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

| 8.3 (125 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 24 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Entertainment, Child Friendly, Internet, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 125 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.

You can check the reviews and description of this 24 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Alijo. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non 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, swimming pool: closed from sun, nov 1, 2026 until wed, apr 14, 2027

License number: 1515

Reviews

Value for money:
8.03
Location:
8.81
Staff:
9.35
Facilities:
8.35
Comfort:
8.95
Cleanliness:
9.18
Hannu
Mar 27, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Finland
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: We had junior suite, it was spacious including terrace with sunbeds (although no use in March as even with full sunshine the temperature was chilly). We stayed midweek out of the season - actually we were the only staying guest in the hotel. Anyhow, restaurant was open for us (excellent dinner) and breakfast was served directly to our table instead of the buffet style. Excellent service as in the past we have experiences some hotels closing restaurant, etc. if not enough staying customers. Definately place to come again.
Negative: Alijo as town or village itself is nothing for shopping or sightseeing. But Alijo is within the Douro DOC wine growing area and a good place to stay overnight (excellent restaurant and wine list to enjoy), also the landscape around Alijo is diffrent from the river valley (i.e. less steep, more just hilly)
Summary: See Douro DOC winearea outside of the Douro-river itself
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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

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

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

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Double Room with Valentine's Package
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 41 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
 Double Room with Valentine's Package

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

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

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

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

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

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

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Coffee machine

View

City view

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

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

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

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

Living Area

Desk

View

Garden view, View, Pool view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

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

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

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

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Coffee machine

View

City view

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

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

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

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

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Terrace

Living Area

Desk

View

Garden view, View, Pool view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

Pool and Spa

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

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

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

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Terrace

Living Area

Desk

View

Garden view, View, Pool view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Double Room with Easter Package
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 41 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Easter Package

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

General

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

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

FAQ's

Is this Alijo hotel pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Alijo hotel?

Check-in time for Alijo hotel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Alijo hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Alijo hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Alijo hotel?

Best-rates for the Alijo hotel starts from $152 per night with includes View, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, Wheelchair Accessible, Accessibility, Breakfast, Kitchen, Laundry, Parking, Ocean View, Business Services, Restaurant, Toiletries, Oceanfront, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Bar, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Internet, Pool, TV with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Alijo hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Alijo hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Alijo hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Alijo hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Alijo hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Alijo hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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