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Alto Club, Alvor. Quiet, comfortable apartment in this acclaimed holiday resort

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A building with a sign for 'ALTO THYME BY RUCULA' restaurant and bar, indicating a dining establishment.
A corridor with a tiled floor, a wooden door, and a window with a metal grille.
A spacious indoor parking area with concrete pillars and a patterned floor.
A reception area with a sign indicating property sales and rentals, and an arrow pointing to the Alto Clubshare Reception.
A reception area with a signboard, a yellow awning, and a brick-paved entrance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Alvor Boardwalk

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Indoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Alvor, Faro District
  • Place, Tres Irmaos Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Alvor Boardwalk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Alvor Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Portimão

Located in Portimão, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Alvor Beach and Rocha Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina de Lagos. Travelling with kids? Consider Slide and Splash Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Algarve International Circuit. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Alvor, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Castelo de Alvor - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tres Irmaos Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Alvor Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Alvor Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pestana Alto Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 14 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pastelaria Suíça - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante - Pestana Dom João II - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Al Dente - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Grande Muralha - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pôr do Sol - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Alto Club, Alvor. Quiet, comfortable apartment in this acclaimed holiday resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Alto Club, Alvor. Quiet, comfortable apartment in this acclaimed holiday resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alto Club, Alvor. Quiet, comfortable apartment in this acclaimed holiday resort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Alto Club, Alvor. Quiet, comfortable apartment in this acclaimed holiday resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alto Club, Alvor. Quiet, comfortable apartment in this acclaimed holiday resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alto Club, Alvor. Quiet, comfortable apartment in this acclaimed holiday resort located?

This family-friendly Portimão apartment building is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Hospital Alvor and Alvor Beach. Tres Irmaos Beach and Alvor Boardwalk are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying in this apartment, it didn’t disappoint. Had a wonderful stay, the kitchen is well stocked with utensils and appliances. The rooms are very comfortable and clean. Bathrooms are a little dated, but feel like traditional Portuguese. The estate has lots to do, including a gym tennis courts, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool with bar and restaurant. We would love to stay here again. The host is very helpful if and when you may need him. Recommend this apartment.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!!

The property was amazing! Clean, and beautiful. The resort was beautiful and it was in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alvor

We stayed for 2 months. It was great location, and clean.
Stayed 62 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large and clean accommodation

Surprisingly large rooms and balcony with everything on hand. The wifi was excellent. We enjoyed the swimming pools and gym facilities. Excellent response from the host Paul and reception staff very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter holiday

We had a wonderful holiday in Alvor in early April. The apartment was fantastic and the facilities on the complex were superb. Short walk into town and to the beach, helpful and friendly staff and host. Couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 week summer trip with 10 &16 yrs olds

Great property with everything you need and want, perhaps other than a bbq, great location and great resort, would love to return again. Very good amenities in the property and throughout the Alto resort. Only slight issue is we would prefer property to be cleaned more frequently during our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb

We had a great stay at this property. The property was better than the pictures and everything you could possibly need was available. It was a great location for Alvor and although we had a car, you do not need one. The facilities onsite were superb - there is an inside and outside pool (inside also has a sauna) and plenty of outdoor games available including equipment for the tennis, shuffleboard and putting green. We went out of a dolphin tour which the reception was only too happy to book for us and also gave us directions to the pick up location. I highly recommend this property - we will be returning soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A perfect three weeks

This is the nicest unit in the nicest complex close to Alvor and the beach. We chose the last three weeks of March because we like the quiet and the cooler temperatures. The apartment has everything you need and the friendly staff are always willing to help. We lucked out with 21 days of sunshine all in the low 20sC! We did take advantage of the fireplace on two of the cooler evenings. The indoor pool is close by and was perfect for lap swimming. The grounds are extremely well cared for. Paul is responsive to any questions or concerns and provided all the information we needed to enjoy our stay. With luck we will be back next year.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Scott, Many thanks for your review and we very much hope to see you back next year. Very best wishes Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 2024

Great stay at this apartment. Comfy beds, good shower and everything you need. The patio and gardens were lovely and you can sun bathe on the patio if you didn’t want to go down to the pool. Very close to indoor pool where there are also Sunbeds outside. My only downside was next door had tv loud til midnight but we were generally up til that time. And upstairs were moving furniture around after midnight. Surely that kind of stuff should be done at an earlier time.?? Despite this would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good location for a visit to Alvor

