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Experience all-inclusive golf holidays on a budget

Matt Beahan
Matt Beahan
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With shorter flight times, a great climate year-round and superb value to be had, Spain and Portugal are perfect if you’re looking to go all-inclusive on a budget. Check out some of our best-value all-inclusive golf resorts below.
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Going all-inclusive has become increasingly popular over recent years, particularly those travelling in larger groups. The ability to leave the wallet at home and forecast your expenditure before your trip is a huge attraction. Plus, it removes the need for the post-meal maths lesson when trying to divide your bill by 16!

There can be a misconception that all-inclusive golf holidays can be pricey, and are exclusively five-star retreats, negating the savings made by not needing to pay for your 19th hole beverages.

With this increased interest from golfers, a plethora of three and four-star options have sprung up across some of our most popular regions of Spain and Portugal. Not only do they offer superb value, but flight costs are also reduced when compared to travelling further afield, creating some of the best value options in our entire portfolio.

So, without any further ado, check out some of our favourite budget all-inclusive golf destinations below:

Why choose a budget all-inclusive golf holiday?

  • No hidden costs: Pay upfront and forget about surprise extras.
  • Streamlined planning: Accommodation, green fees, and tee times are taken care of, all before you travel
  • Outstanding value: You get luxury-level comfort, quality golfing, and fewer stress points, without stretching your budget.

1. Sao Rafael Suite Hotel

Golf: Morgado, Alamos & Salgados (via free transfers) | Customer rating: 4.3 | Best for: Budget-friendly Algarve breaks with boutique charm

Why stay here? This smaller five-star hotel proves that budget all-inclusive doesn’t have to mean compromise. With only 101 rooms, Sao Rafael Suite Hotel offers an intimate, relaxed stay with sea views, spa facilities, and great dining value. Free transfers to nearby courses help keep costs low, making it a smart choice for golfers looking to save.

Sao Rafael Suite Hotel

"Excellent facility with very friendly staff and helpful" ~ a trusted Golfbreaks customer

Golf courses:

Resort highlights:

  • Free course shuttles (no car hire needed)
  • Spa, outdoor pools & family-friendly facilities
  • Compact size means more personalised service

Travel tips: Book morning tee times at Salgados, the sea breeze picks up in the afternoon.

2. Elba Sara Beach & Golf Resort

Golf: Fuerteventura Golf Club | Customer rating: 4.2 | Best for: Year-round sunshine & Canary Islands value

Why stay here? Beachfront and budget-friendly, Elba Sara offers a great-value base beside Fuerteventura Golf Club. With three pools, a shopping centre next door, and family facilities, it’s ideal for golfers chasing year-round sun without overspending.

Elba Sara Beach & Golf Resort

"Lovely hotel. Friendly staff, excellent service and food quality. We've been two years in a row and will return next year." ~ a trusted Golfbreaks customer

Golf courses:

Fuerteventura Golf Club: The island’s flagship 18-hole layout with generous fairways and palm-lined holes.

Resort highlights:

  • Excellent all-inclusive packages at fair prices
  • Three pools, beachfront access & kids’ club
  • Leisure & shopping centre just steps away

Travel tips: Check flexible flight dates, Canary Island fares vary a lot by weekday.

3. Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech

Golf: PalmGolf Marrakech Palmeraie (on-site) | Customer rating: 4.5 | Best for: Affordable Morocco all-inclusive with authentic flair

Why stay here? Set just outside Marrakech, this four-star all-inclusive offers a relaxed retreat surrounded by palm trees and gardens. With PalmGolf Marrakech Ourika right on the doorstep and easy access to other local courses, Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie is a great-value base for golfers wanting culture and sunshine without breaking the bank.

Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie

"Hotel was great, the food excellent and the service could not have been better. Highly recommended." ~ a trusted Golfbreaks customer

Golf courses:

Resort highlights:

  • Budget-friendly all-inclusive with Moroccan charm
  • Spa, tennis courts, and three outdoor pools
  • Evening entertainment and buffet-style dining

Travel tips: Pair your golf with a trip into the medina for souks and street food, taxis are inexpensive compared to Europe.

4. Hotel Monarque Torreblanca

Golf: Chaparral Golf Club | Customer rating: 4.4 | Best for: Simple, no-frills all-inclusive on the Costa del Sol

Why stay here? For golfers who want affordability and convenience, Hotel Monarque Torreblanca ticks all the boxes. A three-star option just minutes from the beach and train station, it’s a great base for budget-conscious groups who want both golf and nightlife.

Hotel Monarque Torreblanca

"everything about it was marvellous. Rooms big and cleaned daily, Food excellent and drinks with all-inclusive was excellent" ~ a trusted Golfbreaks customer

Golf courses:

Chaparral Golf Club: A scenic and varied layout with ocean views.

Resort highlights:

  • Great-value all-inclusive dining and drinks
  • Central location close to beach & nightlife
  • Easy train links across the Costa del Sol

Travel tips: Take the train into Malaga for a low-cost evening of tapas and culture.

5. Sueno Hotels Golf Belek

Golf: Sueno Pines & Sueno Dunes (on-site) | Customer rating: 4.5 | Best for: Belek’s best-value “stay & play” all-inclusive

Why stay here? Sueno Hotels Golf Belek is a golfer’s paradise, offering unbeatable budget all-inclusive packages with two courses right outside your room. Known for its excellent value, it combines championship-standard golf with round-the-clock food and drink, plus direct beach access.

Sueno Hotels Golf Belek

"Amazing location with 2 fantastic courses on the doorstep. Staff cannot do enough for you. After going to Sueno for the first time last year I won’t go anywhere else for my PGA coaching trips." ~ a trusted Golfbreaks customer

Golf courses:

  • Sueno Pines: Championship design with pine forests and water hazards.
  • Sueno Dunes: A shorter, more forgiving course, perfect for relaxing rounds.

Resort highlights:

  • True all-inclusive: meals, drinks, snacks all day
  • Direct access to Sueno’s two on-site courses
  • Spa, indoor pool, and beach club included

Travel tips: Look for unlimited golf packages here, Belek is one of the few destinations where this budget-friendly perk is common.

6. Sol Marbella Estepona Atalaya Park

Golf: Atalaya, Marbella, Los Arqueros & El Paraiso | Customer rating: 3.9 | Best for: Active golfers & groups looking for value

Why stay here? Sol Marbella Estepona Atalaya Park offers excellent-value all-inclusive packages alongside extensive facilities, four pools, nine tennis courts, and multiple restaurants. It’s long been a Golfbreaks favourite, with access to several top courses nearby.

El Paraiso Golf Course

"Great hotel, very clean. Staff were friendly and couldn’t do enough to help. Food was great. Would definitely recommend and would stay there again." ~ a trusted Golfbreaks customer

Golf courses:

Resort highlights:

  • Sports-focused facilities & beachfront setting
  • Choice of courses nearby keeps things flexible
  • Affordable all-inclusive packages for groups

Travel tips: Book tee times well ahead in Marbella, this stretch of Costa del Sol is busy year-round.

7. Iberostar Waves Bouganville Playa

Golf: Golf Las Américas, Costa Adeje & Golf del Sur | Customer rating: 4.5 | Best for: Budget Canary Islands golf with nightlife nearby

Why stay here? Located in Playa de las Américas, this family-friendly all-inclusive is excellent value for those wanting sunshine, golf, and easy access to Tenerife’s lively nightlife. With bright rooms, pools, and plenty of buffet options, Iberostar Waves Bouganville Playa delivers a wallet-friendly base close to top island golf courses.

Iberostar Waves Bouganville Playa

"We return to the hotel every year. Excellent service and atmosphere around the place. No complaints on anything. Recommended." ~ a trusted Golfbreaks customer

Golf courses:

Resort highlights:

  • Affordable all-inclusive in a prime Tenerife location
  • Two outdoor pools and family-friendly facilities
  • Walking distance to nightlife, shops, and beaches

Travel tips: Book twilight rounds at Costa Adeje for cheaper rates and spectacular Atlantic sunsets.

8. Marriott Residence Salgados Resort

Golf: Salgados & Morgado | Customer rating: 4.1 | Best for: Families & groups seeking Algarve value

Why stay here? A four-star residence-style resort, this is a superb budget-friendly option for families and larger groups. The Marriott Residence Salgados Resort has 10 pools, spacious apartments, and access to nearby courses, it combines comfort with excellent all-inclusive pricing.

