Pestana Viking Beach & Spa Resort, Armacao de Pera
About the Hotel
The Pestana Viking Beach & Spa Resort is a 4-star clifftop hotel located in Porches-Armação de Pêra, Algarve, just a short walk from Senhora da Rocha beach. It offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and access to picturesque cliffs and beaches. The hotel features extensive facilities including a wellness center and dining options, making it suitable for both families and couples.
Location
Situated 200 meters from Senhora da Rocha beach, the Pestana Viking offers direct pedestrian access to the shoreline along scenic pathways. The hotel is located approximately 55 km from Faro Airport, making it easily accessible for international travelers. The surrounding area includes numerous local attractions, providing diverse options for exploration and entertainment.
Rooms
The hotel offers a variety of room types, including Deluxe and Suites, each equipped with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, cable TV, and minibars. Most rooms feature private balconies that provide views of the sea or the extensively landscaped gardens. Each room comes with a kitchenette, allowing guests to prepare simple meals during their stay.
Eat & Drink
Dining at Pestana Viking includes two restaurants: the Valhalla, which serves a buffet, and the Pool Bistro, offering lighter meals. While the Pool Bistro operates seasonally from June to September, live music is featured at the bar during summer weekends. The hotel also provides a meal option that combines overnight stays with dining services.
Leisure & Business
The resort boasts extensive leisure facilities, including an outdoor saltwater pool surrounded by exotic gardens, an indoor heated pool, and a wellness center offering a range of spa treatments. For families, a kids club operates during July and August, featuring various activities at no extra cost. Business travelers have access to meeting rooms suitable for various events.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The location of the hotel is great, with fantastic landscape views and proximity to Praia da Rocha, Praia da Marina, and Benagil. The rooms, though located on higher floors, lacked privacy being on the ground floor and had a small window overlooking a neighbor's backyard. Some strange hotel policies were noted, but the staff was nice and accommodating. The dining experience was hit or miss with classic dishes available daily. Overall, a good spot for a relaxing holiday with beautiful ocean views.
The hotel offers spacious rooms with lovely ocean views, though cleanliness could be improved. The service was very helpful and accommodating, with some occasional unfriendliness. The location is stunning, right on the ocean cliff with beautiful coves, but lacks some attention to detail. Dining options are diverse and of excellent quality, especially catering to a multi-national clientele. Overall, a mix of positives and areas needing improvement.
The hotel had some ups and downs. The service was excellent, the location amazing with spectacular views, but the rooms, especially the bathrooms, were not clean and cold even after a day with the AC on.
I had a lovely stay at this hotel with nice and clean rooms featuring a small kitchen. The view of the water from my room was fantastic, but it seems they do not clean the rooms regularly, so you might need to purchase supplies from the supermarket. The balcony on the first floor overlooking the street added to the charm of the room.
The hotel offers beautiful views of the sea, pool area, and gardens from the rooms, but some overlook the front and parking lot. The service is excellent with helpful staff, though the dining options could be better. The location is perfect for enjoying the Algarve coast, with access to stunning beaches nearby. Facilities are pleasant, but the dining experience is a bit lackluster.
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The location was superb, surrounded by beautiful beaches and within walking distance to some local restaurants. The rooms, however, lacked privacy on the balconies, and cleanliness was a concern due to dust issues. The service was attentive and went beyond my needs, but the dining experience was a letdown with long wait times and subpar breakfast options.
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