Samantha
We had a fantastic 10-day stay here. The location is perfect, right by the beach with a lovely boardwalk into Alvor town and the marina. Lagos is just a 25-minute Uber away.
The adults-only infinity pool was peaceful and relaxing, with comfy beds and beautiful views. The hotel grounds are small, but well-kept. Our room (French balcony) was clean, quiet for the most part, and had a minibar. The only downside was some noise from a connecting door next door.
The staff were mostly friendly, especially at Coral Bar, and Bruna from entertainment was lovely. Entertainment tapered off towards the end of the season, but the mascot visits and singing added a nice touch.
The food was excellent, with lots of variety, great vegetarian options, and amazing cakes. Both à la carte restaurants were enjoyable, and the main buffet had something for everyone. Drinks were well-stocked, and bar staff were cheerful and efficient.
Check-in was smooth, lifts were easy to use, and housekeeping was reliable. A few small improvements could be made — more breakfast options, a better snack bar, and stricter enforcement of the adults-only pool — but overall it was a great stay for the price.
Would recommend for a relaxing, well-priced beach getaway, and I’d happily try another Pestana hotel.
amruta sawant
We had a wonderful stay at the Pestana Resort in Portugal! The room service was excellent, and the food was absolutely delicious. One of the highlights for us was the amazing Kids Club — the staff took such great care of the children, allowing parents to relax, enjoy peaceful walks, or do some shopping without worry.
A special mention goes to Teresa and Megal, who were simply fantastic with the kids — kind, attentive, and full of energy. They truly made our experience memorable.
Overall, it was a fun, relaxing, and enjoyable stay for the whole family. Highly recommend!
Helen Cardoso
Currently here on a weeks holiday. The hotel is wonderful, the staff are great, very welcoming and attentive. Nothing is too much trouble. Reception team are really nice, especially Joana she is very helpful.
The grounds are kept nice and clean, pools are cleaned often and with 4 of them (including an adults only one) they never feel crowded. Other hotel activities such as Padl and crazy golf are also on site as well as a fenced in football pitch, so there is plenty to do around the hotel.
The 4 restaurants offer a wide option if choices and the main restaurant has themed nights so there is always something new to try. Travelling with an allergy child can be tricky but the restaurant manager has made it really easy, providing vegan dessert options for our son so he doesnt miss out. Cannot express how appreciative we are for this.
The hotel location is amazing too, only 45 minutes from Faro airport.
The hotel is a short walk to a very beautiful picturesque beach or a 20 minutes walk into Alvor village. Our room has a sea view which is just stunning and we are close enough to hear the sea at night.
We have never been to this area of the Algarve before but after this trip, i am sure we will be back.
jacqui townsend
Well as the saying goes “don’t listen to everything you read” & thankfully I didn’t . I am just back from a fabulous 5 night stay in the Pestana Blue Alvor. This is a very well run hotel & the staff are fantastic, so friendly & helpful. The selection of food was super, we chose to eat out in the town of Alvor at night as that’s what we like to do but breakfast, lunch , snack bar have a plentiful selection. And there is 3 restaurants you can book on arrival, other people we met said they were great. You could drink to your hearts content & it was the proper brands we are used to not local spirits. The lifts that I read people moaned about ? It was simple, you put the number of your floor into the keypad & scan your room card & the lift would take you there , how hard is that ? Rooms were cleaned everyday & were spotless , again people marked them down , absolute rubbish. We had a spacious room with sea views, it was fabulous. Bubbles Bar was great, it opened at 6pm till late ( people moaned it should be opened earlier? ) Why ? You walk downstairs & can drink the bar if you want. There was entertainment there every night. The pool was amazing , loads of beds & umbrellas . Maybe it’s not 5 star as we know it but it’s a very welcoming hotel & I thought it was value for money. I can’t vouch for high season which I would never go at that time but I was delighted with my stay
Mesha Ch
We met Fabio 2 nights before leaving, he was a very pleasant person, friendly. Told us about different activities happening days and times.
Rooms are cleaned daily except the beddings.
This hotel is kids friendly, 5 min walk to the beach.
All staff members are friendly and pleasant.
Overall a good hotel.
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