Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - By Unlock Hotels

Rua Comendador Jose Rufino, Alijo, Portugal - Close to vineyards

Located around 5 minutes' walk from Pelourinho de Alijo, the smoke-free Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - By Unlock Hotels Alijo offers 23 rooms with views of the pool. Featuring an Γ  la carte restaurant, the 4-star hotel is nestled in a rural area, 4.3 km from the Lagares House.

Location

Surrounded by a river and gardens, the hotel is a 34-minute drive from Vila Real airport. The Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - By Unlock Hotels Alijo is about a 10-minute ride from the Favaios Museum Core and 12 km from Pinhao. The property is 4.6 km from the Pillory of Sao Mamede de Ribatua. Guests will find Igreja bus stop next to this Alijo hotel, only 10 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

The air-conditioned rooms are fitted with an air conditioner, as well as modern facilities like complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are decorated with elegant furniture. A bidet and a separate toilet, along with shower caps and bath sheets, are provided in the bathroom.

Food & Drinks

Lunch is served in the onsite restaurant Restaurante "O Barao". At the bar, you can select from a range of refreshing drinks. It also serves refreshing cocktails. Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - By Unlock Hotels features a restaurant nearby, where guests can enjoy a variety of European cuisine.

Leisure & Activities

A number of activities are offered in the area, such as lawn tennis and badminton.

Why choose Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - By Unlock Hotels Alijo

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  • Tour local vineyards with Port wine

  • Outdoor seasonal swimming pool available

  • On-site restaurant serving local cuisine

  • Bicycle rental for local exploration

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Free parking

  • 24-hour services

  • Swimming Pool

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Wheelchair access

  • Breakfast

  • Air conditioning

  • Pets

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour services
  • Swimming Pool
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Wheelchair access
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking options

  • Parking

Shuttle

  • Paid airport shuttle

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining options

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business facilities

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's play area

Recreation

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Shallow end

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 12:00
Licence number1515
  • Children and extra beds
  • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Enter dates to see availability

From USD 180 per night
Check-in 10 Mar 2026
Check-out 11 Mar 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0

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    Important information
    Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - By Unlock Hotels
    Check-in:
    from 15:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 12:00
    Licence number1515
    • Children and extra beds
    • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.