The Best Golf Hotels & Resorts by the Beach

This week’s blog is a guide to some of the best golf hotels by the beach. All of these hotels boast a fantastic coastal location, just a few steps away from some truly stunning beaches.

For all those that enjoy the perfect mix of sun, sea and golf, all of these golf hotels would be an unbeatable option. There’s nothing nicer than enjoying a stroll along the beach and a few drinks at a beach bar in the late afternoon sun after a round of golf, and these resorts allow you to enjoy that luxury.

Located on Portugal’s stunning Silver Coast, the Praia d’el Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort is a luxurious base for links-style golf by the Atlantic. This resort sits directly alongside one of Europe’s top coastal courses, the highly-ranked Praia d’el Rey Golf Course, famous for its beautiful blend of parkland front-nine and dramatic links-style back-nine.

Another key draw for golfers is its close proximity to, West Cliffs Golf Links, regarded as one of Europe’s finest new pure links tracks. Guests enjoy complimentary shuttle services, making it effortless to play both challenging, world-class courses in one trip. After golfer, you can sit back and relax at the 5-star hotel with rooms overlooking the ocean or the course, and enjoy the fully renovated spa facilities, making this an ideal blend of challenging golf and beachfront luxury.

When curating a list of the Best Golf Hotels & Resorts by the Beach, the Adults-Only Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris in Paphos, Cyprus, is an absolute must-mention. This stunning resort perfectly blends beachfront relaxation with top-tier golf courses.

Situated directly on a beautiful stretch of beach, the Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris offers guests the perfect Mediterranean escape. Imagine starting your day with a swim in the azure waters, enjoying the sea breeze, and then heading out for a round of world-class golf. The resort’s location provides easy access to some of Cyprus’s most renowned courses, including:

With multiple championship courses just a short drive away, you’re positioned perfectly for an unforgettable golf holiday.

And here’s the newest amenity that sets this hotel apart: the introduction of a state-of-the-art Golf Simulator!

This fantastic addition means you can work on your swing, play a virtual round on famous courses around the world, or just have some fun, regardless of the time of day or the weather outside. From the sandy shores to the virtual fairways, and with its all-inclusive luxury and proximity to Cyprus’s best golf, the Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris truly deserves its spot as one of the finest beachside golf resorts.

The Phenicia Hotel is a 4-star, all-inclusive resort located directly on the golden beachfront of Tunisia. Guests can enjoy stunning sea views across the Mediterranean, as well as the hotel’s convenient location just 15 minutes from Citrus Golf Club. Dining options are excellent too, with a choice of 3 restaurants and 7 cafes/bars all included in your stay.

The Sindbad Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel also located just moments away from the beachfront and 15 minutes from Citrus Golf Club. The hotel is well equipped for golfers, with an onsite Irish pub and 4 restaurants! We highly recommend upgrading to Half Board during your stay to immerse yourself in the different culinary experiences on offer at this luxury hotel.

The home of golf in Tunisia, Citrus Golf Club, boasts two 18 hole courses, La Foret and Les Oliviers, they are very different from each other, each offering their own unique challenge. Les Oliviers is the more relaxed and open of the two, perfect for beginners. La Foret is known for its technical and woodland layout, surrounded by dense pine forests, narrow fairways and rolling terrain.

Nestled just a short stroll from the shimmering coastline, the Elba Carlota combines a prime beachfront setting with easy access to one of Fuerteventura’s best golf courses. Located a mere 5 minutes away, the Fuerteventura Golf Club features an 18-hole course stretching over 6,300 yards, making it suitable for players of all levels. The hotel’s location also means you’re only a 10-minute drive from the airport, so your holiday starts almost as soon as you land! The picturesque drive along the coast is a treat on its own, and with a complimentary shuttle service between the hotel and the golf course, you can focus on relaxing and enjoying the scenery.

Indulge in winter sun and beachfront luxury at Tivoli La Caleta Resort, perfectly located on the southern coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Nestled between the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, this resort offers direct access to golden sandy beaches and a beautfiul promenade that stretches from La Caleta to Los Cristianos.

Featuring four swimming pools, a spa, and lush gardens, the resort provides a tranquil setting to recharge your batteries. For the adventure seekers and active ones amongst you, why not try one of their paddle or tennis courts, or the 24-hour gym! The culinary experience is equally impressive, with four restaurants and five bars on offer.

For all you golfers, Tivoli La Caleta is an incredible destination. Just 10 minutes away from the resort is Costa Adeje, one of Tenerife’s top courses. This championship 18-hole course is renowned for its dramatic sea views, challenging doglegs, and expansive greens. The wide fairways may appear inviting off the tee, but it’s the demanding precision of the approach shots that make this course a favourite amongst our clients.

Paphos is well known for its stunning beaches, clear waters and excellent weather all year round, making it an ideal location for a luxury golf holiday. The Thanos Hotel Almyra is a fantastic five-star hotel, situated just a stone’s throw away from a Blue Flag beach and all four of Paphos’s excellent golf courses. 

