Monte Rei Green Fees and Tee Times
Widely rated the best course in Portugal, the Jack Nicklaus North Course at Monte Rei is a premium round in the quiet eastern Algarve. Green fees start from around €135 including a buggy in 2026, and the smart way to play is as a resort guest. Here is what a round costs, how tee times work and when to go.
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The short answer
Plan on a green fee from around €135 for 18 holes on the Monte Rei North Course in 2026, a rate that includes a shared buggy and an hour on the practice facilities. That is the from price under the rate card valid from November 2025 to October 2026, so it is the floor rather than the typical figure: the fee climbs in the spring and autumn peak and is higher again for visiting day golfers than for guests staying at the resort. Monte Rei deliberately limits the number of rounds each day to keep the course quiet, which is part of why it feels more like a private club than a busy Algarve resort.
All figures here are indicative 2026 rates verified in June 2026 from Monte Rei and recognized golf sources. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Rates change by season and by how you book, so always confirm current fees directly with Monte Rei before booking. The single biggest saving is to stay on site: resort guests receive preferential green fees and priority tee times, which is why most golfers experience Monte Rei as part of a stay rather than a one off day visit.
Monte Rei green fees, 2026
Monte Rei publishes a single headline green fee for the North Course that includes a buggy, with the rate moving by season and a lower price for resort guests. The North Course is the playable championship layout; a second Nicklaus course has long been planned for the estate.
| Rate | What it covers | Indicative 2026 price |
|---|---|---|
| From rate, 18 holes | Round on the North Course, shared buggy and an hour at the practice facilities | From about €135 |
| Spring and autumn peak | The same round in the busiest, finest weather windows | Higher than the from rate, confirm directly |
| Resort guest rate | Preferential green fee and priority tee times for villa and suite guests | Reduced, confirm with the resort |
The from rate of around €135 including a buggy is verified from Monte Rei for the November 2025 to October 2026 rate period; peak and guest figures vary, so always confirm current fees directly before booking. Check tee time availability.
Stay and play: the value route
Because resort guests pay less and get the prime tee times, the smart way to play Monte Rei is to build a stay around it. A short break in the villas or suites, with a round or two on the North Course and the rest of the eastern Algarve to explore, brings the effective cost per round down and turns a single expensive day into a proper golf trip. It is also the most reliable way to secure a morning tee time in the spring and autumn peak, when the limited daily rounds fill quickly.
How green fees work at Monte Rei
Monte Rei is run more like an exclusive club than a high volume resort, and that shapes everything about playing it. The North Course is a par 72 Jack Nicklaus Signature design of about 6,567 metres, roughly 7,184 yards, from the tournament tees, set in the rolling hills of the eastern Algarve near Tavira and Castro Marim, well away from the busy central Algarve golf belt. The club caps the number of rounds each day, so the course is quiet, immaculately presented and feels a long way from a crowded tee sheet.
The green fee includes a buggy and practice time, and the single biggest variable in what you pay is the season. Rates are lowest in the height of summer and in the depths of winter, and highest in the spring and autumn, when the Algarve weather is at its best for golf and demand peaks. The second variable is how you book: resort guests pay a preferential rate and get priority on the tee sheet, while visiting day golfers pay more and have fewer slots available, especially at prime times.
Booking is best done early and, ideally, as part of a stay. Tee times are bookable directly through Monte Rei or through a golf tour operator, and the morning slots in peak season go well ahead. For the wider picture of an Algarve trip, see our guides to green fees in the Algarve and the Algarve destination guide.
Where to spend, and where to save
For the experience, Monte Rei is worth the premium: it is consistently rated the number one course in Portugal, and the calm, polished feel of the place is a large part of what you are paying for. To get the best value, stay on the estate so the green fee drops and the tee times open up, and travel in the shoulder weeks just before or after the spring and autumn peaks, when the weather is still excellent and the rates ease.
Monte Rei sits in the quieter eastern Algarve, a short drive from Faro airport and the Spanish border, so it pairs naturally with the resort courses around Vilamoura and Quinta do Lago for a fuller golf week. Our roundup of the best golf courses in Portugal sets out the options, and the Monte Rei North course profile covers the layout hole by hole.
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Monte Rei green fee questions
How much are Monte Rei green fees in 2026?
Monte Rei green fees on the Jack Nicklaus North Course start from around €135 per round including a shared buggy and use of the practice facilities, under rates valid from November 2025 to October 2026. Rates rise in the spring and autumn peak and are higher again for non resort guests, so the from price is the floor rather than the typical price. All figures are indicative; always confirm current fees directly with Monte Rei before booking.
Is the green fee at Monte Rei cheaper for resort guests?
Yes. Guests staying in the Monte Rei villas and suites receive preferential green fees and priority on the tee sheet compared with visiting day golfers, which is why most golfers play Monte Rei as part of a stay. The published from rate of around €135 including a buggy is the starting point; confirm the exact guest and visitor rates directly before booking.
How do you book a tee time at Monte Rei?
Tee times on the North Course are booked directly through Monte Rei or through a golf tour operator, and the buggy is included in the green fee. The course limits the number of rounds each day to protect the experience, so the prime morning times in the spring and autumn peak book up well ahead. Always confirm current booking rules and availability directly before travelling.
What is the par and yardage of the Monte Rei North Course?
The Monte Rei North Course is a par 72 Jack Nicklaus Signature design measuring about 6,567 metres, roughly 7,184 yards, from the tournament tees. It is regularly rated the number one course in Portugal, set in the quiet eastern Algarve hills near Tavira and Castro Marim.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Indicative 2026 green fees verified from Monte Rei in June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.