San Lorenzo Golf Course

Public course in poor condition with some nice views along water

Played here 15 years ago and the course remains a great challenge. The front 9 is very visually stimulating. Yes the cart paths are a bit bumpy but it’s really not an issue. Played early December and the greens had been cored maybe a week or two before. Putts rolled surprisingly true. Lunch box was a great.

People a bit grumpy in temporary clubhouse . However they did change the day of our booking . We had to use pull trolleys so there should be a refund for unavailability of buggies

Nice course greens were slow but ok,there are no facilities here at all apart from a portakabin serving drinks as the clubhouse burned down,will be some years before re built.

Course needs a lot of money to spend. Its pathways are quite dangerous to walk and drive on also areas of course need to be tidied up.Lastly a new Clubhouse.

Course in need of a lot TLC. Back nine especially bad. Due to fire very limited options on food and drink. Green Fee should be lower based on condition and no clubhouse.

no problems

no problems

Lovely course and the staff are really friendly and look after you well.

A very good layout. Condition ok, but you tell can its being neglected. No clubhouse☹️

club house burnt down 3 years ago and not replaced / rebuilt - all facilities in portakabins!!!

The course still has no clubhouse, however we were advised the course has been sold and major investment is planned in 2027

We were stuck behind a corporate golf day: they kept us waiting for 45 minutes on the last tee as they turned the last fairway into a par 3 contest. Good course layout, poor condition.

Layout of course is stunning. Tees and paths are in massive need of upgrade - some greens diseased. Our buggies weren't charged up - we ended up pushing them up to the 5th tee and then having to ring the clubhouse to get new ones. To be fair the new buggies arrived quickly.

Not a great experience at this course with a lack of buggies for our group and 12 out of 16 having to walk 9 holes in very warm temperatures.

massive confusion with pre booked buggies, they did not have confirmation that they was booked or paid for so did not have any. it got sorted in the end and found some but an inconvenience on the day.

When reviewing this course we had heard that it had gone into receivership and was in poor condition. The facilities were very poor as it looked like a new club house was being built. The paths were very poor and really need of repair. The course, however, was enjoyable with a mixer of some really nice holes and difficulty. With repairs done would like to play it again.

Temporary facilities in porta-cabins. Made hard because no course maps making water hazards particularly difficult to navigate. Waterlogged sections, even one half way up a hill.

Really run down course. Terrible greens, Cart paths and tees. No money being put into the course at all. Very disappointing condition.

Nice staff but no club house just containers. Plenty of better places to go.

Had to pay for the minibus to & from the course even though it was meant to be to be included €25 euros each way for 2 buses

It was lovely, course, vistas, wildlife and weather. Love it .

We play here every year and although.partd of the course are a little tired the overall layout is still great to play. Obviously not having a club house is nit ideal butbthey do a great job with facilities they have. Hopefully once rebuilt they will start to have some extra revenue to bring course back to A1 condition.

Beautiful course but we were not advised it has no clubhouse or even temporary changing area. You also have to book buggies in advance.

I have played this course many times and I absolutely love the layout and scenery. The condition of the course is always good and the greens were excellent as always. It’s a real shame about the lack of clubhouse but the temporary area for drinks after the round and the free pack lunch was a nice touch. We will definitely play here again. A must in my opinion

Was actually nice coarse with some great holes but no clubhouse at the moment and the conditions around the course were quite scruffy

Apart from conditions of paths course was great. Obviously no club house a let down couldn’t buy a polo top with logo on!! Everything else staff etc top drawer!!

The course is fine and in decent condition. The cart paths and surrounding areas are in need of repair. The clubhouse burnt down so they are using portacabins but it all works and the course plays pretty well.

We knew what to expect with the lack of clubhouse so we arranged our transfers to arrive just before tee times and pick us up as soon as we finished the round. They gave us a little packed lunch almost as a "sorry and thanks for still playing here" which was a nice touch. The buggy paths are the worst I've ever seen anywhere and I would counsel against anybody with a bad back playing this course. We avoided them when we could. Tee boxes scruffy - no real excuse for that this time of year. Greens and bunkers were fine and the overall layout of the course is really fun - there are some memorable holes here. We had fun as we always do but I wouldn't play it again unless and until there's a clubhouse and some money spent on the buggy paths (and the buggies themselves are getting on a bit). We played it years ago and it was great. Maybe it will be in the future, but I wouldn't rush back unless I was super confident the above points had been addressed.

Wonderful place and with the clubhouse issue the staff work really hard to make up for its loss. Still my favourite course in the Algarve.

great experience despite the clubhouse still being missing! the staff were exceptional

The main problem of this course is there is NO CLUBHOUSE, as it burnt down 2 YEARS AGO ! In 2 years I would expect something could've been done. Unfortunately this is very poor and I recommend you remove this hotel from your portfolio. When you are surrounded by first class courses with top rate clubhouses, to arrive here is very disappointing.

No clubhouse at the moment. They have a mobile bar and table and chairs set up. It’s ok if the weather is good but it is also busy as it is on a small corner with people waiting to go out on the 1st and groups having a stop off to go to the 10th and groups having a drink after their game. . Very noisy. Only 1male and 1 female port-a-loo. They did give us a packed lunch to go out with, which was a nice gesture. We didn’t manage to play the 18th hole as they group ahead were very slow and we only had an option of bus back to hotel at 1.30 pm or wait until 3pm. We might have considered taking the late bus if there were facilities to stay and have a drink and something to eat.

