Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort
Praia do Alvor, Alvor, Portimao 8500-088 Portugal
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#7 of 28 hotels in Alvor
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The Pestana D. João II is a is a 4-star hotel overlooking the sandy Alvor beach with calm, crystal clear waters. It is only 10 minutes on foot from the town centre, very close to the Alvor river. Take a dive into one of the 2 outdoor saltwater swimming pools surrounded by lush and peaceful gardens, or relax at the Spa with an indoor swimming pool, Turkish bath and sauna where you can schedule a Magic Spa massage. For your meals, there is 1 restaurant and 3 bars (2 of which only open in the summer). If you have kids, the Pestana Kids Club is the perfect place for them to have fun (open from June to September). All rooms offer a balcony with views of the sea (frontal or side), garden or hotel grounds and have a TV and Wi-Fi.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Boating
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Parking
Public wifi
Pool / beach towels
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Saltwater pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Kid-friendly buffet
Snack bar
Poolside bar
Game room
Mini golf
Billiards
Evening entertainment
Kids club
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Massage
Neck massage
Salon
Steam room
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Non-smoking hotel
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
24-hour front desk
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Air conditioning
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Ocean view
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Another superb stay at the Dom Joao II, Alvor. Been a few years since our last stay and there has been some upgrades and improvements. The rooms always clean and comfortable, but still no tea/coffee facilities. The breakfast is great, so much choice. Fresh bacon, omlettes, pancakes made in front of you. Huge garden pool area with direct access to the beach. Lovely walking on the boardwalk to Alvor in an evening. Worth going the other way towards the cove where there are some very nice restaurants for lunch. Only around 15 mins walk into the main area of Alvor with a couple of nice bars on the way. Always our first choice when staying in Alvor.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Stayed here before with golf buddies but decided to take my wife for a long weekend before Christmas and also to escape the chill of -7C at home. Everything was great, the sea view room, the cleanliness of the room and the hotel and the staff were very cheerful and helpful. Very nice buffet breakfast provided and even allowed us in the breakfast room early due to an early flight home. Thank you to the lady in the bar for staying open until midnight to allow us a bedtime nightcap. As a Pestana member from the last time I stayed here, the cost of the stay was really competitive, Hope to be back in the future.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: If you enjoy early walks or runs on the beach this is the hotel for you.
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Mr. PeterSOnHoliday, We were delighted to hear that your recent stay at Pestana Dom João II was delightful and that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay. Our team would like to thank you for your very kind feedback. Many thanks for choosing Pestana Dom João II for your holiday. We look forward to hosting you again soon at our hotel. Kind regards, The Team at Pestana Dom João II
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Arrived at Pearana Don Joao II on the 27th May late flight but when we arrived greeted by reception politely unfortunately the restaurant had closed and no way to get food unless walking to Alvor approximately a mile away give or take so a little disappointed that nothing was offered. We received our room key and on arrival the room was spacious and clean with a car park view ( wrong side of the hotel unfortunately but the view from the 3rd floor we were on when waiting for the lifts was very pleasant. The breakfast was plentiful and the area spacious with plenty of room for everyone. Good variety for breakfast fresh fruit, continental and the bacon eggs beans with omelettes cooked to order so a bit for everybody. The pool was clean very big and over 12’ deep at the deep end but it was very cold. The pool area was quite quiet so none of this rushing for sun beds and to be fair there were plenty around the pool and even more scattered about around the gardens. Location wise it was quite isolated with a supermarket just around the corner and a local restaurant right next to the hotel ( good quality food and reasonably priced ). The hotel is about a mile away to the centre of Alvor which has some nice restaurants and bars with local shops in abundance. The weather was warm at around 26° most days but the wind could catch you out so beware as it feels cooler than it actually is at night the temperature did drop so something warmer than a T-shirt is recommended. The beaches are white sand and immaculate, At the rear of the hotel over the boardwalk turn left you can walk on the beach to the caves at one end and turn right you head towards Alvor. Getting back to the hotel my only gripe really is we had to check out at 12pm and they said we couldn’t keep the room on unless we paid €50 which wasn’t worth it as we left at 15.00hrs and the only option we were given was to change in the Spa area which unfortunately isn’t good enough especially if there is more than two of you ( couple ) as it was just the men’s toilet/showers so no privacy and the urinal is right next to the small area you could get changed in which isn’t ideal the ladies does have a chair in it I am told ( something the hotel I believe needs to look at ) overall a pleasant break would we come back the jury is out on that one. I hope this helps when choosing your next holiday. …
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 2 days ago
Dear Mr. Ref69, On behalf of our entire team at Pestana Dom João II, we would like to thank you for taking the time to provide us with your positive feedback. Your opinion is crucial for us to continue improving our service and anticipate our Guests' needs. We thank you as well for your suggestions that we'll take into account. It was a real pleasure for us to have you as our Guest, and we look forward to welcoming you again at Pestana Dom João II. Best regards, The Team at Pestana Dom João II
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On the whole a nice hotel, nice gardens and very close to lovely beach. However, the sun beds are not comfortable and towels not readily available. The main communal areas of the hotel are nice but the rooms are basic and in need of some updating. Beds are all twin and very hard. Bathroom was a little mouldy and although functional was in need of some TLC. No water supplied even on arrival plus no kettle -which I have never experienced in any hotel. Asked but told not hotel policy to supply. We were out every night but in returning the entertainment supplied was absolutely awful. Hotel is in a good location and easy walk along boardwalk to the harbour but they do need to work on a few areas to get better reviews
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Bárbara Barão, Guest Services / Front Office at Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort
Responded 2 days ago
Dear Mrs. katiewX4842ZZ, We would like to thank you for giving us your honest opinion on your stay. Unfortunately, we did not satisfy your expectations. We would like to sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. We have taken note of all the issues mentioned so that improvements can be made in the short-term. We appreciate that you chose Pestana Dom João II for your stay. We hope you will give us another opportunity to demonstrate our high service standards and regain your trust during your next visit. Kind regards, The team of Pestana Dom João II
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Receptionist staff Michel Felix is extremely rude. He shouted at me because I asked where can I locate the beach towels. Generally the staff are rude especially the male staff at the hotel. There are hole in bath towels. There’s no drinking water or kettle in the room. The bathroom toilet constantly smells of sewage. Staines carpet on the hallway floor. There is no life guard by the pool. It’s really dangerous considering it’s a family hotel. Breakfast is very basic.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: The hotel is not a 4 star. It is very poor overall. Extremely rude staff especially male staff....
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Dear Mr./Mrs. O9660BXjoanneg, We would like to thank you for sharing this information with us because we can only improve with the valuable feedback provided by our Guests. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused during your stay. We are sorry that our team did not meet your expectations. We have already spoken to the team. We are working together to improve the quality of our service and assistance. Thank you for staying with us. We sincerely hope you will give us one more opportunity to rebuild your trust in our team service and to recover your impression of the hotel. Kind regards, The team of Pestana Dom João II
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The only positive review l can give for this hotel is it's in a good location for Alvor and beach. The pool and gardens are very nice. Booked a Delux Seaview twin room. The room was not very big, enough space to walk around the twin beds and a basic bathroom. Broken hairdryer. I did ask in reception if they had made a mistake and put us in the wrong room, but was told that these rooms had been refurbished to a standard. (Not by my standard l'm afraid). The balconies are quite close. We had to keep the door shut when people smoked on them because the smoke came into our room. Difficult for a non smoker. No kettle, asked over two days if they would supply one (knowing full well they were not going to) so l bought one so we could have a hot drink when we wanted, especially in the evening. What can l say about the food!!! We booked breakfast and evening meals The omelettes come from a mix in a carton, not fresh. The standard is very poor for both breakfast and evening meals. It's a case of having to pick your way through warm food, and stale bread. We lived on salad and tinned tuna. Went out for breakfasts and a few evening meals, as we felt the need to eat a substantial meal. We thought it might be us being too fussy, but other people were not very happy with the food either. Not much entertainment. An occasional singer with a guitar. I would not go to this hotel again. It was very disappointing for us.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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This is a great hotel, but a couple of things need improving. The downstairs (lobby, reception area, restaurant area, bar) look lovely and modern. We enjoyed eating in the restaurant every morning and evening. There was a large selection of food available and the restaurant was very quiet in the evening. The restaurant staff and reception staff are efficient and friendly and the pool area is clean and pleasing. The beach is accessible through a gate from the pool area and is only a two minute walk from the hotel. The location could not be any better!! Alvor is around a 15 minute walk along the pretty boardwalk. Now the negatives... the beds were very uncomfortable and felt old. The female members of my group (myself included) all felt bruised at the hips from the hard mattresses. My bed even had a plastic sheet (clearly for a child and had not been removed) and every time I moved, it was loud and uncomfortable. My parents' room was not cleaned for two days. We told the maids on our corridor but they both said that the room was not theirs to clean, despite my sister and I having rooms next to my parents (ours had been cleaned). My mum had to phone reception to report this issue, and it was then resolved. Although the rooms look nice, they are a little tired. The bathroom has a big window through to the bedroom, which we found strange. There is a blind, but the window was a little mouldy on the bathroom side from the shower. The bathroom was in need of some improvements too. There are two small lifts which serve the whole hotel. There was a queue on most occasions as more lifts are needed. I often ended up walking up to the 5th floor to avoid waiting for lifts to become available. Great location, lovely communal areas, and the restaurant is nice. This hotel just needs little improvements - especially new beds!!…
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Dear Mr./Mrs. On behalf of our entire team at Pestana Dom João II, we would like to thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. Your opinion is crucial for us to continuously improve in anticipating our Guests' needs, preferences, and expectations. We were glad to hear that, overall, you enjoyed your stay at Pestana Dom João II. At the same time, we would like to apologize for not fully meeting your expectations in some instances. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. We have shared your comments with our teams to ensure that improvements will be made. It was a real pleasure for us to have you as our Guest, and we hope you will give us another opportunity to welcoming you again at Pestana Dom João II and regain your trust during your next visit. Warm regards, The Team at Pestana Dom João II
