Oitavos Dunes
Oitavos Dunes
3.5
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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- Elizabeth WReno, Nevada37 contributionsThe golf course was terrific. Interesting, challenging holes, really fun round. That said, it’s been a few years since this course was on the top 100 list, and the place seems a bit dated. No GPS or coolers on the carts, we only saw the buggy bar once on the round, the driving range was a bit tired, and the bathrooms on the course were primitive. It was also quite crowded and made for a slow round (close to 5 hours). Glad we went, but it won’t necessarily be out our list if we come back.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 5, 2024
- franck m7 contributionsVery beautiful golf course with very many Greens with sea views. Large. Long. Well maintained but expensive, very expensive, as well as the cart as expensive as a Green fee elsewhere without the slightest bottle of water, or tee for example. Very petty on their part which contrasts with the quality of the places...Visited January 2025Traveled soloWritten February 7, 2025
- MrsSwitty17 contributionsOitavos Dunes is not a “Top 100” course, not even close. The facilities are tired and need an overhaul. Eg., range balls are a complete hodgepodge of old mismatched balls. The carts are older. The Course itself is on par with an average muni course in the U.S. The layout is good and very gettable.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 28, 2024
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chrisward0407
Windsor, UK3 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
A group of 8 people arrived here having paid the best part of £1800 to play a nice course. On arrival everyone had food and drinks prior to the round. We were then given dirty buggies with no water or GPS. The round itself was fine and moved at a good pace but the course looks very tired, with divot covered tee boxes. On finishing we went to the upstairs bar (this was 1845) to have a drink as our transfer was not collecting us until 2000. We were immediately told we could not have a drink and to leave the premises as a private party was booked. After some conversation where it was pointed out that this was not mentioned to us prior to teeing off (and if it had been we would have rearranged our collection time) we were served a drink. Within 5 minutes of this the organiser of the private event asked us to leave the bar area (even although nobody else was there). We descended to the pro shop as it has a sofa to be told we had to leave the building completely and stand in the pouring rain until our transfer arrived (45 minutes away). For a golf course that rates itself so highly past and presently this was absolutely shocking. To treat paying guests in this way shows they only care about the money and nothing else. Will never be back (having been there for the last 4 years) and advise others to find alternatives where you are treated as you should be.
Written November 5, 2024
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daseymour1
London, UK31 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
I joined up with another. Whilst I had my clubs he loaned a set 75 euros got a trolley for another 25 euros and paid free fee 18 holes 101 euros!
The course was in good condition and pairing up with the wind it was a tough round.
An experience to take on board but an expensive one, 2 beers and 2 small house white wines 30 euros.
In my opinion much better courses to be played in Faro area.
The course was in good condition and pairing up with the wind it was a tough round.
An experience to take on board but an expensive one, 2 beers and 2 small house white wines 30 euros.
In my opinion much better courses to be played in Faro area.
Written June 30, 2023
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Joe W
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Oct 2024 • Friends
I dont know why this course is rated as high as it is. Nice pro shop (really nice). The downstairs locker rooms/bathrooms were average at best. The carts we were given were dirty (two couples, two carts)Looked as if they had not been cleaned in “a while”. My Wife’s cart had cigarette butts in the forward storage area. Also balled up papers and old pencils. No sand with the carts. No video screens (we played four other courses in Portugal.. all had excellent carts that were kept up nicely). . Some of the sand traps did not have rakes (???). The directions between holes were iffy at best. they said there were two bathrooms on the course….did not see them. The first four holes were not much better than an average muni course. The views for the rest were OK.. Some, of the ocean holes had really nice views and the fairways, in general were in good shape. The cart staff did not seem extraordinarily surprised at our review of the carts when we finished our round. All in all “resting on their laurels” seemed to be the rule of the day. I would not play that course again if/when I come back to Portugal.
Written October 20, 2024
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nickhogan99
Chesterfield, UK132 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
We had 3 tee times so a nice number of friends. Course was excellent, greens were true and slick. Some areas a little scruffy but in general it was a great track. Buggies are super expensive and 9 euro for a can of Guinness was well over the top. A solid experience but not a top 100 for me.
Written June 13, 2022
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sam h
Hayward, CA1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Couples
Very unprofessional, we went to the pro shop to buy a few things since Portugal offers a tax free on purchases over certain amount we requested it. They gave us 100’s of excuses not to do it. The manager was extremely rude after they gave us the runaround & made us wait for almost 1 hour they told us that they didn’t have the time to do it & that they have to go to government website etc…and that would take lot more time.
Very disappointed on their service and the fact the people from all over the world visit this club, the pro shop should be more professional and equipped to provide the services when asked.
Sam H
Very disappointed on their service and the fact the people from all over the world visit this club, the pro shop should be more professional and equipped to provide the services when asked.
Sam H
Written March 28, 2023
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Peter H
Buckinghamshire, UK6 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Good course with tricky greens. They roll the greens after cutting them to exacerbate the breaks. Most greens break towards the sea. Decent sized landing areas on the fairways. Course in decent condition and on site driving range is available too prior to your round. What is not so good is a green fee of 164EUR. The course is not in that league. Maximum price should 100EUR. Don’t book online. Ring them and haggle a green fee that is sensible. They’re not busy.
Written April 12, 2023
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James A P
Naples, FL341 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Say the are ranked in the Top 100 Courses in the World, that is an exaggeration.
Course is like a nice municipal courses, but it does have nice views of the ocean.
Suggest you take a Buggy , hard to walk.
Ronaldo is building a home ( looks more like a Hotel 😀 ) next to the Course
Course is like a nice municipal courses, but it does have nice views of the ocean.
Suggest you take a Buggy , hard to walk.
Ronaldo is building a home ( looks more like a Hotel 😀 ) next to the Course
Written September 26, 2023
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Steve J
3 contributions
Oct 2021
On a recent visit we played a number of courses in the area and further north. Oitavos was by far the best overall experience. The attention to detail and fantastic customer service provided by the very professional and friendly staff were a credit to the course.
Written October 13, 2021
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Micheltravel
Netherlands1,049 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
I cannot understand this course is rated top 100 of the world, even this was a few years back. It is a nice course because of its location, but there is nothing else that stands out to me. We had a nice round, but the greens were horrible, and nobody told us upfront there just had been maintenance. if so, you should both inform visitors upfront and discount the rates. Green were really a lottery. Further maintenance was good, but again, I cannot see any justification of this being one of the best courses of the world. Practice area is ok, nothing special either, pro shop equipped well, no towels in the showers…… Lunch was good but expensive for what we were offered.
Written July 20, 2022
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franck
Paris, France12 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
This Golf Does Not Deserve Its Ranking
Electric cart expensive rental, in very bad condition, and no umbrella door
Check-out panic and no starter
Course certainly well maintained but many holes that intersect along the entire length in return
Toilet and washbasin man and woman in very bad condition some out of use and smell ...
Not Worth His Ranking
Electric cart expensive rental, in very bad condition, and no umbrella door
Check-out panic and no starter
Course certainly well maintained but many holes that intersect along the entire length in return
Toilet and washbasin man and woman in very bad condition some out of use and smell ...
Not Worth His Ranking
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Written October 7, 2024
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Hi, does anyone have the cost per person for this course please? (I know the buggies are 70 Euros, but aside form that?)
Many thanks
Written January 5, 2018
Ten of us got it for €80. We didn’t take buggies it is very comfortable to walk
Written January 25, 2018
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