Penha Longa Resort, Lisbon - Book Golf Holidays & Breaks

Course Information
Par	73
Designed by	Robert Trent Jones Jnr.
Opened for play	1993
Previously hosted	Portuguese Open (1994, 2010)

Tees
Black	6,904 yards	SSS 73.1
White	6,500 yards	SSS 72
Yellow	6,041 yards	SSS 69
Blue	5,921 yards	SSS 74
Red	5,569 yards	SSS 72

Course Information
Par	35
Designed by	Robert Trent Jones Jnr.
Opened for play	1995

Tees
Gold	2,830 yards
White	2,665 yards	SSS 72
Yellow	2,429 yards	SSS 69
Red	2,181 yards	SSS 74

9.0

Excellent

Overall Rating for Penha Longa Resort

Staff

9.8

Location

8.8

Room comfort

9.8

Facilities

9.4

Quality of bars & restaurants

9.6

Value for money

8.6

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6.0

Good

Because we were a party of 8 we had to pre order our food in the restaurants which was not ideal. The quality of the food was excellent but speed of delivery to the table was an issue which detracted from the experience. The management handled our complaint very well which was appreciated.

David – Reviewed 19 Oct 2024

Excellent

Absolutely charming staff couldn’t do enough for us . We were offered an upgrade to a junior suite for a reasonable sum . It was very spacious . Of course brits are finding everything expensive outside the UK but the buffet breakfast would get you through to dinner .

Lee – Reviewed 10 Sep 2022

Excellent

Top quality, large bedroom and lovely public spaces. Staff were very attentive and helpful. The location is superb - except when races are happening at nearby Estoril track.

Philip – Reviewed 29 May 2022

Excellent

A lovely, luxurious hotel with really wonderful attentive staff. They are a complete joy. It is set amongst woodland and hills and has delightful walks. Food at the Hotel is excellent though both food and drink are expensive.

David – Reviewed 16 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Andrew – Reviewed 2 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Ben – Reviewed 4 Apr 2022

Excellent

This was our favorite course and hotel. We will definitely return and stay longer next time. Everything about it being 5 star. The staff were amazing - nothing was to much trouble. I cant rate it highly enough

Elizabeth – Reviewed 4 Mar 2022

Excellent

Manuel – Reviewed 22 Dec 2019

Excellent

A large, busy hotel but offering excellent service. Staff in the restaurants and at the main desk were charming and friendly. Our room in Golf wing faced south which was a benefit as there was a very strong northerly wind at times. The room was good, plenty of storage and a bathroom with a simple to operate shower. Several dining options from Italian, tapas, burgers up to Michelin starred restaurants.

John – Reviewed 26 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Bryan – Reviewed 25 Apr 2019

Excellent

Fabulous hotel just 30 mins from Lisbon airport. 5 star attention from staff in a very friendly way. Room was spacious with a lovely bathroom. Great facilities too with several restaurants and bars. Food and drinks were expensive but that was expected given the 5 star rating. I'd definitely stay here again.

Geoffrey – Reviewed 30 Sep 2018

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8.6

Very Good

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Condition overall

8.0

Condition of greens

8.4

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8.8

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7.8

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4.0

Average

Greens were unplayable, coarse should have been closed as it was waterlogged. We were not informed of the state of the course before. We could have saved €124 for the buggy and not played

Steve – Reviewed 20 Oct 2024

4.0

Average

Unfortunately the course had clearly experienced a long period of wet weather and so areas had not been cut. Muddy wet areas were present in the rough but also on the fairways of most holes. It was very disappointing and did not in our view represent good value for money. The weather on our first day was awful and we were surprised the course was open. The course uses robot grass cutters which left lines of cut wet grass on those fairways they had tried to cut. The staff did their best to help us dry our equipment but the facilities they have got for this is limited.

