Name: Pestana D. João II Beach & Golf Resort
Address: Praia de Alvor, 8500-088 Alvor, Portugal, Praia de Alvor, Algarve, 8500-088, Portugal
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $39 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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Hotel Pestana D. João II Beach & Golf Resort

Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach. Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

Praia de Alvor, 8500-088 Alvor, Portugal –

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Location..beach front. Pool .. large/ saltwater/ clean. Beach towels changed daily. Clean, comfortable rooms with daily towel n linen change. Lovely gardens. Great breakfast.

Cathy

Ireland

Great location by the beach. Very good breakfast. Shop and restaurants nearby. Bus stop for buses to Lagos, Albufeira and Portimao just outside

Marta

United Kingdom

It was my wife's birthday and the staff left us a happy birthday note in the room. Very friendly staff

Kevin

Ireland

Breakfast was good. Beach was nice, staff were friendly.

Robert

United States of America

This is an older, but renovated hotel, with comfortable rooms and good facilities in an excellent location on the beach at Alvor. Breakfast was included and the overall visit was good value.

Lynda

Portugal

Having no difficulties or worries with paperwork. Ditto with all aspects of the hotel.

Iain

United Kingdom

Loved everything ❤️. The staff were all so obliging and helpful. The hotel was spotless and its proximity to the beach made our holiday. The walk along the promenade to Alvor was effortless and most enjoyable.

Anonymous

Ireland

The Pestana Dom João II is in a perfect location for beach lovers who are looking for easy access to the beautiful Alvor Beach and Praia Tres Irmãos. For those that like having a pool there is one outdoors as well as indoors so something for every taste. The hotel is close to the town center where there are several restaurants and shops, bars and night life. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Rooms have balconies with views of the ocean. If you’re looking for convenience and access to everything you need from the beach, restaurants, bars, a grocery store and shops and can go by foot this property is a great choice.

Anonymous

United States of America

Location was perfect, right on the beach and not too far from town , 5-10min walk.

Gary

Ireland

The location is phantastic. Practically on the beach, garden and surroundings very beautiful, well cared for. The breakfast was great, good selection of food for English and Continental breakfast. Tasty juices and excellent coffee (3 coffee automats). The staff was very nice and helpful.

Karin

Portugal

9.0

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Location..beach front. Pool .. large/ saltwater/ clean. Beach towels changed daily. Clean, comfortable rooms with daily towel n linen change. Lovely gardens. Great breakfast.”

Cathy Ireland
“Great location by the beach. Very good breakfast. Shop and restaurants nearby. Bus stop for buses to Lagos, Albufeira and Portimao just outside”

Marta United Kingdom
“It was my wife's birthday and the staff left us a happy birthday note in the room. Very friendly staff”

Kevin Ireland
“Breakfast was good. Beach was nice, staff were friendly.”

Robert United States of America
“This is an older, but renovated hotel, with comfortable rooms and good facilities in an excellent location on the beach at Alvor. Breakfast was included and the overall visit was good value.”

Lynda Portugal
“Having no difficulties or worries with paperwork. Ditto with all aspects of the hotel.”

Iain United Kingdom
“Loved everything ❤️. The staff were all so obliging and helpful. The hotel was spotless and its proximity to the beach made our holiday.”

Ireland
“The Pestana Dom João II is in a perfect location for beach lovers who are looking for easy access to the beautiful Alvor Beach and Praia Tres Irmãos.”

United States of America
“Location was perfect, right on the beach and not too far from town , 5-10min walk.”

Gary Ireland
“The location is phantastic. Practically on the beach, garden and surroundings very beautiful, well cared for. The breakfast was great, good selection of food for English and Continental breakfast.”

Karin Portugal

Just steps from the Alvor Beach, the Pestana Dom João II Villas & Beach Resort offers 3 swimming pools and calm, green grounds. Each room has a balcony.

Apart from a buffet restaurant, the Pestana Dom João II offers Portuguese and international meals in the Atlântico restaurant. Snacks and cocktails are available in each of the 4 bars.

The guest rooms are modern in style and offer satellite TV and a minibar. After a good night’s rest, guests can enjoy the 2 saltwater outdoor pools or warm up in the heated indoor pool.

