4 Nights, 3 Rounds
Set on Portugal's Atlantic edge in the Oeste region, Praia D'el Rey is a proper two-course resort, the sort of place you can base yourself for a long weekend without feeling like you're replaying the same round. The original Praia D'el Rey Golf Course runs through pines and sandy dunes with ocean views on plenty of holes, while West Cliffs Golf Course, opened in 2017, is the wilder sibling, more exposed and routed over dramatic coastal ground where club selection changes by the minute.
You're around an hour from Lisbon Airport, which makes it ideal for three to five nights, a winter sun escape or a first Portugal trip where you want top-level golf without a long transfer. The 5-star Marriott sits on site with sea views, a full spa setup and enough dining choice to keep groups happy after the round.
Off the course, you've got beaches on the doorstep and proper fishing towns nearby. Peniche is a great stop for a stroll and seafood, plus the coastline here delivers exactly what you want from an Atlantic break.
Who is this for?
Groups and couples who want an easy, high-quality Portugal golf holiday. One hotel, two standout courses and spa, beach and good food close by. Also a smart pick for societies who want variety without changing hotels.
Who is it best for?
Golfers who enjoy coastal, links-leaning tests and don't mind the wind keeping you honest. Mid to low handicappers will love the shot-making, but there's plenty of room and sensible tee options for higher handicaps too.
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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.
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.
The 5-star Marriott Hotel sits at the heart of Praia D'el Rey on a bluff above the Atlantic, with views over the ocean and the resort's original course. There are 179 deluxe rooms including 11 suites, all with a private balcony or terrace so you can actually make the most of the setting before and after your tee time. Expect Marriott's polished comfort, strong beds, proper air conditioning and the kind of quiet night's sleep that matters on a golf trip.
Facilities are geared for groups and mixed itineraries. You've got indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzi, sauna, steam rooms and a well-equipped gym. The spa is a genuine selling point for non-golfers or anyone looking to loosen up after 36 holes, with a solid treatment menu including hydrotherapy and massage options that actually help if you've walked both courses back to back.
Food and drink is straightforward. Atlantico Bar and Grill is the laid-back choice for post-round pints and something hearty, while Romy is there when the group fancies a smarter dinner. If you want to get out, Peniche and the nearby coastal villages are ideal for fresh seafood and a change of scene.
From a golf holiday point of view, it's simple. Both courses are close, staff are used to early breakfasts and tee time schedules and there's proper storage for clubs. The hotel understands the rhythm of a golf trip, so logistics stay effortless and the golf stays the headline. It's the sort of resort where you can build a proper break around the courses rather than just ticking off rounds, which matters if you're bringing partners or want a few days to unwind between West Cliffs and the original layout.
Play Praia D'el Rey and West Cliffs on your next Portugal golf holiday.
Nigel
✓21 Jun 2026
The hotel was excellent. Very large comfortable rooms, amazing breakfast, great staff. Fantastic spaz gym and pool area. Drinks a little pricey but overall highly recommended.
Philip
✓18 Jun 2026
Excellent in every department
Signhild
✓12 Jun 2026
Overall nice!
James
✓24 May 2026
Good accom in great location
Michael
✓21 May 2026
Fraser
✓13 Apr 2026
perfect hotel for a golf stay surrounded by great golf courses and transportation to everywhere was easy and organised by the hotel
Tim
✓9 Apr 2026
Lovely hotel, excellent room and staff. Isolated with no access to the beach from the hotel. No nearby restaurants not owned by hotel and expensive food & limited menu. Excellent breakfast but poor evening buffet.
Mick
✓21 Mar 2026
Transfers to and from airports on time but driver used phone to text and took call driving with no hands at times, van brake warning light was on. Asked for tip (not given)
Michael
✓2 Nov 2025
Wonderful staff and great location near to the Atlantic
Alan
✓1 Sep 2025
Can't fault it except we like a superking rather than twins apart
Terry
✓30 May 2023
John
✓19 Oct 2022
The course was very nice but was very wet. It appeared that they had been over watering the fairways and it was very difficult playing off such damp fairways. Sometimes you were better off being in rough!!!
Dan
✓22 Sep 2022
A cracking golf course. A little rough around the edges compared to a very top course and rain earlier in the week had made it very soft in places. However, the course was generally in good shape. Usual pitfalls of resort courses (nobody repairing pitchmarks and very slow rounds when later in the day) but still represents excellent value for money and thoroughly enjoyable.
Stuart
✓9 Aug 2022
Great course with fantastic views along the coastal holes.
David
✓8 Jul 2022
Mike
✓31 May 2022
Beautiful course in a beautiful location on the beach
Wendy
✓29 May 2022
Definitely playable for the average golfer. Great views. Loved it
Dan
✓12 May 2022
Blair
✓10 May 2022
Great Resort course anyone can play and have fun average round 4 1/2 hours a bit slower on weekends They do tend to pair you up with other golfers if you are not already in fourballs
Geoff
✓11 Jan 2022
Played many times before. As always very enjoyable particularly the back nine sea views