Made the mistake of walking this course with usual poor trolley. Very temporary clubhouse due to fire, bathroom facilities therefore not great. Can still get a beer though. Maybe the weather made the course fell a bit unloved.

Great condition

Great course with no club house

Have rated the course difficulty as average but you can see this being hard when the wind blows but it’s playable and in fantastic condition. Beware there is no clubhouse here as it burnt down and construction has only just started when we asked the staff they said it would be at least 2 years before it’s built. The course though was magnificent

Great veiws. Don't know if it had been cut lately.but it was nice. Could do with signage for the holes ,that you can see. No map of course on the score card.

The buggy paths were in serious need of maintenance. Course had gone down a great deal since we last played it so very disappointing. It was terribly slow. It was my husbands birthday so it was very disappointing.

Beautiful course if a little rough around the edges (we heard it was in much better condition 5 years ago). Hopefully they will sort the clubhouse soon.

The course was wet as the sprinklers had been used depsite days of rain. The cart paths were in poor condition. It was a shame about the clubhouse but the staff were excellent. A nice touch was the packed lunch provided in the cart.

I am loath to put such low ratings because I thoroughly enjoyed the course itself however the clubhouse burnt down a few years ago and they still have temporary everything. Clubhouse, bar - no food facilities. You are given a 'packed lunch' with the smallest bottle of water - I asked for another and was told to pay (I walked away and after a few minutes the staff begrudgingly gave me another) The tee off process was pretty chaotic - there doesnt seem to be much of a tee booking system and I had free reign to tee off 10 or 1 - great for me but it was quiet and could see it causing issues on a busier day. As with most Portugeuse golf courses - the staff are mostly non-golfers which brings with it a lack of understanding of what makes a good golf course. Shame as the course itself is a real challenge and very fun. It was not in great condition.

Good golf course with some fabulous holes. Shame no clubhouse (burnt down in electrical fire) Remarkably quiet starting 9am. Cart paths in need of considerable attention. Look forward to visiting again when clubhouse rebuilt.

The staff were exceptionally friendly, the course is s good test especially 8 and 18 and was in good condition for February. The clubhouse is being rebuilt, however, a packed lunch was provided and a temporary outside bar area has been set up for refreshments

Fabulous course which runs alongside wetlands and a nature reserve. We saw flamingos wading in the shallow waters. Some challenging holes with water on all sides

Having had a fire a couple of ears ago there was no clubhouse hence the three stars for facilities. They did give us upon arrival a bottle of water, a sandwich and a nut bar which was a nice gesture... Course was not that busy again due to the time of year we travelled so as a two ball was nice and quick. Course was in really good condition, greens fast and true. Layout flowed well, quite a long course but very enjoyable.

A must play golf course with so many varied and spectacular holes. There are only temporary facilities there at the moment following a fire last summer.

We turned up to a welcoming portacabin clubhouse, as the clubhouse had burnt down, which nobody mentioned from YGT, There was also a competition on which we had to follow the round took us 5.5 hrs, waiting on every shot, with up to 3 groups waiting on the tees, no buggy bar going round for drinks & the staff were rude as they were more focused on the competition than other guest, we had a drink afterwards on wonky table next to the road, we won't be going back to this course..

Good course but we played during a thunderstorm. Club house had a fire June 2023 and was not rebuilt November 2024 so limited facilities available. Staff did their best.

Incredible layout, club house had unfortunately been pulled down due to a fire but they still cater for you nicely. Played in a two which is always nice👍

Thought the quality of the course was worst we’d seen

Without doubt could be amazing and probably was when it first opened but funding challenges I believe have compromised the quality (lots of other comments re paths, greens etc.). I was genuinely worried when playing the first - really poor but got better and better actually. The holes around the Ria Formosa are outstanding. Overall, it's all been said by others - could be amazing and almost is....

Despite driving range being in a terrible state (balls and tee) and lack of clubhouse, the course was actually in OK condition. Would be great for someone to take this on and put some money into it as the layout is the best around.

Lack of a club house and the neglect of the greens and tee boxes was commented on by all the people we played with. Transport to the course and pick up after was good but a tent and some portacabins was very disappointing.

No clubhouse , out of a shed experience , staff poor , used to be a good course but very poor greens, real pity as layout amazing and generally the course design saved the experience. needs work.

A lovely course, challenging but varied and very enjoyable. Speed was rather slow due to number of 4 balls playing but we didn't mind the waits - we loved having time to take in the surroundings and marvel at the amazing villas that fronted most of the course.

Very disappointing This course was to be the highlight of our trip. It was the biggest letdown and i think your golf travel has a responsibility to make guests aware of course conditions before taking their bookings. I would not recommend San Lorenzo to anyone We have been going to Portugal for 15years, and this course in its current condition is by far the worst we have played. Greens were shocking Fairways is poor condition Cart paths almost undriveable in places.

Much better than some of the reviews make out , yes it’s not perfect but some great golf holes and enjoyable to play on , no club house so they give you a pack lunch and there is a little outside bar area which serves drinks but if it’s raining there is no shelter anywhere, the buggy paths are awful but we walked with hired electric trolleys so had a much better experience, would recommend walking if you are able

Great layout with some stunning holes.

Very scenic. Especially the holes along the ocean

All of the staff were friendly and helpful also having water and food given to us was a surprise overall we had an enjoyable day of golf

Nice course. Club house burnt down in 2023 so everything was in portacabins. Condition of course good but getting the buggy around the very rough cobbles was a pain.

