8 Best Value Escapes

This week’s blog is a guide to eight of our best value golf escapes. All eight of these hotels and resorts offer unbeatable value for money with their current deals, so an unforgettable golf escape need not break the bank. For great golf, excellent facilities and impeccable service, either one of these eight resorts or hotels will guarantee you with a fantastic golf holiday. Golf is undoubtedly enjoyed best in a group, so luckily there is a range of great value offers and deals on offer.

First up is the Cornelia Deluxe Resort, situated in the highly sought-after area of Belek. Here, golfers are in the ideal position to play some of the area’s best golf courses, as well as catch a tan on the neighbouring Blue Flag beach. The Cornelia Deluxe Resort offers its guests fantastic value for money as they offer a great all-inclusive option, so guests need not worry about a hefty bill at the end of the stay for all their food and drink. Furthermore, with an impressive seven à la carte restaurants and eight bars, everyone is spoilt for choice and there will never be a lack of opportunity to make the most out of the all-inclusive accommodation option. Furthermore, whether they play golf or not, with such a wide range of leisure facilities, guests will never find themselves without something to do. On their non-golfing days, guests can soak up the sun on the beach or around one of the four outdoor swimming pools, or alternatively they can keep active with one of the many sporting activities on offer. Located just a stone’s throw away from the Cornelia Deluxe Resort is the Cornelia Faldo golf course, designed by golfing legend Nick Faldo. This golf course is without a doubt one of the best golf courses in the Belek region, and its reputation has easily been maintained throughout the development of other golf courses in Belek threatening to rival it. With a unique layout and its impeccable maintenance, it comes as no surprise that it has been consistently awarded one of the “Top 100 Golf Courses in Europe”.

Another golf escape on offer to prospective travellers that currently has some superb deals on is the Precise Resort El Rompido. This fantastic five-star hotel is nestled in between two golf courses at the El Rompido Golf Club, meaning an unforgettable round of golf is never far from reach. Both the El Rompido North and the El Rompido South are known across golfers in the Costa de la Luz Huelva as being among some of the most prestigious in the area, and luckily for the guests staying at the Precise Resort El Rompido, both of these golf courses can be enjoyed and at fantastic value as well. Not only are these golf courses great to play, but the El Rompido Golf Club also has excellent practice facilities to help golfers fine tune their game. Aside from the spectacular golf located just minutes away from the hotel, the hotel itself is truly five-star in every aspect. The resort regularly runs superb offers for golfing groups, including one golfer in eight going free, as well as complimentary airport transfers for some of the packages. Therefore, the Precise Resort El Rompido is the perfect choice for golfing groups looking for an unforgettable golf escape at great value. The hotel is positioned a short drive away from El Rompido, a classic Spanish fishing town where guests will find a great range of bars and restaurants for the evenings. To relax after a challenging round of golf on the nearby golf courses, golfers can head to the huge spa facility here for a well-deserved session in the hot tub, or a massage. If you are interested in more spa facilities, check your dedicated guides for the best golf and spa breaks in the UK and Europe.

The Residences at the Mar Menor Golf Resort is the perfect option for your next self-catered golfing getaway. The resort is known for its fantastic deals, allowing all of its guests to enjoy all of the surrounding golf in the hills of Murcia at great value. All of the apartments here are modern in design and include all of the essentials to ensure that guests have an unbeatable stay, including spacious lounge areas and a fully-equipped kitchen. There is also a communal outdoor swimming pools for guests to use, lined with sunbeds and parasols. While the apartments are self-catered, guests still have options if they want to take the night off of cooking as the resort is home to a handful of restaurants, and the city of Cartagena is also just a twenty-five-minute drive away. Here, guests can enjoy a peaceful golfing getaway in a beautiful location overlooking the neighbouring Mar Menor golf course. The Mar Menor Residences regularly offers fantastic deals for its golf course located on-site the resort, the Mar Menor golf course. Designed by the world-famous golf architect Jack Nicklaus, golfers are guaranteed to have a great round of golf here; and the best part is that it is only a stone’s throw away for the guests here. Alternatively, if guests decide to travel slightly further afield for a great round of golf, then they need not travel far as there is an abundance of choice in the surrounding areas around the Mar Menor Golf Resort, including the Saurines de la Torre, the El Valle, as well as several others.

Yet another great option for a golf escape in Spain at fantastic value is the Sheraton Hacienda Del Alamo Golf and Spa Resort. This resort is still relatively new, however armed with the excellent reputation of the Hacienda del Alamo golf course, it has already established itself as one of the best golf resorts in the Murcia region. With great deals and offers being regularly run, there is not excuse not to come and stay. Furthermore, the Sheraton Hacienda Del Alamo Golf and Spa Resort offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit the needs of all of its prospective guests. Perfect for large golfing groups, in addition to 155 guest rooms, the hotel also offers a selection of apartments ranging between two and three bedrooms. Despite many opting to go self-catered for their golf break here, the resort is home to three restaurants in case they fancy a night off cooking duty. Even non-golfers will not struggle to find things to do during the day at the Sheraton Hacienda Del Alamo Golf and Spa Resort with a wide range of leisure facilities on offer. Aside from the Hacienda del Alamo golf course located on site to the resort, there are plenty of things to do. The resort is the perfect place for guests to relax after a gruelling round of golf as it has a huge spa facility where they can indulge in a massage, or a well-deserved session in the jacuzzi. Alternatively, the more active guest can enjoy a game of tennis or cycling, or go hiking in the surrounding hilly areas of Murcia.

