Pestana D. João II Beach & Golf Resort

Waited for four years for this holiday and were amazed by this location! The room was tidy and convenient, perfect for staying for afternoon naps and the nights. The room to the landside was good choice, shadowy until late afternoon. No need to use aircon although over 30°. Public areas wide, so much places to rest in and outside, everything clean and cool, staff always at sight and cleaning up. Breakfast and lunch buffet with a wide range, no problem to try new things every day, large availability of fresh fruit. (By the way, we found at least 6 coffee machines, no problem to get served ;-)). Range of Day Trips could be booked directly at the reception, everything arranged by the staff, pick up at the hotel. Fine guarded beach in visual range, clean water, no stones etc., good for walks, either in the sand or on the wooden walkway. We had a great time, thank you!

The comfort, the privacy, the staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful and nice both in the restaurant and the staff cleaning the bedrooms are so thorough and considerate at all times. The location of the property is exceptionally good, the proximity to the beach and the board walk and the views of the beach . The private gardens and the pool are exceptionally family friendly and most convenient for people to use. Also all of the staff on the reception desk are most helpful and friendly, booking taxis for us and printing out our boarding passes when departing from your hotel.

It was clean, large room, friendly staff, and good facilities. The dining room was spacious, divided into different sections. Would return if the AC was reliable.

the breakfast! many choices without being over the top and things kept being restocked till the very last minute. not the usual pressure of having to be an early-bird or having to awkwardly beg. very well done! and the location! very calm and soothing, even though the weather is bipolar at this time of the year. no traffic, no music, no pool activities that drive you nuts.

The location of the property was excellent. It was right on Praia de Alvor which is a lovely beach and walking distance to two other incredible beaches.