Just returned from the Dom Joao II. Booked direct with the hotel, requested a high floor- sea view, which we duly received. My review concentrates on the hotel only and not the town of Alvor Pros Spotlessly clean, fantastic beach location, good service, as the hotel has been recently refurbished, everything appears almost new, good selection of food for breakfast,... more

On first impression of getting to reception it was a grand entrance , lobby spotless.3 of us traveled , my wife and grandaughter ( 11 ),rooms are cleaned everyday ,and towels changed daily,could not fault the accomadation. i booked 5th floor sea view and was giving it , and what a view of the beach and the complex.the pool outside... more

This hotel is undoubtedly in a great location: being so close to Alvor is a definite plus. The hotel is spotlessly clean and well kept. It has been updated recently and it shows. The hotel boasts a NO SMOKING policy, however smoking is allowed on the room balconies and on the restaurant balcony!!! which can be very intrusive to non... more

The Hotel Dom Joao II was a wonderful hotel in an excellent location on the beach. The rooms were brilliant and service excellent, nothing was too much trouble for the staff. If you couldn't find something to eat for breakfast you really would have to be a fussy eater. We wanted a relaxing holiday and this was perfect, the location... more

Have just returned from a two week stay at the Dom Joao Hotel in Alvor and thoroughly enjoyed it. The biggest plus as far as we were concerned was the beach being so close, about 200 yards. The beach is lovely and if you walk to the left for about 15 mins you get to lovely coves and great waves.... more

Spent one week on a half board basis with husband and our 2 year old. We are very fussy and only stay at 4 or 5 star hotels. We were delighted with our choice of hotel. Locaton fab as it is right of the beach. The hotel is very clean and spacious. The green grass area around the pools is... more

We had an excellent family holiday in Pestana Dom Joao. The hotel was on an excellent location right on the beach, so you had the choice of dipping in the pool or the sea to cool down. Decent food and our 7 year old son loved the buffet in the mornings. Room clean and modern, satellite TV, modern bathroom. Sea... more

All the reviews are correct below but it seemd rather souless to us. It was really lucky that the beach was right next to the hotel otherwise it would have been rather strange. Everyone stayed round the pool whilst the sea was a minute walk away. Maybe I read the wrong thing into it but it was rather anonymous. Everything... more

just returned from 7 nights through First Choice. Stayed b&b as previous Trip advisor food reviews of the halfboard option had not been good. If the breakfasts were anything to go on then we would have been fine. Excellent range of cereals, fruit salad, healthy options , breads, croissants, cooked food, cold meats and cheeses. The restaurant prices for A... more