Portimao Hotel Guide. Pestana Group Hotels in Portimao, Portugal

Had a lovely time at this hotel , the only complaint I had was the resident cat !!! Although I am an animal lover I didn't like the supposedly "white" cat that loved to sleep in the seated area at reception . It was a Nasty and unpredictable cat and although I knew not to go near it but children might not be so knowledgeable . Reception staff are always friendly and helpful .

OK--so the location is wonderful (right on the Sea), the room was not luxurious, but very nice (Balcony, sea-view, comfy bed), and the breakfast buffet was lavish. So why not 5 stars? Unfortunately, a few minor and major hiccups make this hotel seem less-than-luxurious and mar the total experience. For example, no coffee/tea set-up in room, no free bottled water offered, and the only amenities were shampoo and bath gel (no body lotion at a place where many would be sunning!) feels a little cheap on the hotel's part. Furthermore, the hotel policy re beach towels (Must be picked up between 10:00AM and Noon only, which is inconvenient for those who leave for sightseeing early and come back late) makes one feel the hotel policies are not construed for patron's comfort but instead for the convenience of the hotel (and the beach towels are very flimsy and only one is given!) But the kicker was that despite the fact that the hotel's website predominantly boasts of the fact that it is located on the beach, the Hotel does not provide its own chairs, lounges, umbrellas, etc. on the beach--if one wants to sit there one must pay for the use of these to the beach vendors; this is in spite of the fact that the hotel cost includes a resort fee.

Amazing views from buffet terrace, superb scenery when having breakfast and and evening meals. Overlooking the pool the gardens and the beach as well as the scenic rocks. The beach was accessible by lift or a short walk down a concrete stair path, with beautiful views as you descend on to the beach itself. Several spots provided with beds under pergola's with views over beach as you descend the path. Sun beds provided on the beach under the watchful eye of the hotel attendant. Staff where superb, couldn't do enough to help. Food was very good.

My husband & I stayed at the Pestana Alvor Atlantico in September and was pleasantly surprised as some of the reviews wasn't very good. Yes it did look like a block of flats but once inside it was welcoming, The room was adequate for our needs and very clean, we stayed in room 505 which had a fantastic view of the beach,which was easily assessable. The beds were rock hard & I got a back ache for the first few days but I adjusted to it. The staff were lovely,very polite, friendly & helpful. It was good that we were able to use the facilities of the Pestana Dom Joao ll which was a few minutes away.

Two minute walk to the beach which is superb and very beautiful. Pool great, hotel very clean. Food choices excellent, something for everyone and not just chips for children!!!! Family friendly, lovely area, go out and about, cheap for taxi or free shuttle bus, beautiful country.

The hotel is nice, very modern. The restaurant was very disappointing, food very poor. Most of the staff are very friendly (reception staff always helpful) apart from the luggage/door man who rude when asked to see why the air conditioner wasn't working. Always lots of sun loungers available.