Check in and out was quick and the front desk people were very helpful. The location is just outside of town A fifteen minute walk to the restaurant area and up the road from the beach 15-17 minute walk There were several restaurants within about five minute walk. The apartment was clean and spacious and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All good! Certain essentials such as garbage bags or shampoo are to be brought. Very good location

All good!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zentrale Lage in der Algarve 15 Gehminuten vom nächsten Strand

Schöne Anlage mit sämtlichen Annehmlichkeiten allerdings Fitness Raum und Innenpool in die Jahre gekommen. Parkplätze vorhanden allerdings zugehöriger Garagenparkplatz nicht ausgelegt für einen SUV. Wohnung sehr sauber allerdings ebenfalls die Türen und Toiletten in die Jahre gekommen. Durch Vorgänger beschädigter Topf wurde bei der initialen Prüfung durch Facility sofort ersetzt. Stauraum für Kleider und Koffer super vorhanden. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und viele Ausflüge gemacht. Sehr empfehlenswertes Restaurant in der Anlage mit besten Essen in der Algarve. Preis nach deutschen Standard aber sehr gute Qualität.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb experience

Beautifully maintained apartment, we have stayed in a few properties in Alto and this is the nicest. It has been updated to a very high standard and has beautiful personal touches. The owner was very good to deal with and very flexible in the circumstances given the challenges of traveling in these times. Highly recommended
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
Dear Niall Glad you eventually made it amidst all the changes in various government policy, and I hope you had a great holiday. Hope to welcome you back soon. Best wishes Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal for families

We found the property very comfortable and clean. The resort is in an ideal location within a 10 minute walk to the beach and town centre, no need for a car. Alto club Itself is a bright, cheerful And friendly property with every amenity close at hand.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful 5 star vacation property!

This was a first rate vacation home- it was spotlessly clean and fully stocked with everything needed- especially the kitchen!! It was a pleasure to cook in which was required, as at the end of our stay, Alvor, along with the rest of Portugal shut down due to the Covid-19 virus The interior of the home felt warm and inviting Even the patio had comfortable lounge chairs for reading and enjoying the sunny weather! We would definitely return to stay in this property!!
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Dear Nancy Many thanks for your booking and your review. It was a great shame that you had to cut your holiday short because of the worldwide pandemic. Hopefully once life returns to what we have all taken for granted as 'normal', you will come back and visit this lovely area of Portugal once more. Best wishes and stay safe Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We spent the most wonderful week at Paul's apartment. The apartment was clean, spacious and fully equipped. The resort itself was absolutely beautiful with immaculately manicured gardens in a peaceful setting. Our family used both the indoor and outdoor pools which our children enjoyed immensely. We had a lovely meal at Cottons ( the onsite restaurant) and all the staff eete extremely friendly. The location of the apartment is excellent too, a lovely stroll to the beach with dedicated sunbeds and not too far to the nearest supermarket and town for local eateries and shops. We had a fabulous time and wouldn't hesitate to return or recommend to others. 5*
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, smart and very well equipped.

Another brilliant holiday in this exceptional apartment. Space and style in the best position. Alto Club complex looking and feeling very smart, welcoming and “alive” again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply perfect

As a family, we've been traveling to Alvor for five years. Our usual accommodation wasn't available so. I came upon Pauls. From the start everything about the apartment was perfect. The location is amazing, just a short stroll from the village, beach and local amenities, but. yet within its grounds, we felt so secluded and peaceful we could have been miles away from anywhere. The use of bed and umbrella on the beach is a lovely benefit and we never had a problem getting them. The accommodation is very spacious, beautifully decorated and the kitchen is packed with everything one needs (not that I cooked too much !!) . I loved the grounds that are manicured to perfection and the resident turtles intrigued me, I could have watched them for hours. To sum all up we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this apartment and I will definitely be booking again. Many thanks, Paul for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Kirsty, Thank you very much for such a lovely review. It's good to hear that you really enjoyed your stay and that everything we have tried to do to make the apartment comfortable and welcoming is appreciated. We very much hope to see you back with us at the Alto Club in the foreseeable future. Best wishes Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent apartment and location

Myself and my two grown-up children spent a relaxing week at Paul's apartment. There was everything that you would need and it was very clean and spacious. It was in a quiet position but the outdoor pool with cafe and indoor pool and gym were within a few minutes walking distance and it was in an ideal position also for walking into the town and to the beach. The Alto Club was well kept with gardeners tending to the lovely gardens and it was just very peaceful to sit on the terrace with landscaped gardens to look out onto. We would definitely recommend it to our friends and family.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Theresa I am glad you enjoyed your stay at the Alto Club. Next year the refurbished Cottons restaurant and the Douro Bar will be re-opening. So you will absolutely have to come back for another visit! Best wishes, Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic two bed luxury apartment, would definitely stay again

Really nice, very well equipped luxury apartment, as new and very well kept in every way, walking distance to beach, close to Alvor, situated in the Alto Club, an exclusive, private development of apartments and villas with shared indoor and outdoor pools, immaculate gardens and landscaping, would definitely stay again and confidently recommend to friends and family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The apartment is clean and well equipped - it suited us perfectly!

