We had a really great holiday!
First of all, thank YOU vey much for helping us in all the issues! We had a really great holiday!
I will answer your questions below:
- The Hotel Epic Sana Vilamoura: Location, room allocated, breakfast, restaurants, bar, pool area, service, housekeeping, etc; Everything supergreat. We were deligthed by rooms size, cleanliness, equipment (personally I utmostly appreciate ironing board :)), superpolite staff and if I can mentioned what I appreciated best - supercomfy bed and pillows, great breakfast with lots of mango and other fruits and also the beach with easy access and superbeautiful.
- The golf courses: Out of our courses we would list them in this order: QDL South (absolute winner), Old Course, Pinhal, Monte Rei (all great except that the fairways were dry and yellow, but playable), Pine Cliffs and Millennium. Now this is really being picky, most negative comments referred to Pine Cliffs having only 9 holes, Millenium being not so great as Laguna. But overall we enjoyed ALL the courses very much, and all of them had great food in the clubhouses, so overall we are truly happy. I would definitely repeat QDL South, Old Course and PInhal, and try QDL North / Laranjal / Laguna - or some other at your recommendation. Perhaps also we would play 9 holes Pine Cliffs in the morning before leaving. May I say that the weather was perfect!
- The airport transfers. They were punctual and easy to make small changes.
- Any other points: I don't know what to say, as we had just a perfect holiday. My only remark is that we could not stay for another week :)
Everything was organized perfectly.
Everything was organized perfectly. Very good the Vicotria Golf Resort and spectacular golf courses (Quinta do Lago South, Pinhal, Millennium, Laguna and Old Course).
We were very happy and will be back soon..
Thank you for all the help with the organisation!
The Hyatt Regency Hotel was recently refurbished. Rooms allocated were well equipped and new – But twin beds were not provided – because apparently not all rooms were ready/available. Breakfast was very good with plenty of choice. The bar was good – The hotel restaurant was not used because of preference to use local restaurants nearby. The pool and spa were unfortunately closed because of refurbishment works.
The Old course was the best. The welcome was exceptional and well-appreciated. The practice facilities, the course maintenance and condition, the layout and the clubhouse were all superb – a unique experience overall.
Pinhal was also good – the course condition, playing experience and facilities were all very good and enjoyable.
Quinto do Lago was good – But very wet conditions also on the day itself. Some greens and holes were unplayable because of the torrential rain.
Espiche was (rather surprisingly) in poor condition overall – The greens were poor – It was not worth the long drive.
The airport transfers driver was present on arrival at the airport with a name placard. – always on time and also very pleasant.
All in all – everything was smoothly executed, according to the planned itinerary and very enjoyable.
Thank you for all the help with the organisation. I am very grateful.
It was fabulous event as always!
Quinta do Lago Golden Golf Tournament
Thanks for the email, I loved the week , it was fabulous event (as always !) and I really enjoyed it - 5 Stars from me!
Wyndham Grand Algarve, 5 stars - It was excellent hotel, spa was good and rooms were luxurious, clean and spacious. Great location for golf and I would stay there again without issue. Bar menu needs an update , food here was average. But overall it was the staff that made the stay a pleasure, always friendly and happy. Greeted at reception with a glass of water which was very welcome.
Golf courses were great! Laranjal golf course was exemplary and so well kept. Quinta do Lago North & South courses were a next step and despite huge golf traffic excellently kept, I really enjoyed them and was really happy to play this quality of courses.
The entire trip was a sheer joy
I can confirm that firstly the airport transfers were well organised and went very smoothly.
The hotel Vila Galé Marina was great value, the food and facilities were a good standard and none of our party had any negative comments.
Transfers to and from the courses was very good, we asked for a couple of pick up changes and they were all went very well.
The courses themselves were as to be expected exceptional in all ways (Quinta do Lago South, Quinta do Lago North, Quinta do Lago Laranjal) and the entire trip was a sheer joy.
Great hotel, probably the 4th visit here
Dona Filipa:
Great hotel, probably the 4th visit here, everything works. The breakfast is very good and the dinner was also very good. The room was spacious, although there was no heat from the air conditioner, but it was not freezing.
Pestana Dom Joao II:
A solid hotel where everything works. Good breakfast and excellent value for money.
The golf courses:
They are all familiar and good. San Lorenzo is my personal favorite, restaurant is Ok. Quinta Do Lago courses are great, restaurants is good. My husband liked Pinheiros Altos, Sea Bass in golf-restaurant is very good. Vale Da Pinta is also a nice course for club players and restaurant is good.