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- 2 Rounds at Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course
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Penina Hotel & Golf Resort
Set in the Alvor region of the Algarve, Penina Hotel & Golf Resort benefits from year-round sunshine, a real golfers paradise that is easily accessible by flying into Faro Airport and making the 40-minute drive to the resort. The Penina Resort is the definition of all-encompassing, with a 5-star hotel, 36 holes of golf alongside a host of on-site activities on offer, including; tennis, cycling, archery and watersports in the summer.
Of course, you will want to relax and indulge on your perfect golf holiday, the resort boasts five restaurants and two bars, offering a stunning array of cuisines and cocktails for you to sample. When it comes to resort golf breaks in Portugal, Penina is as good as it gets.
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- 3 Rounds at Resort Course or Academy
Golf Courses at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort
Championship Course
Opened in 1966 and designed by Sir Henry Cotton, Penina's Championship Course was the first golf course built in the Algarve. The Championship course has been host to the Portuguese Open eleven times, and is also a regular stop for the European Seniors Tour.
Originally built on rice paddies, the 6,869 yard course is by and large quite flat but is set amongst mature trees and shrubs, with each of the fairways lined with impressive woodland. As a result of the mature setting of the golf course, accurate shot making is required to score well on the par-73 Championship course.
Signature Hole: Hole 7, Par 4, 310 metres (339 yards), SI 16
The 7th is a hole which combines risk with reward, with many golfers opting to play short of the water which cuts across the fairway, this will bring a longer iron into a small undulating green. Those wanting to hit a driver can find themselves with a much shorter club in but run the risk of finding water.
| Par | 73 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Sir Henry Cotton |
| Opened for play | 1966 |
| Previously hosted | Portuguese Open (10 occasions) |
| White | 6,860 yards | SSS 73 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 6,373 yards | SSS 73 |
| Blue | 5,918 yards | SSS 71 |
| Red | 5,621 yards | SSS 73 |
Resort Course
The nine hole par-35 Resort course sits close to the Championship Course and provides golfers the ideal opportunity to hone their skills. The course takes advantage of a lake to provide an interesting and satisfying round and has all of the same characteristics of the Championship course, with tree lined fairways that require accuracy above all else.
| Par | 30 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Sir Henry Cotton |
| Opened for play | 1972 |
| White | 3,627 yards |
|---|---|
| Yellow | 2,875 yards |
Academy Course
In addition to the Championship and Resort golf courses, the Penina Resort also offers the Academy Course. Previously named the North Course, this 9-hole par-30 "Executive" course features 18 tees and makes full use of a number of lakes and sand hazards making it an enjoyable course that tests the skills of all abilities.
The Championship's short 13th hole is ranked in the world's top 500 holes, with water guarding the front of the green.
| Par | 35 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Sir Henry Cotton |
| Opened for play | 1977 |
| Length | 2,204 yards |
Accommodation at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort
Located in a magnificent 360 acre estate, Penina Golf & Resort reflects its culture through a natural fusion of English architecture, Portuguese hospitality and high standards of service.
The 196 rooms and suites, recently totally renovated with flat Screen TV, high speed internet access, automatic mini bar, electronic safe, coffee and tea facilities offering to the customers comfort, wellness and a stunning view over the mountains, gardens and golf courses.
Food & Drink
Five restaurants and two Bars invite the guests to taste the International or Mediterranean cuisine and light cocktails. Try fine Italian in L'Arlecchino, or traditional Portuguese classics in the lovely Sagres dining room, while Le Grill Restaurant is a more formal option, á la carte.
The Spikes Bar and Henry Cotton's are both great golfer's watering holes, while the Monchique Cocktail Bar is a bit more refined, serving freshly mixed drinks in elegant surroundings.
Leisure Facilities
Penina's excellent tennis academy has 5 ATP tennis courts where you can take part in lessons and clinics with the resident professionals. Guests who want to relax after a challenging round can do so on the beach or next to the largest swimming pool in the Algarve. Additional facilities include a sauna, bicycle rentals, a kids' club, shopping options and live entertainment for guests. This makes the Penina Hotel and Golf Resort an ideal choice for family holidays as well.
How to get to Penina Golf Resort
Penina Golf Resort is located in the Western Algarve in Alvor, less than an hour’s drive from Faro airport.
