We really enjoyed our two week stay. The hotel is set on a cliff and overlooks the ocean. Two lovely beaches on either side. Our room faced the seaside and we could hear the waves of the ocean from our balcony. The room was recently renovated and clean. Furniture was IKEA style. Hotel staff was very friendly and efficient. We... more

After touring inland Portugal and staying in great pousadas, we were looking for a relaxing stay at the Pestana Viking. It turned out to be a major disappointment and if I had not paid in advance, I would have left. When we arrived there was an overworked (but very efficient) receptionist and no porter to help us with our luggage…So... more

We spent a week in Hotel Pestana Viking. We enjoyed the beach, and particularly the pool area, and the tennis (E10/hour), and we had a pleasant room with balcony looking out onto the garden. The hotel is rather cut-off; the local bus station is 45mins walk away in Armacao de Pera (don't bother spending a day in Armacao, its horrible).... more

Very disappointed we have stayed with Prestana resorts all over in Maderia and Portugal but this was really below standard. Plaster on the bed room walls was peeling off there was no hair dryer in room when we arrived and most of the electrical sockets were not working. the food was so so plenty but a bit tastless. The adult... more

Very peaceful, nice, middle-sized hotel with it´s own small beach, located a couple of kilometers from Armacao da Pera. You don´t necessarily need a car, as the hotel provides a shuttle bus to Armacao da Pera three times a day. The next airport Faro is not far away. We took a train from Lisbon to Albufeira and the taxi from... more

Have just returned from my 40th Birthday celebrations at this hotel - we had a great time, albeit the weather wasn't too kind to start with! The room was lovely and clean, all amenities you would need. The outdoor pools were very cold but the indoor was just about bearable - needless to say my 8 year old tested them... more

The Viking is a great 4 star hotel. Rooms were very clean, fully equipped with kitchenette, nice shower, with balcony's. Bar area was nice - very friendly bar-man, prices a little steep (but usual for hotel bar). Music on Fri and Sat nights is one man and his piano. I nearly committed suicide. Bottled water's quite pricey, we were told... more

4 weeks of vacationing in Portugal - Pestana Viking was by FAR the best 1 week stay we'd experienced. Very comfortable suites, very clean, well appointed, well equipped. Pools/spa were very clean, staff were much more pleasant and service conscious than any other Portugal hotel staff we'd encountered on our previous 3 weeks in the Algarve. Pestana Viking has great... more

I recently spent one night at the Pestana on my trip through Spain & Portugal. This hotel sits in a lovely location along the central Algarve. I had the benefit of a GPS system otherwise it may be difficult to find. Parking is a bit tight and in the summer might be impossible. The hotel is well maintained. The pool... more