David – Reviewed 19 Oct 2024

4.0

Average

We'd heard the greens on the course had suffered from dollar spot, so we brought this up at check in. We were told there was no longer an issue and we had to raise it with Your Golf Travel to receive a 15% discount. Buggies 62 euros, even though we could only use them on paths so at times we couldn't get near our balls with the buggy. There had been rain overnight. Course was very wet indeed. Fairways were long with lots of wet grass clippings left. Robot mowers cutting fairways. Greens were still poor after disease. Bare patches around tees. Long grass/rough around bunkers. This was meant to be the highlight of our trip so it was a big letdown. One of our party discussed the poor conditions with the pro shop but no sure how much they'll take on board. Definitely not a top course as they would like you to believe. Didn't try the clubhouse as we'd heard drink and food was overpriced.

James – Reviewed 11 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

This could be a fantastic golf course , sort the greens out, 8.50 Euro for a beer is a bit much

Gary – Reviewed 10 Oct 2024

4.0

Average

The course was in very disappointing condition. Green were infected with a fungal disease with meant they looked and putted dreadful. The fairways had recently been cut and were covered in n grass cuttings. This was supposed to be the highlight of our tour and was a big let down. Such a shame as the course deserves go and layout is stunning

David – Reviewed 4 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

Very enjoyable round of golf with some lovely views and some difficult holes. The tees were poor and the greens were very poor as had suffered a fungus outbreak evidently which made them very bumpy.

Andy – Reviewed 2 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

Tough course greens not in the best condition.

Mark – Reviewed 30 Sep 2024

8.0

Very Good

A brilliant layout and spectacular clubhouse but feel needs a bit of money spent on the course. Greens were in good condition but not as good as Royal Obidos and Praia D'el Rey.

Colin – Reviewed 29 Sep 2024

8.0

Very Good

Nice day, the course is good with some really interesting holes but could be in better condition. it looks a little scruffy for the price with the bunkers not well tended and growth around the edges, the greens had quite a few patches but some great views.

Richard – Reviewed 27 Sep 2024

8.0

Very Good

Very nice course but I have noticed the condition of the course has in general gone downhill. It is in good condition but nowhere near what it was a few years ago.

Scott – Reviewed 23 Sep 2024

Excellent

Only 19 buggies booked by YGT!

Richard – Reviewed 20 Sep 2024

Excellent

Nice course. We enjoyed it.

Paula – Reviewed 16 Jun 2024

Excellent

Beautifully maintained course with some stunning looking holes. Fairways and greens were in excellent condition. Lovely bar area with good food and drink. Would definitely play here again.

John – Reviewed 26 May 2024

8.0

Very Good

Steven – Reviewed 19 May 2024

8.0

Very Good

It was the best course that we played and all enjoyed it.

Roy – Reviewed 14 May 2024

6.0

Good

Once again Buggies had not been reserved but the staff moved heaven and earth to get some older buggies out for us and got us going. It was very disappointing to be playing a hybrid course of the 9 hole and the front of the championship. Again this was not made clear by Yourgolftravel and should have been. For and drink are expensive.

Andy – Reviewed 7 May 2024

Excellent

Fantastic course also in good condition. Great holes and fantastic views 👍

Niven – Reviewed 1 May 2024

Excellent

Magnificent setting. Well conditioned in all respects. Thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the visit

Hamish – Reviewed 24 Apr 2024

Excellent

Wonderful course.

Laura – Reviewed 22 Apr 2024

Excellent

Just perfect

Ray – Reviewed 6 Apr 2024

Excellent

Fantastic course. Very pretty - the highlight of the weekend. Some tricky green positions made the putting experience very challenging. Would definitely play it again.

Andrew – Reviewed 27 Mar 2024

8.0

Very Good

Very wet underfoot but greens were amazingly good in comparison compared to tees and fairways etc. an amazing feet.

Ian – Reviewed 19 Mar 2024

Excellent

Very hilly - definately need golf carts to enjoy it, although still a lot of walking if the carts aren't allowed on the fairways. Some of the holes/views are amazing.

