Penina Hotel & Golf Resort

Hotels
8.4 (950 reviews)
PO Box 146 - Penina , Portimão , pt

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious and quiet country environment
Very friendly and attentive staff
Clean rooms and efficient housekeeping
Excellent, varied breakfast and good restaurants
Large pool, kids club and extensive outdoor/garden areas
Distinctive architecture and pleasant golf/course views
Cons:
Some mattresses uncomfortable (back pain reported)
Outdoor pool sometimes not kept clean during the day
Occasional reception/payment handling issues
No air conditioning in some rooms (e.g., 4th floor)
Drinks at the bar perceived as expensive

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Rooms and public areas repeatedly praised as very clean and well maintained; some reports of the outdoor pool being dirty at times.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, attentive and helpful; quick and good-quality room cleaning noted.
Location
8.6
Calm country environment with pleasant views and shuttle service to Alvor beach; good setting near golf course and gardens.
Room Quality
7.5
Generally comfortable and clean rooms, but specific complaints about an uncomfortable mattress and lack of air conditioning on some upper floors.
Amenities
8.1
Large pool, extensive outdoor areas, children’s entertainment and multiple on-site restaurants are strong points; pool cleanliness was occasionally criticized.
Value for Money
8
Several guests praised the price-quality relationship, though some found drinks at the bar or certain aspects relatively expensive.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Breakfast repeatedly described as excellent, varied and high quality; restaurant grill also positively mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.6
Majority of reviews describe a very pleasant, peaceful stay with welcoming staff and attractive facilities; a few operational or comfort issues noted but did not dominate overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 17:27

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Nestled in lush gardens, Penina Hotel & Golf Resort offers elegantly designed rooms with plush beds and natural light, some with balconies overlooking the pool area.

Abundant Leisure Facilities
Guests can enjoy 3 golf courses, a large outdoor pool, massage treatments, a sauna, fitness center, tennis courts, and a Children's Club with diverse activities for younger guests.

Culinary Delights
With 5 restaurants serving Portuguese, Italian, and international cuisine, along with themed evenings and children's menus, Penina Hotel & Golf Resort ensures a delightful dining experience for all guests.

Book now to experience the epitome of luxury and leisure at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort in the beautiful Algarve!

Important information:

From June to September, guests have free access to the Hotel's Beach Club, at Alvor Beach, with beach towels, sunbeds and sunshades.

From June to September, the hotel has a free shuttle bus that transports guests to and from Alvor beach.

Children aged 3 to 12 years are offered free entrance to the Children's Club, whilst a fee is charged for children aged 6 months to 3 years.

Please note that use of the hotel’s beach concession will incur an additional charge.

Payment Information

For individual reservations:
Credit card and identification documents will always be requested upon check-in as a guarantee. Clients that are not credit card holders will have to leave a 25% deposit.

For group reservations:
For reservations of 10 or more rooms, payment conditions are as follows:
- 10% payment of the total reservation cost must be made to the hotel at the time of booking;

- The remaining 90% must be paid 7 days prior to the groups' arrival.

The hotel has a specific group (+10 rooms) cancellation policy, that will be informed at time of booking.

Clients departing prior to booked departure date will be charged the complete stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: FAO

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 950 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Laura • family_with_children • gb
6
Sadly the cons outweighed the pros
Pros:

The breakfast was the best bit of the hotel and the size of the pool. There was a lot of variety for breakfast and they could cater for gf needs too which we were thankful for.

Cons:

The hotel was quite dated.
The room was very small and had mould in a few places and in the bathroom. It looked tired.
The amenities were sparce for a 5*...only providing a shower cap and no conditioner in the bathroom.
No complimentary water except on check in.
No turn down.
No USB charging points.
We had to make the duvets up ourselves.
The towel cards for the pool felt very dated.
The pool toilets weren't in good condition.
The tennis courts were tired and you had to pay for them. Again not particularly 5* sadly

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
S
Simão • couple • pt
9
Pros:

Piscina, pequeno almoço, terraço do pequeno almoço, serviço

Cons:

Quartos datados, zonas comuns pouco atualizadas

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Fernanda • family_with_children • es
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Grace • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
F
Fernando Rui • couple • pt
8
Excelente hotel Estilo inglês vintage
Pros:

Partes comuns; limpeza; funcionários; bom pequeno-almoço; piscina e campo de golf; estilo vintage de todo o hotel.

Cons:

Precisa de algumas melhorias, mas nada de muito importante: chão dos quartos; pressão na água; os quartos podiam ser maiores, mas no essencial, tudo foi bom.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
J
Jean-Pierre • couple • fr
6
Bon séjour avec des améliorations à apporter pour un service 5 étoiles
Pros:

Hôtel bien situé sur l'environnement à 5mn de Portimao. Le cadre général est agréable avec le golf, la piscine et les tennis, possibilité de ballade ou course à pied sur plus de 7 km à l'intérieur de la propriété. Petit déjeuner excellent et varié. L'arlecchino Restaurant très bien. Piscine agréable, propre et chaude.

Cons:

Chambre bruyante côté route, absence de double vitrage et menuiserie de piètre qualité qui ne se ferme pas au troisième étage. Oppression des serveurs lors du petit-déjeuner pour débarrasser au plus vite. Ménage insuffisant, grille de VMC bouchée par la poussière, moisissure sous le robinet, robinet du lavabo qui gicle, sol non aspiré durant tout le séjour. Le restaurant Sir Henry Cotton Club n'est pas à la hauteur de l'hôtel. Entrecôte servie avec des frites et légumes surgelés, salade de fruits en boîte pour 83 €, décevant pour un hôtel 5 étoiles.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • family_with_children • pt
10
Para o ano voltarei novamente
Pros:

Tudo óptimo

Cons:

Wi fi mt fraco. Fiquei sem dados móveis daí o problema

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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rabii • family_with_children • ma
1
Pros:

Non

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Marta • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Pequeno-almoço muito bom e variado. Piscina grande com um bom serviço de bar. Staff muito amigável.

Cons:

O hotel e especialmente os quartos precisam de uma modernização.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
J
José João • couple • pt
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Tiago • family_with_children • pt
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
P
Paulo • couple • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

Food and staff and facilities

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • family_with_children • pt
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • solo_traveller • pt
8
Estadia muito agradável
Pros:

Pequeno almoço fabuloso. Funcionários muito simpáticos e educados. Limpeza muito boa. Zona envolvente de campos de golf e piscina excelentes.

Cons:

Os colchões das camas poderiam ser melhorados.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
N
Noelia • extended_group • es
10
Vacaciones
Pros:

Todo estuvo genial. El alojamiento, el desayuno, el entorno, todo super bien.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Inês • couple • pt
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
M
Mary • couple • ie
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Beautiful and quiet the staff were excellent. The pool staff especially were very helpful as my husband has a little difficulty in walking .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Tiago • solo_traveller • pt
9
Pros:

Funcionários super simpáticos

Cons:

O que gostei menos foi do colchão. Acho que poderia ser bem melhor.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
C
Claudia • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee