The 5-star Marriott Hotel sits at the heart of Praia D'el Rey, perched on a bluff with sweeping views over the Atlantic and the resort's original golf course. The hotel offers 179 deluxe rooms, including 11 suites, each with a private balcony or terrace to make the most of the coastal setting. Rooms are finished to Marriott's usual standard, with individual climate control, premium bedding and linen, satellite television and those ocean or golf course views that make early tee times easier to stomach.
The leisure facilities are comprehensive and genuinely useful if you're spending more than a couple of nights. There's a dedicated tennis centre with seven courts, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, jacuzzis, sauna, steam rooms and a well-equipped fitness centre. The spa is a serious operation, offering everything from Thalasso therapy and Vichy showers to aromatherapy, facials, hydrotherapy and a full menu of massage treatments. It's the kind of place where non-golfing partners will happily spend the day, and where you'll want to book in after walking 36 holes across two contrasting coastal courses that can feel very different depending on the wind.
Dining spans the relaxed Atlantico Bar and Grill, perfect for post-round beers and casual meals, through to the Romy fine dining room for something more formal. The resort's location also puts you within easy reach of Peniche and other coastal villages, where you'll find excellent seafood restaurants and a glimpse of traditional Portuguese life away from the fairways.
For golfers, the setup works. Both courses are on your doorstep, the hotel understands the rhythm of a golf trip, there's proper club storage and the staff are used to coordinating early breakfast and tee times. The facilities mean you can build a proper break around the golf rather than just ticking off rounds, which matters if you're bringing partners or want a few days to unwind between courses.
Play Praia D'el Rey and West Cliffs on your next Portugal golf holiday.
