Pestana Viking Beach & Spa Resort

Hotel struggled with the quantity of people at breakfast eg ran out of food and crockery at times . Bathroom ceiling showed signs of leaks and rushed repairs .

For me it wasn't the perfect location to escape and unwind. The spa the food the service... all great. They run a free service to armercao de pera. Family friendly with kids club although I didn't use looked clean and fun. Sunrise from my balcony was magnificent. Antonio on front desk wasn't lovely and helpful. There's I still a shop a short walk straight up the hill where you can't buy water for 0.95 my first night I spent €4 on a 1.5lt of water from bar. Room has a small kitchen area. No tea and coffee in room but I took tea up from breakfast. Amazing hotel I will be returning.

Another fantastic stay, made extra special by a room upgrade to a 2 bedroom, sea facing suite for my 50th birthday trip with my Mum. We needed a walk in shower for my Mum, and this was kindly provided. The extra space made our holiday and enabled great nights sleep as we had separate bedrooms, and our own bathrooms which was very welcome. I was surprised as well by a huge, rich chocolate cake and fizz on my birthday which we didn't do justice but had a good go! My Mum hasn't traveled abroad since my Father passed away, but I persuaded her that she would enjoy the Pestana and that she would manage ok with lifts and slopes everywhere! The hotel and staff surpassed my expectations, especially the bellman (an older gentleman who my Mum thought deserved a special mention and voted for him in employee of the month!). The Spa was fantastic again too, the food was superb, all the staff very friendly and accomodating, nothing was too much trouble. As a result my Mum was so taken with the place that she is hoping to visit with a small group of ladies next year! We will be back too as a family as my boys cannot get enough of the Pestana! glad to see some cats still around, but missed our old black and white friend and the kittens this time.

great hotel, great staff, cannot fault this hotel and facilitys, the only let down is the surrounding area. no shops, bars & a lack of restraunts within walking distance.

This hotel is well situated in a developed area with a outdoor pool surrounded by lovely palm trees and well kept gardens. The check-in was efficient and a helpful leaflet provided all the information needed to take full advantage of the spa, gym, dining, Wi-Fi and full range of service on offer. Staff were helpful and courteous and available not only at reception but at a help desk in the lobby most of the day. The common areas are immaculate and bedrooms are a generous size and kept spotless. Fresh towels, shampoo, soap and shower gel was provided daily. The Wi-Fi was superb and provided streaming TV or movies. The gym and spa are well equipped and worth a visit as is the little shop which is open from 9AM until 1PM which is very handy for souvenirs, postcards and stamps etc. The hotel offers bed and breakfast and the early morning food selection is excellent in terms of range and quality. Every day has a different hot offering like omelettes, pancakes, etc, and I doubt if anyone could not find something from the huge range on offer to satisfy their needs. There are also healthy low fat options and plenty of choice for kids too including fresh fruit and four choices of breakfast cereals. If there is a fault with this hotel it is the cost of the evening meals from the buffet, at €24 per person it is expensive for a chicken/pasta dinner and there is much better value to be had eating outside the hotel in the local area.