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.
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.
Ranjith BK
We booked this hotel purely on gut feeling after browsing a few random reviews, photos, and website details, and we are glad we did. It turned out to be a lovely place with great amenities and genuinely fantastic staff across the kitchen, restaurants, kids club, and housekeeping.
The kids club was a highlight. Miguel was fantastic with kids, taking them to feed fishes and turtles and keeping them entertained with card tricks and more. He made the experience very special for the little ones.
The restaurant staff were excellent. A couple of outlets were closed due to very few guests in the off season, which was understandable. The lady at the Bubbles Bar stood out with her friendly recommendations, and the chefs were wonderful to interact with. It was also nice to see several female chefs who added a warm and welcoming touch. The staff also arranged dietary requirements whenever we requested, which was very thoughtful.
Our room was spacious with a calming design, and the sea view from the sixteenth floor balcony was beautiful. Housekeeping was outstanding, keeping everything spotless and replenishing water daily.
The food was consistently good with a solid variety each day, and the dinner on our last night was exceptional, with flavours that still linger in my memory.
We shared a couple of minor suggestions during our stay, and the staff addressed them the same day, which we appreciated.
Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend this hotel.
Grant Lomas
My dad and I stayed at Pestana Blue Alvor Beach Hotel for 7 nights, from the end of October into the start of November, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff couldn’t have been more helpful – my dad was in pain on arrival, and a wheelchair was provided immediately without hesitation. We were also kindly offered early check-in, around 45 minutes ahead of time, which made everything so much easier for us after travelling. The warm, welcoming atmosphere truly set the tone for the week.
The hotel itself is beautifully presented, modern, and very clean, with spacious rooms and great facilities. The location is perfect – peaceful, with stunning surroundings and just a short stroll to the gorgeous Alvor beach, and close enough to the town centre for easy trips in. The food was consistently great throughout our stay, and a special mention has to go to the Italian restaurant, Luigi’s – delicious food and lovely service in a charming setting.
Every member of staff we met was friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring, but a special thank-you goes to Julio, who was an absolute gentleman. He went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable – a truly lovely fella who made a wonderful impression.
If we had to mention one small gripe, it would be that YouTube on the in-room TV didn’t work. I passed this feedback on directly, and the hotel team were very transparent and appreciative, reassuring us that it has already been acknowledged and will be reviewed by the relevant department. Their openness and willingness to listen only added to our positive experience.
Overall, Pestana Blue Alvor Beach Hotel exceeded our expectations in every way. We felt cared for, relaxed, and very well looked after. We would 100% recommend this hotel and will definitely be returning!
Pamella Hills
Excellent service throughout . From being greeted at the door. The welcome from the reception staff was very pleasant. My birthday was made very special by all the staff members who went over and above to make my day special.Each and every staff member that I engaged with was polite, respectful, friendly and kind. The entertainment team, Lewis and Theresa were excellent in entertaining us. Lovely walk to the market with Theresa today, learned from her about the area. Lewis and Theresa very enthusiastic and helpful team. Both made our time here very enjoyable.
I would love to come again
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