Location
This hotel is located on a hill directly beside the sea. It is 200 m to the nearest inviting beach. Scores of shops and other entertainment venues are located in the centre of Alvor, just 1 km away. The hotel operates its own shuttle bus, which runs twice a day to Portimão, which is 6 km away. The airport is 70 km away.
Facilities
13 suites and 299 double rooms are located on 15 storeys and can be reached by lift. Staffed 24 hours a day, the reception desk provides a smooth check-in/check-out service. The hotel provides a currency exchange service, a TV room, a playroom, a hairdresser and a conference room. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Services include a hotel shuttle bus. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area.
Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. Separate bedrooms can be booked. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a minibar are also available. A kitchenette with a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a microwave is also provided as standard. Other features include a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge). The bathrooms have a shower, a bathtub and a whirlpool bath. For additional convenience, bathrooms also provide a hairdryer. Family rooms are available for parents with children.
Sports/Entertainment
Filled with soothing salt water, the indoor and outdoor pools ensure comfortable swimming. There is also a children's pool. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. Sun loungers and parasols on the sun terrace create a perfect space for guests to relax and unwind. A variety of activities are available at the hotel, for example volleyball and crazy golf or, for a fee, cycling/mountain biking, tennis, golf, a putting green and horse riding. A wide range of indoor sporting activities are also offered, for example a gym and table tennis or, for a fee, billiards and darts. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and a beauty salon. Subject to charge: massage treatments. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a dining room and a bar. Catering options include bed and breakfast and all-inclusive. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. The hotel also offers snacks. The hotel offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.