Slow play & facilities were limited due to loss of clock house. Course is very good

Thoroughly enjoyed. Sad that the lovely club house had been destroyed by fire but that did not spoil our round of golf.

Sadly this course should be taken off the rota and suggested list until it sorts itself out. The Clubhouse burnt down (not there fault!) but that was 18 months ago and there is just a shack doing one type of roll for food, and water/beers. The buggies are sub standard v all the other courses, no yardages etc, and the course feels like one where theres very little maintance going on, the greens are poor, tee bays poor, and for as good as this course was 10 years ago you get the impression the owners have lost interest and are waiting to sell, one to avoid

This course should be one of the best in the area but it’s really in need of a lot of TLC. Clubhouse burnt down about a year ago and no sign of new one being built, such a shame as I think the layout is fantastic. The fairways and greens were in quite good nick but buggy paths and facilities need improvement.

A beautiful and challenging course. Limited clubhouse facilities due to a recent fire but this did not bother us.

Needs money spent on course and build a clubhouse

Beautiful course on the Ria Formosa. Shame the burned down clubhouse has not been rebuilt yet but they are doing their best. Shuttle bus from hotel to course works well if booked at hotel. Played 3 times and lost only 3 balls! Looking forward to going back.

Avoid this course. There are no facilities, the staff were unhelpful.

Sad, but they seem to not be putting any investment in the course. Been playing it for years as loved this course

Course us fine if busy with parties. Greens excellent as are fairways. Shame no plan to rebuild clubhouse after fire but doing their best with temp facilities.

YGT warned about a fire in the clubhouse and the possibility of restricted facilities. If by that you mean, no clubhouse, just the remaining concrete base, and an outside decking area about 8 metres square to sit, a portable bar and 2 porta loos, then restricted facilities is correct.

A great day out apart from the 18th...😂

Just love the course, wildlife and general ‘feel good’ atmosphere there.

The design of the course is very impressive. As an average golfer (at best!) the positioning of the bunkers etc. made us think about where to hit to rather than hit as far as we could. Also the greens were in good condition. The only downside was the lack of clubhouse which wasn't a surprise as this was known before travelling.

A new course for us and very enjoyable. Facilities are rated poor due to the loss of their clubhouse in wild fire last year - temporary accommodation in place, again, not advised in advance by YGT which was poor. The course needs a little TLC but the basics are strong and we would happily go back.

Not enough buggies to hire. Your Golf Travel should have told us we needed to book buggies,unable to play our 4th round because of this.

the clubhouse was destroyed in the recent bush fires and the course was in a very poor state. We wont be going back in the near future to this course. Its a shame as its a great layout.

Needs some work done to improve the experience, greens were good though

the clubhouse was burnt down and this was also pre-indicated by YGT but still it was a bit disappointing however staff was (as anywhere in Portugal) friendly. the course was nice to play but I remember it being in the top 10 best golf course in Europe and feel it has slide away from that position but still a very nice course to play

We had a nice round of golf, the course was a bit 'tired' in places. The buggy path was very rough and the lack of clubhouse meant we did not stay afterwards. The course was hard for our level but we enjoyed it.

Tough. Was hard to reach par 4 in 2. Par 3 amazing views

No club house. Course was good.

Sadly the golf club house was burnt down last year so no club house. They did provide us a complimentary packed lunch for our round. Lovely course -stunning and quite challenging.

Unfortunately the clubhouse was burnt to the ground 9 months ago with a forest fire. No attempt to rebuild was strange. I understand that Portugals planning rules are very strict ( that’s what they told me anyway) We were provide with a nice lunch pack which went down well with the boys. The course is fantastic overall with beautiful scenery and quite difficult for higher handicapper's like me. Anyone getting over 30 points stableford will be in the prizes! Little tip don’t hit your drive left off the tee, especially stroke index 1. Greens slick and quick and difficult to read. Great experience and if you like planes it’s situated on their flight path but not in a distracting way.

Club house had burnt down last year and not replaced, paths around course in shocking condition. On the plus side a sandwich lunch which was provided was much appreciated.

I was really disappointed with certain aspects of the course and it does appear the owners are simply relying on the plaudits they received some years ago. I consider the bunkers to be awful, with what I can only describe as builders ballest for sand. Full of stones and ideal for making concrete. The layout of the course was good and it was just these small but important aspects that would make me wonder whether I should return. From our hotel room we could see part of Quinta Do Largo South and the bunkers looked fabulous and a pleasure to go in them.

Nice course with some great views. Some different carries over water for the average golfer. Facilities will be much better once they have rebuilt their clubhouse (which was destroyed by a fire).

This course in my opinion should not be included in your schedule as the lack of facilities make it a poor visit. We were forced to take a buggy as they had no electric trolleys to rent us and using the buggy on their dreadful paths is positively dangerous and is likely to involve your company in law suits as an accident is going to happen.

Loved this golf course. The course was really lovely with every hole different and challenging. Greens were true and not to fast. If I was being hyper critical banks sweeping down to the fairways could be more attractive if planted with shrubs! Very disappointed that there was no club house! We really enjoyed the post game drinks and meal after playing Pinheiros. Because of this we will not return to this course until the club house is rebuilt.

Course is difficult, caraway are actually dangerous and overall condition of course is poor. Add in that there is no clubhouse and next to no facilities, you should not be promoting this course until the above improvements are made

The course was a bit disappointing as the prices were high (6€ for a small redbull) and the roads were in quite bad condition. The course itself was in a great condition though.

Good. No facilities following a fire last year.

