Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - By Unlock Hotels

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

Featuring a sun terrace and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the smoke-free Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - By Unlock Hotels Alijo lies around 5 minutes' walk from Pelourinho de Alijo. Located right in the centre of Alijo, this 4-star hotel offers 24 rooms overlooking the pool.

Location

The hotel is nestled in Alijo, next to a river and gardens. The Favaios Museum Core is 2.5 km from the Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - By Unlock Hotels Alijo, while Vila Real airport is 45 km from it. Igreja bus stop is only 10 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

All air-conditioned rooms at the property are equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat screen TV along with a minibar fridge for self-catering. Furnished with a writing table, they also have soundproof windows. Guests will find shower caps and bath sheets in bathrooms fitted with a bidet and a separate toilet.

Food & Drinks

The Γ  la carte restaurant in Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - By Unlock Hotels offers dishes for lunch. At the bar, you can select from a range of refreshing drinks. It also serves refreshing cocktails. Restaurante Pelourinho offers European dishes and is situated a few steps from this Alijo hotel.

Leisure & Activities

If you like an active lifestyle, lawn tennis and badminton are available on site. Thanks to a tennis court, guests can stay fit at the Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - By Unlock Hotels.

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

  • 24-hour services

  • Swimming Pool

  • Sports activities

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Wheelchair access

  • Breakfast

  • Air conditioning

  • Pets

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour services
  • Swimming Pool
  • Sports activities
  • 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

Activities

  • Tennis court

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

  • Seasonal outdoor 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

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Design

  • Parquet 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 25 Apr 2026
Check-out 26 Apr 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.