The Dom João II Villas & Beach Resort also offers various activities including golf, diving , bowling and special children’s games. For a good workout, guests can use the gym.

It takes a 10-minute walk from the hotel to the center of Alvor with many cafes and restaurants. The biggest town of the western Algarve, Portimão is 4 miles away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Alvor, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.

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Located in the best-rated area in Alvor, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

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Pestana Hotel Group is the largest hotel group in Portugal, one of the largest in Europe. In 40 years, expanded to 3 continents and 16 countries. Owns the brands Pestana Hotels & Resorts, Pestana Collection Hotels and Pestana Pousadas de Portugal

Hotel surroundings

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Closest Landmarks *

Tres Irmaos Beach
0.4 miles
Alvor Beach
0.6 miles
Praia do Alemão
1.3 miles
Alto Golf Course
1.3 miles
Penina Championship Golf Course
2.3 miles
Continente Shopping Center Portimão
2.5 miles
Penina Resort Golf Course
2.7 miles
Algarve Casino
2.9 miles
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
2.9 miles
Stadium of Portimao
3 miles

Closest Airports *

Faro Airport
34.8 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location is phantastic. Practically on the beach, garden and surroundings very beautiful, well cared for. The breakfast was great, good selection of food fo...”

Karin

Portugal

7.9

“The location close to Alvor old town and the wooden-walks along the seeside, the closeness to Praia de la Rocha, the walks above the clifs, the restaurant on th...”

City

Norway

8.7

“Value for money, great location, friendly staff”

Paulo

Portugal

8.7

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurante Pavilhão do Rei

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

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Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Pets are not allowed.

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For bookings of 9 or more rooms, the hotel will charge a nonrefundable prepayment of 50% of the entire reservation on the guest's credit card.

Please note that rates including dinner do not include drinks.

License number: RNETN.536

“This is an older, but renovated hotel, with comfortable rooms and good facilities in an excellent location on the beach at Alvor. Breakfast was included and the overall visit was good value.”

“Loved everything ❤️. The staff were all so obliging and helpful. The hotel was spotless and its proximity to the beach made our holiday. The walk along the promenade to Alvor was effortless and most enjoyable.”

“The Pestana Dom João II is in a perfect location for beach lovers who are looking for easy access to the beautiful Alvor Beach and Praia Tres Irmãos. For those that like having a pool there is one outdoors as well as indoors so something for every taste. The hotel is close to the town center where there are several restaurants and shops, bars and night life. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Rooms have balconies with views of the ocean. If you’re looking for convenience and access to everything you need from the beach, restaurants, bars, a grocery store and shops and can go by foot this property is a great choice. ”

“The location is phantastic. Practically on the beach, garden and surroundings very beautiful, well cared for. The breakfast was great, good selection of food for English and Continental breakfast. Tasty juices and excellent coffee (3 coffee automats). The staff was very nice and helpful.”

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Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Gary
Ireland
10

“A couples break ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really knit picking here, a few common areas of the hotel were a few years old and could do with a facelift.
Location was perfect, right on the beach and not too far from town , 5-10min walk.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Karin
Portugal

4 helpful votes
7.9

“It was a short, but very nice stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 4 nights
Even with the help of the staff, I could not get wify on my cell phone. My friend did, although it took some trying. It seems that in terms of information technology the hotel is not absolutely up-to-date.
The location is phantastic. Practically on the beach, garden and surroundings very beautiful, well cared for. The breakfast was great, good selection of food for English and Continental breakfast. Tasty juices and excellent coffee (3 coffee automats). The staff was very nice and helpful.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 14, 2019

John
Ireland

1 helpful vote
9.6

“A lovely relaxing holiday beside the beach.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Unfortunately €2.50 for a small bottle of water is a little too much. For my taste the bed was just too firm.
The breakfast was very good with plenty of choices. Lovely fresh fruits and great to have the option of omelettes, pancakes cooked to your taste. Nice touch too to have prosecco available. Hotel and restaurant staff very good.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 10, 2019

Eric
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent hotel with”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lack of entertainment in the hotel and different meal deals in the restaurant ..
Location was good 10 mins to the beach

