Core Holidays
Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort, Alvor

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Price by departure month

Per person, 7 nights, 2 adults — cheapest of ten UK airports. Going in Oct 26 instead of Aug 27 saves £602 per person (51%).
£450£700£950£1,200SepOctMayJunJulAugSepOct

Oct 26 in Algarve averages a daily high of 24°C with about 8 wet days — £24 per °C, per person.

Leaving soon

Imminent departures we currently hold for this hotel.
2026-08-26 · 7 nights · Glasgow Intl£923 pp
2026-09-03 · 7 nights · London Gatwick£939 pp
2026-08-23 · 7 nights · Glasgow Intl£957 pp
2026-08-15 · 7 nights · Glasgow Intl£1,064 pp

School holidays & term time

Fixed weeks, re-priced every capture.
depart-7d£1,064 · 15 Aug 26
depart-14d£957 · 23 Aug 26
depart-21d£923 · 26 Aug 26
depart-35d£939 · 3 Sept 26

What guests actually say

From 25 recent reviews · 76% of them mention the food
Location 4.7Sleep Quality 4.3Rooms 4.1Service 4.2Value 4Cleanliness 4.5
Food. 19 of 25 reviews mention it — 5 positive, 6 critical.
  • “Special mention to Hardik who worked at the bar and restaurant.”
  • “Breakfast is a food lovers dream.”
  • “FOOD AND OUTLETS We stayed on half-board basis.”
  • “The breakfast buffet was excellent and offered a wide variety to suit all tastes.”

Counted by keyword across review sentences — a rough guide, not a sentiment score.

5/5Dom João II experience1 Aug 26

Beautiful hotel. Very relaxing. Staff excellent. Special mention to Hardik who worked at the bar and restaurant. He was very pleasant and helpful. Went out of his way to help on several occasions

5/5Love Alvor1 Aug 26

From start to finish this place ia amzing. Friendly staff. Breakfast is a food lovers dream. Great variety. Staff are always cleaning. Spotless. Right next to the beach. You can walk to alvor. Lovely pool. Shop is close. No complaints here. Booked again for next year. It will be our 4th trip to dom jao.

3/5LIKE THE CURATES EGG...(GOOD IN PARTS!)1 Jul 26

My wife and I spent 10 nights at the Pestana Dom Joao ll at the beginning of July '26. The review looks at various aspects in no particular order GENERAL ATMOSPHERE The hotel felt welcoming on arrival and check-in was quick and efficient. Throughout our stay the hotel seemed quite busy but never felt overcrowded. The hotel was quiet …

1/5FALSE ADVERTISING1 Jul 26

Fourth time staying in oestana dom jao and will never stay again!!! Booked a deluxe sea view room having stayed before in a side sea view. Nothing deluxe about it, clearly states frontal sea view when booking however upon arrival you are given side sea view on a higher floor. False advertising!!! I used to love this hotel but after my fiv…

5/55stars1 Jul 26

5 stars truly recommend 😍😍😍😍