Where to stay to play Quinta do Lago's South, North and Laranjal courses: the resort's own hotels, The Magnolia and Conrad, plus seven well-rated options from budget apartments to five-star luxury, with drive times and golf perks.
Quinta do Lago has three 18-hole courses inside one estate on the edge of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, near Almancil. The South Course has hosted the Portuguese Open eight times, the North Course was redesigned in 2014 by Beau Welling with Paul McGinley, and Laranjal was built in 2009 on a former orange grove. South and North start from the same clubhouse, while Laranjal has its own clubhouse at the north-east end of the estate.
This guide covers the best hotels near Quinta do Lago golf: the resort's two partner hotels, four places inside the estate itself and three well-rated options a few minutes outside it, from budget apartments to five-star luxury.
Map of hotels near Quinta do Lago golf
The black pins are the three courses (tap one to see course details). South and North 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 to the South and North clubhouse, not in a straight line, and we mention the time to Laranjal where it matters. Golf services come from each hotel's own website wherever possible, and we only mention a golf perk if the hotel actually states it.
Prices are the lowest nightly rates we could reliably find in October 2026. Where we could not find a trustworthy figure, we have left the price out rather than guess, so check current rates with the link.
The resort's own hotels
Quinta do Lago lists two hotels as part of the resort: The Magnolia Hotel and Conrad Algarve. Both sell Stay & Play packages that include rounds on the North, South and Laranjal courses.
1. The Magnolia Hotel
On-site- From the course
- 3.1 km · about 6 min drive
- Price
- from about €118 a night
- Guest rating
- 8.4/10 on Booking.com
- Breakfast
- 07:00–10:30
A relaxed, design-led hotel on the edge of the estate and the best-value way to stay with the resort itself. As a Quinta do Lago partner, it gives guests preferential golf rates and rates at The Campus sports complex, and its golf packages include free transfers to the courses. On the 3-night Golf & Spa package, each guest chooses two rounds or a 90-minute massage. Rooms start from about €118 a night, and Laranjal is about 10 minutes away.
- Preferential Quinta do Lago golf rates
- Free golf transfers on golf packages
- Golf & Spa packages for 3, 5 or 7 nights
- Heated outdoor pool
- Club hire when booking
2. Conrad Algarve
On-site- From the course
- 2.6 km · about 6 min drive
- Price
- from about €170 a night
- Guest rating
- 9.0/10 on Booking.com
- Breakfast
- 07:00–11:00
The resort's five-star partner hotel, rated 9.0 on Booking.com and renovated over the 2025–26 winter. Its golf concierge arranges your rounds, you can take lessons with the hotel's PGA-qualified pro, and Quinta do Lago sells its Signature Golf Experience packages for 3, 5 or 7 nights here. Breakfast runs from 7am, which suits early tee times.
- Golf concierge
- Lessons with a PGA golf pro
- Signature Quinta do Lago Golf Experience packages
- Conrad Spa
- Kids' club (ages 3–12)
Best value near Quinta do Lago
Quinta do Lago is one of the most expensive places to stay in the Algarve, but these two keep the cost down without a long drive.
3. WOT Algarve Soul
Value- From the course
- 5.8 km · about 11 min drive
- Price
- from about €54 a night
- Guest rating
- 8.5/10 on Booking.com
Simple apartments and studios on the Almancil side of the estate, rated 8.5 on Booking.com and from about €54 a night in October, which is very rare for this area. It has no golf services of its own, and guests describe it as basic but clean, with a breakfast that gets good reviews. You will need a car: it is about 11 minutes to the South and North clubhouse and 14 to Laranjal.
- Self-catering apartments and studios
- Two outdoor pools
- Free parking
- EV charging
4. Vilar do Golf
Mid-range- From the course
- 0.6 km · about 2 min drive
- Price
- from about €103 a night
- Guest rating
- 8.8/10 on Booking.com
Apartments right beside the South Course, two minutes from the clubhouse, rated 8.8 on Booking.com from more than 1,000 reviews. Prices start from about €103 a night in October, low for somewhere this close to the first tee. The resort offers a golf club rental service, and every apartment has a kitchen and a terrace, which suits groups of golfers sharing.
- Apartments with kitchens and terraces
- Golf club rental service
- Indoor and outdoor pools
Luxury hotels inside the Quinta do Lago estate
5. Hotel Quinta do Lago
Luxury- From the course
- 2.4 km · about 5 min drive
- Price
- from about €397 a night
- Guest rating
- 9.1/10 on Booking.com
The estate's original five-star hotel, on the waterfront overlooking the Ria Formosa lagoon, with 141 rooms and a 9.1 score on Booking.com. Its Exclusive Golf packages (3, 5 or 7 nights) include rounds on South and Laranjal, breakfast and a courtesy shuttle to the Quinta do Lago courses and driving range. Lessons with a PGA professional can be added from €150. The most expensive option here, from about €397 a night in October.
