Pelican Alvor

Just returned from a 9 night stay at the Pelican Alvor - loved it, but wanted to share my take as it may not be to everyone’s taste - this is an extremely quiet, chilled out haven, a good 10 - 15 minute walk into town (but an easy walk and a taxis costs only €5 to the shops bars and restaurants - reception will call and book for you)
Positives: the BEST self catering apartment we’ve had anywhere! Very spacious, clean and tastefully decorated, with huge balcony - access from bedroom and lounge and 2 air con units. I was a little apprehensive on arrival as I couldn’t justify the extra cost for a pool view room so we had a front view. Not a problem at all, the road at front is very quiet, the car park is surrounded by trees - we enjoyed many an evening sitting on the balcony as the front rooms get full sun from mid afternoon onwards (see pic of view from balcony)
Kitchen had everything we needed, full size oven, proper fridge with ice box, full size dishwasher (a couple of tablets provided), kettle, toaster - didn’t intend to cook but ended up doing so a few evenings as there’s an excellent supermarket a few minutes walk away with lovely tempting fish and meats.
Plenty of storage in bedroom, safe €3 a day, good storage in bathroom in cupboard under sink, hairdryer not bad.
TV situated in middle of room between lounge and bedroom area, and can be swivelled to face either way. A few English speaking channels, mainly news and American programs.
We booked bed and breakfast and found plenty of choice for food each morning, with lovely fresh fruit salad and yogurts, the usual ‘hot’ options, cold meats and cheeses and wonderful mini Portuguese egg custard tarts.
Staff were all very friendly and helpful - cleaning ladies did a great job.
Pool area is at rear down wooden steps and across grass, beautiful large pool and so chilled out. We never had a problem getting a sun bed - on our last day there were only a handful of people down there all day, so it feels very exclusive and special.
Niggles: no real complaints, just a couple of niggles (wouldn’t stop me from going back - more ‘opportunities for improvement) - bar area just didn’t work for us - not a place to chill out and socialise with other guests - it’s very quiet, lacking in atmosphere, with no drinks menu so we didn’t know the price of anything. We had a beer the day we arrived and it was €4.50 which is expensive - would have liked a happy hour to bring guests together for a chat 😊.
There is also a real shortage of parasols around the pool - lots of bases, I think a lot were damaged in recent windy weather. It was scorching hot while we were there so a parasol was essential- hope they have some new ones on order.
Alvor - this was our first visit and won’t be our last - little narrow streets packed with bars, restaurants and little shops - discovered something new each day. Good Gym (Bugagym) 10 minute walk from hotel €8 a session, kept my husband sane while away!
Only been home a couple of hours and missing it already - Pelican Alvor is a gem -we will be back!

The hotel was fantastic, rooms were lovely and spacious with a big balcony the staff were all brilliant very helpful outside pool was big the only downfall was not having enough umbellas to sit under otherwise good and the gardens are all well kept a very enjoyable holiday

Great place staff could not do enough for you, reception staff booked taxis and restaurants for us.
Bar and restaurant staff very pleasant and helpful
Rooms spacious with big balcony
Pool towels available
Would highly recommend this hotel

Another great holiday at the Pelican Alvor, super apartment, clean, spacious and everything you need, lovely pool view. The staff are a credit to this hotel, they can’t do enough for you, from reception staff to housekeeping. Quite a little walk to the village centre, it a pleasant one.Look forward to seeing all again in the near future.

Lovely building. Really nice self catering flat with modern and clean facilities. Balcony was overlooking the rear of the building and the pool. Location is just out of the lovely town of Alvor. Supermarket just round the corner. Free parking. All staff were welcoming and polite. Really felt at home here and would definitely go back.