Where to stay to play the Vilamoura Old Course, Pinhal, Laguna and Millennium: official partner hotels beside the courses, a budget aparthotel by the Old Course and the best marina hotels, with drive times and golf perks.
Vilamoura is the Algarve's biggest golf destination, with four courses open to visitors within a few minutes of each other: the Old Course, Frank Pennink's 1969 classic through the umbrella pines, its neighbour Pinhal, and the newer Laguna and Millennium courses, which share a clubhouse on the west side of the resort. The fifth course, the Victoria at The Els Club, is now a private members' club.
This guide covers the best golf hotels near Vilamoura: two official partner hotels right beside Pinhal, a budget aparthotel a short walk from the Old Course, and well-rated hotels around the marina, all within about 15 minutes of the first tee.
Map of golf hotels near Vilamoura
The black pins are the four courses (tap one to see course details). Laguna and Millennium share a clubhouse, so their pins sit together. The blue pins are the hotels in this guide; tap one to check prices and availability.
How we chose these hotels
We include a hotel if it is rated at least 8 out of 10 on Booking.com, or at least 7.8 if it offers specific golf services, and is within about 15 minutes of the courses by road. Drive times are calculated by road, not in a straight line. Golf services come from each hotel's own website wherever possible, and we only mention a golf perk if we could find it stated.
Prices are the lowest nightly rates we could reliably find in October 2026, so expect more in spring and summer. Check current rates with the link.
One big name is missing on purpose: the Victoria Golf Resort & Spa, next to The Els Club, closes for renovation from 15 October 2026 and is due to reopen as Fairmont Vilamoura in 2028.
Hotels on the Vilamoura courses
Both of these appear on Vilamoura Golf's own list of partner hotels and sit right beside the Pinhal course, about six minutes from the Old Course and seven from Laguna and Millennium.
1. Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa
On-site- From the course
- 0.1 km · about 1 min drive
- Price
- from about €112 a night
- Guest rating
- 8.5/10 on Booking.com
A five-star resort of hotel rooms and apartments overlooking the Pinhal course, and one of Vilamoura Golf's official partner hotels. You can practically walk to the first tee at Pinhal, and the resort's 7Seven Spa is one of the largest in Portugal. Rooms start from about €112 a night in October, very reasonable for a five-star on the course.
- Official Vilamoura Golf partner hotel
- Overlooks the Pinhal course
- Apartments and hotel rooms
- 7Seven Spa
2. Vilamoura Garden Hotel
On-site- From the course
- 0.2 km · about 1 min drive
- Price
- from about €89 a night
- Guest rating
- 8.4/10 on Booking.com
A four-star hotel 350 metres from the Pinhal course, from about €89 a night in October. It sells golf packages that combine your room, dining and green fees, and guests regularly praise the breakfast. The spa across the road has an indoor pool for after your round.
- Official Vilamoura Golf partner hotel
- Golf packages including green fees
- Walking distance to Pinhal
- Outdoor pool
Best value near the Vilamoura courses
3. Hotel Apartamento do Golfe
Value- From the course
- 0.5 km · about 2 min drive
- Price
- from about €37 a night
- Guest rating
- 8.3/10 on Booking.com
A simple three-star aparthotel just a short walk from the Old Course clubhouse, and the cheapest well-rated option on this list at around €37 a night in October. Studios and apartments have kitchenettes and balconies. The decor is basic, but for golfers who just need a clean bed next to the course it is hard to beat, and guests mention a courtesy bus into the marina.
- Studios and apartments with kitchenettes
- Short walk to the Old Course
- Free parking
4. Dom José Beach Hotel
Value- From the course
- 6.3 km · about 13 min drive
- Price
- from about €61 a night
- Guest rating
- 8.9/10 on Booking.com
- Breakfast
- 07:30–10:30
A three-star beach hotel in neighbouring Quarteira that scores an impressive 8.9 on Booking.com from about €61 a night in October. It has no golf services of its own, but it is about 13 minutes from Pinhal and 15 from the Old Course, and breakfast starts at 7.30am.
- Breakfast from 07:30
- On the beach in Quarteira
- Fully renovated in 2024
Mid-range hotels by Vilamoura Marina
If you want restaurants and bars on your doorstep in the evening, stay by the marina. These hotels are about 8 to 13 minutes from the courses by car.
5. Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve
Mid-range- From the course
- 2.9 km · about 8 min drive
- Price
- from about €129 a night
- Guest rating
- 8.9/10 on Booking.com
The former Dom Pedro Vilamoura, which reopened as a Hyatt Regency in January 2026 after a full renovation. It is an official Vilamoura Golf partner and was rated 8.9 on Booking.com, with breakfast singled out by guests. Golf tour operators list a free golf shuttle to the four Vilamoura courses, so check the details when booking. From about €129 a night in October.
