All staff very slow, selective hearing. Getting hot drinks at breakfast very tiresome
Vila Sol's resort is known for its outstanding 5-star service and its charming surroundings, where the tranquillity inspires total relaxation. Set amid the abundant flora and fauna of the Algarve, including striking fig and almond trees, Vila Sol has three nine-hole loops which were chosen to host the PGA European Tour Portuguese Open in 1992 and 1993.
Located only 25 minutes from Faro Airport, Vila Sol is perfectly positioned to offer golfers access to the lively town, stunning beach and championship golf courses, while always having you luxurious accommodation nearby. On-site you will find a number of awesome facilities, including indoor and outdoor pools, The Vila Sol SPA and Casa del Forno Italian restaurant.
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Golf Courses at Pestana Vila Sol Golf & Resort
Prime Course
The Prime loop is considered by locals to be the most difficult at Vila Sol, measuring 3,544 yards, where negotiating the tough opening holes requires accurate and powerful driving. The penalties for missing the fairways are severe, so placing the ball strategically from the tee is of paramount importance.
STATS
Designed by: Donald Steel
Opened for play: 1991
Par: Par 36
TEES
Yellow tees: 3241 metres (3544 yards), Par 36, SSS 36
Blue tees: 3032 metres (3316 yards), Par 36, SSS 36
Red tees: 2728 metres (2983 yards), Par 36, SSS 36
Challenge Course
The Challenge loop - 3,383 yards - is generally known as the back nine of Vila Sol's testing championship layout, but as opposed to the exacting tee shots of the Prime, its main defences are the heavily undulating greens. Be sure to keep the ball below the hole, as putting downhill here can be treacherous to say the least.
STATS
Designed by: Donald Steel
Opened for play: 1991
Par: Par 36
TEES
Yellow tees: 3152 metres (3447 yards), Par 36, SSS 36
Blue tees: 2943 metres (3219 yards), Par 36, SSS 36
Red tees: 2678 metres (2929 yards), Par 36, SSS 36
Prestige Course
The Prestige is Vila Sol's shortest nine, at 3,367 yards, but is certainly no pushover; while Steel only worked a mere five bunkers into his design, he skillfully manipulated the indigenous features of the land to create a demanding test. The fairways are narrow on the Prestige, so be sure to keep it straight from the tee.
Vila Sol is also home to a comprehensive golf academy, where the lessons and clinics utilise the latest tuition technology, and can be tailor-made to target specific areas of weakness.
The 6th on the Prime is the resort's signature, an astounding par-5 where you must hit three great shots to weave through the numerous lakes that threaten all around.
STATS
Designed by: Donald Steel
Opened for play: 1991
Par: Par 36
TEES
Yellow tees: 3122 metres (3414 yards), Par 36, SSS 36
Blue tees: 3927 metres (4295 yards), Par 36, SSS 36
Red tees: 2631 metres (2877 yards), Par 36, SSS 36
Signature hole:
Hole 6 (Prime Course), Par 5, 563 yards, SI 9 (For Prime and Prestige combined)The 6th on the Prime is the resort's signature, an astounding par 5 where three great shots are to be made in order to weave through the numerous lakes that threaten all around.
Golf Academy
Vila Sol is also home to a comprehensive golf academy, where the lessons and clinics utilise the latest tuition technology, and can be tailor-made to target specific areas of weakness.
Accommodation at Pestana Vila Sol Golf & Resort
Pestana Vila Sol Golf & Resort, is just 50 metres from the golf course, and is a modern European style hotel that has a total of 189 bedrooms and suites. With superb views over the lakes, gardens or golf course, the spacious rooms are equipped with all the modern amenities and features that are required of a good 5* destination. The hotel is constructed around a central core of public and meeting areas, creating an extremely sociable atmosphere that helps to make the Vila Sol hotel such a great holiday venue.
The Vila Sol Hotel is home to indoor and outdoor swimming pools, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, while it also has three tennis courts and a kids club. The Vila Sol SPA is a haven of relaxation, where the endless range of treatments is designed to bring balance to both the physical and spiritual parts of the body.
In Vilamoura, head to Casa del Forno for Italian food, or the Ostra d'Ouro Grill at the Marina for sublime seafood.
Features
- Golf Buggies
- Driving Range
- Pro Shop
- Tuition
- Putting Greens
- Practice Area
- Golf Club Hire
- Club House
- Championship Standard Course
- Golf Academy
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Spa
- Massage
- Steam Room
- Sauna
- Solarium
- Beauty Salon
- Gymnasium
- Tennis
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Jacuzzi
- In House Restaurant
- In House Bar
- Nearby Beaches
- On-Site Parking
- Minibar
- Satellite TV
- Room Service
- Direct Dial Telephone
- Air-Conditioning
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Reviews
A little tired in places but overall a great hotel in a great spot. The rooms we had were the Garden View ones and could do with a little updating. The staff were great in every part of the hotel.
