Two rooms, one walled garden, and a pool with a current to swim against instead of a plunge pool to just float in. That’s the whole idea behind Casa Apollo Guesthouse, which occupies a fully restored late 19th-century building in the heart of Faro’s historic centre. It’s deliberately tiny – just two guest rooms – built as an adults-only, straight and gay-friendly retreat around a lush, aromatic garden.
Who fits
Couples wanting a genuinely intimate, quiet city stay with a real pool to come back to after a day of old-town walking, cathedral visits, and marina strolls. With only two rooms, it feels more like a private house than a hotel, and the adults-only policy keeps things calm.
Skip it if you’re travelling with children, want an on-site restaurant, or need more than two rooms available on your dates – book early, since capacity is genuinely tiny.
Rooms and facilities
Both rooms have a clean, modern feel – whitewashed walls, crisp white linen, and potted plants – with air-conditioning and private bathrooms. Breakfast is served in the garden, and there’s no restaurant, so evenings mean walking into Faro’s old town, a few minutes away on foot. The walled garden and heated pool are the real draw: a genuine oasis in the middle of the city rather than a rooftop afterthought.
Compared with
3HB Faro if you want more rooms, a spa, and a hotel-scale operation instead of a two-room guesthouse. Alto House for a design-focused alternative without the garden pool. Hotel Sol Algarve for a budget option nearby if the rate here is out of reach.
Worth it?
Yes, for a quiet, adults-only city stay with a genuine garden pool in the middle of Faro’s historic centre. Book well ahead given the two-room capacity, and compare the city with where to stay in Faro.
Quick FAQ
Is it adults-only?
Yes – Casa Apollo doesn’t take children.
Is there a restaurant?
No – breakfast is served in the garden, and dinner means walking into the old town.
How many rooms are there?
Just two, so book well in advance, especially in peak season.