Palmares Ocean Living & Golf
Palmares Ocean Living & Golf
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3.5
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Angela F
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg101 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Very disappointing round of golf. Overall course in very poor condition. Greens are a disaster. We have been in Algarve for 3 weeks & played a lot of courses & this was the most disappointing, won’t be back.
Written 12 March 2024
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Simon S
34 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
We’ve been coming here for the last three years, and I always thought this was the best course I’ve played in Portugal. Sadly, the course has suffered badly over the last 12 months. The new greens have been relayed and there are signs of improvement, but overall the course is scruffy. No improvement on the customer service unfortunately or the ridiculous pricing in the clubhouse.
Written 29 February 2024
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Alex B
Norwich, UK30 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
This is a review of the golf course.
I agree with RECENT reviews, not the older ones which do give it 4* rating.
Totally overpriced for the state of the course.
The recent reviews are spot on is in a poor state.
Greens are patchy, bumpy and been repaired by greens taken from another course owned by same group. So now there are two different grass types and the newly laid parts are spongy. They have spiked them and sanded them.
The fairways, tee boxes and bunker surrounds are patchy.
The Praia nine are just scruffy.
Where I live there is a true links with similar fairway and green surrounds but the greens are lovely and it's £60, not the €138 plus cart Palmares charge. I felt ripped off.
I was also charged 1 euro for a small amount of milk to have with my Americano coffee in the clubhouse. Really!??
We went 2 yrs ago and the place was buzzing. This time so quiet.
At the current time don't go, cancel and go elsewhere.
I've emailed management but not expecting anything but a bland response.
When I get a reply I shall make a new review.
I agree with RECENT reviews, not the older ones which do give it 4* rating.
Totally overpriced for the state of the course.
The recent reviews are spot on is in a poor state.
Greens are patchy, bumpy and been repaired by greens taken from another course owned by same group. So now there are two different grass types and the newly laid parts are spongy. They have spiked them and sanded them.
The fairways, tee boxes and bunker surrounds are patchy.
The Praia nine are just scruffy.
Where I live there is a true links with similar fairway and green surrounds but the greens are lovely and it's £60, not the €138 plus cart Palmares charge. I felt ripped off.
I was also charged 1 euro for a small amount of milk to have with my Americano coffee in the clubhouse. Really!??
We went 2 yrs ago and the place was buzzing. This time so quiet.
At the current time don't go, cancel and go elsewhere.
I've emailed management but not expecting anything but a bland response.
When I get a reply I shall make a new review.
Written 26 February 2024
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Arnaud R
20 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
Golf scandalusouly very expensive bad state on The fairway
The staff Is very kind
Bad fairway
Bad Greens
Not correct to pay greens fees 138 euros and buggy 52 euros
The staff Is very kind
Bad fairway
Bad Greens
Not correct to pay greens fees 138 euros and buggy 52 euros
Written 24 February 2024
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Freedom15002788808
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Friends
The pricing apply is absolutely inappropriate due to the mediocrity of the state of the fairway and the green
We have cancelled our next free fee this Monday . The staff is very kind and enthousiath
We have cancelled our next free fee this Monday . The staff is very kind and enthousiath
Written 24 February 2024
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Lennart S
8 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Not a golf course to play.
In a very bad condition, fairways is ok but greens, tees and bunkers in a very pool condition. Hopefully this can be fixed within a few months.
In a very bad condition, fairways is ok but greens, tees and bunkers in a very pool condition. Hopefully this can be fixed within a few months.
Written 22 February 2024
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Laurence C
London, UK2 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
Been a regular at Palmares for 30 years. The course is in very poor condition, the worse I have seen and the prices have gone up 30%. And they don’t tell you how bad it is when booking.
Members on the course were not happy either.
Don’t go until you know it’s improved which will be some months away.
Members on the course were not happy either.
Don’t go until you know it’s improved which will be some months away.
Written 21 February 2024
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Gou R
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
The condition of the two 9 hole courses that were open to play during our stay was not quite as bad as three months ago (as per reviews of others). Clearly the green keepers are working hard to repair the damage.
I agree with the negative reviews regarding the golf desk’s service. We had booked a tee time weeks ago for our last day to fit in with our travel arrangements. When we got to the desk to pick up our starter ticket right before our tee time, we were told they had in fact changed our time to 30 mins later. After a lot of fussing we ended up playing close to the original time. However having to fuss and being slotted int between four balls not make for a nice round.
Also, if you are considering golf lessons with the pro, do bring a good dose of humour with you. He is rather bitter.
I agree with the negative reviews regarding the golf desk’s service. We had booked a tee time weeks ago for our last day to fit in with our travel arrangements. When we got to the desk to pick up our starter ticket right before our tee time, we were told they had in fact changed our time to 30 mins later. After a lot of fussing we ended up playing close to the original time. However having to fuss and being slotted int between four balls not make for a nice round.
Also, if you are considering golf lessons with the pro, do bring a good dose of humour with you. He is rather bitter.
Written 29 January 2024
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Chris N
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Friends
I have played this course since it was an 18 hole one and it has always been a pleasure to play . Unfortunately I played in September and signed in friends from the U.K. ( I used to be a member) The course is a disgrace, the worst greens and tees I have ever played on , when they used to be one of the best . I felt that golfers booking a golf break should be aware of the terrible state Palmares golf course is in . Such a pity as the location deserves so much better
Written 10 December 2023
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Renata from Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland8 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Very friendly staff, ready to go the extra mile foe guests who forgot time, lovely view from spaceous room, veranda and dining area, overlooking the Golf course and sea.
Written 22 November 2023
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Illona M
Edinburgh, UK50 contributions
Hi My husband and I love your course and always play Palmares every year when we visit the Algarve.Weve played the old course and the new over the years .This year we are Staying for the whole month of August.we would love to play maybe twice a week but the cost is high because there are two to pay for.
Our son is with us and we would love to play with him too...but we will have to pay for him too..do you have any low season special deals including buggy ?
AntonioPSAPC
Cascais, Portugal6 contributions
Dear Mrs. MacFalkirk,
Many thanks for your time and for considering Onyria Palmares Golf.
It’s good to know that you have played consistently our course and have enjoyed the views.
During the whole vacation period we have a Summer Special deal and you can play for €72 including a buggy.
I hope this is helpful and that you can play all the 27 holes during your time here.
Kindest Regards,
Antonio Pinto Coelho
Operations General Director – Onyria Palmares Beach & Golf Resort
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