My family of 16 people stayed at the Pestanz Alvor South Beach Hotel. We ranged in ages from 2 years old to 90 years old. The hotel was perfect for us. The staff were terrific. They really went above and beyond to make our reunion and celebrations as wonderful as possible. The beach is right in front of the hotel, and the village of Alvor is a pleasant 7-minute walk along the boardwalk. The buffet breakfast had a lot of options for everyone, including our 2 vegan family members. I highly recommend the hotel for family holidays.

Dinner and lunch options were limited, rather go to the village

My 90 year old mother, my girlfriend, and myself spent 4 nights at this amazing hotel. The staff were extremely helpful to accommodate special requests for my mother and for my girlfriend. The location could not be better. The rooms are stunning. Attention to detail makes all the difference, and the hotel left nothing out. The hotel is built within the walls of the citadel, and laying at the swimming pool between the ramparts is stunning. Special mention of Carlos, he went above and beyond and exceeded all expectations of service.

Wonderful staff all seemingly happy in their work, nothing was too much trouble. Great position with the boardwalk to get to Alvor centre. The guys in the Sea deck restaurant were wonderful. A shout out for José who navigated me through the menu each night. I have a garlic allergy & his assistance was greatly appreciated. Wonderful food in the hotel, as well as the Sea deck. Housekeeping was excellent too. Many thanks to all.

Very hard mattress & awful pillows & the open plan bathroom & bedroom.

loved the location on the Brach , the rooms where spacious and clean with pleasing decor, loved the wide bath. Beautiful walks along the board walk and 10 min walk into village ,with plenty to do. Breakfast was self service and top quality products . You won’t go hungry the management sent us a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate my husbands birthday 72

The sunbeds plenty of them but not comfortable sunken in the middle . it would of been nice to be told if we could or could not use the Balinese beds , as No notices around Breakfast no one to explain ins and outs of the breakfast , Tea, cold,milk, a toaster ? could I have had a poached egg instead of scrambled etc.

The staff at the hotel were very welcoming and could not do enough for us. Our room came with a complimentary bottle of champagne which was a lovely touch. The breakfast was 10/10 and had variety of options and plenty of everything which was constantly being topped up.

Could not fault the hotel with anything.

Good location for walking into the centre of Alvor, close to the beach and walkways . Very clean , nice breakfasts, very pleasant staff. Easy access to plenty of restaurants for lunch or dinner. Lovely suite with walk in shower as requested.

Nothing really, but maybe an odd singer or evening entertainment once or twice a week might be nice

Good location for town. exceptionally helpful staff and all very pleasant. Great location on the beach and beside the boardwalk.

We booked a deluxe double with sea view but was disappointed to find there was no balcony. Our room was also up a very steep flight of stairs once inside the door and this caused me a problem as I have hip and knee troubles. Also, lacking in hanging space and NO drawers, I could not fit 14 days worth of clothing in what was provided if we had been staying any longer and nowhere to lay things down. looks amazing but very impractical.

Hotel was adjacent to the Boardwalk directly in front of the shore which meant you could go for a lovely walk along the Boardwalk or go to the lovely village, cafes, restaurants and shops

Nothing ! it was all good

Staff are very helpful Location by the beach is perfect It's quiet and the room is cosy, with a great balcony Varied and tasty breakfast

Would be great to have a water refill station, found I had to pester the staff a lot!

Breakfast variety great -refreshed all the time with helpful and friendly staff. Food good quality as much as you wanted. Pool area and beach good with swimming a bonus.

The evening was very quiet with nothing going on.