The Patio Suite Hotel

The Patio Suite Hotel is built for easy-going golf breaks, especially if you are travelling as a foursome, a society group or with family. Each apartment is tastefully decorated and comes with an en-suite bathroom with hairdryer, air conditioning to take the edge off the Algarve sun and a safety deposit box for valuables. The fully equipped kitchen is the real bonus for golfers, handy for a quiet breakfast before an early tee time or a simple supper after a long day on the course. It also helps keep costs sensible across a longer stay.

Inside the apartment you will find a satellite TV, a direct dial telephone, a radio and a stereo system. Every apartment has its own balcony, ideal for a post-round drink while you replay the back nine and the rest of the group gets ready for dinner. The apartment format gives you a separate living area, which means golf bags, spare shoes and wet-weather gear have somewhere to go rather than piling up beside the bed.

On the food and drink front, the hotel covers the essentials on site. The buffet restaurant is the main choice for breakfast and evening meals, with plenty of options for hungry golfers refuelling after a round. The bar is the natural spot for a pint and a debrief on the day's scores, and the coffee shop is useful for a snack and a caffeine hit by the pool or before you head to the first tee.

Facilities lean family-friendly, with two swimming pool areas, one for adults and one for children. During the summer months the hotel runs an entertainment programme for both adults and children, which is a useful extra if your party includes non-golfers or you are mixing golf with family time. Programmes vary by season, so it is worth checking what is running for your dates.

For a rest-day activity, the surrounding area offers water skiing, jet skiing, diving, tennis, horseback riding and more golf, all available nearby for an additional fee.