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Praia D'El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort

Set on Portugal's Atlantic edge in the Oeste region, Praia D'el Rey is a proper two-course resort, the sort of place where you can base yourself for a long weekend and never feel like you're repeating the same round. The original Praia D'el Rey Golf Course plays through pines and sandy dunes with the ocean in view on plenty of holes, while West Cliffs Golf Course, opened in 2017, is the wilder, more exposed sibling, routed through dramatic coastal terrain where the wind can turn a good score into a great story.

It's also an easy one logistically: you're around an hour from Lisbon Airport, so it suits short breaks, winter sun escapes and first-time Portugal trips where you want top-level golf without a long transfer. The 5-star Marriott Hotel sits right on site with sea views, a full spa setup and enough dining options to keep groups happy after the round.

When you're done with golf, you've got beaches on your doorstep and classic fishing towns nearby. Peniche is a good shout for a wander and seafood, and the surrounding coastline is exactly the sort of scenery you hope for when you book an Atlantic resort.

Who is this for?

Groups and couples who want a simple, high-quality Portugal break: stay in one hotel, play two standout courses and still have spa, beach and good food on tap. Also suits societies and friends' trips where you want variety in the golf without moving hotels every other night.

Who is it best for?

Golfers who like coastal, links-leaning golf and don't mind a bit of wind keeping you honest, plus anyone wanting an easy Lisbon transfer for a three to five night trip. Mid to low handicappers will get the most out of both courses, but there's enough room and sensible tee options for higher handicaps to enjoy themselves too.

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From £361
per person

3 Nights, 2 Rounds

History Makers
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • 2 rounds at Praia D'El Rey
  • Use Code CLUBEU to save £50 off a 2-ball, £100 off a 4-ball, £200 off an 8-ball when booking online

Golf Courses at Praia D'El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort

Praia D'El Rey

The championship seaside links is visually stunning, and tremendously exciting to play thanks to the great variety of holes that the natural landscape provides. The front nine has a distinct parkland accent, as it runs in and out of the pine trees, whilst the back nine is home to some of the best links golf in mainland Europe.

The signature holes - 13, 14 and 15 - run along the Atlantic coastline, providing fantastic views of the sea, dunes and back towards the pine forest. Course architect Cabell B. Robinson has designed Praia D'El Rey to be the complete golfing challenge, with bold, deep bunkers, undulating greens, and natural rugged sand border areas which contrast sharply with the lush green fairways. The course was recently rated the 7th best in Europe by Golf World magazine, while the International Association of Golf Tour Operators voted Praia D'El Rey the best on the continent.

There is also a Golf Academy on site, with 24 individual driving range bays. The main putting green is one of the biggest in Europe (900m2) and there is a fairway practice bunker adjacent to driving-range bays, all specifically designed to allow you to hone your skills.

Golf Magazine recently rated Praia D'El Rey as the 13th best golf course in continental Europe.

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West Cliffs Golf Course

The West Cliffs course is a recently opened course, designed by the Dye Designs Group, and is on the same site as the famed Praia D’El Rey Resort situated only 1 hour North of Lisbon. The course plays as a stunning links course along the Silver Coast and is already being talked about as the best golf course in Portugal. Occupying arguably some of Europe’s most impressive golfing real estate, this incredible stretch of coastline is home to a host of fantastic golf courses but West Cliffs looks set to become the jewel in the Silver Coast’s crown.

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Accommodation at Praia D'El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort

The 5-star Marriott Hotel sits at the heart of Praia D'el Rey, perched on a bluff with sweeping views over the Atlantic and the resort's original golf course. The hotel offers 179 deluxe rooms, including 11 suites, each with a private balcony or terrace to make the most of the coastal setting. Rooms are finished to Marriott's usual standard, with individual climate control, premium bedding and linen, satellite television and those ocean or golf course views that make early tee times easier to stomach.

The leisure facilities are comprehensive and genuinely useful if you're spending more than a couple of nights. There's a dedicated tennis centre with seven courts, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, jacuzzis, sauna, steam rooms and a well-equipped fitness centre. The spa is a serious operation, offering everything from Thalasso therapy and Vichy showers to aromatherapy, facials, hydrotherapy and a full menu of massage treatments. It's the kind of place where non-golfing partners will happily spend the day, and where you'll want to book in after walking 36 holes across two contrasting coastal courses that can feel very different depending on the wind.

Dining spans the relaxed Atlantico Bar and Grill, perfect for post-round beers and casual meals, through to the Romy fine dining room for something more formal. The resort's location also puts you within easy reach of Peniche and other coastal villages, where you'll find excellent seafood restaurants and a glimpse of traditional Portuguese life away from the fairways.

