Portimao, PortugalAlvor Beach
Pestana Alvor South Beach
Beachfront Deco resort
Alvor Beach Portimao, Portugal
Opened
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort SocialOutside the door
The house
PestanaBeachfront Deco resort
Modeled after Miami's South Beach, the hotel brings playful Art Deco styling and poolside cocktails to the Algarve dunes.
What it’s good at
Listed
Colorful ceiling artwork and nautical striped patterns reflect a Miami Art Deco theme.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Guest rooms and suites, done up in bright whites and nautical stripes, are spacious and quiet.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The coastal boardwalk runs right past the pool deck, leading into Alvor's old fishing village in ten minutes.
The rooms
Nautical stripes and painted ceilings brighten the white bedrooms. Selected rooms open onto balconies overlooking the sea.
Gym and massage
Bring a swimsuit.
Treadmills and weight benches line the mirrored fitness room, and reception can arrange massage treatments on request.
Restaurant
Sea Deck
The striped pavilion sits on stilts over the dunes, serving regional shellfish and sparkling sangrias beside the beach boardwalk.
At the table
Breakfast is laid out across red-and-white checkered tiles, opening onto a sunlit dining room that faces the dunes.
How it began
The building was an unfinished 1970s concrete shell, left abandoned on the coast for four decades before its 2015 opening.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.