The Best Budget Golf Holidays

A great golf holiday doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. From all-inclusive resorts and beachfront hotels to flexible self-catering stays, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite options for combining great golf with excellent value for money.

Hotel Bonalba

For golfers looking for an affordable Costa Blanca break with plenty to enjoy away from the course, Hotel Bonalba is a great four-star option. Set alongside Bonalba Golf in Mutxamel, it combines easy access to the golf course with Alicante’s beaches, restaurants and nightlife just a short drive away.

Bonalba Golf opened in 1995 and offers an enjoyable but varied challenge, with wide fairways, strategically placed bunkers and several lakes coming into play. Its setting is a real highlight too, with views towards the Mediterranean and the surrounding mountains.

There’s plenty to enjoy away from the course. Hotel Bonalba has a large tropical-style outdoor pool and a Wellness & Beauty Centre with a heated pool, sauna and Turkish bath. During the summer season, an all-inclusive option is available, making it easier to keep an eye on holiday spending.

One of Bonalba’s biggest advantages, though, is its location. You’re not tied to the resort once the golf is over, with Alicante city centre around 12 minutes away by car and the beaches of San Juan and El Campello around 15 minutes away. That puts days by the sea and Alicante’s restaurants, bars and nightlife within easy reach.

For couples or groups who want good-value golf without spending their entire holiday in a golf resort, Hotel Bonalba offers a particularly good balance of golf, relaxation and time to explore the Costa Blanca.

Meliá Isla Canela

With a beachfront setting in Isla Canela and excellent golf close by, Meliá Isla Canela is a great choice for couples and groups looking to combine a golf break with time by the sea. It’s particularly well-suited to mixed groups, with plenty to enjoy away from the course too.

Golfers are well placed for a round at nearby Isla Canela Golf, while the hotel’s beachfront location means there’s plenty to enjoy on days away from the course. Relax by the outdoor pool, head straight to the sandy beach or make time to explore this quieter corner of the Costa de la Luz.

The location is a big part of the appeal here. Isla Canela offers a more relaxed alternative to Spain’s busier golf resorts, with the marina, beaches and nearby town of Ayamonte providing plenty of choice for eating out and exploring. Portugal is also just across the border, opening up even more options for both golf and days out.

Back at the hotel, you have the convenience of resort facilities and dining on site, so you can make the holiday as relaxed as you like. For couples or mixed groups looking for good-value golf without sacrificing the beach-holiday side of the trip, Meliá Isla Canela offers a particularly appealing balance.

Isla Canela Golf Apartments

For groups looking to keep the cost of a Spanish golf break down, Isla Canela Golf Apartments offer a comfortable self-catering base close to both golf and the beach. The spacious two-bedroom apartments are particularly well suited to friends travelling together, with Isla Canela Old Course right on the doorstep.

Each two-bedroom apartment sleeps up to four people and comes with a spacious living area, fully equipped kitchen and terrace, giving groups plenty of space to relax after a round. There’s also a communal swimming pool during the summer months, while self-catering makes it easy to keep food and drink costs under control.

Golf is a major advantage of staying here. Isla Canela Old Course is close to the apartments, while Isla Canela Links is less than 15 minutes away by car. Guests can access preferential green fee rates at both, making it easy to mix up your golf without travelling far.

Away from the fairways, you’re well placed for the beaches of Isla Canela and the restaurants and traditional Andalusian atmosphere of nearby Ayamonte. Portugal is just across the Guadiana too, so you can easily venture into the Algarve. For friends travelling together, the combination of shared accommodation, two nearby courses and plenty to explore beyond the golf makes these apartments a particularly flexible, good-value base.

Precise Resort El Rompido

For groups looking for great-value golf with a sociable atmosphere, Precise Resort El Rompido is one of our most popular choices. This five-star resort has two 18-hole courses on site, so you can enjoy plenty of variety without spending your holiday travelling between golf clubs.

