3 Nights, 2 Rounds
Right on Alvor beach, the four-star Pestana Dom Joao II is a cracking base if your Algarve plan is simple: plenty of golf, plenty of sunshine and minimal faffing about with long transfers. You're well placed for some of the area's most popular rounds, with Alto, Gramacho, Pinta and Silves all within easy reach.
It's also a handy one for travel days. Faro Airport is around 50 minutes away, so you can land, check in and be thinking about that first tee time without losing half the day to the road. The big sell here is value, too. You get a proper beachfront location and comfortable rooms without paying five-star money, which is ideal if you'd rather put the budget into more golf (or a post-round feed in Alvor).
The Pestana group's reputation for reliable service shows throughout, from the reception desk to the general day-to-day running of the place. It's a straightforward, well-run hotel that lets you focus on what matters: getting out on the fairways and enjoying great golfing weather for much of the year. After your rounds, the beachfront setting and nearby Alvor town offer plenty of options for unwinding, whether that's a quiet evening by the water or exploring the local restaurants and bars. Alvor itself is close enough for an easy stroll, so you can keep evenings flexible.
Who is this for? Golfers who want a beachside base near multiple Algarve courses, couples mixing golf with beach time and groups chasing solid value.
Who is it best for? Mid-handicappers on a multi-course trip, societies using Alvor as a central base for the western Algarve and anyone prioritising convenience and coastal views over full-on resort luxury.
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Designer Fream was aided by multiple major-winner Nick Price in creating the Gramacho Course, the second at Carvoeiro. The Gramacho is unique in that it has 18 sets of tees, but has 27 greens, making for a welcome variety. The 6,679 yard layout features many obstacles, including lakes, rocks and walls, as well as the almond, fig and olive trees that help to make the course so beautiful. The Gramacho has been selected to host the Ladies European Tour's finest players, and is a fascinating challenge.
STATISTICS
TEES
Championship Tees - 6107 Meters
White Tees - 5532 Meters
Yellow Tees - 5212 Meters
Red Tees - 4777 Meters
Par: 72
Opened in: 1991
Designer : Ronald Fream and Nick Price
Hosted Events : Hosted the Ladies Open of Portugal in 2005 & 2007, a Ladies European Tour Event.
Just ten minutes away is the Silves Course, the third on offer for guests at the Carvoeiro resort. Silves is a typical resort course, with generous rolling fairways, and a number of large water hazards. Bordered by palm and olive trees, the course affords terrific views of the mountains and the valley. The main difficulty is the severity of the green-side bunkers, so accurate approach shots are crucial around this delightful Algarve track.
STATISTICS
TEES
Championship Tees - 5615 Meters
White Tees - 5256 Meters
Red Tees - 4728 Meters
Par: 70
Designer: Jose Matias & Peter Booth
Opened in: 2006
Situated in a stunning private community in the Western Algarve, Alto was the last course to be designed by the legendary Sir Henry Cotton. The winding fairways and elevated greens are typical of Cotton's architectural philosophy, and ensure that there is a stern challenge for the low handicap players, whilst remaining fair for the average golfer. Set across two rolling hills, visitors will enjoy beautiful views of the Lagos Bay.
STATISTICS
TEES
White Tees - 5555 Meters
Yellow Tees - 5283 Meters
Red Tees - 4748 Meters
Par: 72
Designer : Henry Cotton
Opened in: 1997
Rooms at Pestana Dom Joao II are bright and spacious, a welcome sight after 18 holes in the Algarve sun. Many have sea views, perfect for watching the sun set over the Atlantic with a cold drink in hand, and all come with the essentials for a comfortable golf break: air-conditioning (essential during summer rounds), satellite television, radio and a direct dial telephone. It's practical, comfortable accommodation that does exactly what a golf hotel should, provide a good night's sleep, a decent breakfast and a convenient base for your rounds.
Facilities work well for mixed groups. There are indoor and outdoor pools, plus a gym if you're the sort who likes to keep moving between rounds. If not everyone is golfing every day, you've got mini-golf and tennis courts close by, along with water sports in the local area thanks to the beachfront setting. It means there's enough to keep non-golfers or rest-day partners occupied while you're out chasing birdies.
Service is in line with what you'd expect from the Pestana group, with a well-run feel that suits early starts and relaxed, back-from-the-course afternoons. It's not a flashy luxury resort, but it ticks the boxes that matter on a golf trip: comfortable rooms, a great location and plenty to do when you're not out on the fairways.
Room types suit different group sizes and budgets, from standard doubles through to larger family rooms and sea-view upgrades. The layout works well for golf groups, with enough space to store clubs and kit without tripping over bags every time you move. If Alto, Gramacho, Pinta and Silves are on your hit list, this is a handy beachside base to build an Algarve Golf Holiday around.
Paul
✓11 Feb 2020
The hotel re-opened the day before we arrived following a complete re-decoration and replacement of soft furnishings. It was immaculate. All staff were extremely welcoming and helpful
Graham
✓10 Feb 2020
as always great stay
David
✓13 Jan 2020
Never stayed there this year but good last year
Shaun
✓13 Oct 2019
The room was fairly standard but nice and clean, the staff were friendly and helpful. The outside areas were clean and well maintained with plenty of loungers around the pool and gardens, the spa us tired and not very welcoming and the steam room didn't work while we were there. The breakfast were usual buffet type breakfast but the standard of cereal and jam and those kind of things did seem poor. The town of Alvor is a 10 minute walk away and has a fantastic choice of restaurants and bars with great service and great atmosphere. The boardwalk and the beach are superb so the town and beach area more than made up for the little let down of the food and spa.
Keith
✓3 Oct 2019
We actually got upgraded to the Pestana Blue hotel and resort complex in Alvor a new 5 star hotel all inclusive. The facilities and rooms were fantastic Food and drink also brilliant and plenty to do around the hotel when waiting to play or not playing golf Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone Staff friendly and helpful also
Steve
✓28 Sep 2019
I was bitterly disappointed about our room (N0 207). We had paid extra for a Sea View, however when looking from our balcony the view was blocked by some concrete construction, which I am still not what it was and large trees. We could just about see the Sea but I would say it was less 10% of the overall scene (picture available if you want it). I did complain and was willing to pay extra for a room on a higher floor but was told the Hotel was full. Over the week I asked a few guests who were on the 3rd and 4th floors when they booked there holiday and about 50% of them had made reservations in the past 3 months, which seems to me there is no advantage in booking early as you will only be allocated a poor room. As to the room, it was kept spotless by the cleaning staff and they are to be congratulated. The bars and restaurants were Ok but nothing special. The hotel want 25 euros for an evening meal (20 euros) if you book the day before for a buffet type service. As you can get a very decent meal with a drink for two in Alvor (15 mins away) for less 40 euros, I would avoid the hotel. If you are having breakfast, get there before 0800 as after then it is a bit of a "Bun Fight". Next to the hotel is the Pestana golf shop and the staff in there were excellent. We needed to change some dates and times for our vouchers and nothing was too much trouble for them, once again the staff should be congratulated, as with all the general staff of the hotel.
Jackie
✓6 May 2019
Great location, clean and good breakfasts. Rooms are comfortable with plenty of room. Easy walk along the lovely boardwalk to the town, where there are plenty of lovely restaurants and bars. Great beach just outside hotel or plenty of free sun beds by the pool.
Granville
✓6 May 2019
Great location for the golf and eating out
Paul
✓13 Apr 2019
Very good and roomy. Didn’t like the blind that when opened displaying someone in the shower!!
Dave
✓16 Mar 2019
staff at reception very friendly & helpful, breakfast i didn't like having to queue for coffee,toast, eggs & omelettes. rooms very good, cleaned to a good standard daily
