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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Camila • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Camila • solo_traveller • pt
10
Cons:

Only complaint is about the kids club that it wasn’t very clean with cat poop and rest of food where the kids play

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
C
Carmel • couple • ie
8
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Habib • solo_traveller • gb
4
Lovely place but some things need to change to make it a good customer experience
Pros:

Location and golf facilities.

Cons:

1. They have charged me an extra €5, which is a small amount but it’s the principle of having paid the accommodation via bookings.com and then the hotel charging an additional amount on arrival, which is not right.
2. There was a foot golf Open Competition which meant that the Championship course was not available to play.
3. The place was once an excellent 5 star resort. The owners have not done anything to the property for 5 years and hence it is dated and stale. Needs refurbishing to bring it back to a 5 star standard.
4. They do not provide complimentary water, which makes it difficult since people visit The Algarve for the hot climate and drinking water is an essential necessity, especially considering there are no shops locally to buy water from.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Paulo • solo_traveller • mz
8
Pros:

Location was good considering where i was going

Cons:

Hotel needs upgrade for a 5 stat hotel

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Holger • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Sehr großzügige Anlage mit sehr nettem Personal und einem sehr großen Pool und einem sehr guten 18 Loch Golfplatz.

Cons:

Der 9 Loch Hotelgolfplatz war jahreszeitbedingt nicht im besten Zustand und die Leihschläger hatten ihre beste Zeit auch schon deutlich hinter sich. Man kann aber Golfsets in der Nähe leihen und sich zum Hotel bringen lassen.
Zum Strand braucht man ein Shuttle.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Enrico • couple • ch
8
Trotzdem angenehmer Aufenthalt, werden wiederkommen
Pros:

Sehr gutes Frühstück. Wunderschöne Gartenanlage. Grosszügiger Pool. Gutes Golf-Angebot.

Cons:

Ausstattung der Zimmer etwas veraltet, z.B Telefon ging nicht uns stammte aus den 80er Jahren.
Kaum Platz um 2 Koffer zu deponieren.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
G
Georgina • extended_group • gb
9
Nice destination
Pros:

Convenience & service

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Lindsay • couple • br
9
Pros:

Lovely.. calme

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
10
Pros:

All of the above

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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pedro • family_with_children • pt
10
Pros:

Tudo excepto o Jantar

Cons:

Jantar

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
9
We knew what to expect and we were not dissapointed
Pros:

It is timeless and unique

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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charlotte • extended_group • gb
4
Cons:

the staff were rude and unwelcoming, and the hotel is in need of refurbishment. The private balcony attached to my room was dirty and poorly maintained, which was particularly disappointing. Overall, the experience fell well below my expectations, and I will not be returning.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Christelle • family_with_children • fr
4
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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João • couple • pt
8
Estadia agradável
Pros:

Hotel emblemático que faz parte das minhas memórias enquanto criança e jovem adulto. Não mudou muito, mantendo as paredes dos corredores interiores e dos elevadores forradas de madeira nobre, remetendo para a decoração existente na época da construção do hotel (anos 60/70). O quarto não era moderno nem muito espaçoso, mas a casa de banho foi remodelada garantindo assim uma estadia agradável.
Excelente pequeno almoço tomado no jardim do hotel.

Cons:

Não superou as minhas expectativas.
Relativamente aos serviços de restauração, só existia um restaurante aberto, com poucas alternativas para jantar.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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elizabeth • couple • gb
8
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Very friendly atmosphere and good facilities

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • pt
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Arlete • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jesiel • solo_traveller • pt
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee