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Pestana Dom Joao II Hotel and Beach Resort
Portugal, Europe
Alvor
Overlooking Alvor Beach, one of the best beaches of the Algarve and extending for several kilometres, this contemporary style hotel is situated in a privileged location close to the Alvor Estuary, a major nature protection area for birds. The centre of Alvor is within a 10-minute walk, Portimão, the largest city in West Algarve, is 7 km away. In the city, guests will find themselves in a place of many cafes and restaurants. Faro International Airport is at a distance of 74 km. The hotel offers modern guest rooms with air conditioning, cable TV, mini bar, safe, telephone, hair dryer and bath amenities. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant with a wide selection of international and local dishes. There are also bars where to relax with live music and variety of drinks. To relax after the day with sauna, Turkish bath and indoor pool or magic spa and massages are well-served to the needs of all guests.
Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wired Internet
- Wi-fi
- Room service
- Laundry service*
- Launderette*
- Multilingual staff
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Lift access
- *Some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
The centre of Alvor is within a 10-minute walk, Portimão, the largest city in West Algarve, is 7 km away. In the city, guests will find themselves in a place of many cafes and restaurants. Faro International Airport is at a distance of 74 km.
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good3,596 reviews
Excellent
46%
Very Good
33%
Average
14%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
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Disappointing
The grounds of this hotel are beautiful. The hotel itself is badly in need of a complete revamp. Reception area okay but walking to rooms is like going into a dungeon . Threadbare, dirty carpets in corridor. The room itself has a glass partition to separate bathroom and some mould has set in here. On the up side rooms were spotless and cleaned everyday by a very pleasant lady. The pool area well looked after but sunbeds are very old and not comfy. I actually had to go to pharmacy for Ibrufen gel because my hips were sore a couple of hours on one. Nice beach bar for lunch. Breakfast was not appetising at all. This hotel is in a good area on beach with lovely workers but it’s tired, dated and in my opinion one star.
Review by Sandra68_8 Dublin, Ireland
Relaxing beach break
Great location, directly in front of the beach. Very quiet and relaxing. Lovely area - the beach is gorgeous. Staff is exceptional, helpful and friendly, especially Hardik who works evenings in the downstairs bar. He was exceptionally professional and helpful with every single order, no matter what time we ordered. Always helpful, smiling and very accommodating.
Cannot praise Hardik and all of the staff highly enough.They work really hard but are always smiling, friendly and helpful.
Big mistake msking this hotel half board only!!
Big mistake taking the bed & breakfast only option away. We have been going to this hotel in Alvor for years and found out recently that you can no longer do bed & breakfast only. We were so disappointed and unfortunately will no longer choose this hotel if the b & b only option isn't available
Review by kk12CorkIreland Cork, Ireland
Family holiday
We are a family of six who stayed here for a week on a b and b basis in September 2026. We really enjoyed our stay and would come again. The hotel was clean and well maintained, although apparently some refurbishment is being carried out later this year. The location on the beach is excellent, and the walk into Alvor village along the boardwalk is lovely. The staff are friendly and helpful. There was plenty of choice at breakfast although it did get busy at about 9 o’clock. The pool area and bar is very nice. Our only minor complaint was that at times in the evening there were not enough staff on duty in the bar, so there was a bit of a wait to get served.
Review by Kelvin J North Wales, United Kingdom
Good hotel in an excellent location.
Just had a 4 night stay here with friends. Great location right on the beach, next to the boardwalk within easy reach of Alvor village. Rooms are nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable, with air con thankfully as we were here during some very warm weather. The staff are very helpful and friendly.
The pool has plenty of sunbeds available with plenty of shade under the trees or parasols. There is a gate which leads out to the beach and boardwalk.
The pool bar has a great choice and is very reasonably priced - especially during happy hour (4-6pm) when all drinks are 30% off.
Breakfast is plentiful. The queue for the omelette station can get quite long, but the omelettes are delicious so it’s worth the wait.
The only thing I would say is that the hotel could do with a little refresh here and there. The carpet on the stairs is long overdue replacing for example but it’s an excellent location and lovely staff. I would stay here again.
Review by CMega Lurgan, United Kingdom