Address: P.O Box 146 Penina, Portimao, Algarve, 2501 - 952
What Our Golfers Say
8.4
Very Good
371 reviews
Bar / Restaurant
8.0
Facilities
8.0
Location
8.4
Room comfort
8.2
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.2
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.
Andrew Douglas
✓22 Mar 2026
Excellent
10.0
Transfers and checking in etc were seamless and staff at Penina looked after us really well
Malcolm C
✓10 Mar 2026
Excellent
10.0
Staff were excellent and really enjoyed the experience
Kevin
✓8 Mar 2026
Very Good
8.0
Stay was very good but the hotel was very tired and needed an update in many areas
Mervyn
✓25 Dec 2025
Good
6.0
Golf courses does not reflex the quality of the Hotel. Information on the condition of the resort course was not communicated by the staff or YGT.
Steven
✓17 Oct 2025
Very Good
8.0
The hotel was clean and functional for the trip.However it is very dated and could do with a little modernisation.
Stuart
✓12 Oct 2025
Excellent
10.0
A great place to stay, the breakfasts were exquisite. Food at the Hotel was excellent. Staff helpful ++. Transfer from Faro about 50 mins. I’d give it a 9/10
Simon
✓6 Oct 2025
Good
6.0
It was a nice hotel, it was large, spaced out, it didn’t feel like guests were on top of each other. The pool was really nice although the lady who starts her shift in the bar after 3pm was probably the most miserable woman I’ve ever come across in hospitality. She complained about every one of our orders, complained about giving us our change, she couldn’t have made guests feel less welcome. The facilities were pretty good and the grounds directly around the hotel are really well kept.
George
✓1 Oct 2025
Very Good
8.0
It’s a bit tired but service is excellent
Colin
✓26 Sep 2025
Good
6.0
Having visited the hotel many times over the last 30 there is an obvious decline in maintainance. Internally the hotel is well kept and is clean. Externally the hotel looks tired and has needed repainted for a number of years. The restaurant staff and cleaning staff are very attentive but bar staff lack interest and the service is very slow and generally look bored.
Rob
✓22 Sep 2025
Good
6.0
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7.2
Good
345 reviews
Condition overall
6.6
Condition of greens
7.4
Speed of round
About right
Value for money
7.2
Facilities
7.2
Difficulty
Average
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.
David
✓1 Apr 2026
Good
6.0
Ian
✓23 Mar 2026
Excellent
10.0
Excellent course great greens just not looked after looks tired and untidy however we really enjoyed the course great clubhouse and food
Andrew Douglas
✓22 Mar 2026
Average
4.0
Andrew Douglas
✓22 Mar 2026
Good
6.0
Given the recent bad weather the course held up well and I'm sure will be excellent in a few weeks
Richard
✓19 Mar 2026
Good
6.0
A few of the Group had played here before. The course itself is a good layout offering both tricky and forgiving holes. The issue was that the Course is very tired. Broken Fences, cut down Foliage left strewn everywhere, signs and Course information broken and/or incomplete. For the guys that had played here before they were a bit gutted as to how tired it was.
Malcolm C
✓10 Mar 2026
Excellent
10.0
Good challenge and fairways weren’t brilliant greens poor due to recent poor weather
Kevin
✓8 Mar 2026
Good
6.0
Not in the best condition but ok
Kevin
✓8 Mar 2026
Very Good
8.0
Considering the rain they had the course was not too bad
Mervyn
✓25 Dec 2025
Poor
2.0
This course was not in the best of condition. While I accept the wild animal damage is a AOG not being advised on the course condition by the resort and YGT was an oversight. Would seriously reconsider offering this course as part of YGT offering. (Yes, YGT has made the right decision and offered compensation that reflects well on YGT. But the Resort response we less than what I would expect from a golf resort so I will not return and would not recommend to anyone else.
Mervyn
✓25 Dec 2025
Good
6.0
Bunkers do not reflect the status of this course. Had similar feed back from a PGA Pro about 3 weeks later. Think that validates my comment on the condition of the bunkers,
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Penina Golf Resort Frequently Asked Questions
How many restaurants are there at the golf resort?
The Penina Golf Resort offers a total of 6 restaurants, Sagres, Le Grill, L’arlecchino, Sir Henry Cotton Club, Dunas Beach & Bar Monchique.
Is Club Hire available at Penina?
You can hire golf clubs at Penina Golf Resort
