Double Room with Valentine's Package
Sleeps 2 · 26 m² · Double bed
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Coffee machine
Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - by Unlock Hotels
Rua Comendador José Rufino, Alijó, PT
8.4 guest rating· 179 reviews
About this hotel
Idyllic Riverside Retreat
Vineyard Tours and Outdoor Relaxation
Explore the picturesque vineyards surrounding the inn and unwind in the green garden or by the outdoor swimming pool.
Culinary Delights and Local Exploration
Indulge in local and international cuisine at the in-house restaurant or venture to nearby eateries. Discover the charm of Alijó and visit the renowned Port wine vineyards.
Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and a bar offering refreshing drinks. With easy access to Alvão Natural Park and Mateus Palace, there's no shortage of adventures near the inn.
Book your stay at Pousada Barão de Forrester for a memorable getaway!
Rooms & rates
Junior Studio Suite
Sleeps 3 · 32 m² · King bed
- Desk
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom emergency pull cord
- Free WiFi
Classic Double or Twin Room
Sleeps 2 · 32 m² · Queen Bed
- Desk
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom emergency pull cord
- Free WiFi
Premium Double or Twin Room
Sleeps 3 · 35 m² · Double bed
- Desk
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom emergency pull cord
- Free WiFi
Standard Double Room With Balcony
Sleeps 3 · 20 m²
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Bathroom emergency pull cord
- Free WiFi
- Hair dryer
Standard Single Room
Sleeps 1 · 20 m²
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Bathroom emergency pull cord
- Free WiFi
- Hair dryer
Double Room with Easter Package
Sleeps 2 · 26 m² · Double bed
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Coffee machine
Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Sleeps 4 · 20 m² · Large bed, 2× Single bed
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- TV
Double Room
Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Large bed
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Adapted bath
- Emergency cord in bathroom
Twin Room
Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · 2× Single bed
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- TV
Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor pool - seasonal
- Swimming pool
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Air conditioning
- Pets allowed
- Pet bowls
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- 24-hour front desk
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- Tour desk
- Room service
- 24-hour security
- Non-smoking rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Airport drop off
- Airport pick up
- Board games/puzzles
- Cashless payment available
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Coffee Shop on site
- Daily housekeeping
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Designated smoking area
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Face masks for guests available
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fax/photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Food delivered to guest room
- Garden
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Heating
- Indoor play area
- Ironing service
- Key access
- Kid meals
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Laundry
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Outdoor furniture
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Safety deposit box
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Security alarm
- Shallow end
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Smoke alarms
- Soundproof rooms
- Special diet menus - on request
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Sun terrace
- Sun umbrellas
- Tennis court
- Tennis equipment
- Terrace
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wine/champagne
Location
Rua Comendador José Rufino, Alijó, PT
- Check-in
- from 03:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Check-out
- until 12:00 PM
What guests say8.4179 reviews
+ Friendly staff+ Comfortable rooms+ Good breakfast+ Nice location− Some amenities limited− Bathroom upkeep needed− Restaurant options not great
Cleanliness8.3
Service9.1
Location8.6
Room Quality8.5
Amenities8.1
Value for Money8.4
Guest review
10.0Pequeno almoço excelente, funcionários muito simpáticos e disponíveis, ambiente acolhedor e familiar.
− A banheira
Guest review
10.0De tudo, simpatia do staff do hotel, comida excelente, muito confortável e limpo
− Houve um concerto nessa noite, até às 02:00 da manhã, sem qualquer responsabilidade do hotel. Na verdade, até nos avisaram.
Um espaço acolhedor e intemporal
9.0Da história do Hotel, da localização perfeita no centro de Alijó. Espaço exterior muito agradável. A simpatia do staff.
Guest review
9.0Do pessoal, profissionais muito atenciosos, tornaram a nossa estadia ainda mais especial. Gostamos do ambiente e da localização.
− Francamente não houve nenhum detalhe de que não tenhamos gostado.
Guest review
8.0Tudo. Recomenda-se
Good to know
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 ID 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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Nov 1, 2026 until Wed, Apr 14, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.
›Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
›Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
›Pets
Pets are not allowed.
›Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
Children from 4 years old to 11 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
Children up to and including 11 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
People 12 years old and over stay for € 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
You haven't added any cots.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.