Great Course, Sadly the fire has meant the facilities are not as good but very enjoyable

Beautiful course, their clubhouse has burned down but they had everything we needed anyway

Had a good round at San Lorenzo. Haven’t been there for a number of years so was nice to go back. Course was in good condition. It was a shame that due to the fire there was no clubhouse, changing facilities etc.

Course in good condition as always , clubhouse burnt down and staff doing a good job from the portacabins. Staff still friendly

This is longer and more tiring than Los Pineiros, but again very enjoyable. Some very hard holes particularly at the end of the round. There is no clubhouse, due to a fire, but they kindly made up packed pinches for us. A nice touch.

Lovely course. Last Hole a bit crazy golf but good fun. Shame no club house but staff were excellent.

No clubhouse and portacabin bar and reception awful ! Worst still was the condition of buggy paths , very neglected and dangerous! We ordered electric trolleys but the couldn’t provide as many are broken , probably due to the paths ! Changed our second round to Pinheiros as San Lorenzo was not a great experience! Played it over many years and totally appalled

San Lorenzo is a wonderful golf course, but currently hampered by no clubhouse and only portcabin / tent facilities.... the course is good, and will also benefit from some better expenditure when the budget allows.... but it remains a fine golf experience!

Lovely course, great value for money, limited facilities as the club house was no longer there but refreshments available.

Course in very good condition but paths in poor condition and dangerous in parts

Marked down because of lack of clubhouse. That said course is a good test especially holes beside boardwalk area and beach. More open than previous course. Well worth a visit despite my lower scores.

We were a bit concerned about some of the reviews we read from November last year but the course was in great condition. We really enjoyed both rounds. Not quite the level of Val de lobo but a really tough, challenging track with amazing holes. Will definitely be back again. A shame about the clubhouse but hopefully a new one will be in place soon. Nice touch with the free packed lunches.

We love San Lorenzo and have played it many times. Fantastic layout, good greens, fairways are average but getting better, facilities are minimal following the club house fire last year. The club is providing golfers with a free packed lunch to counter the lack of facilities. Drinks are available from a temporary bar and there are outdoor seats and portaloos so all is not lost. Pace of play was slow on Friday but much better on Saturday. The Dona Filipa hotel and golf package from YGT is great value for money and we will be back next year.

Best layout on the Algarve that I know. No clubhouse but no plans to build new one we were told. Lack of investment is apparent. Old rakes in bunkers if u can find one, practice area poor to hit off. Sand!! but having said all that the course layout is superb. A must every time u visit that area.

No clubhouse or any sign of one being built. Limited toilets with no soap dispenser or towels. Buggies with torn seats at €55, but did include food bag and water. Greens and fairways good. Used a buggy for first time here. The paths are a disgrace, not worthy of a third rate municipal course, never mind supposedly one of Europe's best. We love playing San Lorenzo but again it needs serious investment and has done for years. Very quiet this year.

A simply superb golfing canvass. So many memorable holes with great views, wonderful wildlife. Currently the course is not in the pink of condition. The staff were friendly, keen to assist and very courteous. We had been warned by YGT about current problems in advance.

no clubhouse die to fire, cart paths poor. course brilliant though. little facilities die to fire but the staff were very friendly and helpful. free packed lunch as a small compensation. played twice.

Excellent, beautiful course, green could have been better tho

My friends said this is one of the best courses he had played . We were lucky enough to play it twice. Looking forward to playing it again

We had 2 rounds at San Lorenzo. The first was reasonably fast but the 2nd was dreadfully slow which I pointed out to the hotel reception. The poor mark for facilities was entirely due to the clubhouse having been destroyed by fire.

We were disappointed with San Lorenzo after it being a bucket list course for so long. The club house had burnt down which is a real shame as everyone says it was excellent. The main issue was the nearly 6 hour round as far too many people on the course. Some beautiful holes, but a bit tatty and tired.

No clubhouse, looks a bit tired compared tonits peak, but still a challenge.

No complaints about the course Buggies 55 euros 2 sprites 8 euros with nowhere to sit or go inside when it was raining

No club house which we weren’t informed about and the course was not up to standard

Disappointing considering it’s regarded as one of the top courses in the Vale de Lobo area. Staff, with one exception, were not at all helpful, in fact very morose! It was unfortunate regarding the clubhouse but they had made virtually no effort to offer any reasonable facilities e.g. just one ladies and gents portable toilet. One table and 4 chairs outside the portakabin and absolutely no effort to provide reasonable facilities for a drink after playing - extremely disappointing given the fire was 3 months ago. General feeling of our group is that their living on their past reputation- they certainly need to up their game in our opinion especially as the Quinta and Royal / Ocean courses are significantly better in all aspects!

No buggies booked luckily we rang ourselves and managed to get some fantastic course but difficult impossible to play and walk round

Again, this course needs investment. Front 9 ( our back 9 on the day) was superb but went downhill from there. Clubhouse under reconstruction so no option to eat or have a beer at the moment

The Problem here is no facilities to speak of since a fire in July burnt down the clubhouse. There is a portacabin in the car park that doubles as check in & bar. There is also a temporary toilet and changing room. However, there is only 1 scruffy table and 5 chairs outside with no sun shade at all. The cold beer in the fridge ran out for our party of 16 after 1 drink. I just do not get that they have not purchased 10 tables with parasols and chairs for people to sit after golf. Most players are relying on transport collections so can not just leave immediately after playing their round. The course layout is still one of the best, the buggy tracks are terrible, the buggies are old and one of ours ran out of battery after 14 holes. The general course condition is ok but nothing compared to the conditions of the Quinta courses nearby.

