The Luna Alvor Bay is a 149-room, mid-range apartment hotel in a quiet complex that's walking distance to both the beach and attractions in downtown Alvor. Since it's set in an apartment tower, it lacks standard hotel features like a fitness center or a full restaurant, but the trade-off is large contemporary studios with kitchenettes. The outdoor pool is small, but the lounge bar has a nice outdoor terrace. 

The 107-room Luna Clube Brisamar is the most affordable all-inclusive option in the area. For families on a budget, the price may be right, but the dated one-bedroom apartments are the only type available. They have kitchenettes and balconies, but also old tube TVs; the air conditioners are mounted in the living rooms where they can't cool the bedrooms in hot weather. The outdoor pool has a big sundeck with a bar, and the all-inclusive rates make meals easy with kids, but with just the one buffet restaurant and lounge bar, there aren't many choices.