3 Nights, 2 Rounds
Vila Sol's resort is known for its outstanding 5-star service and its charming surroundings, where the tranquillity inspires total relaxation. Set amid the abundant flora and fauna of the Algarve, including striking fig and almond trees, Vila Sol has three nine-hole loops which were chosen to host the PGA European Tour Portuguese Open in 1992 and 1993.
Located only 25 minutes from Faro Airport, this outstanding golf resort is perfectly positioned to offer golfers access to the lively town, stunning beach and championship golf courses, while always having your luxurious accommodation nearby. On-site you will find a number of awesome facilities, including 3 outdoor pools, The Vila Sol SPA and Green Pines restaurant.
Those wishing to venture into Vilamoura Marina and all of the excellent golf courses such as
Old Course Vilamoura and The Els Club Vilamoura can do so easily with them being less than 15 minutes away.
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The Prime loop is considered by locals to be the most difficult at Vila Sol, measuring 3,241 metres, where negotiating the tough opening holes requires accurate and powerful driving. The penalties for missing the fairways are severe, so placing the ball strategically from the tee is of paramount importance.
| Par | 36 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Donald Steel |
| Opened for play | 1991 |
| White | 3,241 metres |
|---|---|
| Yellow | 3,032 metres |
| Red | 2,728 metres |
The Challenge loop is generally known as the back nine of Vila Sol's testing championship layout, but as opposed to the exacting tee shots of the Prime, its main defences are the heavily undulating greens. Be sure to keep the ball below the hole, as putting downhill here can be treacherous to say the least.
| Par | 36 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Donald Steel |
| Opened for play | 1991 |
| White | 3,152 metres |
|---|---|
| Yellow | 2,943 metres |
| Red | 2,678 metres |
The Prestige is Vila Sol's shortest nine, at 3,122 metres, but is certainly no pushover; while Steel only worked a mere five bunkers into his design, he skillfully manipulated the indigenous features of the land to create a demanding test. The fairways are narrow on the Prestige, so be sure to keep it straight from the tee.
Vila Sol is also home to a comprehensive golf academy, where the lessons and clinics utilise the latest tuition technology, and can be tailor-made to target specific areas of weakness.
The 6th on the Prime is the resort's signature, an astounding par-5 where you must hit three great shots to weave through the numerous lakes that threaten all around.
| Par | 36 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Donald Steel |
| Opened for play | 1991 |
| White | 3,122 metres |
|---|---|
| Yellow | 2,937 metres |
| Red | 2,631 metres |
| White | 6,393 metres | SSS 74.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 5,975 metres | SSS 72.3 |
| Red | 5,406 metres | SSS 75.0 |
| White | 6,274 metres | SSS 72.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 5,880 metres | SSS 70.0 |
| Red | 5,309 metres | SSS 72.5 |
| White | 6,363 metres | SSS 73.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 5,969 metres | SSS 71.6 |
| Red | 5,359 metres | SSS 74.5 |
Vila Sol is also home to a comprehensive golf academy, where the lessons and clinics utilise the latest tuition technology and can be tailor-made to target specific areas of weakness.
Pestana Vila Sol Golf & Resort, is just 50 metres from the golf course, and is a modern European style hotel that has a total of 189 bedrooms and suites. With superb views over the lakes, gardens or golf course, the spacious rooms are equipped with all the modern amenities and features that are required of a good 5* destination. The hotel is constructed around a central core of public and meeting areas, creating an extremely sociable atmosphere that helps to make the Vila Sol hotel such a great holiday venue.
The Vila Sol Hotel is home to three outdoor swimming pools, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, while it also has three tennis courts and a kids club. The Vila Sol SPA is a haven of relaxation, where the endless range of treatments is designed to bring balance to both the physical and spiritual parts of the body.
In Vilamoura, head to Green Pines Restaurant for international food.
Duane
✓30 Mar 2026
Outdated, ants roaming room and terrible wiring for lights ect
Rory
✓26 Feb 2026
The rooms were very small The indoor pool was tired, sauna was luke warm only
Joe
✓17 Oct 2025
Great hotel. All the amenities you need! Very helpful staff as well. No problems throughout the whole trip.
Patrick
✓14 Oct 2025
Superb location and great facilities
Richard
✓26 Sep 2025
Lovely hotel on the edge of town - ideal location for golf and a short taxi into Dublin-by-the-sea. Don’t be conned by the star rating system - the rooms are big and comfy, pool area clean and welcoming, food and drink are fine (breakfast was top notch) but never a 5 star hotel.
James
✓10 Sep 2025
Rebecca
✓4 Jul 2025
For my husband and myself our garden suite opened on to a small patio area with one sun bed, a table and 2 chairs and over looked a narrow area of grass and then the back of other accommodations. Not quite a garden! The accommodation was very dark and lights had to on most of the time. The front entrance overlooked the pool. The pool and surrounds were lovely, with few quests plenty of sun beds if needed. We had no hot water in the shower or wash basins, temperature were 35+ so not essential, but remained the same for 3 days. The bar in the Hotel which was cooler in the hot circumstances did not open until 7pm, pool bar available until then, and "Happy Hour" was from 8pm until 9pm. This may have been the reason that most of the guests ate out in the evening and my husband and I had quite a lonely meal at 8pm in a very big dining room with a buffet that had been ready since 7pm. The staff were welcoming and friendly.
Ben
✓30 Jun 2025
The hotel is in a great location, close to the airport and a short drive to bars/ beach / nightlife. The hotel is nice and has a good pool and breakfast. The only small negative is the service at the pool bar was sometimes very slow even when there was nobody else at the bar it took a while to take our order.
Jon
✓29 Jun 2025
Lovely hotel and staff. The golf club house is a 2 minute walk from the hotel. Food at the golf course is lovely. Breakfast at the hotel also really nice.
Lewis
✓22 Jun 2025
Duane
✓30 Mar 2026
Great course good challenge
Matthew
✓27 Mar 2026
Course was very busy - waited on every tee for 5-10 minutes. It’s a lovely course and challenging as it’s very tight in places.
Tom
✓15 Mar 2026
Mark
✓6 Mar 2026
Slow front 9, some difficult holes requiring precision. Greens were recently treated but were fast and true. Some big breaks to contend with.
Caroline
✓5 Mar 2026
Played very long as there was no run on the ball after the wet wether.
Rory
✓26 Feb 2026
Narrow enough in spots
Sean
✓5 Nov 2025
Peter
✓28 Oct 2025
The course was not at its previous best. the course was soft and grass length was long making the game more difficult that it should have been. This was born out in several societies that were there having their lowest scores ever, anywhere.
Andrew
✓18 Oct 2025
Having played many times now we found the staff in the pro shop quite rude and not helpful at all. We had a 11:30 tee on the booking but when we arrived we were told it was changed to 11:50 with no explanation and no apologies. We ask for a buggy but we’re abruptly told come back 20 minutes before tee time. We did turn up 20 minutes before and the queue was out of the door and we nearly missed our tee time. Also at the half way house the lady was very rude and abrupt not a nice experience.
Joe
✓17 Oct 2025
Very nice course and in good condition. The PRIME course played very nicely. Lovely.
