Forrester Essence Douro Hotel

Property class: 4

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Consider a stay at Forrester Essence Douro Hotel and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, O Barão, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ￥13,546
￥14,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, a door, and a small table with a lamp.

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a headboard.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A large bed with white linens, a headboard with a textured pattern, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of greenery through a window.

Superior Double or Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Double or Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Junior Studio Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Alijó, Forrester Essence Douro Hotel is in the city center and in the mountains. Bread and Wine Museum and Vale do Tua Interpretive Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Igreja Matriz de Alijo and Church of Sabrosa. Quinta do Bomfim and Natur Waterpark are also worth visiting. Visit our Alijó travel guide
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Map
5070-031, Vila Real, Alijó, Rua Comendador José Rufino

What's nearby

  • A calm river reflecting terraced vineyards on a hillside.
    Duoro River
    15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jardim Publico Doutor Matos Cordeiro
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Igreja Matriz de Alijo
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Quinta da Roêda Winery
    27 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Tua Station
    25 min drive
  • Vila Real (VRL)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Quinta Da Avessada
    6 min drive
  • Cêpa Torta
    6 min walk
  • Restaurante Típico
    17 min drive
  • Vista D'Ouro
    23 min drive
  • Solar 1
    16 min drive

About this property

Forrester Essence Douro Hotel

  • Upscale pousada in the city center
  • At Forrester Essence Douro Hotel, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, O Barão, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and a banquet hall
    • Outdoor furniture, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Forrester Essence Douro Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with bathtubs and bidets
    • 43-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Does Forrester Essence Douro Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Forrester Essence Douro Hotel?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forrester Essence Douro Hotel on Nov 9, 2026 start from ￥13,546, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Forrester Essence Douro Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Forrester Essence Douro Hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Forrester Essence Douro Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Forrester Essence Douro Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Forrester Essence Douro Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Alijó, this pousada is steps from Igreja Matriz de Alijo, Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro, and Jardim Publico Doutor Matos Cordeiro. Bread and Wine Museum and Adega de Favaios are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Forrester Essence Douro Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful. Dinner was delicious every night!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable, spacious room with windows on two sides. Good breakfast. Nice area outside for eating al fresco in the evening. Centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very personal, friendly and helpful staff! The room was even larger than anticipated and very lovely views//////11
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful estate home converted into a hotel. Had a lovely overnight stay. Their restaurant is fabulous. Room was very comfortable. Since we were here in the Fall, the hotel was very quiet. Only a few guests. Service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Host David was so Kind and ready to solve all problems and request. The Restaurant a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not impressed with our stay.

We arrived at the hotel and found that the room did not correspond to the pictures on the website. Renovation work was in process. The room was very dusty. The floor is scratched and the furniture has seen better days. Te bathroom is old style and needs renovation. The air-conditioning did not work. The sleeping with open window was not a good choice as the room was giving on a busy street. Wi-Fi is patchy. After making a complaint, we were not able to change the room, as apparently the hotel was fully booked. The ray of sunshine of our stay was the good evening meal and the breakfast that is served in a nice ambience. Free parking is available at the hotel grounds. Let´s hope that after renovation the hotel gets back to a decent standard as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, beautiful hotel with stunning views and excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
David at checking was very helpful & spoke good English. Explained a bit of the history of the area from Roman times. Great bar / restaurant in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too cold to use pool but wonderful to walk the grounds and around town. Staff are so helpful and kind. Especially a shout out to David who treated us very well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Room clean but would benefit from a bathroom update. Commented on noise because election rally went on till late across road from hotel both nights of our stay. Realise we were just unlucky to have this. Staff friendly and also knowledgeable about Port and where to buy it cheaply. Would love to come back overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good service. Not working airco. Bathroom was a bit outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No heat in our room. Got moved to a new room, but not very good there, either. Manager was very helpful with tourism info. Breakfast okay, not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent séjour
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Buena habitación, el baño está viejo y desactualizado. El aire acondicionado en la habitación
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Os funcionários muito simpáticos, atenciosos, prestáveis.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La struttura bella e il servizio adeguato. Purtroppo ci hanno dato una camera a nostro giudizio comfort e non de luce come avevamo prenotato e pagato.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel donne un service impeccable par contre l’hôtel est désuet et ne répond pas aux attentes vs le site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Tres belle expérience. Merci.

2 nuits dans cet hôtel élégant et calme. Grande chambre avec vue sur la piscine. Literie un peu ferme. Salle de bains grande et fonctionnelle mais meritetait d'être rénovée. Restaurant très bien lors des 2 diners à la carte : mets savoureux, bien présentés, service impeccable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere right in the heart of this small town. Attentive service, very good restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Armaturen in der Dusche – Badewanne müssten erneuert werden. Sehr schöne Lage und gutes Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A repetir.

Excelente. Serviço profissional, simpático e disponivel. Boas condições de higiene, quer no quarto, quer nas zonas comuns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnifique endroit calme, personnel très à l’écoute et très agréable, cuisine raffinée d’excellente qualité: bravo à la cheffe et à son équipe.
La terrasse qui donne sur la piscine
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Historic Hotel

Large rooms with comfortable beds. Lovely grounds and gathering spaces. Our one dinner there was excellent. Complimentary breakfast very good. Beautiful drive to hotel with amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019