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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 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Luke
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“Everything! super friendly staff, comfy room, exceptional breakfast and the pool was great to.” - Luis
Portugal“Lovely building, pool space, confortable bed, price ratio. Overall a nice place to stay.” - Maria
Austria“Wunderbares Hotel, sehr fürsorgliches Personal, sauber, tolle Terrasse und Poolanlage” - Brigitte Austria“Gediegenes Hotel mit schönem Garten in kleinen Ort im Duoro Gebiet. Mahlzeiten waren sehr gut. Gute Weinauswahl. Tolles Preis-Leistungs Verhältnis. Halbpension buchen!”
- Paulo Portugal“Pequeno almoço muito bem exposto, muita variedade de opções e MUITA qualidade nos produtos. Gostei também muito da amabilidade, disponibilidade, simpatia e atenção dos funcionários.”
- Biro Portugal“Funcionários muito simpáticos, instalações elegantes, bom pequeno almoço.”
Celso
Brazil“Hotel confortável com pessoal bastante atenciosos, bem localizado e ótimo café da manhã.”- Laura
Spain“La habitación grande y cómoda con una gran cama y con vistas a los alrededores y a la piscina. La atención por parte del personal de 10, atentos y profesionales. La instalaciones muy bien, terraza , restaurante y zona de piscina. El desayuno con...” 
Alice
France“Formidable accueil, conseils de visites personnalisés. La piscine magnifique, le restaurant très bon, le personnel adorable. Petit déjeuner excellent”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurante O Barão
- CuisinePortuguese • Local
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
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
