Hotels for Golf Getaways
Experience top golf courses at our luxury hotels and resorts
Minor Hotels' golf resorts give you direct access to courses designed by names like Pete Dye and Ernie Els. In Hua Hin, Black Mountain's fairways cut through tropical forest with water hazards on 17 holes, whilst Palm Hills offers elevated greens with mountain views. Malaysia's Els Club Desaru Coast has 27 oceanfront holes and an 18-hole Valley Course that winds through jungle. Sir Bani Yas Island off Abu Dhabi features a 9-hole desert course where wild oryx wander between fairways. In Portugal's Algarve, Vale de Milho and Vale da Pinta offer tight, strategic layouts through cork trees and olive groves.
Destinations
Anantara Hua Hin Resort
The original Anantara a few hours south of Bangkok is a beachfront sanctuary modelled on a traditional Thai village. Low-rise gabled buildings dot landscaped gardens and lotus-filled lagoons.
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort
Located on the eastern shore of Koh Samui looking out onto open ocean, Anantara Lawana offers relaxed seclusion only a short stroll from buzzing Chaweng Beach.
Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
An oasis on Phuket's northern tip invites island unwinding in luxurious Anantara style. Laze in your private pool or dine in a sala overlooking a tranquil lagoon.
Anantara Layan Phuket Resort
Hide away in a peaceful cove overlooking the Andaman, or head out in search of adventure. Dive in some of the most pristine sites in the world.
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas
Offering a range of luxury accommodation nestled in lush tropical gardens, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas offers a serene escape on golden Malaysian shores.
Avani+ Khao Lak Resort
Settle into chic Avani style on the sparkling shores of Thailand’s Andaman Sea, with a private stretch of white-sand beach, four pools, a kids’ club, delicious dining and breathtaking ocean views.
Avani+ Hua Hin Resort
Perfect for a seaside getaway, with private pool villas to retreat to. Dine by the ocean, enjoy spa and wellness treatments, and head out to shop, eat local fare or splash around at nearby waterparks.
Anantara Hoi An Resort
NH Collection Samui Peace Resort
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Escape to Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, a relaxing retreat in Pokolbin’s Hunter Valley, surrounded by lush vineyards and rolling hills.
Avani Pattaya Resort
Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort
Embrace the timeless charm of the Algarve from the clifftops of Vale Covo. Step into freshly remodelled rooms and suites, and indulge in exceptional dining, spa moments and expansive event spaces.
What golf experiences are offered at Minor Hotels?
We have hotels at golf courses in Thailand, Malaysia, Abu Dhabi and Portugal. Hua Hin's Royal Hua Hin Golf Course, Thailand's oldest, sits minutes from Anantara Hua Hin Resort. In Malaysia, the Els Club Desaru Coast has two 18-hole courses designed by Ernie Els and Vijay Singh. Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi has a 9-hole desert course, and Portugal's Algarve offers Vale de Milho and Vale da Pinta.
Where are the best destinations for golf holidays?
That depends on what terrain you prefer and when you want to travel. Minor Hotels has golf resorts in Hua Hin, Malaysia's Desaru Coast, Abu Dhabi's Sir Bani Yas Island and Portugal's Algarve. You'll find tropical forest courses in Thailand, oceanfront holes in Malaysia, desert layouts in Abu Dhabi and cork oak terrain in Portugal.
Do Minor Hotels offer golf experiences for beginners?
Yes. Many courses have teaching pros who offer individual lessons or group clinics. Equipment rental is available if you don't have your own clubs. Some hotels and resorts package lessons with accommodation – just ask when you book.
Do Minor Hotels offer golf experiences for children?
Yes. Some hotels and resorts run junior programmes. These include basic swing technique, course etiquette and short-game practice. Contact the hotel directly to check what's available and whether coaching times fit your stay.