Nick – Reviewed 29 Jan 2024

8.0

Very Good

the course was in better condition that it was about 4 or 5 years ago when we thought it had deteriorated badly and we therefore took it off our list. we had good reports from other golfing friends in the last 12 months so we decided to give it another try. The staff were very helpful.

John – Reviewed 17 Oct 2023

Excellent

Fabulous course- we played the first 9 in rain and fog- which made it challenging - the resturant after the round is super expensive- otherwise all great

Naren – Reviewed 16 Oct 2023

Excellent

The last two years has seen a decline in the state of this course so much so that we were considering leaving it off our itinerary, but clearly hard work and funding has got it on the road back to being one of the best in this area. Great layout and some very difficult holes.

Dave – Reviewed 15 Oct 2023

Excellent

This was a very challenging course as it has lots of hills. Would definitely recommend a golf cart (we had electric trollies) in hot weather . Quite a lot of the greens were elevated which made it play longer . There was a nice restaurant for lunch afterwards and good changing facilities . Thoroughly enjoyed it and would play it again .

Brenda – Reviewed 12 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

Best course of the week quite hilly may need a buggy.

Russell – Reviewed 30 Sep 2023

8.0

Very Good

Very pretty course with fantastic views The layout was great, however the condition of the course was in a poor state. Fairways were not kept well, lots of weeds and grass quality was very different each hole and unkempt. Greens diseased and need attention. Club house very nice and friendly/helpful staff.

Tracey – Reviewed 15 Sep 2023

8.0

Very Good

This is another fantastically well designed golf course BUT yet again it is suffering from a lack of basic maintenance, such as cutting the grass on the golf course. The fairways resembled the rough. The greens were in poor condition and bobbly and again, the tea boxes were not well maintained. What could be a fantastic golf course it's been let down by the above. That said the clubhouse and facilities were the best on our trip.

Robert – Reviewed 12 Sep 2023

8.0

Very Good

They have had an issue with the greens making them patchy & bumpy. A shame because otherwise this is such a beautiful golf course

Richard – Reviewed 11 Jun 2023

Excellent

George – Reviewed 25 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Great course with some challenging holes. Over a 5 hour round so a bit slow but we spoke to others who played on other days and didn’t see another group. Luck of the draw! Really enjoyed the experience. No halfway house. There was a cart but as always it was hit and miss when you saw it. Suggest take water and snacks with you. We§ didn’t get chance to use the club house so no comment.

Steve – Reviewed 23 May 2023

Excellent

As good as it always is.

Barney – Reviewed 17 May 2023

Excellent

Great course with a lot of elevated tee shots in excellent condition. Would not hesitate to go back. Only complaint was they charge 10 euros for a beer.

Alan – Reviewed 2 May 2023

Excellent

Best course we played and would always return. Buggies and after golf drinks are noticeably more expensive here so we wouldn’t stay long after playing but still worth a visit.

John – Reviewed 21 Apr 2023

Excellent

This is the most beautiful championship golf course. Sadly, however, there had been three weeks of rain and the course was extremely muddy. The staff were very apologetic and cleaned all of our clubs afterwards. The facilities are wonderful but they only seemed to serve a full lunch whereas we would have preferred a bar snack.

Diana – Reviewed 28 Jan 2023

8.0

Very Good

6th visit here and in my opinion the fairways are not as good as they used to be (quite a few bare or sanded patches) but it is still a delightful well laid out course. Greens are excellent. To be honest we agreed to play preferred lies which certainly improved the experience on quite a few occasions.

Dave – Reviewed 17 Oct 2022

2.0

Poor

Course was in a very sad state with great swathes of fairways without grass!! Tee boxes were in a similar state. The whole experience was a big disappointment having played the course some years ago. Would not return.

