Pestana Alvor South Beach Premium Suite Hotel

Gorgeous backdrop of the Atlantic is this lovely little hotel. It may need a little makeover in some areas but nothing that impacted our trip. Our room was clean, big enough for our family with a sea view. Breakfast included and it was really good. I am GF free and they had special packaged bread and cookies for me which was great. Snack restaurant was yummy, drinks were good and pools were clean (and cold). The only thing I missed at this time of year was a hot tub after a cold dip. Short walk into town for dinner and drinks. Safe feeling. We would stay here again if we ever returned to Alvor. Running along the boardwalk and Walking along the beach both ways it looked like the nicest property in the area.

This hotel is total bliss. Clean, contemporary and super lovely staff who always go the extra mile to ensure your holiday is perfect. Having been coming here since it opened one or two times a year. The facilities are fab the food is brilliant the location is unbeatable- so it’s just perfect. The Manager ( everyone of the past managers too) is professional, friendly and efficient the best! Rooms have everything you could possibly want - the sea view rooms and suites have pure sea views and are amazing. Cannot rate this hotel highly enough. Thank you for the time of my life - be back next season!!!

Loved it here. Right on the beach, less than 5mins/5 euros in a taxi to alvor town/harbour. Friendly staff, great breakfast selection, everything is kept clean & tidy and it never felt crowded or busy around the pools. A couple of shops walking distance and bars on the beach Looking forward to going again

We have stayed at South Beach several times and have witnessed it’s decent to mediocrity. The hotel is superbly situated and one could be forgiven that this has possibly contributed to Pestana not addressing issues raised as far back as 2023. I have read many reviews and Mr Almeida has repeatedly assured clients that relevant teams had been notified and improvements would be made in the ‘short term’.. Overall we did not enjoy our stay as the hotel is ‘tired’ and needs upgrading and a price review. We had toured the Iberian Peninsula and stayed at Pestana Tavira. Paradore Carmona, Barceló Aracena and a private hotel in Evora.and finished in Alvor. All were cheaper and better and at least one had a definite policy not to charge different rates for the same room on different days .. what did South beach provide on the more expensive days that were different than cheaper days? The following issues include some mentioned in 2023( eg dirty sundeds, insufficient parasoles) On arrival the first thing we noticed was the stained toilet seat which would not be acceptable in any star hotel( see photo) In fairness the seat was change after a photo was shown to reception. The replaced seat was not new. Towel rail had been repaired in the past but ineffectively as it failed, falling off the during our stay but was repaired by evening. The shower surround had a very poor repair. Please see photo Towels very old and thin and one had a hole in.. please see photo The bed was like sleeping on a boat and I felt as though I was going to fall out.. perhaps the very thick mattress topper didn’t help. Again the worst sleep on tour. Breakfast hot food was actually lukewarm warm at best.. two heat lamps .. this was mentioned in an earlier review and ‘teams were notified’ I can say that the coffee was undrinkable in my opinion. Finally, we never used the sun beds as when we wanted to sunbathe all the best ones were occupied and parasols all in use.. The only beds left were the ones mentioned back in 2023 that were covered in mould and just not inviting and management said they were addressing the issue at the time. Sadly we will only return if these issues are actually addressed . This hotel is just not offering value for money.

Spent two weeks here in a pool view/ sea view room. The view was stunning! Plenty of space in the room , lots of storage . Great shower & comfy bed. Easy check in by friendly staff . Pool area was never crowded always got a bed. The cabanas need renovated , the covers were dirty and shades need replaced, but just used the sunbeds. The pools were “refreshing” ! Breakfast was good plenty of choice of all usuals, you can order omelettes etc but no one tells you this I read it on another TA post. Bar staff could be a bit more chatty and hotel should make much more of bar area. 10-15min walk into town either along boardwalk or through residential area. Don’t go HB here there are so many good restaurants in Alvor. Would recommend and hope to return

I appreciate I booked last minute but I really don't think the hotel was worth the price. The rooms are smaller than pictures make them appear, and a little tired. Large stains on carpet around bed. My bathroom sink didn't drain and they did get this seen to and fixed promptly. The pool was pretty. The food for dinner I wouldn't rate either. Mixed reviews. Staff super nice! but overall I wouldn't go back purely as I think it's overpriced for what you're getting. Checked out early.