The two courses at El Rompido offer plenty of variety without the need for lengthy transfers. The North Course winds through pine trees and marshland, while the South Course has a more open feel with wider fairways and views across the surrounding wetlands. There are also excellent practice facilities on site, making this a particularly convenient base for a golf-focused break.

Away from the fairways, the resort has indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and a choice of places to eat and drink. Half board and semi-all-inclusive golf packages are available, with the latter including drinks during set evening hours, which can be a useful option for groups looking to keep a closer eye on holiday spending.

It’s not all about staying within the resort, either. The picturesque fishing village of El Rompido is nearby, offering a relaxed taste of Andalusia away from the golf course. Combined with the friendly, sociable atmosphere that makes this one of Golf Escapes’ most popular repeat choices, it’s easy to see why El Rompido works so well for groups looking for good-value golf on the Costa de la Luz.

ONA Mar Menor Golf & Spa

For golfers looking for five-star comfort at good value, ONA Mar Menor Golf & Spa makes a convenient base for exploring Murcia’s golf. Set within Mar Menor Golf Resort with the 18-hole course on the doorstep, it’s particularly well suited to couples and groups who want plenty of facilities without having to travel far for their first round.

Mar Menor Golf offers an interesting mix of two different design styles, with the original nine holes created by Dave Thomas and the second nine by Nicklaus Design. Wide fairways feature alongside strategically placed bunkers and water hazards, including a large lake that provides one of the course’s standout challenges.

There’s plenty to enjoy when you’re not playing too. The hotel has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and gym, as well as several places to eat and drink, including a clubhouse overlooking the course. That makes it easy to spend a relaxing day at the resort between rounds.

If you’d like to explore beyond the resort, the beaches of the Mar Menor are within easy reach, while historic Cartagena and the coastline around Cabo de Palos are well worth a day away from the fairways. For golfers who want the convenience of an on-site course with the freedom to discover more of Murcia, ONA Mar Menor Golf & Spa offers a comfortable and flexible base.

Hacienda Del Alamo Golf and Spa Resort

For golfers looking for a relaxed stay-and-play break in Murcia, Hacienda del Álamo Golf & Resort puts everything within easy reach. With its 18-hole championship course on site and plenty of space to unwind, it’s particularly well suited to couples and groups who want golf to be the main focus of their holiday.

The 18-hole championship course is one of the main attractions here. Designed by Dave Thomas, it stretches for more than 6,000 metres and is complemented by a golf academy and practice facilities. With the course right on site, it’s an easy option for golfers who would rather spend their time playing than travelling between clubs.

There’s plenty to enjoy between rounds too, with outdoor pools during the summer, a gym, tennis and padel courts, plus the Club House restaurant for a relaxed meal overlooking the course. The resort’s peaceful setting between Murcia and Cartagena also gives you the option to venture further afield, whether that’s exploring Cartagena or heading towards the beaches of the Costa Cálida. For couples or groups who want convenient golf, plenty of space and a quieter base away from the busier Spanish resorts, Hacienda del Álamo offers a relaxed and good-value choice.

Valle Del Este Golf Resort

For golfers looking for year-round sunshine and the convenience of staying right on the course, Valle del Este Golf Resort is a great-value choice in Almería. With the 18-hole course surrounding the hotel and the Mediterranean coast within easy reach, it’s particularly well-suited to couples and groups looking for a relaxed stay-and-play break.

One of Valle del Este’s biggest draws is its Almería location, with more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year making golf possible virtually year-round. The four-star hotel sits right in the heart of the course, with many rooms overlooking the fairways and some offering views towards the Mediterranean in the distance.

The 18-hole Valle del Este course is relatively short and accessible to different levels of golfer, but its varied holes and distinctive pre-desert landscape keep things interesting. The practice facilities are particularly good too, with chipping and putting areas, a practice bunker and 17 Toptracer stations on the driving range for golfers who want to work on their game between rounds.

There’s plenty of scope for downtime too, with an outdoor pool, Spa & Wellness Centre, padel courts and several places to eat and drink. With the Mediterranean coast nearby, you can also swap the fairways for the beach or explore the surrounding area. For couples or groups who want reliable sunshine, golf on the doorstep and plenty of time to relax between rounds, Valle del Este makes a particularly easy-going base.

