Relais Golf Padova is one of those places that makes a golf holiday wonderfully straightforward. Set within the clubhouse at Golf Club Padova, in the beautiful Euganean Hills of Veneto, the Relais allows you to stay right beside the fairways, enjoy the atmosphere of the golf club throughout your visit and have 27 holes of golf almost immediately outside your room.

The accommodation occupies the second floor of the clubhouse and has a small, intimate feel rather than the atmosphere of a large resort hotel. Rooms are bright, spacious and traditionally comfortable, with a choice of single rooms, doubles, junior suites and suites. Each has a minibar and safe, while many stays are all about waking up to views across the course and surrounding countryside before heading downstairs for breakfast and your morning tee time.

For us, the biggest attraction is the location. Golf Club Padova has three separate nine-hole loops – Yellow, Blue and Red – which can be combined to give plenty of variety over several rounds. The original parkland holes weave between mature trees, lakes and carefully positioned bunkers, while the setting within the Euganean Hills Regional Park gives the whole property a wonderfully peaceful feel.

Staying at the Relais also means you can properly enjoy the clubhouse rather than simply leaving once your round is finished. The Ser Petracco Restaurant is an important part of the experience, serving refined Italian cuisine alongside an extensive wine selection. During the warmer months, the panoramic terrace overlooking the golf course and Euganean Hills is a lovely place to settle in after golf with a drink or dinner.

There is also an outdoor swimming pool for relaxing between rounds, while the club has additional leisure facilities including a sauna and gym. We think the overall set-up works particularly well for golfers who prefer smaller, golf-led accommodation where everything revolves naturally around the course.

It is worth staying for more than the golf too. The famous thermal towns of Abano Terme and Montegrotto Terme are nearby, giving you the chance to combine your rounds with spa and wellness experiences. The Euganean Hills are also excellent for exploring local villages, vineyards and restaurants, while Padua and Venice can easily add another dimension to a longer Veneto golf holiday.

Relais Golf Padova is a great option for couples and golf groups wanting convenience, character and quality golf without needing a huge resort. Speak to our Golf Travel Experts at Hashtag Golf Travel and we can create a tailor-made Veneto golf holiday combining a stay at Relais Golf Padova with your preferred rounds and other courses across the region.