Amendoeira Golf Resort

A limpeza deixa muito a desejar. O check in estava marcado para as 16h, no entanto só tinham o apartamento disponível às 19h. Situação que vi repetir-se com outros hóspedes. A limpeza da piscina é fraca, as cadeiras da piscina têm muito mau aspecto, precisam de reforma. O restaurante do hotel é péssimo, a comida é cara e a qualidade é fraca. A limpeza da casa de banho das piscinas é muito fraca.

Had a great time. Apartment was very big and modern and clean. Glad hired a car as it’s essential with no shops or restaurants (other than golf clubhouse) within miles. Had a mezzanine but these are all level 1 so next time I will go for a ground floor double option as I prefer ground floor. Site is very big and quite spread out and really quiet. Pools really good. We would come again.

Having not long returned from your resort after our 7th visit in 8 years I would like to give some feedback on our most recent experience. Overall, we have no complaints about any of the facilities, both the accommodation and the golf courses were exceptional however the service was the real letdown and left our group of 12 frustrated to say the least. It started with check in where we were delighted to learn that our 3 apartments were ready early and available to access, this had been the case on some previous trips and always makes a great start to the holiday, you can imagine our surprise to be told that in order to access our accommodation early we would need to pay 10 euros per apartment per hour resulting in an invoice of 120 euros. I expressed my surprise at this as we had never experienced such a charge either at Amendoria or any other accommodation for that matter. The manager seemed to agree that it was excessive and suggested it was a change in management that had introduced the charge, after some conversations back and forth we reluctantly agreed to pay 60 euros to access our already paid for accommodation. We then enquired about booking our tee time for our departure day, I did query this via e-mail before our trip but still waiting on an answer to that! You can imagine our frustration to learn that the only available tee time was just 3 hours before our airport transfer pick up time, over the course of our stay we eventually managed to get earlier tee times spread over the 2 courses, not ideal and was a real slog to get it done, to make matters worse we then experienced a 5 and half hour round on the Faldo course, a first for all of us and not something we would like to repeat. Other points to note, it’s now 6.50 euro for bucket of range balls, these used to be included in the package price, we also noted that it now appears they only have one driver and shuttle bus to accommodate the apartments, this resulted in long waits around reception or having to walk back to the accommodation. On the final night of our stay we decided to book the 30 euro per heard BBQ option for dinner, it seemed that this was the only food option that night, quite simply it was a real disappointment patricianly at that price point, some of the meat options were tough to say the least, we did highlight this to manager and the solution was to and get more… We love Amendoria and may be back one day but as a group we have decided to book elsewhere for next year’s trip, really hope they get the service levels to match the facilities.

On arrival the hotel appeared very nice and clean. The check in was straight forward but be warned the reception isn’t 24 hours and will close at midnight. We arrived minutes before it closed, I’m not sure what happens if you are delayed and arrive after midnight? The apartment we stayed in was a good size with two balconies. It was clean and had all the usual amenities including bath and swimming towels. We quickly experienced one of the biggest problems with the golf resort - the shuttle bus. It’s very difficult to walk round the resort due to the size of the place (plus the heat and carrying golf bags make it less appealing to attempt to walk it). The problem with the shuttle bus is there is only one driver for the entire resort. Usually if you’re lucky he will be with you in 10-15 minutes, if you’re unlucky you could be waiting 20-30 minutes. We asked why there is only 1 driver at reception, the receptionist said they are asked this all the time but management do not seem to want to employ another driver. We played 9 holes on the first day on the Faldo that took around 2hrs 30min. The Faldo was in good condition, it plays difficult for mid/higher handicappers but for those in single digits it is a tough but good course. The following day we played O’Connor Jnr course, our tee time was 11:30am and managed to get round 18 in 4hrs 20min. The O’Connor course played a lot easier and in the same kind of condition as the Faldo. The next day we were due to play a full 18 on the Faldo. Our tee time was midday and went off without issue. By the 3rd hole there was 3 groups on the tee box. By the 7th hole we were 2hours 30 in and lost all enthusiasm for playing. The biggest issue was the fact there was no course marshall present to at least try speed up play. We finally gave up after 9 holes and come in just after 3:15pm. A couple players from our group continued and eventually got round 18 holes in 6 hours 30min as a two ball. Another negative was the lack of opportunities to buy drinks and food when on the course. The halfway house on the courses were shut and there was only 1 food / drinks buggy going round the course. Once we finished the round of golf we decided to head to the swimming pool. Unfortunately the pool bar was shut and never opened throughout the stay. We got told by reception the pool bar will open in July?!?! I would say overall the service is very mixed from the staff at the resort. In one instance I managed to lose my sunglasses after our buggy was taken from outside reception after we had taken our golf bags off. I went down to where the buggies are washed and the sunglasses were nowhere to be seen on our buggy. The guy who I spoke to went above and beyond to track down the glasses. The outcome was another staff member found them and still had them on him after his shift had finished!

Did not stay at the resort, was golf only as we are keen golfers. Have been coming here for a few years, the golf course it self has had some superficial improvements but not necessarily helpful improvements to real golfers. The course overall has deteriorated (tees, fairways).Course was overrun with large groups of drunken golfers who obviously had no handicaps. Took 3 hours for 9 holes, didn’t see any rangers…. They take no interest or authority to resolve problems on the course. Unruly and outrageous behaviour on the course that carries on into clubhouse for more beer for hours that most people will find unacceptable. No shirts required in clubhouse bar either when we were there. Then they start their next round of unlimited golf to disrupt more people! Disruptive to other guests on and off the course, think they are the only people on the course. Amendoeira is lowering its standards all around as a cheap alternative to serve drunken Albuferia type during the day and have no control over the groups.

Great few days here, the people, staff and facilities were all excellent. The rooms are modern, spacious and stylish and the golf courses were great to play. The food both in the evening and breakfast were of a high standard. Will look to return in the future, fantastic.