Joshua Davidson
Pestana Blue Alvor – Family-Friendly Resort with a Few Drawbacks
We recently stayed at Pestana Blue Alvor and overall had a good experience, especially traveling with kids. The hotel is extremely family-friendly, with loads of activities to keep children entertained all day. The pool area is fantastic, and the property is within walking distance of the beach, which was a big plus.
Rooms are air-conditioned and comfortable, though some areas, like our bathroom, felt a bit dated and could use an update.
Food was generally fine—nothing remarkable, but in line with what you’d expect from an all-inclusive. However, the coffee was pretty terrible. If you care about your morning coffee, you might want to venture out or bring your own.
One of the most frustrating aspects was the elevator situation. During peak times, you could easily wait up to 10 minutes to get in one, even though there are four lifts—most were constantly full.
On the positive side, free parking and charging ports for electric vehicles were very convenient.
If you’re traveling with kids and want an easy, activity-packed resort near the beach, this is a solid option, but be prepared for some small inconveniences.
I've included food + drink in service hence 3 stars.
MD Trading
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Family Getaway!
We stayed a week at Pestana Blue Alvor with our two kids and had an amazing time. The hotel is clean, modern, and very family-friendly. Staff were welcoming, food was delicious with plenty of variety, and the kids loved the pools and kids’ club. Great location near the beach and Alvor town. Highly recommend for a relaxing family holiday!
Lucy Williams
Great location, room was spacious and spotless. Great view of the beach. Pool and football court were a big hit with our son. Service at the bar could be quite slow at peak times and the food was quite repetitive but we always found something we liked.
Sukaina Sheraly
We recently stayed at Pestana Blue Alvor as a family of five and had the best experience ever!
From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed and cared for especially thanks to Joana Faustino, who truly went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional. Joana showed incredible professionalism, warmth, and genuine kindness in every interaction. Her communication was thoughtful, clear, and always timely. It’s rare to meet someone who connects so naturally with guests while upholding the values and high standards of a place like Pestana Blue Alvor. She made a real difference in our experience, and we’re so grateful for her care and attention.
Beyond Joana, every staff member we interacted with was friendly, helpful, and committed to making our stay special. You can tell this resort values service and hospitality at every level.
As for the resort itself, it’s beautiful, clean, and thoughtfully designed. There is truly something for everyone, but it’s especially perfect for families with young children. The variety of activities kept our kids entertained and happy the entire time.
Our stay was not only comfortable but truly memorable and we’re already looking forward to coming back, knowing such wonderful people work here to make each guest’s experience so positive.
Thank you, Pestana Blue Alvor, for a fantastic family holiday!
Kat Sutton
An absolutely fantastic holiday in a wonderful hotel. The staff and service were excellent and very the animation team were really good at including our autistic son. He was a particular fan of the blue tiger hotel mascot that visited at meal times!
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