There are some fantastic benefits in choosing a golf resort for your next golf trip. But where do you start…
Well, firstly let’s consider why a golf resort may work better for your group as opposed to staying in a town and traveling to and from golf courses.
- Minimal travel
- Less money spent on transfers/taxi’s
- Generally, multiple courses to choose from on-site
- Resorts benefit in having all practice facilities close by meaning that you are not rushing to the first tee after hitting a bucket of balls
- Resorts have bars and restaurants on the complex’s and generally some excellent variety
- Golf Resorts are simply built with Golfers in Mind, everything is set up with expert knowledge of what golfers want from a golf break
- You will get the very best available tee times and at preferred prices
- And lastly fantastic group incentives like free places, bar credits, and room upgrades
There are plenty of great golf resorts in Europe and we have come up with our top 5 in order to help you decide where could be the perfect venue for your next golf holiday. We have based our decision on a number of factors that include:
- Ease of getting to from Major U.K Airports
- Travel distance from the Airport to the Resort
- Quality of the golf courses on offer
- Standards of accommodation
- Facilities on offer for times when you are not playing golf
- Value for money
- Discounts for groups
We have not ranked these in any particular order and we are confident that your next golf trip would be just perfect at any one of these fantastic resorts.
La Manga Club, Murcia, Spain
La Manga just simply has to be in this list, In our opinion, La Manga Club offers one of the most all-encompassing golf resorts in Europe.
La Manga Club, located in the southern region of Murcia, along the Mar Menor coast, is where you will find Spain’s largest golf resort. This is the most complete resort and is spread across 1,400 acres and is home to three championship golf courses, 28 tennis courts, professional football centre with 8 FIFA standard pitches (including one floodlit) and the Junior Football academy), European Cricket Centre (Home to the ICC European Cricket Federation), and rugby pitches, a wide selection of restaurants and bars and an extensive spa with a wide select. La Manga Club really caters to everyone.
You can read our detailed guide to La Manga Club here…
In Summary…
- 3 Championship Courses on the complex
- 2 accommodation options to suit a variety of budgets
- 25 Minutes from RMU Región de Murcia International Airport
- Free Resort Shuttle bus to get you around the resort
- 15 fantastic food and drink venues spread over the resort
- Cheap Flights from London, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, and Leeds Bradford
- Early booking discounts
- 1 in 8 free, 2 in 12 free, 3 in 16 free !!
Vale do Lobo Golf Resort, Algarve, Portugal
The Vale Do Lobo Resort opened in 1962 and is the Algarve’s largest resort spread across 450 hectares. This luxury resort is fully self-contained with all of the facilities required for a memorable Golf break.
With two superb Golf courses on site: Vale do Lobo Ocean and Vale do Lobo Royal both designed by Sir Henry Cotton.
The resort also has a luxurious spa, Tennis Academy, Art gallery, and The Praca is also very popular with ten restaurants, swimming pools, children’s entertainment and all located adjacent to and overlooking the Beach.
In Summary…
- 2 Championship Courses on the complex
- Self-catering apartments
- 25 Minutes from Faro Airport
- Free Resort Shuttle bus to get you around the resort
- 10 fantastic food and drink venues in the Praca
- Cheap Flights from most U.K Airports
- Winter offers that included Free Buggies, Unlimited Golf, and free hire clubs
- 1 in 4 free (January – February)
- 1 in 8 free (November, December, March & June)
- 1 in 16 free (April, May, September & October)
Sueno Golf Resorts, Belek, Turkey
Sueno Hotels Golf Belek is a golfer’s dream for anyone considering golf holidays in Turkey. Not only is it an all-inclusive hotel set right in the heart of Belek but also on-site to two 18 hole golf courses; Sueno Pines (Par 72) and Sueno Dunes (Par,69), chipping and putting area, putting green and driving range.
The hotel boasts 174 luxury rooms, multiple restaurants, and bars, notably the Albatros Dining Room. A spa, wellness, and fitness facility and the golf clubhouse an integral part of the hotel within the main building.
In Summary
- 2 Championship courses on the complex
- 11 fantastic courses within 10 minutes transfer
- 30 Minutes from Antalya Airport
- All-Inclusive
- 5-Star Hotel
- Al la carte restaurants
- Golf view rooms
- Full use of Sueno Deluxe hotel
- 1 in 8 free !!
La Cala Golf Resort, Costa del Sol, Spain
La Cala golf resort offers golf in a stunning location, challenging golf and absolutely beautiful views. Set in an idyllic setting, this resort was built in a traditional Andalucian style, this stylish retreat is set in the magnificent hills near Mijas (7km from the coast and located on the Costa del Sol) and offers a tranquil and relaxing environment to unwind.
Three 18-hole championship golf courses wrap around the hotel, all of the highest quality. We can certainly see how La Cala golf resort was voted in the top 3 resorts in Spain recently. Not to forget the fully equipped spa and simply stunning views make this one of our favourite resorts.
In Summary
- 3 Championship courses on the complex
- 25 Minutes from Malaga Airport
- Free Buggies
- Golf view rooms
- Cheap Flights from most U.K Airports
- Fantastic early booking discounts
- 1 in 8 free !!
Amendoeira Golf Resort, Algarve, Portugal
Amendoeira Golf Resort is situated in Silves, Algarve, lost in amongst the Monchique Mountains, however, you only have a very short drive away from the coastline. Amendoeira resort offers a combination of super modern apartments and luxurious villas nestled between arguably two of the most prestigious golf courses in the Algarve, the Faldo Course, and Christy O’Connor Jnr Course.
The Faldo requires golfers to position themselves precisely on each hole to have a fighting chance a decent score. The O’Connor Jnr neighbours the Faldo and gives off an impression of an oasis with much shorter and smaller water features however can test even the most experienced golfer.
In Summary
- 2 Championship courses on the complex
- 45 Minutes from Faro Airport
- Free Buggies
- Extensive practice facilities
- Ultra Modern Accommodation
- Cheap Flights from most U.K Airports
- Fantastic early booking discounts
- Floodlit Academy Course
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