Pestana Alvor South Beach, Premium Suite Hotel

Hotels
Pestana Group
8.6 (56 reviews)
Praia do Alvor, Portimão, 8500-088 , Portimão , PT

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Elevator
Snorkeling nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Pool umbrellas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good scenic view
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean hotel
Loved it
Cons:
Needs a facelift

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Mixed sentiment; cleanliness was mentioned positively but implied need for improvement.
Service
9.01
Amazing staff. Very friendly and helpful.
Location
9.05
Great location right on the beach, 5 minutes walk into town.
Room Quality
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.53
Specific sentiment from text, or 'Standard quality for this hotel tier' if not mentioned.
Value for Money
8.49
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.61
An enjoyable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 14:54

Property Description

Fantastic Beachfront Location
Indulge in the convenience of complimentary Wi-Fi and expert concierge services at Pestana Alvor South Beach. Treat yourself at the hotel's restaurant, Sunset, or enjoy room service. Unwind at the bar/lounge or poolside bar.
Luxurious Amenities
The hotel offers dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and self-parking. Relax in one of the 79 air-conditioned rooms with minibars and LCD TVs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and upscale bathrooms.
Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby attractions like the Portimão Marina and Rocha Beach within a short drive. With Faro Intl. Airport just 44 miles away, your beach getaway is closer than you think.
Experience seaside luxury at Pestana Alvor South Beach.

Important information:

  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 56 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.61
C
Charles
10
Pros:

Good scnic view pools well kept

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
R
Ron family
10
Pros:

Great location right on the beach, 5 minutes walk into town. Very friendly, helpful staff.

An enjoyable stay.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
S
Sophie
6
Pros:

Need a facelift

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
A
Ateba Ndzana
10
Pros:

Loved it

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
A
Alia
10
Pros:

Amazing staff. Clean. Vibes.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
S
Scarlett family
10
Pros:

This hotel is very good, food wasn’t bad but not as good as we expected to be in Portugal. Staff very friendly, amazing location.

2025-04-27 via Nuitee
S
Shawna
10
Pros:

Right on the beach. 3 pools. Big rooms. Great staff

2025-04-12 via Nuitee
F
Fabiana
10
Pros:

Hotel muito bem localizado, com ótimo acesso á praia e aos passadiços. Bom pequeno almoço. Zona da piscina exterior agradável.
Quarto com cama desconfortável.

2024-11-03 via Nuitee
D
Daniele
10
Maravilhoso
Pros:

Excelente hotel, pequeno almoço muito bom ! Um resort beira mar.

2024-10-29 via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey
6
Front Desk Needs to Inform New Guests
Pros:

The air conditioning in our room wasn't getting cold. The front desk told us they would set it colder remotely from the standard low of 21 degrees Celsius. We needed to go down 3 more times at which point the front desk called maintenance 3 times before finally waking him up. We were never told that if you open the balcony door you must turn on the air conditioning again.
We handed our beach towel to housekeeping when they asked for them. When we went to the front desk to get replacements we were chastised for giving our towels to housekeeping and only to return them to the front desk.
When we asked about beach lounges we were informed that we would need to pay a private vendor for them and that the hotel formerly had an agreement to supply lounges for hotel guests, but not anymore.
Otherwise the hotel was fine. We left feeling that the hotel was 'nickel and diming' us.

2024-08-14 via Nuitee
V
Vrbo
2
No owner verification by VRBO
Pros:

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding a distressing incident of fraud I recently experienced through your platform, VRBO.

I reserved a property listed on VRBO for a stay from 06.26 to 06.30. The property was listed under the ID 3718445 and was managed by Éric Melun. I paid the full rental amount via your platform, with the expectation of a seamless and enjoyable vacation.

However, upon my arrival on 06 26, I was unable to reach the property owner by phone, despite numerous attempts. Later that day, I received a message from the owner informing me that the property was no longer available. This information was delivered to me on the very day I was supposed to check in, leaving me stranded without accommodation and causing significant distress and inconvenience.

This situation has not only disrupted my plans but also led to unexpected expenses as I had to urgently find alternative accommodation. Moreover, the lack of verification and support from VRBO in ensuring the reliability of property owners is deeply concerning and has seriously undermined my trust in your platform.

2024-06-26 via Nuitee
H
heather partner
10
Pros:

Very quiet hotel ideal for a good chill out. Wouldn't recommend for children as nothing for them to do. Will be going back to this hotel.

2024-06-21 via Nuitee
A
angela
4
Pros:

Such a shame , very in experienced staff , everything is hardwork , they’re just not “ on it “ for this class of hotel of the prices . The staff let the hotel down , rooms are average o wouldn’t say it’s a suite it’s very compact and facilities don’t replicate on both rooms . I’d say this hotel doesn’t warrant the star rating of the cost of staying here sadly .

2024-05-24 via Nuitee
D
Don friends
8
Pros:

Nice location on the beach. Breakfast offered a wide variety of choices. Access to beautiful beaches. Rooms well appointed and updated. Drinks at bar were a bit pricey but convenience was appealing. Seadeck restaurant next to resort was highly recommended by resort staff but not very good.

2024-05-09 via Nuitee
C
Christine
8
Helpful staff
Pros:

Only stayed for one night. Found the staff to be very pleasant and helpful, particularly the barman, breakfast staff and reception.
Not too keen on the music from the bar at 7.30am. Ask for a room away from the bar.

2024-05-08 via Nuitee
D
Denis partner
10
Pros:

Enregistrement rapide et facile
Très bon restaurant

2023-11-05 via Nuitee
G
Gabriela partner
8
Pros:

Ruhige Lage direkt am Meer, schöne Anlage, von Zimmern im ersten Stock wunderschöner Ausblick. Nur wenige Zimmer - drei Pools. Stadtzentrum von Alvor ist fußläufig erreichbar. Genügend Parkplätze vorm Hotel. Keine Animation.

Poolliegen teils arg verschlissen und verdreckt, ebenso Sonnenschirme. Abdeckung der Überläufe am Pool defekt (Verletzungsgefahr!). (Laute!) Ballspiele im Pool wurden trotz Verbots nicht unterbunden! Schlafcouch in Suite verschmutzt. Keine Ablagen, keine Haken im Zimmer. Bei Gummilippe an Glasaufsatz Badewanne fehlte ein Stück - Boden im Bad stand unter Wasser.
Kaffee beim Frühstück ungenießbar. Völlig überteuerte Getränkepreise!

2023-10-01 via Nuitee
A
Armando partner
10
Pros:

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2023-05-11 via Nuitee
S
SARA
4
Staff precisa de Formacao
Pros:

Serviço com baixíssimo nível de Formacao.
Funcionários completamente descoordenados sem ninguém que soubesse coordenar a equipa.

Apesar de hotel ser bom em termos de instalações, o quarto onde ficamos tinha imensas formigas! E o staff não conseguiu resolver.

Piscinas ótimas, mas a pequena das crianças nao tinha o sistema de limpeza ativo.

Localização ótima.

2023-04-11 via Nuitee
H
Howard friends
8
Pros:

There was a lack of seating with shade around the pools.

2022-09-27 via Nuitee