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The hotel is lovely. It is just a short walk into the town but there are taxis just across the road or you can order an Uber. We stayed half board and I disagree with some of the comments about breakfast, there is loads on offer from fruit, cereal, toast and hot bacon and eggs etc. if you want something cooked for you, there is an omelette chef. If you had a request I’m sure the wait staff would accommodate it. The food in the evening was nice with loads of choice. The rooms were spotless and modern and were cleaned daily. I loved the big deep bath. The only time I heard any noise was when someone was checking out early in the morning but the rest of the time I slept well. My wife mentioned the aircon wasn’t working properly but I was ok. The staff were amazing and were always happy to help. Another comment mentioned not being able to eat or drink your own stuff at the pool. I didn’t find this at all. The pool was lovely and quiet with loads of loungers. This is the second time I’ve stayed at this hotel and would happily go back. …
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Mr. jimmynick, Thank you for your feedback on your stay at Pestana Dom João II. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the experience and our team's dedicated, attentive, and professional service. Your comments make us proud and serve as an incentive for continuously improving our service and striving for excellence. It was a great pleasure for us to welcome you as our Guest. We would like to thank you for staying at Pestana Dom João II, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Best regards, The Team at Pestana Dom João II
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I have stayed at this hotel on several occasions in the past on golfing trips with a group of friends. I have booked to have a holiday there with my wife in June as the proximity of the beach is ideal. The hotel has lovely gardens and a big pool area and is a short walk to Alvor centre. The staff were all very pleasant, helpful and courteous. The views from the upper 4/5 floors above the restaurant are stunning as they look right along the beach to Alvor and beyond to Lagos. On the down side the balconies are small. My only comments (comments not complaints) are that the fruit juice at breakfast is very poor and watery, the quest for coffee and the eggs are cooked in the kitchen and left under heat lamps so they are not fresh and as a result are overcooked by the time you get them. That aside the hotel was very good. I would like to thank Barbara from Customer Relations who took time to meet me to discuss aspects of my return holiday this June.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Room Tip: If you are golfing it is not worth paying extra for side or full sea views. However, if you are...
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Dear Mr./Mrs., On behalf of our entire team at Pestana Dom João II, we would like to thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the experience and our team's dedicated, attentive, and professional service. Your comments make us proud and serve as an incentive for continuously improving our service and striving for excellence. At the same time, we would like to apologize for not fully meeting your expectations in some instances. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. We have shared your comments with our teams to ensure that improvements will be made. It was a real pleasure for us to have you as our Guest, and we hope you will give us another opportunity to welcoming you again at Pestana Dom João II and regain your trust during your next visit. Warm regards, The Team at Pestana Dom João II
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Hotel is nice from the outside and gardens and communal areas look nice. The rooms are overall clean, but basic and a window looking from bathroom to bedroom( there is a blind). Shower in Room scaled up and poor water pressure from shower head. Beds are creaky and uncomfortable and the balcony is very small. The breakfast was included but was not very nice and pretty basic. Fruit Juices tasted from concentrate and the glasses were tiny. The selection they had would probably provide you with at least one thing you could eat for breakfast and tolerate but it isn’t a meal to look forward to. The gardens as mentioned are nice and a small security gate leads you onto the boardwalk/beach. The pool is saltwater and uncomfortably cold. Maybe due to the time of the year or average age group of most guests but it is lifeless there is no music no atmosphere it at some points was eerily quiet. You are not allowed to consume your own food and drinks by the pool so have to rely on the small pool bar for drinks ( if you stick to the rules) which averaged around €6 a drink for the one round I purchased. I slept with the window open as the AC doesn’t work which I’m not too fussed about it wasn’t that hot during my stay. However I often woke up quite early due to noise outside the room which was from staff/ delivery drivers/ laundry collection etc not guests. I didn’t hate my stay but I would not stay again…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: If you are not on a golf trip or under the age of 70 do not stay here
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Dear Mr./Mrs. , Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback on your experience at Pestana Dom João II. Your opinion is crucial for us to improve how we work. We would like to sincerely apologize for not fully meeting your expectations and for any inconvenience this may have caused. We have shared your comments with our teams to ensure that improvements will be made. We would like to thank you for staying at Pestana Dom João II. We hope this experience has not tarnished your impression of our hotel permanently. We would be delighted to change it during your next stay. Kind regards, The team of Pestana Dom João II
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$144 - $337 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort?
Nearby attractions include Sunset Bar (0.7 miles), Praia dos Três Irmãos (0.6 miles), and Mourisco Cocktail Bar (0.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ristorante Pizzeria Napoli, Tasty Cuisine, and Indian Garden.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.5 miles away from the center of Alvor.
Does Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese.