9.2

Excellent

Overall Rating for Boavista Golf & Spa Resort

Staff

9.0

Location

8.6

Room comfort

9.6

Facilities

8.6

Quality of bars & restaurants

7.8

Value for money

9.0

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We booked 3 nights 2 rounds of golf but ended up playing 4 rounds. The place is fantastic and the staff can’t do enough to help and make your stay perfect, the course itself is brilliant and is in immaculate condition. All I would say is the complex is massive and involves a bit of walking.

David – Reviewed 7 May 2025

Excellent

The Apartment was very Spacious had everything we needed. Cleaned every day. Staff Wonderful.

Steven – Reviewed 13 Oct 2024

6.0

Good

The site is so vast, you really need a car to get around. The staff say they will collect you whenever you need but rarely turn up on time (if at all). I’d imagine if you were staying for longer and/or had a car, it wouldn’t be an issue. The accommodation itself was nice and fitted our requirements well

Neil – Reviewed 28 Sep 2024

Excellent

Accomodation in Bela Colina part of boavista was spacious and had fully kitted kitchen, one living area and bedroom with en-suite on first floor and bedroom, bathroom and kitchen on ground floor with balcony and patio - fabulous gardens super pool very close along with a bistro that served food all day with a super breakfast buffet. Bar restaurant at the clubhouse was great with friendly staff and with both Lagos and Praia da Luz only a 10 minute taxi with lots of great bars and restaurants we were spoiled for choice in the evenings

Alan – Reviewed 24 Sep 2024

Excellent

Theo – Reviewed 10 Sep 2024

Excellent

Excellent accommodation

Andy – Reviewed 2 May 2024

Excellent

I cannot imagine anything better than the immaculate, modern, spacious and superbly equipped townhouses for up to four people. All air conditioned to your chosen temp.

Dave – Reviewed 6 Dec 2023

Excellent

Very Happy with everything

Steven – Reviewed 10 Oct 2023

Excellent

Really nice apartment close to pool. Hotel offers pick up and drop off at golf facilities making life easier

Sam – Reviewed 9 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

Apartments are nice and cleaned daily. The food in the restaurant was reasonably good. Nice sized swimming pool with plenty of room. The town of Lagos is really nice with lots of bars and restaurants. Only 5 minutes away in an Uber

David – Reviewed 16 Sep 2023

8.0

Very Good

We booked unlimited golf but boavista said that was not the case and wouldn't book an extra round despite me sending them your booking email

Gavin – Reviewed 24 Apr 2023

Excellent

We stayed in a two bedroom 2 storey house with great views from the balconies it was extremely well equipped everything you need for self catering experience. Added bonus is the house was serviced each day of our stay. The outdoor pool looked fantastic if it was a bit later in the season. There was a bistro down the road but would suggest going into Lagos or Praia da Luz for restaurants etc

Lionel – Reviewed 24 Mar 2023

Excellent

Really good resort, the staff from the reception to bar to starters are so helpful and friendly.

Anthony – Reviewed 5 Mar 2023

6.0

Good

We stayed in one of the townhouses in the bella colina village and they are well appointed and excellent size. The pool area all looks lovely. The resort is slightly stuck out on its own and is not a viable walk into Lagos. The bars and restaurants are pretty dead and soul less. The golf course is in pretty poor condition unfortunately. Overplayed and greens very bad condition - possibly due to the dry summer but not helped by lack of pitch mark repairs!!

Michael – Reviewed 25 Oct 2022

Excellent

The accommodation was very good - 2-bed villa with separate rooms & baths. Well appointed kitchen as well, but there was little time or inclination to cook. One thing you should tell everyone who books is to come prepared with 1 Euro coins -- every locker, towel hire etc requires these.

Eric – Reviewed 21 May 2019

Excellent

Great location, very clean.

Anthony – Reviewed 7 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

There had been alot of work done recently, but overall the course at Boavista was in good condition. I really enjoyed the two holes where you need to cross the valley...very dramatic! I would definitely recommend booking a buggy. <br>

Jason – Reviewed 23 Jun 2015

8.0

Very Good

Course was in good condition but make sure you book a buggy.

Alistair – Reviewed 8 Jun 2015

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8.4

Very Good

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Condition overall

8.0

Condition of greens

8.0

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Slow About right Quick

Facilities

8.6

Value for money

8.2

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The first time you play the course can be a challenge because there is a lot of blind shots, on one hole I pulled my driver and thought my ball was dead but ended up been in the perfect spot. The course is very interesting and in perfect condition, there’s not one flat green and they are very fast so very challenging.

David – Reviewed 7 May 2025

Excellent

Simon – Reviewed 6 May 2025

8.0

Very Good

Course was good except for the bunkers. They were very poor. But in general, a very nice and tough course

Andy – Reviewed 6 May 2025

8.0

Very Good

Samuel – Reviewed 5 May 2025

8.0

Very Good

Mark – Reviewed 24 Apr 2025

8.0

Very Good

Lovely golf course. Great condition. Great facilities.

Niall – Reviewed 17 Apr 2025

Excellent

Fantastic course, absolutely fantastic. Great condition, a bit forgiving but still needed to be played. Lots of variety of holes made it ultra interesting. Golf shop and staff around the course were really helpful. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Thomas – Reviewed 16 Apr 2025

8.0

Very Good

Needs a bit of manicuring!

Peter – Reviewed 14 Apr 2025

8.0

Very Good

Boa Vista is a lovely course. Clearly still feeling the effects of a recent storm, the course was not in the best condition but its very playable and enjoyable.

Andy – Reviewed 14 Apr 2025

Excellent

Tremendous course, a challenging well laid out course. Greens were tricky but great surfaces

Tim – Reviewed 4 Apr 2025

8.0

Very Good

Frank – Reviewed 12 Nov 2024

8.0

Very Good

Great

John – Reviewed 25 Oct 2024

Excellent

The course is a good walk. So would walk one day and take a buggy the Next day. The 6th is a Great hole. Unfortunately On this visit, there was a fair bit of rain around however still enjoyed the course once again again.

Steven – Reviewed 13 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

Great course but the heavy rain and strong winds made our game difficult. I'd love to play it in better weather.

David – Reviewed 11 Oct 2024

6.0

Good

The bunkers were terrible. Absolutely no sand, like playing off concrete. Quite an interesting course otherwise.

Neil – Reviewed 28 Sep 2024

8.0

Very Good

The course stretches out into to the distance through avenues of villas. The holes are varied and interesting and the two involving carries over severe ravines were particularly challenging for the two ladies in our party. The course was in pretty good condition but there was some course grass growth on some of the greens.

Roger – Reviewed 24 Sep 2024

8.0

Very Good

Boavista is a fun course - shortish of yellows but challenging off whites. Overall condition very good (a few areas not generally in the playing area were brown but fairways and greens in super condition. Property around the course far enough away to not interfere (other than right of the first which did come into play for the slicers....) Really fun golf!

Alan – Reviewed 24 Sep 2024

8.0

Very Good

Enjoyed it, I have played before and it did not disappoint me

David – Reviewed 23 Sep 2024

Excellent

Not allowing any kind of wood (7w) on the range irked one of our group. Course is great and plays a LOT longer than the indicated yardages, often a club or two more. Lovely course - particularly the back 9 holes that just seemed to get better and better

Paul – Reviewed 23 Sep 2024

Excellent

Theo – Reviewed 10 Sep 2024

8.0

Very Good

Richard – Reviewed 1 Jul 2024

8.0

Very Good

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. We played with 2 local members, which was beneficial due to a few blind holes. Staff and everyone around were top notch.

Gethin – Reviewed 16 Jun 2024

6.0

Good

Dan – Reviewed 7 Jun 2024

Excellent

Excellent course for mixed abilities. 9 to 28 handicaps in our group

Quentin – Reviewed 26 May 2024

Excellent

Excellent in every aspect

John – Reviewed 16 May 2024

Excellent

Great challenge

David – Reviewed 7 May 2024

Excellent

Loved it

Andy – Reviewed 2 May 2024

Excellent

A nice playable course you can score well on. Some really fabulous holes. Rock hard bunkers were the only area of complaint.

Andy – Reviewed 18 Apr 2024

8.0

Very Good

Great course, some fantastic holes, the setting and layout was excellent, buggies are needed - trying to take just trolleys/carry could be tough due to layout and long walks between tee boxes.

Rupert – Reviewed 5 Apr 2024

Excellent

Great round will go again

Ian – Reviewed 25 Mar 2024

Excellent

First time playing this course and loved it. Testing but not soul destroying. We had plenty of balls with us. The clubhouse was lovely and the food we had for a late lunch was great and the staff excellent. If time had allowed we would have played there again - next time!

Susan – Reviewed 12 Mar 2024

Excellent

Well set up course, greens were in excellent condition. Good mixture of holes, probably the easier of the three courses we played and a great course to start the trip off with. Staff and set us were excellent. Some issues with buggies coming up the back 9 only thing I would note as an issue.

Paul – Reviewed 21 Feb 2024

8.0

Very Good

This course is a long trek without a buggie. Hills, dales and a few ravines thrown in but memorable holes to satisfy anyone. Plenty of space for the less accurate golfer too.

Dave – Reviewed 6 Dec 2023

Excellent

Unfortunately we had some showers it rained heavily after about 15 holes so we came in. However this is not the fault of the course and we enjoyed the holes which we played. Spectacular views.

Edmund – Reviewed 22 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

Beautiful setting and less busy as the Pestana courses.

Brian – Reviewed 20 Oct 2023

6.0

Good

Far too busy and too slow, made worse by the par3 6th hole. Fun to play, yes, but causes big back ups which don’t seem to recover. Our late tee time meant we were chasing the clock to get back before it was dark (7pm).

Susan – Reviewed 18 Oct 2023

Excellent

being a 26 handicap it was challenging for me but i did enjoy it.

Steven – Reviewed 10 Oct 2023

Excellent

Very nice course without any hold ups

Sam – Reviewed 9 Oct 2023

6.0

Good

Have to admit, overall we were a little disappointed. The greens were average/poor and the bunkers were like gravel traps, you’ll risk ruining your clubs hitting out of there! The facilities were good, most of the staff were friendly and helpful.

Ronnie – Reviewed 19 Sep 2023

6.0

Good

Played 2 rounds. Speed of the first round was about right but the second was very slow. Challenging course off the whites. Course was in good condition and greens were fine. Not the most amazing course but definitely not the worst. Would happily play there again. Driving range is not the greatest and only a tiny putting green near the first hole. Clubhouse was good

David – Reviewed 16 Sep 2023

8.0

Very Good

Boavista was a very nice, challenging course. Some lovely signature holes, paired with very nice greens. The welcome at the club house was typical of the area, with a nice relaxed informal atmosphere. Good food and reasonably priced beers.

Joe – Reviewed 10 Sep 2023

8.0

Very Good

In good condition and good facilities. Course was a bit busier than the other 2 we played but didn't really get held up.

Steve – Reviewed 4 Jun 2023

8.0

Very Good

Adam – Reviewed 27 May 2023

6.0

Good

Ian – Reviewed 22 May 2023

Excellent

We didn't play here the last two visits as the course was terrible, very poor greens totally the opposite this time fabulous greens and fairways very enjoyable so much so almost eagles index 1 and parred index 2 so overall very nice.

Geoff – Reviewed 17 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Typical Algarve set up play a bad shot and get punished, overall very good.

