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 October 2023
Convenient and friendly
Sunlight House was compact but clean and comfortable. Good for short stays. The breakfast on the terrace was excellent, and the service was friendly. Very convenient location. Parking was limited during our stay due to the town festival. Would suggest checking in advance if you will need parking.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 October 2023
I stayed 11 nights in a room with bathroom and I had no problem. The room was small but the bed was comfortable and the shower jet is good. I enjoyed it during my staying.
Michele
Michele, 11-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 September 2023
Awesome stay! The rooms are small, but comfortable. The staff at breakfast were always friendly, a little tip if you like sauce … bring your own! The breakfast is delicious but there’s no hot sauce or ketchup. Would love to go back!
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2023
wonderfully clean and close to downtown Faro and old city…smaller room but comfortable bed and wonderful terrace in rooftop to relax in and enjoy some port…
Glen
Glen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 May 2023
The management was very helpful. We arrived late and couldn't get a cab from the train station so they called a cab for us which was very helpful. Located in the old district of the town,which was good.
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 March 2023
Great location, friendly staff
This was a lovely B&B, with facilities and a rooftop terrace. The B&B is spotless, well serviced and the breakfast was very good. Just make sure you let them know any dietary needs in advance.
WiFi was fine. No TV in the room but we were fine with this.
In a really good location in the Old town with several bars and restaurants a few hundred metres away.
Staff really friendly, they also provided us with a packed breakfast on our last day as we had an early start. Great price and location. Would stay again.
Jane
Jane, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 March 2023
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 September 2022
Sunshine people at sunlight house
Brilliant location.
Iris is a lovely spacious apartment. We arrived very late due to flight delays and the staff could not have been more helpful in staying open for us. Very warm welcome and great advice on things to do. Rooftop terrace and dining area is truly stunning and the restaurant staff could not have been friendlier and served us some delicious food at breakfast. Only small thing to be aware of is that the hall of Faro centre basically sits underneath the flight path for the airport and as such some aircraft noise is unavoidable but that does not just relate to this property, it would be relevant anywhere in central Faro.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 July 2022
Great place for a night or two. Easy walk into town with ample parking close by and very attentive staff. Needs some updating.
Giovanni
Giovanni, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 June 2022
Cozy hotel, with wonderful staff and location!
Kiara
Kiara, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 June 2022
This was an aptly named bed and breakfast accommodation since my room was bathed in sunlight owing to the large window. Sunlight house is centrally located in Faro only a short walk to the historic core of the city, My room was bright and spacious with a private bathroom. There was ample free public parking just steps away for my rent a car. The included breakfasts were of high quality and the staff were all courteous and professional - highly recommended when staying in Faro
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 June 2022
Perfect.
We had a great couple of days at Sunlight. The staff could not have friendlier or more helpful, and we really liked having an outside space. The breakfast on the terrace each morning was a perfect start to the day.We plan to return one day.