Opened in 1930 and completely renovated since, the five-star Hotel Palacio Estoril is one of Europe’s great historic hotels. Set in the heart of Estoril within beautiful gardens overlooking the Bay of Cascais, the Palácio manages to be both grandly impressive and genuinely welcoming — a combination that takes decades to perfect. Public spaces feel calm and spacious, carrying a sense of history that never feels dated, and the service is polished without being stiff.
A wellness centre, outdoor pool, and bar provide the essentials for days spent away from the golf course. The spa enhances the experience considerably, and the hotel’s unhurried rhythm makes it particularly well suited to travellers who want to mix rounds of golf with coastal walks, a visit to the vineyards of the Sintra hills, or a short train ride into Lisbon — 20 minutes away.
Estoril Golf Club is within easy reach via a complimentary shuttle, and the wider Lisbon Coast offers excellent variety — Quinta da Marinha and Belas are among the courses accessible from this base. For a Portugal golf break that combines serious golf with one of the country’s most distinctive and storied hotel addresses, the Palácio Estoril is hard to better. Private airport and golf transfers can be arranged by Golf Planet Holidays.
