Entre Vinhas & Mar

The Village – Praia D’El Rey Golf & Beach Resort

"I’d played golf at Praia D’el Rey golf a number of times before but hadn’t stayed here before. As great as the golf courses are here I wouldn’t stay in the village again and was also very disappointed with the shuttle service provided by the resort! Villa: although a first sight it appeared clean it became apparent that the place was damp and had a stale musky smell throughout our stay despite opening windows etc to try a freshen up the place. Shuttle service: The resort appears to have a large number of vans and the service from the villa to the golf courses, reception and hotel was spot on the return journeys were beyond bad!! After our round at Royal Obidos I called the resort reception to ask for a shuttle bus back to our villa (a 10-15 trip) I was told the resort didn’t provide a return service and that the course would provide a shuttle! The course has one minibus which at the time was ferrying a group of 28 back to their villas so we had around a 1 1/2 hour wait to get back! Similar situation happened for the return from West Cliffs. The poor girl at the course reception was having to apologise to everyone because they only have 1 bus and despite trying to get support from the resort shuttle service they weren’t prepared to help! In summary I would strongly recommend playing the golf courses here but find yourself somewhere else to stay!"

West Cliffs Ocean and Golf Resort

"It is very inconvenient to get luggage from the car to the room"

The Beachfront - Praia d'El Rey Golf & Beach Resort

"Great place to stay and play. Rather strange approach for 10 miles before reaching resort, very much in the "outback" (you think you are lost) with rather a dodgy road. Arrived to a very large complex with hundreds of villas and apartment. Checked in at Hotel and escorted to our Beachfront apartment. Clean, modern equipment. Amazing location just above the swimming pool and view over the sea - stunning. You need a car even a three minutes drive to a full Breakfast every morning, all included. Arrangements at Golf Courses first class, clean buggies, lovely clubhouses with good lunch food at reasonable prices. We have played a lot of good courses these (Praia del rey, West Cliffs and Royal Obidos) were first class. Very challenging for handicaps 10 - 16, mostly on the coast, stunning views and in good condition, greens very good. Overall an excellent experience for 4 golfers in a 2 bed apartment and cheaper than the Algarve and not as busy. You need a car to nearby restuarants (most are generally very Portugese mainly in Peneche). Had a day in Lisbon - beutiful city (recommended).Overall highly recommened."