The Valle Del Este Golf Resort has everything that any golfer could possibly want for an unforgettable golf escape and more, including a private beach club, impeccable service, and of course, a fantastic golf course located on site. The resort is set nearby one of the many stunning beaches in the area, and the resort even has its own beach club here with private sun beds, parasols, and a bar. The Valle Del Este Golf Resort is positioned in an area with its own micro-climate, so the resort enjoys more than three hundred hours of sunshine per year, meaning guests will never find themselves short of an opportunity to catch a tan. Its location is not the only selling point of the Valle Del Este Golf Resort; its guest rooms are particularly spacious and modern in design, even for a four-star hotel. Many of the guest rooms overlook the neighbouring golf course and the Mediterranean Sea, and these stunning views can be enjoyed best from their private balconies or terraces. Located on site to the Valle del Este Golf Resort is the Valle del Este golf course, designed by one of Spain’s most famous golf architects, José Canales. The Valle del Este golf course is highly-acclaimed by all golfers that play it, so it comes as no surprise that players return here year after year to continue to challenge its greens. The golf course offers every component needed for a great round of golf; a stunning landscape, a unique layout and a stern challenge. With several tee-off options on offer, both high and low handicappers can enjoy a round of golf here.

Another fantastic option for a self-catered golf escape at great value is the Village at the Praia d’el Rey Golf and Beach Resort. The Village in the resort comprises of a selection of apartments and villas, all of which are very modern in design and spacious. Guests can enjoy a relaxing golf break here, situated away all of the hustle and bustle of the busy resorts. The Praia d’el Rey Golf and Beach Resort is positioned on top of one of the stunning beaches that the Silver Coast is known so well for, so golfers can have an unforgettable holiday with the perfect mix of sun, sea and golf. The apartments are either set within the resort gardens, or just metres away from the neighbouring beach. Not only are the guests here in the perfect position to make the most out of some of the stunning beaches that Portugal is known so well for, but the Village is also just a stone’s throw away from the Praia d’el Rey golf course. The Praia d’el Rey is one of Portugal’s classic link golf courses, designed by Cabell B. Robinson. His vision for the Praia d’el Rey was to create a fantastic golf course that offered even the experienced golfers a vigorous round of golf. It is fair to say that he succeeded with his vision as the Golf World Magazine accurately described the golf course as being “wild and wonderful”. Alternatively, another great golf course located in the area is the West Cliffs Golf Links, yet another excellent links golf course.

The Palacio Estoril Hotel Golf and Spa is a great choice for your next luxury golf break. With its regular deals and offers, golfers can enjoy this five-star hotel and its paired golf course with superb discounts. The hotel is set in the beach resort of Estoril, known for its upmarket restaurants and stunning beach. Estoril has an authentic character, with quaint cobbled streets and a long stretch of unspoilt beach. The Palacio Estoril Hotel Golf and Spa continues the idyllic ambience from Estoril itself, and its beautiful whitewashed architecture totally blends in; the sixth instalment of the James Bond films was even set around some of the hotel’s public areas! The Palacio Estoril Hotel Golf and Spa is a five-star hotel in every aspect, including its guest rooms which are luxurious in design and include all of the modern essentials to ensure that all guests have a five-star stay, and they are well-rested to face an unruly round of golf at the Golf do Estoril. Last but not least is the Pestana Blue Alvor All Inclusive Beach and Golf Resort. As its name suggests, this five-star resort offers an all-inclusive accommodation option that gives guests great value for money as they can indulge all they want, without having to worry about the bill at the end of their stay. With three restaurants and two bars located at the resort, guests will never be short of opportunities to make the most out of its all-inclusive option.

Whether they play golf or not, guests will always have things to do or see during the day with the resort’s unbeatable position in close proximity to Alvor, its excellent range of leisure facilities, and a range of spectacular golf courses just a short drive away. Alvor is home to a wide selection of bars and restaurants set around its old cobbled streets, and a stone’s throw away from the shores of one of its stunning beaches. Alternatively, during the day, guests can lounge around one of the Pestana Blue Alvor All Inclusive Beach and Golf Resort’s swimming pools or enjoy a round of mini golf. Due to its central position in Alvor, the resort is surrounded by a range of spectacular golf courses, including the Alto, Silves, Gramacho and the Pinta. All four of these golf courses are located within a twenty-minute drive of the resort, and they are regularly included in superb package deals with the resort.

We hope that you have enjoyed this week’s blog on eight of the best value golf escapes we have on offer. With unbeatable golf, luxury hotels and almost guaranteed summer sunshine, these deals offer every component needed for an unforgettable golf escape. To catch up on the latest deals on offer, give us a call on 01342 811777, and we will do our best to help you have your best golf holiday yet.

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Matt Standley

Role: Marketing Executive - Handicap: 15 - Home course: Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club - Favourite courses: Palmares, Aphrodite Hills, Quinta do Lago North, Monte Rei & La Manga Club South