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About this property

This inn is located in the village of Alijó, next to the Douro River. The Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - by Unlock Hotels features vineyards which guests can visit, as well as a green garden and an outdoor swimming pool The air-conditioned rooms at the Barão de Forrester all feature private bathrooms, sofa, TV and a terrace. The Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - by Unlock Hotels features an in house restaurant, where guests can have a taste of the local cuisine, as well as try some international flavours. Alternatively, a number of local restaurants, serving traditional Portuguese meals are available within 150 metres of the inn. The inn features a bar, where guests can try refreshing drinks and cocktails after a swim in the outdoor pool. The area features a green garden with a sun terrace, where guests are welcome to relax and take a break. Guests can tour the local vineyards which produce the famous Port wines. The centre of Alijó is a 6-minute walk away. The green areas of the Alvão Natural Park are a 49-minute drive away. Vila Real is a 32-minute drive away and features the famous and scenic Mateus Palace. The property is a 90-minute drive from the Porto International Airport. The Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - by Unlock Hotels does not belong to the Pestana Group since 2013 and at the moment it has a private management.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean. Comfortable. Best restaurant in town. Very helpful staff. I got a ‘no extra charge’ upgrade. Close to beautiful countryside in walking distance (I didn’t have a car).
Luke
Australia Australia
We had a wonderful stay at the hotel. Our room was lovely, and the staff were incredibly helpful. They assisted us with booking wine tours and even helped resolve an issue with our rental car since we don't speak Portuguese. Both the breakfast and...
Alexandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything! super friendly staff, comfy room, exceptional breakfast and the pool was great to.
Luis
Portugal Portugal
Lovely building, pool space, confortable bed, price ratio. Overall a nice place to stay.
Ferenc
Romania Romania
A reggeli nagyon jo volt,a kornyek csendes es tiszta,a szemelyzet segitokesz,
Mendes
Portugal Portugal
Arquitetura bonita, Quartos grandes e confortáveis, mimo à chegada que foi muito agradável.
Elisabeth
France France
Très agréable hôtel classique. Bien équipé, Tout y est : charme , confort , qualité des équipements, qualité des repas et des petits déjeuners, parking privé
Herminio
Portugal Portugal
Excelente localização. bom serviço e instalações muito elegantes.
Paulina
Portugal Portugal
Funcionários muito simpáticos e atenciosos. Quarto limpo, agradável, muito confortável e sem ruído. Excelente localização.
Sandra
Portugal Portugal
Os funcionários são muito simpáticos e muito atenciosos.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurante O Barão
  • Cuisine
    Portuguese • Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - by Unlock Hotels takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 05:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that between 14 and 17 of August city celebrations will take place. Near the Pousada, there will be religious events during the day and musical animation during the evening.

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of €25.00 per day.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 1515