Shocking general all round condition. Great lay out ruined by small things

Great course, with excellent staff. Temporarily no club house, but the course made up for that. Don't know what I paid, so can't comment on value. The area is expensive though and if you pay advertised rates, it may be questionable VFM. Greens were okay, but not great. Fairways and other areas were surprisingly soft and in places wet (from sprinklers). Really enjoyed the course overall. Highly recommended if you get a deal.

Fantastic golf course, some jaw-dropping and memorable holes. Just a shame that there is a temp clubhouse. Hopefully they rebuild soon as it takes the edge of an amazing course

Have only marked facilities down as club house burnt down recently. However, this did not detract from a great golf course, with iconic holes.

Clubhouse burnt down which we knew about. Staff not interested not effort made to provide drinks especially water. Couldn’t get any drink on the back 9. Then charge 7 euro for a Powerade. Not I’m pressed at all

Sadly the clubhouse had been burnt down a few days before we arrived. We were told no buggies would be available but on the two days we played they had managed to get some replacements. The second day we played there was a competition before us. It was sooooo slow we gave up on after the 9th. Course in good condition.

Course is ok considering the loss of the clubhouse to a recent fire. Still keeping the course in good nick. Not many playing it. Staff distraught about the loss. Buggies being brought in from other courses. It's a stunning course set around an inlet from the estuary.

Difficult in places but a great course

Good course in much better condition this year

To charge the money they do for this course is crazy. It is living on its history. The course was in average condition overall and the tee boxes were poor. Also, the clubhouse is in need of a renovation and the facilities were below standard for this money.

Cracking golf course, in good condition.

It was quite a slow game, however the course is in good condition

We found the condition of the course to be better than expected given some of the reviews we had read. Maybe it was because it was the first course and we might have felt differently if we had played others first but compared to the muddy tracks the UK has been turned into this year San Lorenzo was a world apart. San Lorenzo is a slightly more 'natural' course in this highly manicured part of the world making it a bit different. It was slow in places but a better experience than we had last year. We also had no buggy issues, they seem to have got over the problems they were having.

course was great - no buggies available and our transfers was already waiting for us before we finished round. as we had to walk there were also no refreshments available.

A wonderful course. A privilege to play there. So beautiful and scenic.

Very poor condition, tees and fairway’s were all rough and lots of divots. Staff were unfriendly and didn’t communicate with you. Would not recommend this course.

The course layout is brilliant but the whole course could do with more loving care round the edges. Very enjoyable rounds especially when starting early, 3 1/2 hrs when it was not busy.

Once a great course that we loved playing in past years. Now has become very shabby. Some greens we had to clear the leaves and debris before we could put. No beer / snack cart. Lack of warm up facilities. Staff seem disinterested. Would not recommend. There are many other courses in area that are much better kept and more welcoming/enjoyable experience.

Very good. Spectacular views. Tricky course No food after round. Staff were excellent. Very slow second round

Fairways patchy Tees patchy Greens variable.

Love San Lorenzo, will return. It’s just a delightful layout and so picturesque. Buggy paths really uneven as the tree roots have made the blocks very uneven - made for a very bumpy ride. Good bar food.

The clubhouse is a disgrace. Carpet full of stains.

Greens very fast and course was nice. 7/10 overall.

The course and facilities are ageing; however, it's just a stunning course from start to finish. Will always go back to this course

I have played it since it opened some 36 years ago, i never get bored with it, every shot needs your full attention,

The course was in better condition than some previous years, particularly the greens which were excellent. There has been a lot of wild fires around the course but it appears to be largely undamaged. I was less than impressed with YGT's ability to arrange our preferred tee times however. Prior to departure I had attempted to arrange, through YGT earlier tee times. I was denied any sensible movement. In discussion with the club reception I was easily able to change all 3 times as the course was very quiet indeed. YGT, you need to do better

Really helpful and friendly staff with excellent pitching, putting and driving range facilities. StuNning front nine on this course, some beautiful holes overlooking the nature reserve, I really enjoyed my round - one of the prettiest courses I’ve ever played.

Limited refreshments in the bar. No buggy bar service on course. Difficult to book a buggy.

Staff made the experience. Knowledgeable and engaging.

Always enjoyable to play San Lorenzo but obvious lack of maintenance apparent in some places.

Round was extremely slow. If you want fast place, this is not the course for you. Apart from these, course was in excellent condition.

I know the course well. It’s a challenge but enjoyable nonetheless. It’s obviously overplayed with consequent wear to the greens, particularly unrepaired pitch marks. Insufficient sand in bunkers. Needs sharpened up.

The layout of the course is great, but we were disappointed. The fires have not helped, but I'm afraid the state of the greens was very disappointing and akin to what you'd expect at a local municipal course rather than a premium course on the Algarve. Covered in pitch marks, snake grass (?) growing through, and you could tell the cups hadn't been moved for a while as grass was woolly inside the edges and the hole surrounds were covered in footprints and scuff marks. I'd avoid playing here again until the condition has improved, not worth the money in its current state.

course needs attention One person serving drinks Short of drinks out of stock The place wasn’t very busy

The best layout in the Algarve The course is not quite in the condition of the Quinta courses but is still my favourite. The buggy paths are in need of replacement in places

Great course and one you have to play if you get the chance.. lits of dog-legs and blind drives so difficult foe the long hitters but very rewarding when u get it right. Water hazards made it fun and we were lucky we had noone in front or behind.. greens were ultra responsive as i spun the ball back 30ft off the first green which was a real ego boost but something i cant do back home... only issue we experienced was that the holes were cut really badly and had fallen in on themselves a lot, leaving the hole about half as big as it should have been, but just added to the fun.. loved this course..

