Circuit De La Palmeraie BP 1488, Marrakech, Morocco | (888) 399-9863
Rooms are modern with flat-screen TVs and fresh decor
27-hole golf course with 11 lakes and a clubhouse
Two tennis courts as well as jogging tracks
Enormous, upscale spa with a beauty salon
Free shuttle to the historic city center during business hours
Tasty, sleek restaurant on-site
24-hour room service available
Large event space and 12 meeting rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Some rooms are far from the main hotel buildings
No restocking of free bottled water in guest rooms
No on-site fitness center
Buffet restaurant is the only dining option (aside from room service)
Loud disco music is played around the pool all day
No discount on golf greens fees for hotel guests
The 315-room luxury Hotel du Golf is beautifully designed and decorated in an ultra-modern style, with a traditional Moroccan streak. There is a 27-hole golf course on the property in the Palmeraie, as well as a golf club with instruction available, although greens fees are not included in the room rate. The hotel hosts many large groups and conferences, which can make common areas and restaurants feel crowded and chaotic. Rooms are lovely, though, with a sleek design aesthetic, private balconies, and gorgeous bathrooms.
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Scene
27-hole golf course, gorgeous modern lobby, beautiful terraces, large groups
The Hotel du Golf lives up to its name, with a 27-hole golf course on the property, as well as a clubhouse, pro shop, and golf instruction. This draws large groups and conferences, which can give a crowded “clubby” feel to the bars, restaurants, and common areas. There is a large pool with decorative palm islands in the center, although loud music plays poolside all day, which makes the vibe less than restful (as does the race to reserve poolside lounge chairs in the morning). Elsewhere on the grounds, Balinese sun beds can be found for quiet relaxation. The lobby is stunning, with high ceilings, beautiful modern versions of kilim carpets, furniture fit for reclining, and cool hanging light fixtures with paintings on the inside. The atmosphere is visually striking, although not cozy. Outside the lobby, there is a long terrace that looks like something out of either ancient Babylon or current Hollywood, lined with palm trees and clusters of rattan sofas and chaises. The Hotel du Golf has the big things covered, but the details, at times, slip through the cracks as the staff gets overwhelmed by large groups all wanting immediate service.
Location
In the Palmeraie, about 20 minutes from the medina
The Hotel du Golf is located in the Palmeraie, a quiet area outside Marrakech with nothing in the immediate area except other resorts. The medina is about a 20-minute drive from the hotel. The resort runs a free shuttle to and from the old city during business hours. Marrakech Menara International Airport is 40 minutes from the hotel.
Rooms
Spotless and sleek, with modern furniture and spectacular bathrooms
Rooms at the Hotel du Golf are spotless, sleek, and beautifully designed, with modern furniture, wood floors, and walls painted beige with accents of lime green that add a healthy, refreshing air to the spaces. Each room has a furnished balcony with cafe table and chairs, and rattan sofas; most rooms have pool or golf course views, and all have flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. The bathrooms are exceptional, with windows between bedrooms and bathrooms, and slatted blinds for those who want more privacy. Many rooms have spectacular oval tubs; some have separate shower stalls. Twin rooms have shower only. Adjoining rooms are available for families traveling together.
Features
Huge spa with body and beauty treatments, spinning classes, avant-garde buffet, and cool lobby lounge
The Hotel du Golf’s centerpiece is its 27-hole Robert Trent Jones-designed golf course, although greens fees are not included in the room rates.The huge Palmeraie Spa offers a variety of Eastern and Western body treatments and massage, as well as beauty treatments and fitness classes, including spinning, and an indoor pool. The spa is located at the neighboring Golf Palace Hotel, a 10-minute walk away. The hotel restaurant is avant-garde in design with an open-plan kitchen, but food is served buffet-style. The spacious lobby lounge has furnishings by Philippe Starck, and is a cool spot to have a drink.