Anthony – Reviewed 10 Oct 2022

Excellent

Geoff – Reviewed 4 Oct 2022

6.0

Good

Layout was good but sadly condition of course was disappointing. Could be so much better with investment

Stuart – Reviewed 4 Oct 2022

6.0

Good

The course and location are excellent - the problem was the number of people playing - 200 on the course and it took 5 1/2 hours to get round - unacceptable and ruined the experience of playing a championship course

Tim – Reviewed 4 Oct 2022

Excellent

Our favourite course which was in lovely condition. Buggies are a must as there are a lot of long and hilly holes. I don’t think there is a straight hole on the course. A Lovely club house with top notch facilities. The staff were excellent as always.

Karen – Reviewed 28 Sep 2022

Excellent

Richard – Reviewed 22 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

We were a two ball between four balls so bound to be slow . But the course manager did his best to push people along politely . You have to bring your A game to score on this course

Lee – Reviewed 10 Sep 2022

Excellent

Superb golf course with difficult driving holes and very fast greens.

Stuart – Reviewed 11 Jul 2022

Excellent

Great course. Challenging for high handicappers but playable and was in good condition

Neil – Reviewed 28 Jun 2022

Excellent

Fantastic golf course, only one on this trip with buggies with an ice box!

Martyn – Reviewed 21 Jun 2022

Excellent

Tony – Reviewed 19 Jun 2022

Excellent

This is the second time I have played Penha Longa. Beautiful course with some stunningly visual holes. Very established course.

Kevin – Reviewed 16 Jun 2022

Excellent

Each hole on this course is stunning with the varied trees and the rises and falls to the green and fairways. Greens were well maintained, but the bunkers were a disappointment - too much soft sand, almost impossible to get a footing and get your ball out.

Philip – Reviewed 29 May 2022

6.0

Good

OK without being anything special. Buggy is a must unless young and fit.

Ivan – Reviewed 25 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

John – Reviewed 22 May 2022

Excellent

Beautiful course - very up and down - would have loved a buggy but were all taken 24 hours ahead. Nice if expensive Ritz Carlton facilities. Very helpful starter and team.

Martin – Reviewed 22 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Roy – Reviewed 17 May 2022

Excellent

An enjoyable day at Penha, all facilities open so refreshments / snacks etc available before and after or round of golf. Tees were a bit shabby and there were a number of bunkers being worked with solid concrete bases and a few of the guys saw balls flying off in various directions !!! No information had been given about these bunkers being GUR and they maybe should have been covered with netting so balls did not disappear into the unknown.

Andrew – Reviewed 16 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

It is a very pretty course with enough challenge to demand everyone’s attention. It is popular, however and therefore quite slow. Buggies are a bonus though £50 each.

David – Reviewed 16 May 2022

Excellent

Grant – Reviewed 16 May 2022

Excellent

Enjoyed the course, some great golf holes

Dave – Reviewed 12 May 2022

Excellent

Great golf course, best one of our tour which everyone enjoyed. Great clubhouse, great staff, it is the best of the best in my opinion!

Nadir – Reviewed 10 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

The noise from the near-by Estoril race track can be quite incessant and after 3 days was a bit too much. we were probably unfortunate as it was a long weekend of racing at the track and its not normally that frequent.

Andrew – Reviewed 2 May 2022

Excellent

Wonderful course. Challenging conditions in the wind. Definitely hire a buggy as hilly and long walks from green to next tee. Definitely one to replay. Michelin starred restaurant so leave time at the end of the round to enjoy.

Christine – Reviewed 23 Apr 2022

Excellent

John – Reviewed 22 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Ben – Reviewed 4 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Unfortunately I have a vertigo issue to overcome and several t s were elevated but despite this a lovely course that I would most definitely like to play again!

