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Penina Hotel & Golf Resort

5.0 star property
5-star beach hotel near Alvor Beach

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Outdoor pool
Bar (on property)
View from property
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
5 restaurants; lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Estrada Nacional 125, Penina, Portimão, 8501-952
  • Place, Le Meridien Penina Golf
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Pool View | Living room | TV, pay movies

Junior Suite, Pool View

  • Mountain view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, Pool View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 559 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Portimão

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Le Meridien Penina Golf and 2 miles (3 km) of Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course with a stay here. Aqua Portimão Shopping Center and Alcalar Megalithic Monuments are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Le Meridien Penina Golf - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Alvor Beach - 15 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Carvoeiro Beach - 24 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 34 min drive - 29.7 miles

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 8 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balance Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Adega Vila Lisa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mel e Canela - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taberna Mula Cheia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Xarme - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Penina Hotel & Golf Resort

5-star beach hotel near Alvor Beach
You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a free ride on the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. Summer fun is a breeze at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort, where you can play a round of golf at the golf course and enjoy amenities like a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a sauna. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Portimão hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 188 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 5 dining venues
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Penina Hotel & Golf Resort offers 188 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 36-hole golf course
  • 5 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 95 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Le Meridien Portimao
Penina Hotel Resort
Penina Hotel Resort Portimao
Penina Portimao
Le Meridien Penina Golf Hotel
Le Meridien Penina Golf And Resort
Le Meridien Penina Hotel
Le Meridien Penina Resort
Penina Hotel & Golf Resort Portimao, Algarve, Portugal
Portimão Le Meridien
Penina Hotel Golf Resort

Frequently asked questions

How close is Penina Hotel & Golf Resort to the airport?

Penina Hotel & Golf Resort is 1.9 mi (4-min drive) away from the Portimao (PRM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort on Jun 25, 2026 start from $175, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Penina Hotel & Golf Resort have an airport shuttle?

Penina Hotel & Golf Resort offers an airport shuttle from 7 AM to 6 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of EUR 95. per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Penina Hotel & Golf Resort to the beach?

This hotel is 11.5 mi (19-min drive) from Carvoeiro Beach and 16.6 mi (25-min drive) from Praia da Luz. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Penina Hotel & Golf Resort offer free breakfast?

Penina Hotel & Golf Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Algarve Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Penina Hotel & Golf Resort have a pool?

Penina Hotel & Golf Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Penina Hotel & Golf Resort have a restaurant?

There are 5 onsite restaurants, offering options like Mediterranean cuisine, a beachfront location, and ocean views.

Does Penina Hotel & Golf Resort have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Penina Hotel & Golf Resort to downtown Portimão?

Penina Hotel & Golf Resort is 0.3 mi away from Penina.

Penina Hotel & Golf Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 288 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room. Great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff was kind
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice, buffet was excellent and loved the robes. We played golf but needed to rent clubs. They were expensive and not very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yassitoungou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oluwashina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's the perfect place for a family getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at this hotel, full of old world charm friendly and helpful staff all in beautiful setting and all at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been staying here for years - it never changes which is lovely - you know what you are getting. 5 star service, amazing food, grounds are stunning, the pool is divine and the backdrop of either the hotel behind or the golf course from the pool is equally tranquil.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lars Ola M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

Wonderful hotel with so much character reminding of days gone. Excellent service through out the resort. Christmas dinner at the Grill was superb and reasonably priced too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rutger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place with incredible staff and facilities including golf course , walk routes , restaurants and a lovely swimming pool! it has given us great memories and will definitely come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff at Penina are the nicest people I’ve come across who continually go out of their way to make sure that everything during your stay is as amazing as it can possibly be.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Penins

An amazing and tranquil place to stay. Staff were lovely and always helpful, with a special mention to Christie who always went above and beyond. Breakfast was excellent rooms were clean with comfortable beds and nespresso machine. Always loungers available with comfortable cushions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with nice pool. Historic hotel with charm. Staff very helpful. Hotel qualify more as a four star than five. Room and bathroom due to a major remodeling.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property great staff would definitely come again. The mattresses would be the only complaint I have as they do need to be updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SIMPLY FABULOUS

Always amazing here. Unpretentious, authentic and gorgeous charm. Attentive staff who go above and beyond. Fabulous breakfast, golf and pool. We will be back for our 16th year!
First tee
Alvor
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs H M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Penina

Excellent stay. Lovely staff working very hard due to staff shortages. Several of whom we have seen at the hotel for many years and they always make you feel so welcome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2 night stay at the Penina was the highlight of our trip to Portugal. Every member of the team were so friendly and welcoming. The room was spotlessly clean, the grounds and facilities at the pool were wonderful. The food in the Henry Cotton restaurant was excellent. We played tennis and the golf course was amazing and excellent value. We would definitely recommend and we are already planning to return to the Penina next year. Thank you Penina for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Penina Hotel is lovely and the staff are fabulous. It might be a little tired but as one guest said to me in the lift - she’s a grand old lady - maybe a little tired, but she gets the job done.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the majestic Hotel Penina over Christmas, New Year's Eve and the first days of the new year 2023. We were very satisfied and would especially like to highlight the excellent breakfast and the friendly courtesy of the staff. No wish remained unfulfilled. The coastal landscape of the Algarve and the beaches between Armação de Pêra, Portimao, Alvor and Lagos are picturesquely beautiful.
Verified

6/10 Okay

martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I’ve been to Penina for 20 plus years and love the place but it needs some serious money spent on the hotel and golf course. Each year it deteriorates a bit more this includes the staffs as well as the hotel and golf course. I will return but not play golf there until they get the course in better shape
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very nice, the pool is superb however they close it very early at 7 pm but I understand they may want to prevent noise for the tenants facing the pool. The staff in general was nice, but a few were a little annoyed by questions. You need a car I will not walk outside the property since it is a main road. They offer a shuttle to the Alvor beach ( it is a public beach) you can inquire if they offer other stops, I am sure Uber works fine too. If dinning in the property make sure to reserve in advance. Our room on the 4th floor was far from the elevator, easier to take the stairs, however our view was breathtaking looking at the golf course, pool, and far town (back of the property) it had a semi second level with a desk and balcony very nice room layout for two. The buffet breakfast was also very nice with a good selection. It was definitely a beautiful stay but I didn’t expect it to be so uptight. Close to Silves and Lagos. It is conveniently located to explore other areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short golfing break

We had 3 nights at Penina after a week in Vilamoura. We arrived at 1.30pm and were able to check in and use the facilities straightaway. We had a mountain facing room which was fine for a short stay. The buffet restaurant was disappointing - the Mexican food was very bland. The Italian restaurant wasn’t much better, the scallops hadn’t been seared, neither had the skin on the sea bass. The Grill restaurant was much better, with excellent service and significantly better food. The food at the Henry Cotton restaurant was good but overpriced for what was provided. Disappointingly the beach club was not open - on the website says open April to October, but clearly this is variable! The golf service is very efficient. We only played the resort course, but had no problems playing when we wanted. Although check out is by midday, we were able to play golf and use the facilities in the locker room afterwards, so we didn’t leave until 4.30 pm. Generally a comfortable hotel although a little dated. It was quite windy whilst we were there, so an indoor pool would be nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mysigt och gammalt klassiskt hotell i brittisk stil, bra service och fin frukost
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Hotellet är absolut inte 5 stjärnor som det står, kanske på 70 talet när det invigdes. Slitet, gammalt. Men trevlig resturang och golfbana som räddar betyget lite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
God service - fint rum
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026