A bucket list course that at the time of playing was in a very poor condition. A number of the tees had little or no grass and were covered in sand. The greens were of a good standard. We hired electric trolleys. Round 1 trolley died on the back 9 so had to push it. Round 2 to trolley packed up on 3rd hole so again had to be pushed until 9th hole when it was again changed. This course needs some serious TLC This is a genuine review, unlike some we read at the time we were there saying how fabulous it was!

The course was in poor condition - doesn't look like a lot is being spent on it, greens were awful, fairways in poor condition, bunkers poor. Very disappointing as I was really looking forward to playing it. A few pretty holes on it especially at the end of the front 9. Buggies are quite old. In the bar afterwards they had a very limited offer - couldn't even get an aperol spritz

Have played this course numerous times. It’s a great challenge with some great scenery. The course itself was in decent condition and quite quiet when we played (11.30). The club house is ok but practice facilities are poor with expensive, 6e for 24, poor range balls and a range that was so sandy it was like practicing bunker shots! Having said that it is a great course to play.

Great course greens very good looks a little tired in place but still one of my favourite courses played may times over 20 years and will be back soon I hope

Condition of some bunkers and fairways were not as expected

This is a great course layout and design but badly needs investment in bunkers, fairways (weed growth out of control), and although the greens were OK they too need investment. Unfortunately we will not return until there is some evidence of upgrading. In comparison to the other courses we played in the area - it is very poor.

Typical Portuguese course very well kept

ONE OF THE BEST !! GREAT CONDITION GREAT LOCATION SOME WONDERFUL HOLES

The course is not in a great condition. It really needs a major investment and overhaul. Would not recommend it in its current state. It was a fantastic course in the past!!

golf course is always a joy to play layout of the course testing but fair views are wonderful the site is really first class

Very pleasant not busy at all

Slightly poorer conditioning than when last at San Lorenzo three years ago. Still a great test of golf.

We arrived to find the course running late and a queue for buggies. But the staff were excellent, trying to sort everyone out in difficult circumstances and in spite of some golfers being unnecessarily rude. The fact the weather had turned hot made everyone want a buggy even if they hadn't pre-booked. The course was in excellent condition, better than I had been led to believe by some reviews. The only issue being golfers not repairing pitch marks or raking bunkers. The course is difficult in places but very pretty down by the nature reserve, although these holes are quite tight and we would benefit from having played the course before. There are a few holes where the houses encroach as well but overall would put it on the top half of the schedule.

The course itself still good, the surrounds less so and showing signs of lack of investment. Paths, fencing, signage definitely not as good as pre-pandemic. Unsure what green fees are for those not in the Dona Filipa but still has to be the best course in Q do Lago. On our second round a large party completely wiped out all the buggies. So, at 78 years of age I had to walk and watch people half my age buzzing round in buggies. I fell the management got this one wrong.

Lovely course particularly the holes around the Rio Formosa area. The course in general was in quite good condition although some of the fairways and fringes were a bit tatty with irregular grass growth. However it didn’t detract from a very well designed course with good large greens

Stunning course. One of the best settings in the Algarve. Wee bit rough on the tees and fairways. Needs a bit of investment.

We had a group of 16 and were told by YGT that there were plenty of buggies when we booked in I was told no buggies we’re available and we also had to start on the 10th as there were a few older players it spoiled the day

this course could be so much better if they actually took some loving care over it. The tee boxes are so bad,really awful condition, as are the bunkers and rakes. the course itself though and the greens are superb.

Course was good with some very nice hikes near the sea. Fairways and tees were not good enough really - perhaps not properly maintained during covid lockdowns.

Buggies expensive at €50 but needed. Great course but very fast greens when compared to months of winter golf in UK. Helpful, friendly staff.

Really tough test of golf especially in the very strong winds that prevailed for the two days that we played. Greens were in great condition although fairways a little ‘worn’ on some holes.

Great course and we were well looked after.

Played at 0844 each of the three days and got round in under 4 hours each day in our walking 4 ball. We think buggies spoil the craic. Condition of fairways and tee boxes is poor so we played teeing up. Greens wer more than decent- thankfully. Course layout etc is good and we played from back tee markers that made it that bit more difficult. Sadly the condition of the course in general seems to be on the decline ( thankfully greens wer decent) thus making it not good value for money as it is in the top end of the price per round bracket .

San Lorenzo is a great challenge for everyone, with beautiful scenery and some truly magnificent holes. I’ve played and enjoyed it for 20 years or more. It’s just beginning to look a bit tired and underinvested, which is a shame. For its price range there are other courses that are better. The same is true of the clubhouse and other facilities.

San Lorenzo is a great course. Greens were much faster than we are used to, making putting a bit of a lottery for us. Easy to leave an approach putt 20 feet past the hole! Tee to green the course was superb - great views and not too difficult for the higher handicappers.

Best golf course I have played in Portugal, amazing last two holes, it’s just beautiful

Generally very good and amazing views. The maintenance of the buggy paths was lacking.

Great course we will keep coming back

Been plying here since 1994 and it’s never easy. It needs some TLC as the tees are a little poor and the range needs a major redesign. But the course design and green complexes draw me back every year.