Giancarlo – Reviewed 29 Mar 2022

Excellent

We really enjoyed this course. In fabulous condition The staff, bar and restaurant were exceptional

Elizabeth – Reviewed 4 Mar 2022

Excellent

Paul – Reviewed 27 Nov 2021

Excellent

Richard – Reviewed 24 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Greens were over-seeded but we were warned before the round and to compensate buggy rates were reduced . We were able to buggy on the fairways which led to a better over-all experience . The course always seems to play long but with memorable holes .

Willie – Reviewed 8 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Always a tough course but brilliant to play. Quite hilly in places. Minor criticism would be that the fairways were not up to usual very high standard. This may be due to lack of income during Covid times. Still worth a visit.

Dave – Reviewed 3 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

In need of T.L.C, frairways a bit scruffy it given the time of year you’ve got to expect that.

Phil – Reviewed 16 Mar 2020

6.0

Good

Lovely greens and clubhouse and service was great but the fairways were too long they were like being in the rough on a normal course.

Toby – Reviewed 26 Feb 2020

6.0

Good

Lee – Reviewed 2 Feb 2020

6.0

Good

Manuel – Reviewed 22 Dec 2019

2.0

Poor

Course maintenance is desperately poor. Very wet and soggy fairways, had probably not been mowed for 10 days. Tees in terrible conditions. Greens had fungi attack, and about not playable. Course should be avoided

Lars – Reviewed 6 Nov 2019

8.0

Very Good

Once again a return visit to Penha Longa,and another very good day's golf. Excellent layout and in good condition in spite of the work ongoing on the greens.

Jim – Reviewed 28 Oct 2019

Excellent

Beautiful course Buggies too expensive

Geraldine – Reviewed 22 Oct 2019

Excellent

All golf courses are difficult for me but this was a very good day out

Ian – Reviewed 12 Oct 2019

6.0

Good

Very disappointed that we thought buggies had been booked, but none were available, and we had to use electric trolleys, which was far from ideal for two of our party of 8.

Paul – Reviewed 10 Oct 2019

Excellent

Beautiful course, excellent condition and wonderful staff

Karen – Reviewed 9 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Simon – Reviewed 8 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Bare lies and scabby greens let down this excellent course and setting

James – Reviewed 6 Oct 2019

Excellent

Long course, beautifully located and very hilly. Some fantastic aspects towards coast and hills with views towards the large bridge and statues of Lisbon. Very natural looking course, not as manicured as some of the publicity material but did not affect the play at all and is in keeping with its setting. Extremely smart bar, small pro shop.

Gwyneth – Reviewed 4 Oct 2019

Excellent

Best course of the three we played, saving the best until last. Tough course with some challenging long holes. Greens suffered from a lot of pitch marks and it is a shame they have not been repaired by previous players. Clubhouse is one of the best I have experienced - feels like a club / up market restaurant and bar!

Nadir – Reviewed 1 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Peter – Reviewed 27 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

The Championship golf course is enjoyable if you can avoid busy times. The starter was very helpful in getting us away before the large groups. Greens were slow and the bunkers not well presented.Buggies at 55Euros are expensive when compared with local rates.

John – Reviewed 26 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Darren – Reviewed 26 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Good overall

Guy – Reviewed 27 Aug 2019

Excellent

The best course in the Lisbon area. Great setting, in good condition & a fair test for all abilities. A little pricey for trollies/buggies but enjoyed the experience & will revisit one day.

Alan – Reviewed 4 Jun 2019

Excellent

5 star all the way . Fantastic

Sinead – Reviewed 3 Jun 2019

Excellent

Good test for last day tight and different test.

Leon – Reviewed 25 May 2019

Excellent

First class this course has everthing stunning veiws and a first class test of golf

Max – Reviewed 12 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

Dusan – Reviewed 3 May 2019

Excellent

great course, effective staff.

Pat – Reviewed 2 May 2019

Excellent

round spoilt by two groups of 4 in front of us who frankly hadn't a clue about playing through etc ( they were French) It took the Marshall to come out around the 13th hole to push them along and they finally let us through on the 15th !!! Only to then get behind the first 4 ball on the 17th. Great course and views from various holes where spectacular.

