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Facts and distance
Facilities: Bar, Child Care, Conference room, Gym, Internet Access, Minibar, Parking, Pool Outdoors, Restaurant, Safety Box, Spa, Tennis court, WiFi Internet Access
Chain:
Le Meridien
Year built:
1966
Major renovation year:
2009
Type of accommodation: Child Friendly Hotel, Golf Hotel
No. of rooms: 188
suite: 17
double: 38
single: 4
Location:
At the golf course
Airport:
Faro: 45 minutes
Beach:
: 5 minutes
City Center:
Portimao: 5 minutes
Golf Course:
: walking distance
Penina Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course
Location:
Penina is located midway between the traditional fishing port of Portimão and the historic town of Lagos in the quieter west of the Algarve and only 45 minutes driving from Faro International Airport (65 Km). Le Méridien Penina Golf & Resort won in 2009 the distinguished prize of the “World Travel Awards” being Portugal’s Leading Resort.
Amazingly, despite being one of Europe’s top golf destinations, Penina is one of the only hotels in the Algarve with 3 adjoining golf course, including the world famous Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course – which hosted this year and for 10 times the Portuguese Open.
Le Méridien Penina Golf & Resort won in 2009 the distinguished prize of the “World Travel Awards” being Portugal’s Leading Resort.
Amenities & local attractions:
There are 3 onsite golf courses designed by Sir Henry Cotton, one FIFA size football pitch (95x65) only 3 minutes walking distance from hotel’s reception, five floodlit tennis courts, a 3km jogging circuit with 12 training stations, new gym room, massage room, sauna, beauty center, hairdresser, full-size snooker table, golf-shop, mountain bikes rental, a huge Olympic outdoor swimming pool and the Penguin Village, a top rated children’s club which is open from Easter to October and during Christmas and New Year’s Season – Free entrance for children from 3 to 12 years old. 4km distant is the hotel’s Beach Club, with free sun beds, free towel service and a restaurant – open June to the end of September with complimentary shuttle from the hotel.
Restaurants and bars:
A wide choice of a la Carte menus serving Portuguese, Italian and international cuisine cater for all tastes and occasions, from the lively atmospheres of the L'Arlecchino, Beach and Pool Restaurants to the more formal Grill or Sagres Restaurants. There are three bars offering a choice of refreshments, snacks and cocktails, including the Spike Bar - overlooking the 9th green. Subject to availability we offer to football teams a private dining area with natural light and overlooking our beautiful gardens and flexibility to attend all specials menus.