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 6, 2019

Cathy
Ireland

1 helpful vote
10

“First class hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing .
Location..beach front. Pool .. large/ saltwater/ clean. Beach towels changed daily. Clean, comfortable rooms with daily towel n linen change. Lovely gardens. Great breakfast.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 29, 2019

Philip
Portugal
10

“Golf tennis weekend away”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything about this hotel is fab . Location staff food all first ckass

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 25, 2019

Jan
United Kingdom
8.3

“Lovely room this time. Breakfast let’s it down”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast! Was a nightmare. Too busy, coffee machines kept r’unning out. Eggs over cooked in buffet. Chaos. If you tried to go Mearlier only continental choice and covered in fruit flies. Really unpleasant and not that much choice.
Garden room was spacious and comfortable

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 19, 2019

Brian
United Kingdom
8.3

“Beach was fantastic restaurants in alvor were fantastic but we will never be back to the Dom João”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 12 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfast was disgusting, no choice of hot food, no fresh fruit, overcrowded at the tea/coffee/toast area, no staff available to help, and finally also "hot food was cold and dripping with grease"
The rooms and the bed's where spotless, staff and cleaning services were also excellent.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 14, 2019

Mandy
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 11 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bedding and AC not great
Location

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 7, 2019

Brendan
Ireland
7.9

“As expected being coming here for 12 years”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wheelchair facilities poor. No rear facilities without steps to surmount Gents toilet with door to open inwards much too small Paving cobblestones poorly maintained English TV channels limited
Location view breakfast

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 6, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hotel has a number of bedrooms without balconies, one of which was given to us despite having booked a room with a balcony. This was reluctantly changed but no apology was made. Land view from bedrooms, means over carpark and towards high rise blocks, although this was known before our visit due to our own Google maps research. Walk into village is approx 15 minutes and in part, alongside roads with no foot path. No "in room" tea and coffee making fascilities.
Out door area was beautiful, lovely lawns, trees, shade if you want it, pool and pool area and direct access onto the sandy beach and wooden "broad walk" running the length of the bay to the rear of the beach. Buffet style breakfast options provided plenty of choice. In room fridge and safe. Modern clean fascilities. Staff generally polite and helpful

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 1, 2019

Anonymous
Ireland

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful gardens and big pool. Excellent location

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: August 20, 2019

Maddocchris
United States of America

3 helpful votes
8.8

“Good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I emailed the resort multiple times through.Booking.com without a response I was inquiring about a volleyball court I did find out through their website that they did have one but they never answered my email.
The property was clean well-maintained seem to be very understaffed sitting at the pool nobody asked you for a drink. Breakfast seems to be very crowded with minimal staff they are working hard the staff members are doing a great job but they cannot keep up with the sheer volume of people and cleaning tables. The meals are good the juices are quite water down. The pool is adequately maintained although there was a large green algae stain around the rim of the pool. I must compliment there are plenty of chairs and umbrellas which is important to people that don't like sun the whole day. Very surprised about the spotty Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi does not work at the end of the pool or at the beach not sure why. The villa suite was clean, the cleaning ladies did a great job the only problem with the Villa Suite is there's only one bathroom I would not recommend this with a family with teenagers just not enough privacy, the pull-out bed was for a small child not a teenage boy or an adult. There is nightly entertainment usually somebody singing which was very good. The daily activities were very limited I would recommend making an adult itinerary have two things at different times have Beach soccer and adult volleyball make an announcement that way guests can play. Surprised the resort did not have a hot tub or jacuzzi, this would be a very nice addition considering the ocean water temperature is 72° quite chilly the beach was well-maintained with adequate umbrellas and the seats later in the day. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 19, 2019

Linda
Ireland

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing just our stay was short
Pool and proximity to beach

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 16, 2019

Christine
United Kingdom
10

“Fabulous hotel ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful hotel, spotlessly clean. Buffet breakfast was fantastic. Pool and gardens gorgeous. The staff were excellent and couldn't do enough to help. Alvor is an amazing location and I can't wait to return. I would only stay in the hotel. Thank you for a brilliant stay.

Stayed in August 2019

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