We arrived at the hotel late at night, booking in at reception was quick. First impression of the room was clean and comfortable, however next morning when we drew back our curtains our 'garden view' was a car park view. We went to reception and informed them we were in the wrong room and we had requested a garden view... More

My wife and I have just returned from the Pestana Alvor Praia hotel after a ten night stay. The hotel is in an impressive location at the end of the beach. We arrived late and at check in we were upgraded from a garden view room to a sea view room. This was a lovely surprise. The quality of service... More

i have just come back from a business trip to this hotel. The marbling around the entrance was welcoming and clean and gives the hotel that 5 star feeling but it does go downhill a little after that. The rooms were basic in my view with a safe and a comfortable bed (it has to be said) an empty mini... More

A great location, a fabulous room with a sea view .....what more could you ask for? Well, better food for a start. In a hotel this good you shouldn't expect luke warm dinners, an inability to make decent tea and a toaster that needed two passes to get the job done! It's not good enough these days and at this... More

Very good hotel. Excellent golf courses in the neighbourhood, we did not have food in the hotel but went out on the beach to the various dining spots and had excellent food. Good spa with lovely massages.

I enjoyed my stay in early May 2013 at this hotel and would recommend it to others as a good choice. However I agree with some other reviewers on Trip Advisor that it does not warrant five stars. I would give it four. Check-in was speedy and although I arrived at noon as part of a Thomson Holidays group, I... More

just back from 11 day stay at this lovely hotel set on a cliff overlooking the beach we booked this holiday through Thomsons may I point out that when checking in at the airport they now even weigh hand luggage and we had to undo our cases and repack items as our hand luggage was over weight it doesn't matter... More

Booked 11 night holiday at this hotel via Thomson. All expectations met and it's one of our best holidays for some time. The hotel, location and weather all perfect for quality and relaxation. The staff at this hotel were all very helpful and nothing was too much trouble, in fact the Portugese all realise their dependence on tourists and treat... More

we have stayed at this hotel on many occasions and each time we ask the same question!! why do they not provide a non-smoking area for outdoor diners?!! and also why isn't there a non-smoking area by the pool?!! these simple changes would take this lovely hotel from 'great' to 'brilliant'!! we are booked to go again in a few... More