Praia d’el Rey Golf and Beach Resort

For groups and families looking to combine great golf with the freedom of self-catering, The Village at Praia d’el Rey is an excellent choice on Portugal’s Silver Coast. With spacious apartments, townhouses and villas close to the golf course or beach, it’s particularly well-suited to those who want more space and flexibility from their golf holiday.

The Village offers a choice of apartments, townhouses and villas set among the resort’s gardens, with accommodation close to either the golf course or the beach. Having your own living space and self-catering facilities gives families and groups more freedom over meals and day-to-day spending, while still having the facilities of the wider resort within easy reach.

Golfers have the 18-hole Praia d’el Rey course on the doorstep, set among pine forests and dunes overlooking the Atlantic. West Cliffs is also nearby, giving you two distinctive courses to play during your stay, while the resort has a driving range, putting green and golf academy for anyone keen to spend a little more time working on their game.

The setting makes this a particularly good choice for mixed groups too. Days away from golf can be spent on the Silver Coast’s Atlantic beaches or exploring the surrounding countryside and historic towns, while Lisbon is around 50 minutes away. For golfers who want high-quality courses but also plenty of freedom to enjoy Portugal beyond the fairways, The Village offers a flexible base for a golf-and-beach holiday.

Palacio Estoril Hotel Golf and Spa

For golfers who want five-star surroundings with plenty to enjoy beyond the course, Palácio Estoril Hotel Golf & Spa is a great choice. Set in the heart of Estoril, close to the beach and town centre, it combines easy access to Estoril Golf with the restaurants, coast and attractions of this elegant seaside resort.

The hotel has plenty of character, with elegant rooms and a history stretching back more than 90 years. Its Estoril location is a real advantage too, with the sandy beach and promenade just a short walk away and plenty of choice for eating and drinking both at the hotel and around the resort. Film fans may also recognise the Palácio from the James Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

For golfers, the 18-hole Estoril Golf Course is just five minutes away, with a complimentary transfer available from the hotel. Designed by Mackenzie Ross, the course rewards accuracy and tactical play rather than simply distance, making it enjoyable for a range of abilities. Back at the hotel, indoor and outdoor pools, the Estoril Wellness Center and Banyan Tree Spa provide plenty of opportunity to relax after a round. For couples or groups who want to combine golf with the coast, good food and time exploring Estoril, the Palácio offers much more than a traditional stay-and-play break.

Pestana Blue Alvor Beach ALL INCLUSIVE

For golfers who want to keep holiday spending simple while enjoying everything the Algarve has to offer, Pestana Blue Alvor Beach ALL INCLUSIVE is a great five-star option. With meals and drinks included, the beach on the doorstep and Alvor within walking distance, it’s particularly well suited to couples and groups who want plenty to enjoy beyond the golf course.

There’s plenty to enjoy when you’re not on the course. The hotel sits just steps from Praia dos Três Irmãos and has three outdoor pools, including a quieter adults-only pool, as well as a gym and padel court. Alvor is around a 10-minute walk away, so you can easily head into the village to explore its cobbled streets, restaurants and bars when you fancy a change from the resort.

The all-inclusive stay covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and a selection of drinks, helping to make holiday spending more predictable. For golfers, the Algarve offers plenty of choice, while the combination of beach, resort facilities and Alvor within walking distance means there’s just as much appeal away from the fairways. For couples or groups who want to mix their golf with a proper Algarve holiday, Pestana Blue Alvor Beach makes a particularly easy and flexible base.

The best-value golf holiday isn’t simply about finding the lowest price. It’s about choosing the right combination of golf, accommodation and location for the way you want to travel. Whether that means all-inclusive convenience, a self-catering break with friends or a resort with plenty to enjoy away from the course, there are some fantastic options to choose from.

If you’re not sure which would suit you best, get in touch with our Golf Escapes team. We’ll help you find a golf holiday that fits your plans, your group and your budget.

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