Scores at a Glance
Hurawalhi Island ResortPestana Blue Alvor Beach
Overall
9.5
8.4
Beach
9.4
8.5
Food
9.5
8.0
Service
9.5
8.4
Rooms
9.4
8.1
Luxury
9.4
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Value
9.0
8.2
Romance
9.7
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.5
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (913)
Google Rating
4.4 (4,915)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
40 min
Airport Transfer
50 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.5
9.5
Food
8.0
9.5
Service
8.4
9.4
Rooms
8.1
8.8
Pools
8.8
9.4
Luxury
—
9.0
Value
8.2
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Family
8.7
9.7
Romance
—
9.5
Quiet
—
8.9
Wellness
—
7.4
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
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Kids
Yes
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
- 4 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from FAO
Pros — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Pros — Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
- True all-inclusive
- Seafront Algarve setting
- Multiple pools
- Kids club
- Walkable to Alvor
Cons — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
Cons — Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
- Food can be inconsistent
- Room-category details need manual refresh
- Atlantic surf conditions vary