Pestana Dom Joao II Hotel Alvor travel guide

This hotel is located right by the beach area of the Algarve, with a wonderful view over the Atlantic, around 1 km outside the town of Alvor. Further sightseeing attractions include cities like Portimao, Lagos or Silves, which lie between 5 and 20 km away from the hotel. The Alvor Estuary, a major nature protection area for birds, is within easy reach of the hotel. Public transport departs from stops directly in front of the hotel. Faro airport is a 30-minute drive away from the hotel. The beach hotel offers a total of 247 rooms on 6 floors, of which 19 are suites. Guests are provided with direct access to the beach. Facilities include a stylish lobby with lifts, safes, a currency exchange desk and a 24-hour reception. In addition, there is a games room, a hairdresser's salon, a cosy bar and a restaurant. For an additional fee guests are able to use the Internet terminal with WLAN, medical assistance as well as room and laundry services. Furthermore the hotel offers car parking facilities, a kids' club and a children's playground.Leave the airport and follow the signs to the highway A22. Take A22 in the direction of Portimao/Lagos. Leave A22 at the exit 4 Alvor. You will find two roundabouts. Follow the signs to Alvor. First, appears Montes de Alvor after an aerodrome, then signs to Pestana Hotels such as Pestana Alvor Praia, Pestana Delfim, Pestana D. Joao II Village, Pestana Alvor Atlantico and Pestana Alvor Park. Continue until Alvor village. All Pestana hotels are clearly signposted from Alvor center.