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4.2
274 Reviews (274)
5 Stars
126
4 Stars
90
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
85.4%
Recommend this course
232 out of 274 reviews
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4.3
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
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4.2
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.5%
Recommend this course
23 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
Cabo Real's challenging layout delivers sweeping ocean views on every hole, with GPS-equipped carts helping navigate its famously tricky design. Exceptionally friendly staff and a smooth pace of play consistently elevate the overall experience here.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 71
Length 6848 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.3

Cabo Real’s course winds through scenic cactus lined canyons, hills, and arroyos down to the shoreline where the desert meets the sea. A total of nine spectacular oceanfront holes embrace Cabo Real’s 3-1/2 miles of coastline. The golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones II and has its own distinct personality with unique challenges that will inspire the golfers skills of every level.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TIF Dwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round. High season: 11/1 - 5/15

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Riding

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4.2
274 Reviews (274)

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2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Wrong Time of Year

I’ve played this amazing course twice and loved it. I wish we would have known that we had to play the back 9 only before we made reservations and drive out there Very hot and course was very dry. We should have paid Half of what we paid under those circumstances

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Front 9 closed

This course had potential to be nice. But they were renovating the front nine so confined everybody to the back nine only. I understand this is necessary at times but they did not disclose this until after we had checked in for our round. Nothing on the website and golf now said nothing about this either when I booked, which really bothered me because had I known I would have chosen a different course to play. Also it looked like because they are probably planning on renovating the back nine next they were not giving it the care it needed. Many greens had large spots that were dead or dying, fairways didn’t seem to be getting the water needed. On top of everything because we were confined to playing the back nine twice the course played exceptionally slow. Overall a poor experience for such a pricey course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Under repair

The front nine was closed and we had to play back nine twice. Also 10th hole fairway was under repair and was basically a dirt field. Did not find out until we checked in.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Only 9 holes open

Until Oct 31 front 9 is closed. Didn’t know that when booking on GoldNow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beware

Course is only using the back 9 until Oct 31, 2023. We did not know this until an hour before our tee time. Some challenging holes with good views of the water. They are apparently on reduced rates. We utilized a Hot Deal and got a rate $45 under normal price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cabo real

Front nine is closed and golf now did not not reveal this . I still paid a lot and could only play back nine. Was fine at first but then course was backed up . Play was slow and would not recommend playing here now. Course is nice when fully open and it’s good they are taking care of it but, wouldn’t have paid what I did if I knew that! I should be entitled to half of my $$$ back ! See ya in about 6 months Cabo real!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Booked tee time on golf now and when i arrived to pro shop to check in for my round i was told only the back 9 is available for play so i had to play the back 9 twice to play 18 holes the gentleman in the pro shop stated that i was supposed to be notified when i was booking that it was only the back 9 that was available

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So Bad

Hate to say it but I likely wouldn’t never play this course again. We played it three years ago and it was a fun, challenging track with great views of the ocean. At that time it was in great shape. Unfortunately this time they only had the back nine open (no warning on golf now nor when we called to ask if there was a range to warmup). The fairways and most of the course was burnt out and really dry which did not allow for your ball to sit in fairways even when you hit them and the greens were ungroomed to the point where you had to almost chip your putts in. Had a hot deal but still spent about $150 for one of the worst rounds of golf ever. Good thing I had a great foursome with me. Then they had the audacity to offer a “free” round if we sat through a timeshare prez, no thanks! So disappointed and not sure if I’d ever pay for a questro round ever again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible course

Awful conditions. I went here on family vacation and booked this online not knowing only the back 9 was open. Also, the sprinklers were broken, course had dead grass everywhere. I will not be golfing here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Unusual course conditions

Went to Cabo Real and found that only 9 holes were open and the other nine had airiation on the green with a high cut. I was informed by the Pro shop that it was GN's responsibility to inform me of this when i booked the time, but that was not done. I try to play here every year at the same time and actually love the course and people. Just extremely disappointed with the conditions this time around. My guidance from this point forward is do not trust GN, call the course first.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible condition

The course was under repair. All the greens had an inch of sand on them. They closed half the course, so you play the same 9 twice.

My wife was dressed in a nice Sun dress but they made her buy a golf shirt. I can understand if the course was in good condition and fully opened. It was so ridiculous.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the money!

Fairways were all burned out and dry. Was not informed of course conditions at time of booking. Should have paid an extra $40 to replay Cabo del Sol.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Dry

Ground and fairways were very dry and hard. Some tee boxes were burned out.

Beautiful views but a couple of odd holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great views and greens

Played this course upon arrival them played it again before my departure. Absolutely enjoyed it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cabo real

Course is challenging, staff is always great and friendly. I was out of gas almost and one of the staff went to get gas for me as a courtesy. I will always play here and the sister courses. Course is a little dry, but that is expected. It’s hot 🔥hot down here at the moment. Play early.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Reviews and recent golf now last month were scaring us. Skip grass no grass course was green grains were excellent. It iis green. Greens great though aoated a couple of weeks ago. It was our 15 to 20 of time to play the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Patchy

I played here about 2 years ago and it was lush and green. Staff said they had water issues and fairways were patchy and brown.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time

Very nice layout. Condition was a little rough but appears they are working to improve on that. Pace of play was very good 3 hour and 30 minute round. Staff was friendly and the marshals were very helpful. Would recommend this course if you are in the Cabo area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Golf Packages

Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

FROM $397 (USD)
CABO SAN LUCAS, MX | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos Beach Resort and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of Quivira Los Cabos Golf Course, Cabo Del Sol Course, Palmilla Golf Course, Cabo Real Golf Course, and Campestre San José Golf.

Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas Stay & Play Package

FROM $417 (USD)
CABO SAN LUCAS, MX | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas Resort and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of Solmar Golf Links, Cabo Del Sol Course, Cabo Real Golf Course, and Campestre San José Golf.

Pueblo Bonito Rose Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

FROM $387 (USD)
CABO SAN LUCAS, MX | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at Pueblo Bonito Rose Resort & Spa and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of Quivira Los Cabos Golf Course, Cabo Del Sol Course, Palmilla Golf Course, Cabo Real Golf Course, and Campestre San José Golf.

Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $547 (USD)
CABO SAN LUCAS, MX | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of Cabo Del Sol Course, Palmilla Golf Course, Cabo Real Golf Course, Puerto Los Cabos, and Campestre San José Golf.

Grand Solmar at Land’s End Stay & Play Package

FROM $497 (USD)
CABO SAN LUCAS, MX | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of Solmar Golf Links, Cabo Del Sol Course, Cabo Real Golf Course, and Campestre San José Golf.
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