Dunas do Alvor - Torralvor

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Independent
9.2 (26 reviews)
Estrada da Barca, Dunas do Alvor, Bloco C, Recepção, Portimão, Faro, 8500-002 , Portimão , PT
351-282416185

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Nature reserve
Front entrance ramp
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Elevator
Free airport transportation
ATM/banking
Shopping on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent service

Categories

Cleanliness
9.51
The apartment was spacious and spotlessly clean.
Service
9.38
The reception staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Location
9.32
A great location, just a short walk from the beach and town center.
Room Quality
8.97
The apartment had everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Amenities
9.1
Pool is absolutely great and well-run by lifeguards.
Value for Money
9.16
Good value for money based on the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
9.01
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.18
All in all, a great stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 10:42

Property Description

Experience a delightful getaway at our charming apartment located just moments from stunning Alvor Beach.

Recreational Oasis
Unwind by our seasonal outdoor pool or take a leisurely stroll through our picturesque garden. With dedicated lifeguards on site and convenient shopping available, relaxation is just a step away.

Comfort Meets Convenience
Our individually decorated apartment features a well-equipped kitchenette, private balcony, and a luxurious bathroom with a deep soaking tub. Enjoy your favorite shows on a 70-inch LCD television while staying connected with complimentary Wi-Fi.

Endless Exploration
Located within a short drive to iconic beaches and local attractions, including Alvor Boardwalk and Pestana Alto Golf Club, adventure awaits right outside your door.

Don’t miss out on this idyllic retreat; book your stay today!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from March 15 to October 31.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 26 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.51
Service: 9.38
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.97
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 9.01
Overall Experience: 9.18
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josephine • couple • ie
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • gb
10
Exelent
Pros:

So lovely and clean

Cons:

There was nothing we disliked

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Sinead • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Loretta • couple • ie
9
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Noel • solo_traveller • ie
10
It was very comfortable
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Could do with a better balcony

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • solo_traveller • gb
7
Comfortable and clean but tired accommodation, good central location
Pros:

Good location about 10 walk in one direction to the beach and in the other direction to the Old Town. Lots of cafes and restaurants and a good sized supermarket in the immediate vicinity. Reception and poolside staff are very friendly and helpful and the pool is one of the largest I’ve ever seen at a holiday apartment complex or hotel. The apartment itself is very clean and well equipped, but basic and outdated and doesn't in reality quite reflect the impression given in the photos.

Cons:

A little upgrading would do wonders to create a better impression and experience, such as replacing the badly damaged and unsightly balcony table, as well as the brown blankets which are old fashioned and feel dusty and unhygienic. And provide proper beds, not just divans and separate headboards leaning against the wall. Duvets would be much better! The mattress and the pillows were also lumpy and uncomfortable. The corridors outside my room was in darkness at all times - it was difficult to even locate the keyhole in the apartment door without a phone torch.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
1
We didn’t stay, left and booked hotel that we had previously stayed in
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Basic accommodation

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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suzanne • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Location was central to village and near to beach. Plenty of food and drink around the apartments

Cons:

Apartments were lovely bit basic beds etc, and the actual outside could do with a freshen up. Overall though good value

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Carey • solo_traveller • ie
9
Great trip
Pros:

The location was very central to the tourist spots. The apartment was reasonably furnished, with all the appropriate crockery. I only had to buy some stuff from the supermarket which is located only 5 minutes away. I also like that the poor was key card only and has staff working there. It was also good to have food and drink facilities on site.

Cons:

The lifts were very small and it wasn't easy to find your way down the stairs. The first and second day and day I got a little lost but after that I found my bearings.
No light voile curtains to allow light onto the room and allow for privacy. The curtain has to be drawn and lights turned on.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Aino • solo_traveller • ee
10
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
10
Great location and lovely well equipped apartment!
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • extended_group • gb
10
Great location and well equipped apartment!
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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frampton • couple • gb
8
Excellent fun week, will definitely return
Pros:

Very clean, everything close by, friendly staff. Apartment a little dated but very well equipped and very clean and comfortable

Cons:

A bit dated

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Nicky • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Dolores • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

El apartamento es amplio y estaba muy limpio

Cons:

Me gusto todo

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
7
The accommodation is close to Alvor town but in need of a refurbishment.
Pros:

Spacious apartment that had a good kitchen area and views over the swimming pool at one side and the square at the other.

Cons:

The apartment was in need of a refurbishment. The bathroom was poor albeit clean. The bedroom and particular the 2 single beds need replacing and were not comfortable. Feel the springs and the pillows were very poor.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • gb
8
Good location
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

A bit worn

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • gb
8
Good but double check if any are private as you have to pay for sunbeds
Pros:

Close to all amenities

Cons:

We booked 3 apartments on booking.com didn’t show that one was a private apartment so you had to pay for sunbeds - very unfair

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Spacious well furnished and equipped apartment. Great location with short walk to supermarket, pubs, restaurants and lovely old town. Great beach less than 10 minutes walk.
Well maintained and serviced. Everything clean and in good condition.
Quiet when we were there but enough eating and drinking places within the complex including a bakery and the pools are very nice and monitored by a member of staff.

Cons:

Balcony was a bit of a disappointment. It was narrow and faced onto the street with a school opposite. It wasn't noisy and would have a great west facing view. Unfortunately it has a solid stone waist high wall which obscures the view l. All but 4 of the apartments have deeper balconies with rails. Booking.coms description had led us to expect a view across the pool. We raised this with reception but they explained that it had been inaccurately described by Booking.com.
Complex welcomes pets. Not a good idea with a barking dog as sounds travel in this type of construction. Also a problem when an English couple who were enjoying a drink overlooking the pool allowed their dog to defecate in the grass play area poolside.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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MARY • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Location, apartment while basic was really clean with full facilities. Plenty of extra towels and blankets. Staff really friendly both in the office and throughout the complex.

Cons:

Nothing, maybe a bit of a touch up, some of the facilities while adequate a bit dated.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee