Family friendly hotel close to the beach
This large glass-fronted resort has a setting on Alvor’s peaceful outskirts, just a 10-minute taxi ride from the town. It’s surrounded by manicured lawns and just a short walk from the nearest shops, bars and restaurants. The beach is a little over 20 minutes’ walk away, but the hotel lays on a handy shuttle bus several times a day that’ll whisk you to and from.
The swimming pools steal the show here. There's a huge lake-sized number, fringed by loungers and thatched parasols. Little ones have a neighbouring paddling pool all to themselves, complete with an in-water play area. You’ll find one more pool inside the spa, which is all geared up for indulging body treatments, and comes with a sauna and a Turkish bath. Take some time out here to recharge while smaller guests are entertained at the hotel-run kids’ club.
When it comes to dining, this resort specialises in international buffet spreads. And there are two restaurants to choose from, so things never get samey. Three bars take care of cold drinks – there’s a stylish lobby variety, a lively sports bar with a big screen, another right on the poolside, and even a wine club.
Just so you know, the hotel is enhancing its sustainability efforts by introducing a reusable cup system, where guests receive a complimentary token at check-in to help reduce single-use waste.
What Alvor Baia has to offer
Facilities
Food & Drink
- 2 international buffet restaurants
- 3 bars
Entertainment
- Playground
- Children's pool
- Entertainment programme
- Game room
- Indoor pool
- Kids club
- Outdoor pool
Family facilities
- Children's pool (9am-7pm)
- Main pool with children's section
- Restaurant with highchairs and kids buffet
- Children's club (4-12yrs) - arts and crafts and small team games (open between 1st March-30th November, depending on occupancy,10am-1pm and 2.30pm-6.40pm
- Children's playground - climbing frame, slides and adventure play area (age and height restrictions may apply)
- Cots available on request (subject to availability and additional charges may apply)
Sports & Health
- Spa centre
- Basketball
- Football
- Gym
- Massage
- Padel tennis
- Sauna
- Spa treatments
- Turkish bath (hamam)
Find out more about Alvor
It may be a laid-back Algarve resort today, but Alvor has a rich and dramatic history of occupation that spans many centuries. Those who want to learn more about this town’s turbulent past can visit the ruins of its medieval castle and its 16th-century church. There is also much to keep nature-lovers happy on Alvor holidays, as the town overlooks the protected Ria de Alvor Nature Reserve and is surrounded by sandy beaches.