Thank you for a lovely week in Alvor - it was a return visit for us having stayed a few years ago. The apartment is in an ideal location to the pool, beach and Alvor town. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2020
Thank you for your review and your booking. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime soon. Best wishes Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent accommodation and location

Beautiful apartment, well equipped in a perfect location. Close to bars and restaurants, yet far enough away to be very peaceful. Walking distance to excellent beach and beach restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Many thanks for your review. Hope to see you back soon Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A GREAT HOLIDAY IN A LUXURY APARTMENT

This apartment 34F is in the Alto Golf and Country Club in Alvor Portugal. This superb apartment in an ideal location is close to shops and beaches in Alvor. The apartment is very clean and tastefully decorated and furnished to a very high standard by the owners and is in the same condition as it was when we stayed here two years ago. The Alto Golf and Country Club has many facilities including an outdoor and indoor pool, restaurant, snack bar and tennis courts. When you stay in this luxury apartment you are entitled to use one umbrella and two sun beds on the beach at Alvor near to the Restinga Restaurant. These sunbeds are free of charge but you have to go early as there are only a limited number. The apartment itself has very efficient air-conditioning in the lounge/dining room and both bedrooms. We did not use the air-conditioning much as the apartment stays quite cool during the day when the electric blinds are lowered. It is recommended to keep the blinds down during the day not only because it keeps the apartment cool but also gives it that bit of extra security. The kitchen is fully fitted with fridge/freezer, induction hob, electric oven, washing machine, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, electronic safe etc. There is also satellite TV, Wi Fi and a very nice patio area with six chairs and a table along with sun loungers as well. It is very pleasant to sit on the patio in the morning to have breakfast. In the afternoon the sun shines directly on the patio so it is ideal for sun bathing although somewhat too hot to sit outside to have a meal until the sun has set. Adjoining the patio is a very pleasant garden which is well looked after by the staff of the Alto club. The apartment has its own dedicated parking area in the garage beneath the apartment. I think it essential to rent a car at the airport when staying in the Alto club as it is around 67 kms from Faro Airport. The receptionist in the Alto Club was very helpful on our arrival and gave us a lot of useful information regarding the club and facilities. There is also a very comprehensive instruction manual with photos in the apartment on how to use all the appliances. We enjoyed a superb holiday in this luxury apartment and would fully recommend it to anyone who wants a relaxing holiday in Alvor. Many thanks to Paul Miller This is a ground floor apartment in a golf and country club
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Paul, Thank you for your very comprehensive review of the apartment. It's really great to get this feedback from our guests so that we can ensure that everything continues to be in place for them to have the best possible holiday we can provide. Hopefully now that the Owners' association has managed to purchase all the remaining facilities at the Club, you will see many improvements in the future. Cotton's restaurant and the Douro snack bar are currently being refurbished and will open for next season, and we are hoping to refurbish the gymnasium the following year. Thank you for your repeat booking this year and we hope that you will consider returning in other years to this very special resort in this very special corner of the Algarve. Best wishes, Paul Miller
Archival

8/10 Good

cheeky week

Overall it is probably the best equipped self catering property we have stayed in. 3 different ways to make coffee, and that does not include instant! The property is very clean. Everything is close by, bars and restaurants within an easy walk. The beach another easy walk, immaculately clean, and not busy. The only downside is that we needed more to do, there are only so many times you can walk around a small shopping area before boredom sets in. We booked the catamaran, half day, excellent. The walking on the boardwalk and beach is very good. That is about it. Great place to go if you want to wind down and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Hi Les, thank you for your review. I have to say that I have been coming to Alvor and the Algarve for over 30 years and personally I am never bored with the beautiful beaches, air and sunsets. However for guests of a more restless spirit, do not hesitate to email me in advance and I will be more than happy to provide a list of suggestions of wonderful places to visit along this beautiful coast. Actually I would say that a week is definitely not enough. Best wishes, Paul
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful apartment

It was in a fantastic location with a large patio and very quiet yet very effective air conditioning . Beautifully decorated and well equipped.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Sarah, We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Paul Miller
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