Portugal’s 2024 Golf Royalty: Award-Winning Hotel & Course
As if Portugal wasn’t already the European darling of discreet luxury, 2025’s World Golf Awards has rolled out a nominee list for Portugal’s Best Golf Hotel that reads like a dream itinerary—full of cliffside retreats, championship greens, and spas so serene you’ll forget you came to tee off at all.
Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort
Portugal’s Best Golf Hotel 2024
Along the dramatic and untamed Silver Coast, Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort claimed the coveted title of Portugal’s Best Golf Hotel 2024—a testament to its seamless union of world-class golf and coastal luxury. Perched atop rugged Atlantic cliffs, the resort offers a unique links-style course designed by Cabell B. Robinson, weaving through dunes and pine forests with breathtaking ocean views. A second, more sheltered loop allows for variation and a different rhythm of play. Beyond the fairways, the resort underwent a refined transformation, with its Kalyan Spa now boasting a vitality pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, and sensory showers—perfect for unwinding after 18 holes. Exceptional dining, elegant rooms with sea-view balconies, and direct beach access complete the experience, placing this resort at the pinnacle of Portuguese golf hospitality.
Quinta do Lago – South Course
Portugal’s Best Golf Course 2024
Quinta do Lago’s legendary South Course secured the title of Portugal’s Best Golf Course 2024, reaffirming its place in the pantheon of elite European golf. Originally designed in the 1970s by William Mitchell, the course was revitalised by a €7 million renovation that enhanced greens, bunkers, tees, and introduced sustainable upgrades to its infrastructure. Nestled within the prestigious Quinta do Lago estate, the par-72 layout winds through umbrella pines, lakes, and gentle elevation changes with panoramic views over the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Known for its strategic layout—where the front nine favours a draw and the back nine rewards a fade—it demands precision and creativity, yet remains accessible to all levels of golfer. With a legacy that includes Portuguese Open hosting duties and accolades from top professionals, the South Course is a masterclass in design and playability.
InGolf
A key player in elevating Portuguese golf tourism, InGolf continues to make its mark as a specialist in bespoke golf experiences, course marketing, and international promotion. Known for aligning exceptional golf properties with global audiences, InGolf’s involvement in both resort and course development has contributed to the international recognition of Portugal as a premier golfing destination.
Together, these 2024 winners celebrate the best of Portugal’s golfing excellence—where coastal beauty, championship design, and luxury living meet. From silver sands to emerald fairways, they define what it means to play, stay, and savour golf at its finest.
