O Facho Guest House

–Excellent location - show map
+34 photos
Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

About this property

Beachfront Location: O Facho Guest House in Foz do Arelho offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and water sports facilities. Guests can enjoy sea views and relax on the beach. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and free WiFi. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bidet, shower, and parquet floors. Dining and Amenities: A continental breakfast is served with juice, fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits. The property also has a bar, coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and picnic area. Local Attractions: Foz do Arelho Lagoon Beach is just a few steps away. Nearby attractions include Obidos Castle (16 km) and Alcobaca Castle (38 km). Humberto Delgado Airport is 90 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lorraine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Firstly, remember this is a guest house! Having said that, from first arrival I was made very welcome. I sat in the traditional bar area to write some letters after being shown to my room which had the most spectacular views across the bay. The...”
Alberto
Italy Italy
“The hotel has character. It is not the "seen one, seen all" experience, we are familiar with. The venues and the rooms display wonderful wooden floor and furniture. The seaview is something awesome. The staff is kind and responsive to the needs of...”
Siv
Norway Norway
“A truly special place with over 100 years of history, full of charm, peace, and soul. Simple, clean, and beautifully kept – no clutter, just calm and comfort. The location by the Óbidos lagoon, right by the beach and the Atlantic, is absolutely...”
Moschick
Switzerland Switzerland
“We loved the nice room with balcony to the sea front.nIt felt like the sea was directly in front of our window. The hotel has the feeling of another century with a lot of charm.”
Eric
United States United States
“Elsa was an outstanding host! She greeted us every time we entered and exited the property. She provided a wonderful European breakfast every morning with fruit, bread, meat, cheese, yogurt, cereal, coffee, juice, etc! The rooms were quaint and...”
Flora
Portugal Portugal
“The hotel is a very elegant establishment facing the ocean. The atmosphere is really relaxing and enjoyable!”
Helge
Norway Norway
“Exceptional location with a hotel with old, true charm!”
Diana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful characterful old building, outstanding location looking straight out over the Atlantic Ocean. Very cool vibe inside, well run for the past 42 (?) years by George and Elsa, great hosts, fab breakfast accompanied by classical music and...”
Lothar
Germany Germany
“The breakfast was rich and served with a smile. We enjoyed the breathtaking view to the sea all day long. We took long walks along the beach and the lagoon, Definitely one of the most exciting spots in Portugal.”
Mikey
Ireland Ireland
“This is a charming guest house in a wonderful location. On the beach with fantastic views with all available rooms with sea views. This is a lovely place with spotless well appointed bedrooms, a beautiful bar and a lovely dining room all with...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by O Facho Guest House

Company review score: 9.4Based on 190 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The guest house's homely feel is provided by a welcoming couple of hosts. From an early breakfast to sunset beverages or an evening drink at the bar, they are present making sure you are comfortable and having a relaxing time throughout your stay.

Property information

Where the road ends and the Atlantic Ocean starts you will find this 1896 pink building that will make you travel back in time with its antique furnishings, waxed hardwood floors and stone walls. From the terraces you can go down its steps to the ocean washed sandy beach. Keeping a shabby chic style O Facho Guest House has been run by a family since the early 1980's. A magnificent sea view and breathtaking sunsets are complemented by a well stocked bar and accompanying music. Coming down the beautiful wooden staircase you will hear the classical music and smell the freshly ground coffee from the breakfast room facing the ocean.

Neighbourhood information

The guest house is in a privileged location by the sea close to the capital city Lisbon (1 hour drive) and in close proximity to cultural heritage sites such as Mosteiro de Alcobaça, Mosteiro da Batalha and Óbidos medieval town. It also is located in a renowned surfing area that includes Peniche, Baleal and Nazaré (giant waves).

Languages spoken

English,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

House rules

O Facho Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 08:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform O Facho Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 2284/AL