Not having played at this venue for many years, it is way below the standard that I remember as immaculate greens, fairways other facilities. As a visitor, I would not be prepared to pay the full green fees they are currently charging or even the rate for hotel guests.

Lovely golf course

A beautiful course including various interesting challenges. It is in wonderful condition and the views are great.

Beautiful course and great fun to play

Played it 20 years ago and thought it was a little tired but love the course

Amazing course. Simple as that.

Very nice indeed

Some interesting and challenging holes. Unfortunately our tee time was quite late 14.04 and we were badly held up by earlier groups. We ended up finishing in twilight getting bitten by mosquitoes down by the lakes. Suggest you ask for morning tee time!

After a few recent experiences of this lovely golf course being a bit"tired", post lockdown it is back to its very best and in fabulous condition.

I had been told it was in poor condition. I did not find it that way but it needs more attention to detail. No buggies or trolleys available when we arrived but that was resolved before our tee times. Very slow round.

Be aware that booking of buggies in advance is strongly advised. There seems to be a general shortage.

Another quality course in Quinton de lago region

Golf course was great Shortage of buggies but we were lucky to get some both days - due to a delay in new batteries being delivered. Clubhouse rather antiquated !

One of the best

I feel it may be a little too hard for high handicap golfers but is stunning visually.

First class course. Beautiful backdrops, stunning scenery. Well established. Highly recommend. Felt for the club with hardly any visitors. Staff extremely helpful as always.

This is the first time we have seen San Lorenzo so quiet !!! Needless to say we had two great rounds here and it doesn't get any easier !!!

Great course from tee to green, greens were mottled with weeds and need some work. Overall we played it three times and really enjoyed it.

Been playing here since the 90's. The course needs some TLC, but great greens a stern test always make it a treat. Even managed a level par gross 72 on the trip too.

San Lorenzo is now showing it's age. Fairways are in need of some TLC

A great course , in great condition, fantastic views and some tough holes .

We were a two ball 4 hrs 10/2, 3.45 hrs 11/2 3.15 hrs 12/2 when we were off first

Course in OK condition, €50 for buggy's is a disgrace in my opinion. Better courses around.

One of the best layouts in Europe. Condition could be better but good fast greens.

Still a fine test. Before going read reviews which were critical of state of course. Did not find this, odd tee could have been trimmer but no problems with fairways and greens. Very slow last round behind slow Pro/Am 4 ball which had started 30 mins before us, the Pro was to blame for the slowness, what an example!!!

Tough golf challenge, but worth bit

Despite the wet weather the course held up well . We were only able to play 2 of our 3 rounds that we had booked. We had a buggie for both rounds but found the cost of hire for each round a bit extreme (50e!) especially as this was winter golf. Overall one of the best courses we have played.

Played it many times in the Summer. In better condition at this time of year. Beautiful and challenging but with the odd that is out of place to easy (eg par3 at only 110 yds)

The course as usual was brilliant every hole is different proper test of golf

We were lucky twice as rain put off most people and we had course to ourselves,but green staff were always in the way.

All good apart from two tee times changed!

The time spent on the course varied from 4.5 - 5.5 hours. The slowest round of 5.5 hours we complained to the course marshall about how slow the groups in front were going. He went to them to see what the problem was and the group blamed the groups in front but miraculously it speeded up significantly.

Played this golf course many times and it has usually been in good condition but it was rather disappointing this time. The fairways were very worn, it is overwatered, not very well manicured. Greens were quite good.

The clubhouse is orbit the changing rooms need updating. The course condition was not very good, neither the green or the tees. Probably the volume of traffic.

Please book buggies in advance as they are limited. The club shop was expensive. The greens were in poor condition.

Great course but buggies expensive and GPS

Great Scenic Course, untidy in areas, but overall a great, tough experience.

Not in great condition and considering the premium we payed (£150) was not worth it and certainly not so exclusive anymore

Some amazing holes, clubhouse needs a complete refurb, course wasn’t in great condition but if you can get access to this course it’s a must even just to experience holes 6,7 and 18!

Beautiful course, nice true greens and testing tee shots.

One of the best

Played 3 rounds as it’s a favourite but in worst condition I’ve seen and most staff seem disinterested. Looks like it’s run out of money or is a cash cow

the course was not in very good condition I expected much better a poor bar and service

A very good golf course. I would like to go back and play it again next year.

No notification send to golf club that our green fee was part of a package arranged via your company. Very embarrassing and delayed our tee off

Fantastic course. A joy to play. A real welcoming challenge. If you're not playing well you can always enjoy the fantastic natural scenery. Like the Hotel, have retained many of the staff over the past decades. This course would always be top of my list when holidaying in this area.

The course had two many people playing average 5 hours playing for two ball which is very disappointing

Great course, every hole a challenge, cracking views. Bit pricey.

A nice course but not as good as the Pineiros Altos

A brilliant course in great condition. Not easy but a fair enjoyable challenge. We would play this all week and forget Pinheros Altos

Our 1st day 1st 9 holes were quick but after that we waited a lot on the tees. 2nd day play was very very slow, we discussed it with the ranger and shop and it appears they only leave 5-8 mins between putting players out. We also played Quinta de Lago who space 10 mins between players and play moved well.

fantastic golf course

Greens far too slow for May. Easy driving course ,only nine good holes really. Some form of bag carriage essential

Very nicely presented course as always. Many attractive holes with glorious views. Course is sufficiently challenging for all levels of player & is a fair & interesting test for most. Resort course playing pace may feel slow for club players but it is a pleasant walk so take your time & enjoy it!

