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Penina Hotel & Golf Resort

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Facials, manicures and pedicures, massages

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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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, Alvor Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double or Twin Room, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, Pool View | Living room

Junior Suite, Pool View

  • Mountain view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, Pool View

Studio, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Portimão

With a stay at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort in Portimão, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Alvor Beach and Le Meridien Penina Golf. .This beach hotel is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Praia da Luz and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Rocha Beach.

What's nearby

  • Le Meridien Penina Golf - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Alvor Beach - 15 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Praia da Luz - 24 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 34 min drive - 47.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Balance Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Campu's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Adega Vila Lisa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mel e Canela - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taberna Mula Cheia - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Penina Hotel & Golf Resort

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.

Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 5 outdoor tennis courts. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 188 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Dunas (at Alvor Beach), one of the hotel's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Dunas (at Alvor Beach) - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7 AM to 6 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Dunas (at Alvor Beach)

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark Ronan, Banagher

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Apex Racing Team LTD, Fareham

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yassitoungou

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

10/10 Excellent

Hodan

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

oliver

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good quiet time

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

martin

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Dawid

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

10/10 Excellent

Rutger

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
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!