Pestana Blue Alvor Beach - All Inclusive Hotel

We’ve just got back from a lovely stay at the Pestana Blue. Check in was quick and easy, we were greeted with a glass of fizz and given our band so we could get some lunch whilst we waited for our room. We were there for our 35th Wedding Anniversary and were delighted to be offered an upgraded room with a balcony and lovely view, also a bottle of bubbly with 2 flutes and a smalll box of choc’s delivered to our room on the day which was a lovely touch. The food was great, lots to chose from at Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant , there is also a burger van by the pool and a cold lunch area next to the pool bar. The drinks were very good, lots to chose from (alcoholic and soft). We also ate in Luigi’s Italian restaurant, lovely food and great atmosphere! The staff are very friendly and are always there to help. Just felt that more bar staff were needed at Bubbles bar in the evenings. The hotel was extremely clean and well maintained. The lifts were great as they were linked to your room number so when you scanned your room card it took you straight to your floor. Pool area was spotless and always plenty of beds free. If you fancied something a bit quieter with a great view, you could go to the adults only pool. Air con was good and a ceiling fan if you wanted it too. If you fancied a bit of tv, there were a few English film channels to chose from. If you fancied it, you could walk to the town along a boardwalk down by the beach. There are a couple of bars on the way if you needed a pit stop. All in all we had a great stay and would definitely recommend this hotel.

Such a lovely clean and well presented hotel. Let’s start at the beginning. Check in was fast and friendly. The lifts take a little bit of working out but got there thanks to our 9 year old! The room was beautiful. Big and spacious, clean and bright. We had a sea view which was immense. Breakfast there is tons of variety and everything is really fresh. Lunch time we didn’t venture into the rest and used the little snack bar and pool side truck. Again the food was fresh and tasty. Dinner time again fresh and lots of choice. Heard people complain about the “kids” choice but that comes down to picky eaters. Our child found plenty to choose from. Staff are very friendly and really kind with the children. The pool is clean and tidy and no fighting for a bed lots of them free. Only thing is the parasol situation, you are limited to where you can sit if you want a parasol as there are holes in the ground so make sure you look for the hole if you require a parasol before settling down on your loungers. One little thing that could make the pool experience even better would be a little bar by the pool as you have to go back inside meaning if you get out the pool you have to dry off before being able to get a drink. The beach is clean and tidy and has some amazing rocks and caves to walk through. Bit of a steep hill back to the hotel but nothing too major. The mini disco is on at 8.30pm which is a little late for younger ones but the staff again try to get everyone involved. Would absolutely come here again.

Swift check in and we arrived after the restaurant shut and there were 3 plates of food waiting for us in the room. Room 818 very spacious and very comfortable beds. Storage great although a bigger shelf by the beds or a bedside cabinet would be an improvement. Although it was a great view from the balcony not sure the supplement was worth it. Bathroom, although functional could have done with a little updating. Fridge was re stocked each day as was tea and coffee. Room cleaned every day to a good standard. Pool area really good with more than enough sunbeds. No real issues with people reserving and not turning up. Can get windy in the afternoon and the pool was very cold. Restaurant was good with food available all day with the snack bar also. As with most all inclusives food became a little bit repetitive but if a good quality. Never a problem in sitting in the outside area for breakfast or evening around 8:30. The two onsite restaurants are worth booking although our favourite was Fuego’s. Great location, with a 25 min walk into Alvor along the boardwalk or an Uber about €6 Played 3 rounds of golf while here and originally booked direct with 2 Pestana courses but found it cheaper if you go through the hotel. All in all a great 10 day stay.

Great hotel, we spent a week here as a family of 3 with a 2 year old, unfortunately the kids club doesn’t start until age 4 but all the staff from the kids club would interact with our son daily especially Teresa and the kids club at night is great. Always a great option of food even for pickier eaters, always had a soup option as well. Fizzy drinks machine was a bonus to help yourself too and the bar had a great range of cocktails and branded spirits. The room was really spacious with a nice balcony and good bathroom size too. Would recommend to anyone thinking of going, pool can be a bit cold and there is an afternoon wind especially at the kids pool but it doesn’t deter from the hotel and the staff ensuring everyone can enjoy the activities they offer each day as well.

My husband and i have just returned from a week away here and we had a fantastic time. Take some of the lower reviews with a pinch of salt, some grumbles are incredibly pathetic from some of these people! Our room was lovely and spacious with a great balcony, and everywhere was exceptionally clean. Our room was cleaned daily with fresh towels given and water & juice replenished in our fridge. All the reception staff were very friendly and helpful. Surendra on the bubbles bar in the evening is the happiest barman, and also makes the best Mojitos! We were very impressed with the premium spirits on offer and the quality of the drinks. Both the a la carte restaurants are superb, make sure you do not miss out on those! So much food available throughout the entire day, you could never go hungry here so i can not understand a review i read about someone ordering McDonald's due to hunger!! Adult only pool was the perfect place for us to relax and unwind, the comfy beds there were a bonus. We took a 30 minute uber to Lagos one afternoon and spent the evening there. Only 10 euro each way, so very easy to go and venture out to different places. The walk into Alvor is lovely along the beach, with lots of nice bars to sit in and soak up the gorgeous sunset in the evening. All in all a fantastic holiday and a lovely hotel, we would definitely recommend.