San Lorenzo is living off the past and they need to improve, the service of food / drinks on the course is very poor. The course looks scruffy. Can't believe we have to pay top dollar for the course and then pay for range balls. Buggies way too expensive (No SatNav !!)

2 out of the 3 tee times were pushed back. One by 90 minutes.

A course I will always remember

Slow rounds 5 hours on course. No Marshall to speed play up. Had some difficult but beautiful holes. Buggies very expensive would have thought at that price they would have had GPS .

Enjoyed the course although we only played off yellows. Off whites it would be a different issue. Greens were good but some of the fairways looking for some attention with creeping grass. Staff and reception were very good.

Second visit to San Lorenzo maybe because it was early in the season there was still quite a bit of work going on. However, the greens were very good and the setting is just magnificent. My issue is regarding the cost of buggy hire which was €50 per round. This is bordering on scandalous.

San Lorenzo is a fabulous course layout with challenging holes around the beach and alongside/over the numerous lakes. The greens were great however a few fairways didn't look their best but were very playable.

Fantastic

Reasonably quiet when we played in early March. Some of the fairways and greens looking a bit tired.

A special place

Practice facilities extremely poor. Locker room tiny, staff not friendly. Fairways had hardly any grass and patches everywhere. Greens were pretty good. San Lorenzo looked very tired compared to when I last played it 10+ years ago

As in saying Penina was average, off the yellows this wasn't really hard except for holes 6,7,8 and 18. You are presented in the main with wide fairways and true greens, the staff there were good fun too.

Good layout but in need of care and attention. Greens ok but fairways poor. Practice facilities very poor. Past it’s best unless there is some investment.

Not quite in tip top condition. Maybe the time of year

Really enjoyable. Greens very good for this time of year.

Course was good and the second round was very quick we had no one in front of us. Really enjoyed course but found 18 th hole very challenging

Course has very interesting layout and not boring.Last two holes were very tough.Real card wreckers. Overall is a very quality course. Clubhouse not as luxurious as some others others in the Algarve.Did not be a match with the course quality.But was adequate.

A great course. not as manicured as Quinta and Laranjal but a good test with some delightful holes by the nature reserve.

Clubhouse is tired and needs updating. Practice facilities are limited and not particularly good. It’s a hard course and the greens are very tricky. There is a lot of risk but not much reward unless you are a low handicapper. Would not recommend for anyone like us with handicaps of 22 and 23. The condition of the course was ok though (December 2019). We wouldn’t play again - there are plenty of other courses nearby offering a better experience and value for money.

Always a delight to play San Lorenzo. Some very challenging holes and then a few with wide fairways and easier green approaches. The signature hole on 18th is a nightmare, but enormous fun - a double dog-leg! I always enjoy the holes down by the River Formosa, very tricky with the greens out into the water, but so great to play. Still one of my favourite courses. We had a late lunch afterwards in the clubhouse, the food was excellent and service very good. Nice staff, nothing is too much trouble.

Best golf layout in the Algarve. Some stunning holes overlooking the Ria Formosa nature reserve and the Atlantic. Always a pleasure to play.

Very good course good test of golf condition good shame didn’t use any insect spray got 35 bites arms legs and head

For the time of year brilliant must play again apap

Superb course, one of our favourites.

Last played here in 2006 when the condition of the course was first class We found that the condition of the course had deteriorated since then. Fairways covered in creeping thatch making very poor lies in places however we enjoyed playing the course again

One of the finest courses in the area a real treat to play

A good course which i would play again .We had some poor weather at the end of the round which made the last 4 holes not so enjoyable.

Thought the greens were a bit over watered which in turn they felt spongee other than that a great designed course would play again.

As usual a good challenge and very enjoyable.

Teed off late morning, and there was a lot of slow traffic ahead of us. Gave us time to admire the views and guess how much each of the villas around the course would cost! A number of great holes - greens and tee boxes not in the best condition - would play it again and hope to get round in less than 5 hours!

Beautiful beyond belief with some holes that will linger in my mind for a long time,not to mention the most opulent properties I have ever laid eyes on.I played Ailsa at Trump Turnberry a few months ago and I can honestly say that San Lorenzo is up there with the best coarses I have played.

One of my favourite courses . Veiws are fantastic and the villas along the fairway are something else

Lovely golf course. Felt the tees were a little poor but this was maybe due to heavy volume of players but overall the course was in good condition. We did have one particularly slow round which was over 5 hours.

One of my favourite courses in the Algarve- great layout. Always in good condition- only downside is with early tee times greens are v.soft from being heavily watered and can easily mark.

Enjoyable rounds. Well maintained course and greens were reasonable. Allowed to play on our own (instead of having to pair up with strangers). Buggies were basic considering they cost 50€! Changing rooms very small but well equipped. Staff were friendly, courteous and helpful.

My first experience of San Lorenzo and my God, what a place. Amazing course, with some spectacular views and villas that would be outside a lottery win. Too difficult for me on the last day of a tour, but glad I experienced it.

Great all round golf course. Difficulty average from yellow tees, white tees longer and thus much more testing. Take your choice. Course in excellent condition.

This course was meant to be better than the previous, but my party all enjoyed. Pinheiros better. Buggies were better and cheaper. But would play both again. Would like to thank Nicolas Hall for all his help and advice. We are booking again for next year 😊

The course was in good condition although the round was slow you would expect that on a resort course about 5 hours. Buggies very expensive to hire.