Great place for professional coaching trips
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I would like to thank Nick Bishop at Your Golf Travel for organising my latest coaching trip to Vila Sol in Portugal. From putting the package together initially through to the completion of the trip, Nick and his team were helpful, professional and adaptable as changes to the itinerary became necessary.
We stayed at the Vila Sol resort for 3 nights and as well as using their academy to do the coaching sessions we also played the 9 hole course on the Friday and the 18 hole championship course on the Monday. Sandwiched between these were 18 hole rounds at the beautiful Vale Do Lobo Royal and the Qunita Do Logo North course.
The organisation of the trip was first class, all the different transfers were always on time and even when I needed some changes made they were done seamlessly. My customers were really impressed with how smoothly everything went, from when they arrived at Faro airport to when they returned there, they had to think of nothing as it had all been taken care of.
Having used Vila Sol several times now for these golf coaching trips, the service they gave was also outstanding. They upgraded all the guests rooms to suites and allowed us all to have a late check out on the final day meaning that we could play the Vila Sol course, return to our rooms and shower and change before heading off to the airport, a service that really helped make the customers experience special.
I would thoroughly recommend both Your Golf Travel, and in particular Nick Bishop, and the Vila Sol resort and area for a golf break, you will not be disappointed.
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A big thank you to yourgolftravel for another well organised and enjoyable golf trip, from which I think we have all just about recovered from!
Everything went really smoothly from our collection at the
airport to checking in at the hotel and then the 3 rounds of golf. We played in
what can only be described as superb conditions with the sun shining
constantly.
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Vila Sol (Pestana Vila Sol Golf)
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Played here before was a bit disappointed in the condition of the course
Vila Sol (Pestana Dom Joao II)
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We have all played it several times and will keep coming back as it is a greta course.
Vila Sol (Pestana Vila Sol Golf)
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We have played it many times but it was looking tired and not as good as when we first played it several years ago.
Vila Sol (Pestana Vila Sol Hotel)
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played the 2nd and 1st nines. Had argument with members after we finished 1st nine six 2 balls (members) standing on the 1st tee with no starter. Complained to the pro shop. This ruined the round
Vila Sol (Pestana Alvor Atlantico)
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Great course and never any pressure to hurry up
Vila Sol (Pestana Vila Sol Golf)
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Always a decent day at Vilasol
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Vila Sol (Pestana Vila Sol Hotel)
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Lots of trees to hit into. Some really tight fairways so you need to be straight off the tee. Holes 1-18 are lovely but 19-27 not so much. Great club house and range though.
Vila Sol (Pestana Alvor Atlantico)
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Very enjoyable Golf Course. Very tricky with a lot of cork trees, but beautiful and in really good condition A nice variety of holes. We would all play it again
Vila Sol (Pestana Vila Sol Golf)
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Golf slow . Very tight tree lined . Three 9 holes . Last 9 been Jamed a bit.
Great place for professional coaching trips
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I would like to thank Nick Bishop at Your Golf Travel for organising my latest coaching trip to Vila Sol in Portugal. From putting the package together initially through to the completion of the trip, Nick and his team were helpful, professional and adaptable as changes to the itinerary became necessary.
We stayed at the Vila Sol resort for 3 nights and as well as using their academy to do the coaching sessions we also played the 9 hole course on the Friday and the 18 hole championship course on the Monday. Sandwiched between these were 18 hole rounds at the beautiful Vale Do Lobo Royal and the Qunita Do Logo North course.
The organisation of the trip was first class, all the different transfers were always on time and even when I needed some changes made they were done seamlessly. My customers were really impressed with how smoothly everything went, from when they arrived at Faro airport to when they returned there, they had to think of nothing as it had all been taken care of.
Having used Vila Sol several times now for these golf coaching trips, the service they gave was also outstanding. They upgraded all the guests rooms to suites and allowed us all to have a late check out on the final day meaning that we could play the Vila Sol course, return to our rooms and shower and change before heading off to the airport, a service that really helped make the customers experience special.
I would thoroughly recommend both Your Golf Travel, and in particular Nick Bishop, and the Vila Sol resort and area for a golf break, you will not be disappointed.
Another well organised and enjoyable golf trip...
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A big thank you to yourgolftravel for another well organised and enjoyable golf trip, from which I think we have all just about recovered from!
Everything went really smoothly from our collection at the
airport to checking in at the hotel and then the 3 rounds of golf. We played in
what can only be described as superb conditions with the sun shining
constantly.
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