Peter – Reviewed 12 May 2023

Excellent

Good condiction some difficult holes club house prices not to bad. Very enjoyable

Roy – Reviewed 11 May 2023

Excellent

Martin – Reviewed 25 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

Greens in poor condition

Gavin – Reviewed 24 Apr 2023

6.0

Good

Had to pay for trolley Buggies expensive €50

Sofie – Reviewed 2 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

We were a mixed party of 4 two young low single figure handicappers and their parents . The course was a fair challenge for all of us. There is significant elevation involved and would recommend electric trolleys. There are some spectacular carries on a couple of the holes over the ravine. Overall a very enjoyable holiday course.

Lionel – Reviewed 24 Mar 2023

Excellent

This was our second year coming back so know the course better, it is always well presented and a bit wider than others making it very playable but not easy by any means

Anthony – Reviewed 5 Mar 2023

8.0

Very Good

As expected

Melvyn – Reviewed 21 Feb 2023

6.0

Good

William – Reviewed 13 Nov 2022

4.0

Average

Very disappointed course very tired played there many time staff rude will not return

Michael – Reviewed 26 Oct 2022

6.0

Good

This was the most disappointing course we have played in a while. The layout was decent but the condition of the course and in particular the greens was very poor indeed. Also speed of play was appalling. We had a rubbish 4 ball in front who were having a lesson - never let us through and to cap it all the muppet of a pro was playing shots too so effectively a 5 ball! It is a pretty short course and one to avoid until they sort out greens and increase gaps between tee times.

Michael – Reviewed 25 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Enjoyed the course but advised to take trolleys when due to terrain we should have been advised to take carts! Fortunately all 4 players were fit and healthy and so no real problem but we were misled by golf staff!

Charles – Reviewed 15 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Richard – Reviewed 8 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Sue – Reviewed 30 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

Boa vista was the only course I liked. It was in good condition, well kept and well watered. The grass was green and everything was acceptable and worth the cost.

Paul – Reviewed 19 Sep 2022

Excellent

Gary – Reviewed 14 Sep 2022

Excellent

Tees and greens in good condition. Fairways reasonable considering the long very hot weather. Club house facilities very good. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Edmund – Reviewed 11 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

Adam – Reviewed 2 Jul 2022

Excellent

Great course and not too difficult.

Simon – Reviewed 14 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Great course, staff and facilities👍

Gary – Reviewed 2 Jun 2022

Excellent

A real gem. Very enjoyable.

David – Reviewed 30 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Much improved, (better condition) from the last time we played 6 years ago.

Alan – Reviewed 25 May 2022

Excellent

Always in great condition, this year was no exception, clubhouse great.

Peter – Reviewed 12 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

A good test if not straight shame about the houses lining some fairways Hard walking

Antony – Reviewed 11 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

A modern design course with large greens and wide fairways with a couple of feature holes. It is undulating so a lot of uneven lies. Greens were quick but quite grainy so the ball didn't always stay on line. We were a group of 6 with 2 tee times of 3, but they joined a 2 ball up with us so played as a 4 & 2 which we didn't want, so disappointing.

Jon – Reviewed 29 Mar 2022

Excellent

Lovely course, lovely views very nice setting and I had a hole in one on the 11th which obviously is a very difficult par 3.😁

Philip – Reviewed 24 Mar 2022

Excellent

We really enjoyed this course. In great condition for the time of year. bar and restaurant were very good

Elizabeth – Reviewed 4 Mar 2022

Excellent

Perfect staff were so helpful. Lockers for visitors. Not as busy as the Pestana courses.A lovely course to end our trip.

Brian – Reviewed 18 Oct 2021

Excellent

Not the courses fault, but greens were slow and needed a cut due to a recent caterpillar infestation. Apart from that course was very good.

