Pestana Viking Beach & Golf Resort

This is a nice enough resort that provides essentially everything — except parking (help!). Our package tour provided a room, but we wanted an ocean view. So after a wait, and an extra charge, they met our request. Our rooms (bedroom & sitting) were comfortable, spacious, clean, although a bit dark and musty. The bed was comfy. the shower was hot and the small fridge cold. We enjoyed our small veranda with a view of the ocean. The room had had a small coffee maker, but no coffee, sugar etc, so bring your own if that is important to you. Initially our AC did not work (yes, it was February, but the room was musty-smelling), but wonderful Sandra the concierge, was right on getting it fixed. Kudos for her. For the most part, the staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was typical resort-fare, immense amounts of food and many choices. They claim that they will make eggs any way, but when I asked for poached (escalfado), that was simply out of the question and the Maître D’ brushed me off. It is hard to resist eating too much at these breakfasts. We ate dinner there one night; like breakfast, many choices, but we thought the food bland, so for our other nights, we looked for other local restaurants

Lovely setting on top of the cliff top, superb views to sea and the cliffs in the distance. Lovely hotel and resort area. Breakast was not the best in the cooked selection part, minimal and luke warm but the hotel was very quiet in general with the current situation. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would return no problem and always pay the extra for the sea view and rooms with a kitchen, really well stocked kitchen area.

A pleasant hotel with friendly, helpful staff who spoke perfect English. The room had a splendid view of the ocean and gardens and was kept spotlessly clean. The breakfast was varied and well presented. The pools were good, the gym reasonable. We would definitely recommend a stay here