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
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Pestana Blue Alvor Beach |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (920) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,438) |
| From $359 | Price / Night (pp) | From $108 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)40 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Pestana Blue Alvor Beach |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 8.5 |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 8.0 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 8.4 |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 8.1 |
| 8.8 | Pools | 8.8 |
| 9.4 | Luxury | – |
| (better)9.0 | Value | 8.2 |
| – | Family | 8.7 |
| 9.7 | Romance | – |
| 9.5 | Quiet | – |
| 8.9 | Wellness | – |
| 7.4 | Remote work | – |
Of the 9 measures we call, Hurawalhi Island Resort leads on 8 and Pestana Blue Alvor Beach leads on 1.
Vibes
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Pestana Blue Alvor Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Pestana Blue Alvor Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | 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
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