Jon – Reviewed 30 Apr 2019

Excellent

Great course. Some tees and fairways needed tidying up. Greens were lovely, spectacular views. When the wind blows it gets much harder. Facilities are very good.

Chris – Reviewed 30 Apr 2019

4.0

Average

meant to be easy to walk but for me it was too much. I had to come off. I would recommend a buggy

Bryan – Reviewed 25 Apr 2019

8.0

Very Good

Nice track. Massive elevation changes which gave you stunning views over the undulating course. Greens were lovely and smooth but not that fast. Quite challenging in parts where the wind affects it. For me its worth the 55 euros for the buggy although it was cart path only but the longest round was 4hrs fastest just over 3hrs.

Bryan – Reviewed 25 Apr 2019

8.0

Very Good

This the course was a gem. It was very attractive and good for visitors as plenty of space. Visually great and we took lots of photos- but as a test of golf not so great - the greens were lightening fast and undulating. The clubhouse was very swanky - the service by caddies - cleaning our clubs after the game, setting us up in the buggy very good and appreciated. Practice area was good.

Sahara – Reviewed 31 Mar 2019

Excellent

The best of the 5 courses we played. Views and surroundings were amazing. Definitely recommend.

John – Reviewed 25 Mar 2019

8.0

Very Good

The golf course is brilliant, loved it, every hole had a different challenge, would play it again definitely. The negatives- the electric trolley was dangerous, something a 10 year old would rustle up in a metal work class and very expensive. I played with a couple from Denmark and they stated it would NOT be legal there.The price of water is SOOO expensive 2.50E for a small bottle [infact even a kitkat was 2.50E], I know its a fancy course/ complex but I don't appreciate getting ripped off.

Diane – Reviewed 15 Nov 2018

Excellent

Peter – Reviewed 5 Nov 2018

Excellent

As with Estoril another of our favourites which suffers slow rounds as it is so popular. Another course hewn out of the natural terrain and a good test of ability. We would always choose to play Estoril and Penha Longa despite the slowness as they are such great courses to play.

Dave – Reviewed 18 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Only one person on desk to receive parties of people and different nationalities all paying individually. Large queue of parties waiting to pay their golf and get their buggies, practice balls and other accessories, lacking staff on paying desk, all other facilities very good.

Neilan – Reviewed 17 Oct 2018

Excellent

Paul – Reviewed 11 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Andy – Reviewed 10 Oct 2018

Excellent

Wonderful but challenging course. Very busy day we played so 5 hour round which is too long!

Colin – Reviewed 10 Oct 2018

Excellent

A super course with glamour and top facilities. This was our favourite of three excellent golf courses. A tough up and down course so buggies essential in our view.

David – Reviewed 6 Oct 2018

Excellent

Very nice course but if busy very slow. Good facilities.

Gerald – Reviewed 4 Oct 2018

Excellent

Course was in excellent condition and the greens were very good and very receptive. There are some spectacular holes providing challenging second shots to the green. I played off the yellow tees and it's not overly long - par 5s just about reachable in two really good shots. The finish is excellent - 26 being the stand out hole and 17 and 18 played back towards great views of the hotel and tree covered landscape. Really enjoyed it.

Geoffrey – Reviewed 30 Sep 2018

8.0

Very Good

We played this 9 hole course on Sunday afternoon and it was quiet (albeit foot golf was scheduled being us which led to a little confusion about which flags were ours). Course in decent condition, less challenging than the Atlantic course but good for a quick 9 holes.

Geoffrey – Reviewed 30 Sep 2018

8.0

Very Good

Great experience - staff, facilities and course, we would come back and play this course again.

Steve – Reviewed 23 Sep 2018

Excellent

Chris – Reviewed 23 Sep 2018

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