Pestana Viking Hotel * * * *

Situated in the heart of the Algarve, only 45 km drive form Faro airport, the Viking Hotel is located on a cliff top with spectacular views of the ocean and Senhora da Rocha beach. The Viking Resort is only 1 km from Armacao de Pera and only 15 minutes drive from the centre of Portimao. The gardens are extensive and loungers and umbrellas are provided around the terracing of the pools and lawned areas.

The Viking Resort comprises two parts: there is the 182 bedroom Viking Hotel and Porches Praia with 60 resort suites.

The hotel has 182 rooms, most with a sea view. The rooms are twin bedded (can be made into a double) and feature a marble bathroom with bath and shower over. There is a tiny kitchenette, air conditioning, satellite TV which has several English speaking channels, mini bar, hairdryer, telephone, voice mail, modem access and private safe for which a small daily charge is made. All rooms have a private balcony, many with good sea views. The hotel provides free wireless Internet, room service, a laundry service and has rooms equipped for disabled clients. Entertainment is provided every night between April and October and Portuguese and Brasilian BBQ nights take place, outside on the large terrace, from time to time. A regular shuttle bus service is available from the resort to Armacao de Pera.

The resort offers a choice of several bars and three restaurants which have been designed to appeal to every taste, featuring originality, quality and service. The Valhalla Restaurant, specialising in Portuguese and International food and the Tapas Restaurant are located at the hotel whilst the Belmundo Restaurant, featuring an Italian menu, can be found at Porches Praia.

The hotel has a wide variety of facilities including 4 pools (two are reserved for children), a floodlit tennis court, gardens and a play park for children. The Wellness Centre houses one of the pools together with a Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, gymnasium, professional massage, hair salon, a games room and a multi sports pitch (tennis, basketball & 5 a side football). A kid's club runs from May to October and it is possible to organise other activities such as walks, trekking, cycling, horse riding and boat trips via reception.

A drive of around 15 minutes from the hotel will bring you to Pestana Carvoeiro Golf with the spectacular Gramacho and Pinta courses and the David Leadbetter academy. Both golf courses are available to play on the special “Unlimited Golf” programme.

In addition to the ideal location of the Viking Resort, it is also close to many major regional amenities such as diving centres, riding schools and places of historic interest. Zoomarine is only a short drive away where you can delight in seeing the spectacular dolphin, seal and sea lion shows or take part in the dolphin interaction programme. Click here to find out how to book for Zoomarine.

winter A

winter B

summer C

  summer D

summer E

summer F

classic - SGL GV

suite T1 garden view

suite T1 sea view

£20

£20

Two children FREE up to 12 years old, sharing their parent's room, except on classic garden view rooms

Two children FREE up to 12 years of age, sharing a suite with their parents

season A:  1 Nov 07 - 29 Feb 08

season B:  1 Mar - 31 Mar

season C:  1 April - 2 May & 11Oct - 31 Oct

season D:  3 May - 30 May & 20 Sept - 10 Oct

season E:  31 May - 11 July & 23 Aug - 19 Sept

Season F:  12 July - 22 Aug

season B* includes the New Year from 29.12.07 to 02.01.08

season C** includes Easter 20.03.08 - 22.03.08

The New Year Gala Dinner is not optional and is subject to an additional charge

Prices are per room per day, including breakfast. 01 Nov 07 to 31 Oct 08
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