8.4 / 10 Guest Rating

Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - by Unlock Hotels

Name: Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - by Unlock Hotels
Address: Rua Comendador José Rufino, Alijó, pt
Rating: 8.4

Rua Comendador José Rufino, Alijó, pt

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from US$128 / night

About the Property

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!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available

Free WiFi

Parking

Free Parking

Non-smoking rooms

Air conditioning

Swimming pool

24-hour front desk

Restaurant

Room service

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in

Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

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.

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Guests

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

14 rates found

Superior Double or Twin Room with Pool View - Photo 1

Superior Double or Twin Room with Pool View - Photo 2

Superior Double or Twin Room with Pool View - Photo 3

Superior Double or Twin Room with Pool View - Photo 4

1/5

Superior Double or Twin Room with Pool View

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a bidet. The double room features a mini-bar, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, a TV, as well as garden views.

27 sqm

Sleeps 3

2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)

1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)

Amenities

MinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Superior Double or Twin Room with Pool View

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$202.84

$162.27

Includes taxes & fees

Superior Double or Twin Room with Pool View

Non-refundable

Half Board

20% OFF$277.35

$221.88

Includes taxes & fees

1/5

Superior Double or Twin Room

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a bidet. The double room features a TV, a mini-bar, a coffee machine, a wardrobe as well as city views.

26 sqm

Sleeps 3

2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)

1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)

Amenities

MinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Superior Double Or Twin Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$182.15

$145.72

Includes taxes & fees

Superior Double or Twin Room

Non-refundable

Half Board

20% OFF$264.75

$211.8

Includes taxes & fees

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony - Photo 1

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony - Photo 2

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony - Photo 3

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony - Photo 4

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony - Photo 5

1/6

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath.

27 sqm

Sleeps 3

1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)

2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)

Amenities

MinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$215.44

$172.35

Includes taxes & fees

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

Non-refundable

Half Board

20% OFF$289.94

$231.95

Includes taxes & fees

1/8

Junior Suite with Pool View

The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a bidet. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this suite also features soundproof walls and a TV. The unit has 1 bed.

32 sqm

Sleeps 3

1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

MinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Junior Suite with Pool View

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$253.23

$202.58

Includes taxes & fees

Junior Suite with Pool View

Non-refundable

Half Board

20% OFF$327.74

$262.19

Includes taxes & fees

1/8

Junior Studio Suite

1 King Bed344-sq-foot room with pool views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 43-inch LCD TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Espresso maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Bathtub, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Laptop workspace and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNon-Smoking

32 m2

Sleeps 3

1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

Air conditioningHair dryerDeskHardwood or parquet floorsWardrobe or closetBidet

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Junior Suite Studio

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$227.4

$181.92

Includes taxes & fees

Junior Suite Studio

Non-refundable

Half Board

20% OFF$314.33

$251.46

Includes taxes & fees

1/4

Classic Double or Twin Room

1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds344-sq-foot room with city views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 43-inch LCD TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Espresso maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Bathtub, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Laptop workspace and wardrobe or closetComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Hardwood flooring in roomNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

32 m2

Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)

Amenities

Air conditioningHair dryerDeskHardwood or parquet floorsWardrobe or closetBidet

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Classic Double Or Twin Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$159.53

$127.62

Includes taxes & fees

Classic Double Or Twin Room

Non-refundable

Half Board

20% OFF$241.81

$193.45

Includes taxes & fees

1/6

Premium Double or Twin Room

2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed377-sq-foot room with pool views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 43-inch LCD TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Espresso maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Bathtub, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Laptop workspace and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Hardwood flooring in roomNon-Smoking

35 m2

Sleeps 3

1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)

Amenities

Air conditioningHair dryerDeskHardwood or parquet floorsWardrobe or closetBidet

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Premium Double Or Twin Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$193.46

$154.77

Includes taxes & fees

Premium Double Or Twin Room

Non-refundable

Half Board

20% OFF$278.08

$222.46

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.4

Excellent173 verified reviews

AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the comfortable rooms.

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domingos

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Nov 10, 2025

"Óptima para recarregar baterias"

Exceptional

9.0

Limpeza do quarto e simpatia no check in e tb da senhora do pequeno almoço mto prestável

Nada apontar

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Acacio

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Nov 1, 2025

"Court séjour agréable et confortable"

Exceptional

9.0

En centre ville, excellent petit déjeuner,personnel charmant et très dévoué

Salle de bains a moderniser

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Heike

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family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in Oct 31, 2025

"Sehr gutes Preisleistungsverhältnis, super für zwei Nächte, um die wunderschöne Gegend zu erkunden."

Exceptional

9.0

Ein schöner Ort für zwei Nächte, ideal, um die Umgebung zu erkunden. Unser Zimmer - Deluxe DZ mit Balkon - war sehr geräumig mi schönem Holzboden und guten Betten. Die Mitarbeitenden waren alle sehr freundlich und zugewandt. Auch der Aufenthaltsbereich war komfortabel, das Essen im hauseigenen Restaurant gut und reichlich.

Das Badezimmer ist deutlich in die Jahre gekommen. Badewanne mit Duschvorhang aus Textil, alter, festmontierter Föhn im Bad, alles recht eng.

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Jose Rosa

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family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in Oct 28, 2025

"Very Good"

Very Good

7.0

Parque estacionamento gratuito

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Ann

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Oct 27, 2025

"A very pleasant out of city break. I would be happy to return"

Exceptional

10.0

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).

Apart from some minor confusion with the wine list everything was very good.

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Nisa

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Oct 26, 2025

"Excellent"

Excellent

8.0

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ferenc

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extended_group

Standard Room

Stayed in Oct 26, 2025

"Ajanlom mindenkinek aki Alijoba szeretne szallast foglalni"

Exceptional

9.0

A reggeli nagyon jo volt,a kornyek csendes es tiszta,a szemelyzet segitokesz,

A folyoson a szonyeg nem tetszett a mintazata es szinezete,kulonben tiszta es karbantartott volt

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Rita

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Oct 25, 2025

"Very Good"

Very Good

7.0

Tamanho da cama

Wc do quarto

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MENDES

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Oct 17, 2025

"Muito agradável"

Excellent

8.0

Arquitetura bonita, Quartos grandes e confortáveis, mimo à chegada que foi muito agradável.

O Bar além de não ter um funcionário residente, estava limitado em termos de oferta de algumas bebidas

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Mara

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Oct 14, 2025

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

9.0

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Forrester Essence Douro Hotel - by Unlock Hotels

About the Property

Facilities & Amenities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Property Notes

Check Room Availability

Available Rooms

Superior Double or Twin Room with Pool View

Amenities

Superior Double or Twin Room

Amenities

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

Amenities

Junior Suite with Pool View

Amenities

Junior Studio Suite

Amenities

Classic Double or Twin Room

Amenities

Premium Double or Twin Room

Amenities

Guest Reviews

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Select topics to read reviews

"Óptima para recarregar baterias"

"Court séjour agréable et confortable"

"Sehr gutes Preisleistungsverhältnis, super für zwei Nächte, um die wunderschöne Gegend zu erkunden."

"Very Good"

"A very pleasant out of city break. I would be happy to return"

"Excellent"

"Ajanlom mindenkinek aki Alijoba szeretne szallast foglalni"

"Very Good"

"Muito agradável"

"Exceptional"