Official Rating - 4* - Bed & Breakfast / Half Board
The IFA Faro Hotel lies directly in its shadow on the southernmost tip of the island in a favoured position only a few steps from the sea. Whosever stays here soon feels at home so far from home. This is guaranteed by the homely and friendly atmosphere. The IFA Faro Hotel is also valued by the local inhabitants, the ?Canarios?, as a well-kept secret, not only because of the dream-like location on the sea but also because of the excellent cuisine.
Accommodation
The total of 188 rooms, satisfy the highest expectations of comfort ? all bathrooms are in marble and have a hairdryer, cosmetic mirror and bath robes. Air conditioning, carpeted floor, mini-bar, direct-dial telephone and TV with plasma screen are in all rooms. The room safe may be used on payment of an additional charge. All rooms have a furnished terrace with sun-lounger and chairs. According to the room category booked all rooms on the 5th and 4th floor have direct sea view, rooms on the 1st until 3rd floor have direct or sidewise sea view, or land view. In addition the IFA Faro Hotel has suites on each floor as well as non-smoking rooms. Room service is also provided which will fulfil your gourmet pleasures.
Food & Beverage
Restaurant Tamarona: Start the day with the varied breakfast buffet served between 8.00 and 10.30 a.m. in the ?Tamarona Restaurant?. There is a designated non-smoking area. The restaurant welcomes guests in the evening with local and international cuisine on a dinner buffet. Cafe-Terrace Panorama: Enjoy the view over the sea and treat yourself to homemade cakes and gateaux, ice specialities and snacks. In the Restaurant ?El Jardín? you can enjoy local dishes and the à-la-carte menu at the pool. Bar Ganigo: In the ?Ganigo Bar? you can order your favourite drink or try something different. Live music, shows and fashion shows take place here.
Sports & Leisure
Available at the hotel: billiard and massage (at a charge), as well as bicycle and motorbike hire. For those who love sports could visit the fitness room nearby or participate in the following activities: horseback riding, windsurfing, sailing, water ski and scuba diving (at a charge). There is an 18-holes golf course and tennis courts nearby (at a charge). Guests at the IFA Faro Hotel will be granted green fee reductions on many golf courses on Grand Canary. Daily entertainment: Stroll through the varied boutiques, play a hand at the card tables in the Hall and relax in the evenings with shows and dancing with a live orchestra. Live music, shows, fashion shows and much more are on offer in ?Ganigo Bar?.
Facilities & Services
The hotel offers, among others, babycots, laundry service (at a charge), high chairs for children, as well as babysitter. The reception (24hr) provides services such as safe hire, money exchange, telephone and concierge service. At the hotel guests should find also a boutique, kiosk, private parking and hairdresser. Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard and Diners Club. Please note pets are not allowed.
Useful Information on Distances
The hotel is located only 200m from the shopping centre and restaurants, 6km from the city centre, 6km from the post office and a discoteque, 25km from the airport and 60km from both the capital and the harbour.