Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - by Unlock Hotels
Property description
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this pousada include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
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Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 107 verified reviews
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Rooms
8.4
Service
9.1
Location
8.2
Dining
8.3
Who stays here?
Couple
67%
Family
20%
Group
11%
8
Liz
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room clean but would benefit from a bathroom update. Commented on noise because election rally went on till late across road from hotel both nights of our stay. Realise we were just unlucky to have this. Staff friendly and also knowledgeable about Port and where to buy it cheaply. Would love to come back overall.
Room clean but would benefit from a bathroom update. Commented on noise because election rally went on till late across road from hotel both nights of our stay. Realise we were just unlucky to have this. Staff friendly and also knowledgeable about Port and where to buy it cheaply. Would love to come back overall.
6
Thomas
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived at the hotel and found that the room did not correspond to the pictures on the website. Renovation work was in process. The room was very dusty. The floor is scratched and the furniture has seen better days. Te bathroom is old style and needs renovation. The air-conditioning did not work. The sleeping with open window was not a good choice as the room was giving on a busy street. Wi-Fi is patchy. After making a complaint, we were not able to change the room, as apparently the hotel was fully booked. The ray of sunshine of our stay was the good evening meal and the breakfast that is served in a nice ambience. Free parking is available at the hotel grounds. Let´s hope that after renovation the hotel gets back to a decent standard as advertised.
We arrived at the hotel and found that the room did not correspond to the pictures on the website. Renovation work was in process. The room was very dusty. The floor is scratched and the furniture has seen better days. Te bathroom is old style and needs renovation. The air-conditioning did not work. The sleeping with open window was not a good choice as the room was giving on a busy street. Wi-Fi is patchy. After making a complaint, we were not able to change the room, as apparently the hotel was fully booked. The ray of sunshine of our stay was the good evening meal and the breakfast that is served in a nice ambience. Free parking is available at the hotel grounds. Let´s hope that after renovation the hotel gets back to a decent standard as advertised.
6
Ton
5 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good service. Not working airco. Bathroom was a bit outdated.
Good service. Not working airco. Bathroom was a bit outdated.
10
dennis
8 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful. Dinner was delicious every night!
The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful. Dinner was delicious every night!
10
Marcia
25 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very personal, friendly and helpful staff! The room was even larger than anticipated and very lovely views//////11
Very personal, friendly and helpful staff! The room was even larger than anticipated and very lovely views//////11
Rua Comendador José Rufino, Alijó, Portugal
Location
A stay at Forrester Essence Douro Hotel places you in the heart of Alijó, steps from Igreja Matriz de Alijo and Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro. This pousada is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Jardim Publico Doutor Matos Cordeiro and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Bread and Wine Museum.
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