Jamie – Reviewed 3 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Not one of the most scenic but nice to play,buggies required there`s alot of walking between holes

Steve – Reviewed 11 Mar 2020

8.0

Very Good

Enjoyed the golf and 19th

Kevin – Reviewed 5 Dec 2019

Excellent

Course was closed for 2 hrs due to low cloud so when open it was a very slow start and slow play for 9 holes but what a great course need to return

Ian – Reviewed 4 Nov 2019

8.0

Very Good

Played with members made you welcome bar and food high quality would go back a good challenge

Robert – Reviewed 20 Oct 2019

4.0

Average

The worst bunkers we've seen in seven years of playing Portuguese courses. Very hard - like playing off a gravel path! Uniquely in our experience, we had to sign a damage responsibility form for the buggies with financial penalties threatened. It was like hiring a a car from 'Gold'. After our round the terrace was full of members enjoying an after-tournament drink etc. Plenty of spare tables - but all the chairs were moved to one end. Staff refused to let us move the indoor chairs outside so we had to sit inside... Hmm. We offered feedback on the bunkers to be told "no-one's complained before". The complacent trader's stock response. Unwelcoming and ropey. NOT recommended.

John – Reviewed 14 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

A good course which provides a fair test for all abilities. Greens need to be improved but played ok.

Bob – Reviewed 11 Oct 2019

Excellent

Enjoyable golf only issue 5 1/2 hour round very slow pace of play over 200 people on the course in front of our group Greens course good though

Keith – Reviewed 3 Oct 2019

Excellent

Louis – Reviewed 27 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

brendan – Reviewed 28 Aug 2019

6.0

Good

I would expect the greens and general condition of the course to be less than 100% given that it was the low season but it was poorer than I expected with a lot of burned areas on the course and the greens showed signs of heavy wear and tear over the winter and spring

Angus – Reviewed 18 Jun 2019

Excellent

Very happy with condition and a must play again.

David – Reviewed 14 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

Good course for all handicaps.

Albert – Reviewed 13 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

Doris – Reviewed 28 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

Ridiculous slow 5 hours for a round out behind a residents competition will not be back here. Our tee time had been changed only by 10 minutes later, we walk all courses with pull trolley these were the dearest.

Geoff – Reviewed 24 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

Good challenging course. Got behind club comp on Saturday morning so a slow round. Otherwise OK. Had to rent buggies each round. Greens very hard & fast; sand in traps also hard & compact.

Eric – Reviewed 21 May 2019

Excellent

Unbelievably had the place to ourselves. Great golf course with great service.

Andy – Reviewed 21 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

Fun course, lots of blind drives so good to play it a few times, better off the white tees, some long carries for the shorter hitters! I would certainly play it again.

Anthony – Reviewed 7 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

Stuart – Reviewed 14 Apr 2019

8.0

Very Good

Terrence – Reviewed 5 Apr 2019

8.0

Very Good

Mick – Reviewed 31 Mar 2019

8.0

Very Good

Nice food, helpful staff.

John – Reviewed 10 Mar 2019

8.0

Very Good

Good course with friendly staff

Karl – Reviewed 30 Jan 2019

8.0

Very Good

We had previously played this course on four occasions. It is a pleasant course in good condition. We thoroughly enjoyed playing it again 6 times on this visit. Rounds took on average 4.5 hours. The buggies have been renewed with top of the range buggies with sat nav in them. The clubhouse and pro shop are really good and the pavilion is a lovely sunny spot to sit and eat/ drink. We stayed in an apRtment on the complex which we really enjoyed due to the facilities and also location.

Liz – Reviewed 15 Nov 2018

8.0

Very Good

All ok.

Phil – Reviewed 21 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

A very nice course, excellent 1st day warm up round with good facilities.

Brian – Reviewed 17 Oct 2018

Excellent

Our second visit to the Boavista course. Seemed in better condition this year than last and is a decent test for most players.

Nick – Reviewed 14 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Nice course, greens was not as good as the previous courses played.

John – Reviewed 14 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

A lovely course and great facilities with plenty of challenging holes. It was much more of what you would expect for a golfing trip abroad. Plenty of great views and lots to talk about post round.

Lorraine – Reviewed 9 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Very well kept and enjoyable course. Some memorable holes ,particularly par 3's . Buggy recommended due to some stiff climbs. Lives up to its name with beautiful views all round. Best buggies with GPS . Recommended.

Maurice – Reviewed 7 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Very enjoyable

Giovanni – Reviewed 6 Oct 2018

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