Real Marina Residence, FaroReal Marina Residence in Faro, Portugal has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 20 hotels we score in Faro. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.8.Real Marina Residence is a four-star apartment complex in Olhão, Algarve. The property overlooks the Olhão Marina and the Ria Formosa, making it a practical choice for couples and families. These self-catering apartments include kitchens and balconies. On-site facilities feature a rooftop swimming pool, a sauna, a gym, and a spa. Guests can walk to nearby local pubs and restaurants. While the apartments offer modern interiors and air conditioning, some guest feedback suggests that cleaning standards may not meet five-star expectations. The residence provides free Wi-Fi and on-site parking for those travelling by car.What stands out

Views of the marina and Ria Formosa

Rooftop swimming pool and sauna

Self-catering apartments with kitchens

Pet friendly accommodation

Watch out for

Cleaning standards vary

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Conrad Algarve, Faro: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $574 a night. Conrad Algarve is a five-star resort built in 2012 and renovated in 2014, standing in the Quinta do Lago estate within the Ria Formosa Natural Park in the Algarve.

Octant Vila Monte, Faro: 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $539 a night. Octant Vila Monte is a boutique hotel in the countryside near Moncarapacho, in the eastern Algarve, about 6.2 miles from Olhão and roughly 10 miles from Faro airport.