I love this place, the area, the beach, the pool, its location.... we come here once a year. We don't need to look for any other hotel if Alvor is where we want to relax for a week, and it usually is... I scrawl through the lists on Expedia and always always come back to this hotel. We usually get a taxi transfer from Faro airport about 45 mins. The hotel is spacious and clean, never looks tired. Room is clean and comfortable, bathroom always good size. Hotel grounds are luscious green, pool is clean and big size, lots of sun loungers, guests usually scatter around the green grounds, under the trees, or around the pool so never feels crowded. Step through the secure back gate and you are on the beautiful vast beach, great for a looooong walk after breakfast. Love the beach sidewalks too.
10 minute walk to the harbour for lots and lots of fabulous restaurants, authentic, fresh seafood, simply grilled, and reasonable prices, lovely view at sunset... You cannot beat this area for dining. Nice stroll back to the hotel, feels very very safe, no problems at all.
Taxi to Portimao is 10 euros. Great place to walk around and again the beach and restaurants are great.
Highly recommend the hotel and the area.