The Thanos Almyra is a five-star hotel in every aspect; the rooms are spacious and modern and guests can enjoy a wide range of leisure facilities. The hotel has four swimming pools and a fantastic spa facility so that all guests can well and truly unwind. 

There are four golf courses in Paphos: the critically-acclaimed Aphrodite Hills Golf Club, the PGA National, Minthis Golf Club and the Elea Golf Course. Conveniently for golfers, all four of these fantastic golf courses are located twenty minutes away from the hotel; therefore, an unforgettable round of golf is never far away. 

The Alykes Beach lies directly opposite the Thanos Almyra, and here guests can find an unspoilt stretch of sandy coastline lined with a promenade packed with a range of bars and restaurants. Guests can rent sunbeds here to make the most out of the sun, take a dip in the clean waters, or enjoy stunning views of the hotel’s pool area of the beach and the neighbouring Mediterranean Sea and in some of the rooms. 

Furthermore, the hotel is located just a ten-minute walk away from the Paphos Harbour where guests will find an excellent selection of bars, restaurants and shops. For a fantastic evening out, visitors can enjoy a meal at the harbour looking out across the sea.

The Dona Filipa Hotel is luxury five-star golf hotel nestled in the heart of the Vale do Lobo, an exclusive resort in the Algarve. One of the finest hotels and golf resorts in the Algarve, the Dona Filipa Hotel enjoys a fabulous location in the Vale do Lobo resort in close proximity to the famous San Lorenzo Golf Course.

It boasts an unbeatably peaceful coastal location, just a few minutes’ walk away from the stunning Vale do Lobo beach. Guests can spend hours lying on the unspoilt sands here for a true taste of what Portuguese beaches are like. At the beach, visitors can enjoy a range of activities including water sports and jet skiing. There is also an array of beach bars so that guests need not travel far for a meal or refreshing beverage. In the Vale do Lobo Plaza, there is a fantastic range of bars, restaurants and shops in easy walking distance of the Dona Filipa Hotel.

For those looking for 5* luxury in the centre of Vilamoura, the spectacular Tivoli Marina Vilamoura is the only option. Situated in the heart of the Vilamoura resort, nestled in between the famous Marina and the stunning sandy beach, guests here could not be in a better location.

The Praia da Marina is a beautiful beach with power-soft sand and clear blue waters, lined by a promenade full of a range of shops, bars and restaurants. On the other side of the hotel is the yacht-filled Marina, packed with upmarket bars, restaurants and shops. The Marina is considered to be the heart of this vibrant resort, with a buzzing nightlife going on until late at night.  Furthermore, Faro Airport is located just a 30-minute drive away, so the hotel is highly accessible for all golfers in the area.

You will have access to some of the top courses in the Algarve during your stay here, you will be able to play courses such as Quinta do Lago, Dom Pedro and many more.

The Tivoli Lagos is a fantastic 4-star resort hotel in the centre of Lagos. This hotel boasts an ideal location for those looking to make the most out of the beautiful beaches here as well as play some of the most prestigious golf courses in the Algarve. With fantastic facilities and an unbeatable location in the heart of Lagos, you are set to have an unforgettable golf escape.

Golfers at the Tivoli Lagos will find themselves perfectly positioned to play the Onyria Palmares Golf Course, designed by the world-renowned golf architect Sir Robert Trent Jones II and is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious golf courses in the Algarve. Conveniently for golfers, this fantastic golf course is just a 10-minute drive away.

Another fantastic golf hotel located directly on the beach is the Gloria Golf Resort. Belek is an up and coming golf destination whose popularity increases year after year. Many golfers flock here for the guaranteed sunshine, fantastic all-inclusive options and unbeatable golf. 

The Gloria Golf Resort is no exception; the hotel offers great all-inclusive rates at superb value and has two of Belek’s best golf courses on-site to the resort. Furthermore, just a few steps away from the hotel guests will find themselves on Belek Beach, a Blue Flag beach comprising of sixteen kilometres of stunning beach. Most of Belek’s resorts and hotels are positioned on top of this beach, and there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy some water sports or indulge in a spot of sunbathing. 

At the Gloria Golf Resort, golfers are never far away from a fantastic round of golf. Both the Gloria Old and the Gloria New golf courses are located on-site at the Gloria Golf Resort, and they are both accessible by a complimentary shuttle service offered by the resort. The Gloria Old and the Gloria New golf courses are two of the best-known golf courses in the whole of Belek, therefore the Gloria Golf Resort is a fantastic option for all golfers in Belek as they are right on the doorstep of two excellent golf courses. 

Guests will never find themselves short of something to do at the Gloria Golf Resort, regardless of whether they play golf or not. There are five outdoor swimming pools, all of which are lined with sunbeds and parasols so that guests are never without an opportunity to get a tan and relax in the sun. Furthermore, there is also an aqua park and sports activities including tennis and mini-golf.

We hope that you have enjoyed this week’s blog and that you have some new inspiration for finding your next golf holiday by the beach. If you are finding it too hard to decide, just get in touch and we will do our very best to advise you on where best to book your next golf holiday.