Le Meridien Penina

Le Meridian Penina is one of the best-known, well-established golfing hotels in Europe, with three golf courses, designed by the late Sir Henry Cotton, within the hotel estate itself: one of these is the superb Championship Course, and the other two are the nine-hole Academy Course and Resort Course. (Handicap certificates are required on the Championship Course – Men: 28, Ladies: 36). The Penina, however, is not famous for golf alone – it is, too, a wonderful hotel for families and sports enthusiasts in general. Sixty-three of its bedrooms are interconnecting and ideal for families – and most of the bedrooms in general have attractive terraces furnished with chairs.

There is an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a nearby beach (courtesy bus provided), and a most imaginative Children’s Club – the Penguin Village. Tennis, snooker, beach sports and extensive health and wellbeing facilities are available too, and there are both golf and tennis academies.

A good choice of restaurants, formal and informal, indoor and outdoor, makes dining a pleasure while the occasional trip to one of the nearby towns or villages by the sea brings its own reward in the shape of excellent meals at restaurants specializing in locally-caught fish.

Room Description

Classic rooms or contemporary styled rooms and can either be twin or double bedded, with space for an extra bed for a child. Views of the pool or mountains are available.

Studios are on a higher floor and enjoy panoramic views of the golf course or pool from the private balcony. Studios are more spacious and have a small sitting area, they can also take an extra bed for a child, although they are not recommended for children under the age of 8.

Junior suites have a larger living area with sofa, and also enjoy 2 balconies, giving panioramic views of the resort and golf course. Comfortable and stylish, these rooms can accommodate up to 2 children in extra beds.

Family rooms offer 2 bedrooms, both with private balcony and en suite balrooms, with views across the resort and golf course. Perfect for a family of 4.

Room facilities:- Air conditioning • En suite bathroom • Satellite TV • Mini-bar • Tea & coffee facilities • Hairdryer • Safe • Internet access.

Restaurants & Bars

Portuguese, Italian and International cuisine, the hotel offers something for all tastes, and moods, from the lively atmospheres of the L'Arlecchino, to the more formal Le Grill or Sagres Restaurants. Bars offer a variety of drinks, snacks and cocktails.

Facilities

4 Restaurants • Beach restaurant • 2 Bars • Outdoor swimming pool • Football pitch • 5 floodlit tennis courts (payable locally) • Gymnasium • Jogging circuit • 18 hole Golf Course • Two 9 hole golf courses • Beauty centre with sauna • Beach Club • Water sports • Complimentary shuttle bus operates to the beach between June and September.

Children's facilities:- Children's club for ages 3 to 12 years (free entrance)  • Creche for children aged 6 months to 3 years (charged for locally) • Children's Pool • Sand-pit • Play ground • Children's restaurant.

Spa & Wellness

The Beauty Centre offers various different kinds of massage treatments, sublime beauty treatments, a sauna, and in house hairdresser.

Activities

The 5 floodlit, hard surface tennis courts have resident professional coaches who cater for all lelvels of player and age group. The use of the courts is extremely popular and it is recommended guests book in advance.

The jogging circuit is 3 kilometres loang and has 12 exercise stations that are free for guests.

During the summer months there are a selection of water sports available at the alvor beach (extra cost), just 4km from the hotel.  Between June and september a complimentary shuttle bus runs from the hotel.

The 18 hole, par 73 Sir Henry Cotton Golf Course was one of the first in the area, and it considered to be one of the most demanding. Complemented by two 9 hole courses, and of course the Golf Academy, golfers of all ages or standards will find suitable entertainment here.

CHILDREN'S CLUB

The Penguin Village childrens club is supervised for children aged from 3 to 12 years.  The club opens from Easter until the end of October and is free, but some charges may apply for meals and activities.

The Penguin creche for children aged 6 months to 2 is free is a parents stays with the child, otherwise if parents require the staff to supervise their children a baby-sitting charge will be incurred. Pre-booking is recommended.

For teenagers up to the age of 16 there is a Junior academy offering a number of group activities.

Your Location

Portimão is a 5 mnutes drive from the hotel, and is well known for long sandy beaches, crystal clear sea, and plenty of diversions, from water-sports to night-life.

Further afield the delights of the Algarve, golden sandy beaches, water-sports and activities are never far away.