A Challenge
Palacio Hotel:
In respect to the Palacio Hotel I have to state that we spend a very nice time there. Hospitality, service and room quality was excellent.
In respect to the golf courses:
I most enjoyed we have the course of Estoril with very polite people and challenging holes.
The Oitavos course was rather disappointing for us as the maintenance was very bad in respect to fairways and greens. The service personelle seemed to be not interested in customers so here I can only summarise that it was the last time I have played here. Quinta da Marinha was a nightmare to find the club house, which is to keep the tee time no good, as all directions did send us to the new training lot. The course itself was ok but nothing really spectacular.
À la perfection
Merci pour un séjour au top. L’hôtel Palacio était super, les gens très accueillants et merci pour votre réactivité concernant le green fee offert pour samedi dans le clib de golf d’Estoril.
Franchement, très satisfait de ce séjour donc merci.
Palacio is a part of us
I'm glad to tell you that our holiday went really well, as always!
We managed to play seven rounds, even though a few times it was a little bit rainy. We have played the Estoril golf club so many times that we know already it by heart. So it is convenient to elder players like us.
In ten days there were of course some rainy days but there are always something interesting to do in Estoril, Cascais or Lisbon.
Also the Hotel Palacio is very familiar and we really like the atmosphere, personell and the old palace type building. And we like the story of James Bond movie making there OHMSS. We used to discuss the film with the doorman Jose but now we heard that he has retired. He was a nice person by the door and always very helpful and friendly. But this time we had interesting discussions with another Jose, Jose Diogo. He was actually in the film with a special part as loyal hotel concierge in 1969. Also participating the 50 year's jubileum in 2019 at hotel Palacio.
I unfortunately noticed after arrival that my suitcase had gone broken: the locking system was jammed, and I couldn't open my suitcase. But after contacting the reception I got immediate help of two persons. Anyway, they couldn't manage to open the suitcase, so after asking me they opened it violently.
So I bought a new one from Cascais shop. I asked the front desk if the management could write and undersign what happened so maybe I could use it for insurance purposes or Finnair. And they really did write a certificate or proof! Now I am waiting on an answer from them but Palacio did their part quickly and friendly!
Especialy I like the breakfast at Palacio. I could spend there a few hours, one can choose whatever one likes: healthy, heavy, quick, tasty... Personaly the best things are fruits, oats, yoghurt, cheeses and the good coffee. The dining at the hotel has become better, I'm sure. We ate three times and we were very pleased. And the menu looked more attractive, easy and tasty with quick service.
We walked three times to Cascais and enjoyed the seaside. We went to a very good fish restaurant where we had lunch it was really good and we got a really good taste memory to remember.
Viva Portugal and Portugalgolf.net!
Overall the trip went very well and all participants were more than satisfied and you did an excellent job.
- The Hotel Palácio Estoril: The hotel 9/10. Excellent hotel, room allocated were ok. Pool area, services, housekeeping etc. were very good. The dinner: 6.5/10 was very generous, quite good but anything special. Breakfast: 6.5 also good but anything special
- The golf course of Estoril: 7.5/10. Very interesting design, difficult hard greens. Nice old clubhouse but old needs reaurations especially in the restaurant and changing rooms area.
- Oitavos: 9/10. Beautiful golf with fantastic views. Nice club house, food and drinks are very expensive.
- Penha Longa: 8.5/10. Fascinating and challenging golf, nice club house.
- Rental Clubs: Clubs and bags in good conditions, ok.
We are already thinking about our next golf trip to Portugal in Autumn 2023 and most probably we like to go back to Praya d'el Rey area.
Viva Portugal and Portugalgolf.net!
Thank you for making the whole process easy
I had a great time and really enjoyed the whole experience. The accommodation at The Hotel Palacio Estoril was exceptional - their staff were excellent, could not be more helpful - everything was great. Tiago Cruz (golf pro at Estoril) was great too and I really enjoyed all the lessons - such a knowledgeable and experienced person to work with. Also, just a really nice person.
I'll definitely look to do this experience again.
And, finally, thank you for making the whole process easy for me - much appreciated.
The attention to detail was faultless
Our golf group all returned safely in Scotland on Tuesday 6th August, at the end of what was a very memorable week. The Hotel Palacio Estoril, it’s friendly staff and the Estoril Golf Club and the Penha Longa Golf all looked after us fantastically well.
None of this would have been possible without the very professional way you Eva along with Kelly organised our holiday. The attention to detail was faultless. Nothing went wrong. Every transfer, to and from the airport and the golf courses were on time. The golf trolleys were delivered on time.
You kindly provided a list of restaurants and we had two meals at the Pizza Grill at the rear of the Casino Estoril and two meals at Restaurant Braga. Fantastic food and once again very friendly staff who made us very welcome.
On behalf of Neil and myself and our group of friends, please accept our sincere thanks and look forward to our next trip.