I think some of these reviews are a little harsh. We had a lovely week at the Pestana Blue. Our room was cleaned daily, bed changed and fresh towels. Rooms were clean and large/airy. We were on the 5th floor with a pool/sea view which was lovely. Food wise, being picky I did find it a little samey as the days went on and we struggled with selection for our toddler, fruit wise would have been great to see some berries etc, mainly melon and grapes on offer. Cakes are delicious! Luigi’s and Fuego are really nice and we had no issue booking in. The pool is freezing but lovely, we paid for the huts a couple of days which are nice but no issues getting a bed during the day. Kids pool is great but shaded in an afternoon and as it gets windy we only used the kids are a couple of times and stuck to the main pool. The beach walk is fabulous and we went to the left and went to the secluded areas which are beautiful, the board walk is also nice and we went to the beach every morning. The staff are friendly and were lovely with our little boy, always a hi-five or a fist pump. Only negative I would say is the toilets near the restaurant, I only went in once and didn’t again - they need a good clean and new toilet seats desperately. We paid for a private transfer and highly recommend Yellow Fish, super friendly and helpful. Overall we had a lovely family holiday and will return. Alvor is a beautiful part of the world

We had a lovely stay at this hotel. After reading some of the reviews before arriving I was worried, however we had a lovely holiday. Staff were friendly, our room was spacious and nicely decorated. The bathroom was tired and hadn't been updated in the renovation which was a shame but it was functional. There was no hairdryer as advertised so if you need one take one with you. The family pool is a great size and where we spent most of our time. We managed to get sunloungers every day but did struggle when we left it later in the morning and ended up on the grass where there were a lot of ants. The surface round the pool is not gentle on the feet, and there are loose stones, so make sure you have a pair of flip-flops to wear from your sunlounger to the pool. Also, take towel clips as it can get breezy. There is also a kids pool and an adult pool. The entertainment team were great, they didn't hassle you to take part and took no for an answer. I enjoyed watching the pool activities from the sun beds. The team worked really hard. Food was as expected for an AI, good selection at breakfast, sausage, eggs, bacon, pancakes, pastries, toast, ham, cheeses etc. Lunch, there was a salad bar, soup, lots of different breads, pasta salads, hot dishes and desserts. Dinner was similar to lunch. The snack bar had crisps, sandwiches, desserts, ice pops, salad etc and there is a van serving burgers and hot dogs. We ate breakfast and lunch and tended to go into Alvor for dinner, I couldn't believe how cheap we could eat out and there are some great restaurants. We downloaded uber to get to and from the hotel. There can be a small wait at the bar if you want an alcoholic drink but for soft drinks there are machines to help yourself, I took a cold cup in my case which was great for filling at the machine and kept my drink cold by the pool for hours! Try not to let the bad reviews worry you if you have booked this hotel, I would say it's more a good 4 star than 5, no major issues but there's room for small improvements.

A five star hotel with exceptional service and amenities. The staff were very courteous and informative. I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone wanting to take advantage of white gloves service. Melissa and Fabio at front desk were exceptional as they answered all of our questions. You will not be disappointed at Pestana Blu hotels. Activities for all age groups.

We arrived early and our room wasn't ready. We were able to leave our cases in a luggage hold. When our rooms were ready the hotel called us. The rooms are spacious, clean and light. All the staff are polite and pleasant. Always cleaning. The hotel is immaculate. There is food available from 6.30 in the buffet. Excellent choices, cater for all. They do breakfast, then brunch, then lunch, then tea. There are loads of drink stations around the hotel. You have tea making facilities in your room, also fridge and safe. The entertainment team have so much energy, especially in this heat. There is a pool for the younger children, another for families and another pool for over 16's, a lot quieter than main pool. By main pool is a snack van that does burgers and hot dogs. My son loves them. The mini golf is good too. Theres football pitch, tennis courts and a pool table. The hotel reception are amazing, especially Melissa, she's very helpful. The bar is good. Plenty of choice for drinks. The lager is really nice. Yes sometimes there's a queue but you can't anticipate how many people will want a drink at any particular time. Hicham who works is the day is lovely. Overall our experience has been a good one. I would highly recommended this hotel to anyone. There's always negative reviews and I would be the first one to complain, but there's nothing to complain about. Thank you pestana for a lovely holiday. One we will never forget.