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Forrester Essence Douro Hotel

4.0 star property

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Premium Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio
Hallway
43-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Reception
Junior Studio Suite | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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Rua Comendador José Rufino, Alijó, Vila Real, 5070-031
  • Place, Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jardim Publico Doutor Matos Cordeiro
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Igreja Matriz de Alijo
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vila Real (VRL)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room

Premium Double or Twin Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Junior Studio Suite

Junior Studio Suite

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Forrester Essence Douro Hotel

Pousada in Alijó with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
This smoke-free pousada features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and an outdoor tennis court are onsite.
Forrester Essence Douro Hotel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Alijó pousada provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the pousada include an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Forrester Essence Douro Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Igreja Matriz de Alijo. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine while dining at O Barão
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court
  • Steps from Igreja Matriz de Alijo and Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Forrester Essence Douro Hotel offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Forrester Essence Douro Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Alijó pousada is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
O Barão - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - This bar serves light fare only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • O Barão

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 01 and close October 31.

Property is also known as

Pousada Barão Forrester
Pousada Barão Forrester Alijo
Pousada Barão Forrester Hotel
Pousada Barão Forrester Hotel Alijo
Pousada Barão de Forrester
Palacete Barão de Forrester.
Forester Essence Douro Hotel
Forrester Essence Douro Alijo
Forrester Essence Douro Hotel Alijó
Forrester Essence Douro Hotel Pousada (Portugal)
Forrester Essence Douro Hotel Pousada (Portugal) Alijó