Pestana Alvor South Beach

4.0 star property
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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from room
On the beach, white sand
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Praia do Alvor, Portimão, 8500-088
  • Continente Shopping Center
    11 min walk
  • a Cozinha Take Aeay
    5 min walk
  • Portimao Station
    7 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM)
    6 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Suite, Sea View

  • 29.9 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Pool View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Family Suite (2 + 2)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Portimão

With a stay at Pestana Alvor South Beach in Portimão, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Rocha Beach and Portimão Municipal Stadium. .This beach hotel is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Carvoeiro Beach and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Algarve International Autodrome Raceway.

What's nearby

  • Algarve Casino - 4 min drive
  • Vau Beach - 4 min drive
  • Aqua Portimão Shopping Center - 4 min drive
  • Portimão Marina - 6 min drive
  • Rocha Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 7 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tertúlias Café - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger Ranch - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪O Cantinho Alentejano - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Joshua's Shoarma Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Pestana Alvor South Beach

Ocean view with 3 outdoor pools, near Rocha Beach
Pestana Alvor South Beach offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 39-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Portimão hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 79 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Sunset, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Sunset - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
SeaDeck - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (EUR 7.5 per day)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Sunset
  • SeaDeck

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 7.5 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 6615

Property is also known as

Pestana Alvor South Beach Hotel Portimao
Pestana Alvor South Beach Hotel
Pestana Alvor South Beach Portimao
Pestana Alvor South Beach
Pestana Alvor South Portimao
Pestana Alvor South Beach Hotel
Pestana Alvor South Beach Portimão
Pestana Alvor South Beach Hotel Portimão

Pestana Alvor South Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Front Desk Needs to Inform New Guests
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vrbo

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No owner verification by VRBO
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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 .
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Armando, Linden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Howard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a lack of seating with shade around the pools.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Service
Good stay and even better service. The owner was very helpful and pleasant to chat with. The hotel connects to the boardwalk right next to the beach and is close to downtown Alvor. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location!
Fabulous location on the beach. Close to bars and restaurants. Family friendly spacious rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Anthony, Pflugerville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Won’t return until we can make tea/coffee in room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clodagh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Saoirse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hotel
Fabulous hotel - lovely spacious rooms with wonderful outdoor area. The pool area is spacious and leads directly to the beach. Buffet breakfast was 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel by the beach
Lovely hotel with the back gate leading onto the beach. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.Very nice pool area with a few different sunbed options and seating area. I felt the bed was too firm but my wife was fine with it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff room cleaning was ok but could have been better also carpet in public areas was not cleaned once during our stay. Pool water liked a bit murky !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Hard beds, thin lousy towels at the pool
Looks good enough on the surface but the bed was ridiculously uncomfortable and hard. Just overall very sterile and corporate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, too brief stay
Great hotel with fantastic ocean views. Lovely relaxing pool area. The G&T at check in wins you over straight away! And close proximity to the very fun town of Alvor a big plus too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aussie, Truro, Cornwall

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!!... Staff were super nice and the hotel was beautiful and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is probably the best location in alvor. Easiest access to the beach. The hotel is not old but starting to show wear and tear in the bathrooms. Pools are not heated so water can be chilly on a lot of days. Breakfasts are ok, they do the job but pretty basic selection. Staff are excellent, very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019