For golfers, the setup works. Both courses are on your doorstep, the hotel understands the rhythm of a golf trip, there's proper club storage and the staff are used to coordinating early breakfast and tee times. The facilities mean you can build a proper break around the golf rather than just ticking off rounds, which matters if you're bringing partners or want a few days to unwind between courses.

Play Praia D'el Rey and West Cliffs on your next Portugal golf holiday.

Features

  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Spa
  • Massage
  • Steam Room
  • Sauna
  • Gymnasium
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Satellite TV
  • On-Site Parking
  • Golf Buggies
  • Driving Range
  • Pro Shop
  • Tuition
  • Putting Greens
  • Practice Area
  • Golf Club Hire
  • Club House
  • Championship Standard Course
  • Golf Academy

Praia D'El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort Reviews

Overall rating: 9 / 10

Hotel reviews

8.8 8.8 / 10

Bar / Restaurant
8.4 / 10
Facilities
9 / 10
Location
8.6 / 10
Room comfort
9.6 / 10
Staff
9.6 / 10
Value for money
8.4 / 10

10 / 10

The hotel was in great location to get to the golf courses and beach. The rooms was spacious and comfortable.

Gary Reviewed 18 Feb 2020

10 / 10

Exceptional hotel, probably the best we've stayed at in Europe. The room was fabulous, great restaurant, food first class and very personable and efficient staff. Right on the beach. You can go to the golf clubhouse for dinner at night if you don't want a formal dinner in the hotel but there are not any local restaurants or bars in the area that we could find.

Lou Reviewed 21 Jul 2019

8 / 10

Rooms spacious clean and comfortable.Staff extremely helpful and polite

Jeff Reviewed 13 Jul 2019

10 / 10

The Hotel is very nice with a lovely view from the bar to the Atlantic ocean. The staff are all wonderful. The rooms were spacious and well equipped.The breakfast buffet caters for all tastes. Overall an extremely enjoyable visit.

Dianne Reviewed 20 May 2019

10 / 10

Fabulous resort and area. Went on a lads golf trip but will define be coming back for a longer family holiday

Michael Reviewed 14 May 2019

10 / 10

Rooms very comfortable and well equipped. However, 4 of our group were allocated double beds rather than twin rooms, as requested. The hotel staff said the order was for double occupancy and not specifically twin rooms. As the hotel was full they had to put us in a smaller room which had a cracked/ broken window, having been hit by a golf ball. Throughout our stay the staff were very helpful and friendly and prepared breakfast packs for us departing at 7am.

Mike Reviewed 11 May 2019

8 / 10

Generally very good and everything you would expect from a Portuguese resort. Some limitations in the Sports Bar food menu and sometimes the shortage in buses for transfers to and from the golf courses meant long waits to get to the course and a slightly more rushed preparation. Good breakfast with plenty of choice, very comfortable rooms with views out onto the golf course. Would certainly recommend.

Matthew Reviewed 7 May 2019

10 / 10

Philipp Reviewed 21 Feb 2019

8 / 10

As it was low season some of the restaurants were closed. Only the bar restaurant and the Clubhouse served dinner and the choices and quality were not as good as expected. Breakfasts were really good though.Enjoyed the indoor pool and hamam after golf.

Elinor Reviewed 16 Dec 2018

6 / 10

We were very disappointed with this hotel. We would not return. Please advise your clients that car hire is really essential as there is no amenities nearby. The cost by taxi to go to the supermarket is 25euros for a return journey. The hotel do not keep basic medical items such as savlon, plasters or paracetamol again the visit to the nearest chemist can be costly. The restaurants are not in keeping with mature couples who would like to eat dinner in an pleasant quiet restaurant. The golf clubs restaurants at this time of year are almost empty at night therefore not much option on the menus. The buffet restaurant at 30 euros each for dinner without drinks and coffee is a terrible. The options to eat are basis and dull. Very loud and reminds me of a typical buffet in a cheap Spanish hotel. There was no point dressing for dinner most people were in all day golf wear or gym stuff. The hotel room service was adequate but a small bottle of water in the room was 3 euros. One small packet of nuts 5 euros. There is no hotel shop to purchase water or snacks to take on the golf course. The mini market closes on Sunday and Monday. So sorry but we were glad to come home. The golf courses were very good but the weather a bit wet.

David Reviewed 5 Nov 2018

8 / 10

Great hotel, super friendly staff. Limited bars and restaurants due to time of year, so no pool bar although plenty of people sunbathing there. No a la carte restaurant although the buffet was very good and great value. Drinks a bit pricey but to be expected.

Bob Reviewed 15 Oct 2018

8 / 10

Very good hotel. High-quality Marriott experience. Beach location outstanding - somewhat isolated

Martin Reviewed 1 Oct 2018

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