- Official Vilamoura Golf partner hotel
- Free golf shuttle to the Vilamoura courses (per golf tour operators)
- Renovated and reopened in January 2026
6. Dom Pedro Marina
Mid-range- From the course
- 3.2 km · about 8 min drive
- Price
- from about €173 a night
- Guest rating
- 8.3/10 on Booking.com
A small boutique hotel overlooking the marina and another of Vilamoura Golf's partner hotels. Guests rate the breakfast particularly highly, and you can walk to the marina's restaurants in the evening. Pinhal is about eight minutes away.
- Official Vilamoura Golf partner hotel
- Marina views
- Highly rated breakfast
7. Vila Galé Marina
Mid-range- From the course
- 3.5 km · about 9 min drive
- Price
- from about €134 a night
- Guest rating
- 8.1/10 on Booking.com
A four-star hotel a short walk from the marina, with an outdoor pool and a good-value location for a mixed group of golfers and non-golfers. Pinhal is about nine minutes away and the Old Course about 13.
- Next to the marina
- Outdoor pool
Luxury golf hotels in Vilamoura
8. Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection
Luxury- From the course
- 2.9 km · about 8 min drive
- Price
- from about €195 a night
- Guest rating
- 9.1/10 on Booking.com
The best-rated hotel on this list at 9.1 on Booking.com, a five-star lakeside resort between the marina and the courses. Its golf concierge picks courses to suit your level, arranges transfers and instructors and can hire you professional equipment, and the hotel partners with the Vilamoura Golf Academy for lessons. From about €195 a night in October.
- Golf concierge
- Arranges transfers, instructors and equipment hire
- Partnership with the Vilamoura Golf Academy
- Exclusive golf offers
9. Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort
Luxury- From the course
- 4 km · about 11 min drive
- Price
- from about €160 a night
- Guest rating
- 8.9/10 on Booking.com
A big five-star resort right between the marina and the beach, rated 8.9 on Booking.com from more than 1,600 reviews. It suits golfers travelling with non-golfing partners or family, with the beach, pools and marina all on the doorstep. Pinhal is about 11 minutes away and the Old Course about 14.
- Right between the marina and the beach
- Large resort pools
- Spa
Vilamoura green fees and what to know before you play
Green fees are booked online through Vilamoura Golf and change with the season. The visitor rates we track for 18 holes are about €214 to €301 for the Old Course, the most expensive of the four, about €123 to €204 for Pinhal, and about €123 to €187 for Laguna and Millennium. The cheapest months are July, August and December, and the dearest are March to May. A buggy costs around €60.
The maximum handicap is 28 for men and 36 for ladies, although beginners can be allowed on with the manager's authorisation. Read more in our guide to whether you need a handicap to play golf in the Algarve. If you want to work on your game during your trip, the Vilamoura Golf Academy offers lessons; see our guide to golf lessons in the Algarve.
Tips for golfers staying in Vilamoura
Which course should you play? The Old Course is the famous one, while Laguna and Millennium are generally the most forgiving for higher handicaps. Compare them in Vilamoura Old Course vs Millennium and Laguna vs Pinhal.
Pick your base by course. If you are mainly playing the Old Course and Pinhal, stay at the hotels around Pinhal or the Apartamento do Golfe. Laguna and Millennium are on the west side, about 10 minutes from the marina hotels.
More golf nearby. Vila Sol is right next door, and the Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo courses are about 25 minutes east. See our guide to hotels near Quinta do Lago golf if you want to split your stay.
Getting there. Faro Airport is about 24 km away, around 35 minutes by car.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best hotel for golf in Vilamoura?
For being on the course, the Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas and the Vilamoura Garden Hotel, both official partner hotels right beside Pinhal. For golf services, Domes Lake Algarve has a dedicated golf concierge and the highest guest rating on this list.
What is the cheapest place to stay near the Vilamoura golf courses?
Hotel Apartamento do Golfe, from about €37 a night in October and a short walk from the Old Course. Dom José Beach Hotel in Quarteira, from about €61 and rated 8.9, is the best value by the beach.
Which Vilamoura golf courses are best for beginners?
Laguna and Millennium have wider fairways and are generally the most forgiving of the four. The Old Course is the hardest and most expensive. Beginners without a handicap need the manager's authorisation to play.
Can you play The Els Club (Victoria) course?
Not as a visitor. The Victoria course is now run as The Els Club, a private members' club, so plan your trip around the Old Course, Pinhal, Laguna and Millennium.
Playing several courses? Find the best base for your trip
If Vilamoura is just one stop on your golf trip, try Find Your Base on the Algarve Golf Map. Pick the courses you want to play and it shows you the area that sits closest to all of them, along with well-rated hotels nearby, so you spend less time driving and more time on the course.