- Golf packages with a courtesy shuttle to the courses
- PGA golf lessons from €150
- Spa with heated indoor pool
- Seafront on the Ria Formosa lagoon
6. Wyndham Grand Algarve
Luxury- From the course
- 0.8 km · about 2 min drive
- Guest rating
- 8.9/10 on Booking.com
- Breakfast
- 07:00–10:30
Apartment-style suites two minutes from the South and North clubhouse, with some of the best golf services on this list. Guests get free golf lockers to store their clubs, the concierge arranges tee times and golf transfers, and the Golf & Stay offer gives up to 30% off the standard rate when you book your green fees through the hotel (minimum three nights, valid September 2026 to April 2027). Breakfast starts at 7am.
- Free golf lockers and club washer
- Golf & Stay: up to 30% off
- Concierge arranges tee times and transfers
- Kids' club (ages 4–12)
7. Martinhal Quinta do Lago Family Resort
Luxury- From the course
- 1.3 km · about 3 min drive
- Guest rating
- 8.8/10 on Booking.com
Townhouses and villas with private pools, three minutes from the clubhouse. Martinhal does not list golf services, but if you are bringing the family it is the obvious choice: there is a kids' club and childcare, plus a mini-golf course that recreates famous holes from around the world, so everyone gets a round in.
- Townhouses and villas with private pools
- Kids' club (extra charge)
- Family mini-golf course
8. Encosta do Lago Resort Club
Luxury- From the course
- 4.4 km · about 8 min drive
- Price
- from about €200 a night
- Guest rating
- 8.7/10 on Booking.com
Spacious apartments at the western end of the estate, with the Sanctuary Spa and a restaurant on site. The concierge team will organise your tee times at Quinta do Lago and the nearby courses. About eight minutes to the South and North clubhouse.
- Concierge organises tee times
- Sanctuary Spa
- Self-catering apartments
- Pet-friendly
Just outside the estate
9. Ria Park Hotel & Spa
Luxury- From the course
- 5.8 km · about 10 min drive
- Guest rating
- 8.9/10 on Booking.com
A five-star hotel in Garrão, between Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, rated 8.9 on Booking.com. Its golf packages combine 3, 4 or 7 nights at the hotel with a round on the Quinta do Lago courses, and Vale do Lobo is just as close, which makes it a good base for playing both resorts.
- Golf packages with a round at Quinta do Lago
- Three swimming pools
- Health club and gym
Quinta do Lago green fees and what to know before you play
Quinta do Lago does not publish a public price list; green fees are booked online and change with demand. The visitor rates we track for 18 holes run from about €178 (July and August) to €264 (March to May) on the South Course, and from about €163 to €242 on North and Laranjal. A buggy costs around €60. Hotel packages are often the cheaper way to play, so compare them before booking rounds on their own.
You need a handicap certificate, with a maximum of 28 for men and 36 for ladies. Read more in our guide to whether you need a handicap to play golf in the Algarve. The dress code is strict: collared shirts, tailored trousers or shorts, socks and soft spikes, and no denim or tennis shoes. There are two driving ranges, one at the main clubhouse and one at Laranjal, plus the Paul McGinley Golf Academy and a TaylorMade Performance Centre.
Tips for golfers staying near Quinta do Lago
South or North first? The South is the championship course, the North is more forgiving after its redesign. Read Quinta do Lago South vs North, or compare Laranjal and Pinheiros Altos.
More golf nearby. Pinheiros Altos is about 11 minutes from the main clubhouse and the Vale do Lobo courses about 12, so you can play four resorts without moving hotel. If you also want to stay near Vale do Lobo, see our hotels near Vale do Lobo golf. Note that neighbouring San Lorenzo closes for renovation on 19 October 2026 and is not due to reopen until 2028.
Close to the airport. Faro Airport is only about 20 km away by road, so Quinta do Lago works well even for a short golf break.
Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to Quinta do Lago golf?
Vilar do Golf and Wyndham Grand Algarve are both about two minutes from the South and North clubhouse, followed by Martinhal at three and Hotel Quinta do Lago at five. The resort's own hotels, The Magnolia and Conrad Algarve, are both about six minutes away.
Is Quinta do Lago expensive?
Yes, it is one of the most expensive areas in the Algarve, for both hotels and green fees. The cheapest well-rated options are WOT Algarve Soul, from about €54 a night, and Vilar do Golf, from about €103 a night beside the South Course.
Can you play Quinta do Lago without staying at the resort?
Yes. All three courses take visitors, who book tee times online and pay the public green fees. Staying at The Magnolia gets you preferential golf rates, and several hotels sell packages that include rounds.
Playing several courses? Find the best base for your trip
If Quinta do Lago 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.
