Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - by Unlock Hotels | Hotel in Alijo

| 8.3 (115 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  8 Bathrooms  20 Guests
Alijo Hotel | Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - by Unlock Hotels

Hotel in Alijo

This inn is located in the village of Alijó, next to the Douro River. The Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - by Unlock Hotels features vineyards which guests can visit, as well as a green garden and an outdoor swimming pool The air-conditioned rooms at the Barão de Forrester all feature private bathrooms, sofa, TV and a terrace. The Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - by Unlock Hotels features an in house restaurant, where guests can have a taste of the local cuisine, as well as try some international flavors. Alternatively, a number of local restaurants, serving traditional Portuguese meals are available within 492 feet of the inn. The inn features a bar, where guests can try refreshing drinks and cocktails after a swim in the outdoor pool. The area features a green garden with a sun terrace, where guests are welcome to relax and take a break. Guests can tour the local vineyards which produce the famous Port wines. The center of Alijó is a 6-minute walk away. The green areas of the Alvão Natural Park are a 49-minute drive away. Vila Real is a 32-minute drive away and features the famous and scenic Mateus Palace. The property is a 90-minute drive from the Porto International Airport. The Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - by Unlock Hotels does not belong to the Pestana Group since 2013 and at the moment it has a private management.

Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - by Unlock Hotels is located in Alijo.

This 23 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Accessibility, Ocean View, Sports/Activities, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 115 reviews with the average score of 8.3 . Coming to Alijo and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Accessible parking
  • Private Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Bathroom emergency cord
Entertainment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Pet friendly
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Pet bowls
  • Tour desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Ironing service
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool
  • Shallow end
  • Beach umbrellas
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Partially refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and charges may apply.

Please note that between 14 and 17 of august city celebrations will take place. near the pousada, there will be religious events during the day and musical animation during the evening, please note that pets will incur an additional charge of €25.00 per day.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 1515

Reviews

Value for money:
8.03
Location:
8.81
Staff:
9.35
Facilities:
8.35
Comfort:
8.95
Cleanliness:
9.18
Adam
Dec 18, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Canada
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room with New Year's Package
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 41 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Bathtub, Towels, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Body soap, Bidet, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Toilet, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

Iron, Soundproof, Heating, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Key access, Hardwood or parquet floors

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Emergency cord in bathroom, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Double Room with Valentine's Package
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
 Double Room with Valentine's Package

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Bathtub, Towels, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Body soap, Bidet, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Toilet, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

Soundproof, Heating, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Key access, Hardwood or parquet floors

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Emergency cord in bathroom, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 41 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Bathtub, Towels, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Body soap, Bidet, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Toilet, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

Iron, Soundproof, Heating, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Key access, Hardwood or parquet floors

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Coffee machine

View

City view

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Emergency cord in bathroom, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Superior Double or Twin Room with Pool View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 41 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Superior Double or Twin Room with Pool View

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Bathtub, Towels, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Body soap, Bidet, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Toilet, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

Iron, Soundproof, Heating, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Key access, Hardwood or parquet floors

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Pool view, Garden view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Emergency cord in bathroom, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Superior Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 41 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Superior Double or Twin Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Bathtub, Towels, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Body soap, Bidet, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Toilet, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

Iron, Soundproof, Heating, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Key access, Hardwood or parquet floors

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Coffee machine

View

City view

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Emergency cord in bathroom, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 49 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Bathtub, Towels, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Body soap, Bidet, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Toilet, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

Iron, Soundproof, Heating, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Key access, Hardwood or parquet floors

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Pool view, Garden view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Emergency cord in bathroom, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Junior Suite with Pool View
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 56 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Bathtub, Towels, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Body soap, Bidet, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Toilet, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

Iron, Soundproof, Heating, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Key access, Hardwood or parquet floors

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Pool view, Garden view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Emergency cord in bathroom, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Room #58277119
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Room #58277119

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Bathtub, Towels, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Body soap, Bidet, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Toilet, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

Soundproof, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Key access, Hardwood or parquet floors

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Emergency cord in bathroom, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
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