Marriott Residence Salgados Resort

"Great venue, great set up and great staff. Perfect for the annual golf trip." ~ a trusted Golfbreaks customer

Golf courses:

Resort highlights:

  • Ten swimming pools for all ages
  • Apartment-style accommodation ideal for groups
  • Affordable all-inclusive in a central Algarve location

Travel tips: Avoid peak weekends, midweek stays often offer lower package rates.

9. Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus

Golf: Real Novo Sancti Petri Golf Club | Customer rating: 5 | Best for: Budget all-inclusive with cultural extras

Why stay here? This four-star beachfront hotel is just steps from Seve Ballesteros’ Real Novo Sancti Petri, offering budget all-inclusive value with great golf on your doorstep. The Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus is home to four restaurants, three bars, and an adults-only pool, give plenty of choice without stretching your wallet.

Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus

"Excellent food, room, service, cleanliness. Everything was wonderful. Golf courses in excellent condition & very interesting." ~ a trusted Golfbreaks customer

Golf courses:

Real Novo Sancti Petri Golf Club: Two 18-hole layouts designed by Seve Ballesteros.

Resort highlights:

  • Affordable all-inclusive packages with variety
  • Adults-only pool for post-golf relaxation
  • Close to Cadiz for cultural day trips

Travel tips: Combine golf with a day in Cadiz, tapas and history at half the price of Marbella.

10. Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira

Golf: Salgados, Morgado, Gramacho & Vale da Pinta | Customer rating: 3.9 | Best for: Central Algarve golf at a fair price

Why stay here? A reliable budget all-inclusive pick, Holiday Inn Algarve balances cost and convenience. It sits beachfront in Albufeira, within walking distance of the strip, and gives easy access to some of the region’s best-value golf.

Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira

"Very clean, great facilities and staff can't do enough for you. Only 5 euro in a taxi to the strip or old town. Will return 100%" ~ a trusted Golfbreaks customer

Golf courses:

  • Salgados: Links-style with water on 14 holes.
  • Morgado: Championship-length with wide fairways.
  • Gramacho & Vale da Pinta: Two popular parkland courses with good value green fees.

Resort highlights:

  • Great-value all-inclusive dining and drinks
  • Walking distance to Albufeira’s nightlife
  • Beachfront setting just 30 minutes from Faro airport

Travel tips: Plan an extra round on your arrival or departure day, Faro’s proximity makes it easy.

Planning your budget all-inclusive golf holiday

  • Book early — The best all-inclusive deals go quickly, especially for peak golf season. Lock in flights and tee times 4–6 months ahead.
  • Travel off-peak — March and November often deliver the best savings, compared to peak summer or festive periods.
  • Look for package deals — Destinations like Turkey, Morocco, and Spain regularly offer unbeatable value with golf, meals, drinks, and transfers included.
  • Share the costTraveling as a group can reduce per-person rates and unlock free golf places.

Budget all-inclusive FAQs

Q: How affordable are all-inclusive golf holidays? A: Packages in Spain, Portugal, and Turkey can start from under £500 per golfer, including golf, meals, and drinks.

Q: What’s the difference between budget and luxury all-inclusive? A: Budget options keep things simple and offer great value, while luxury packages include extras such as spa access, fine dining, and championship-level courses.

Q: Are non-golfers catered for? A: Yes, most resorts offer pools, spas, entertainment, and excursions, perfect for partners, families, or friends who don’t golf.

Q: Can I still enjoy a quality golf experience on a budget? A: Definitely. Many budget-friendly resorts have excellent on-site courses, practice facilities, and even unlimited golf offers.

Final Thoughts

A budget all-inclusive golf holiday proves that you don’t need to spend big to enjoy world-class golf and stress-free travel. With meals, drinks, and rounds included, it’s one of the best-value ways to enjoy your time on and off the fairways.

Whether it’s a sun-soaked week in Turkey, a quick-value break in Spain, there’s an all-inclusive package to suit every budget.

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Matt Beahan

Senior European Travel Consultant

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