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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7116 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.2

El Camaleón is aptly named for its diverse layout and ever-changing landscape, which bends through tropical jungles, dense mangroves and oceanfront stretches of sand with holes bordered by massive limestone canals. The indigenous and environmentally inspired design aspects are evident from the opening fairway, by an imposing cenoté, an ancient underground cavern that was unearthed during the initial stages of course construction.

Created with the goal of producing a tournament-quality golf course while maintaining an enjoyable sense of 'playability' for players of all skill levels, this course was designed to enhance the most desirable natural features of its tropical forest and seaside settings.

The result is a golf course with a natural, stand-alone golfing experience unique to its own part of the world.

Course Details

Year Built 2006
Greens Papalum SeaIsle I Variety Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Greg Norman (2006) Tad Burnett (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Jim McLean Golf School"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Collared Shirt, Bermuda Shorts ok.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

Accolades

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Reviews

4.2
71 Reviews (71)
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Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
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A Riviera Maya Gem

The entire experience is first class. And although the course routing at times is a bit funky, the golf is exceptional.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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Excellent weather
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Mayakoba, a golfing must!

Superior and wonderful golfing experience! The two ocean holes (#7 and #15) were simply magnificent. I've played the course four times in the last ten years, and hope to play many more times. Other than the on course food options being very poor and prices in gift shop an insulting outrage, this course is a must for any golfer!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Facility, Unfriendly Pro Shop Staff

This is certainly a "must play" kind of course. The greens and fairways were amazing. It was soooo beautiful, I think it took away the sting of my score and the $150 green fee ;-). Fortunatel because of GolfNow, I received a better rate, but still had to pay $150 in transportation fees from Cancun to the course and back.

The outside staff was very nice and helpful, the guy in the PRO shop was not. He tried to encourage me not to go to the practice range so that I could hurry and finish. I uncovered his hidden agenda when I returned from my round, he had arleady closed the shop and the regsiter so I couldn't buy a souvenir shirt, etc. unless I paid with cash. I was very disappointed to be rushed when that was the main reason I picked Mexico as my destination. I woudln't know anything about the 19th hole since it was pretty much closed when I finished my round and it was only 6:30 or so!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Great time and great value

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our day! Great course, facility, staff, lunch, and under 3 1/2 hours! Saved a lot by booking on Golf Now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Amazing golf course

What a golf course!!!
If you got a chance to play it, we paid 89$ with golf now at 11h30, a huge discount if you compare to the teeoff 10 min earlier at 229$

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Kudos shark

The course was great. The first hole just sets the overall expectation for the course.
Great experience, would go back again!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent golf experience overall!

Amazing course, great service, pace and superb setting! Amazing golf experience overall!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

The staff was nice. Some maybe a little full of the place. The course was great. Perfect conditions and beautiful scenery. Some of the best greens I have played. Any avid golfer must play this if in the area. It was expensive and not all inclusive like some of the other courses, but still a must play once. Very windy the day we played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Toute seul

Je ai jouer toute seul , et j ai partis au trou no 10 et bye pas plus , mais le terrain étais super

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course - Great condition - Touch of Class

Well after playing another local course and being very disappointed ( TPC Cancun ) I was extremely refreshed to experience Mayakoba, very friendly staff, great service, beautiful setting , and the practice facility, putting green, and course was in excellent condition. I highly recommend playing Mayakoba, it is most likely one of the best courses Mexico has to offer, at least to my knowledge on the Mayan coast.
I have played Moon Palace, Riviera, Playa Car, Riviera Maya Golf Course, TPC Cancun .... to my liking Mayakoba is the best of the bunch

Enjoy

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 768
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

PGA Tour host delivers the swankiest golf experience of the Riviera Maya

The host of the OHL Classic at Mayakoba, the PGA TOUR’s only stop in Mexico or the Caribbean, now delivers an experience up to par with an expanded clubhouse. Improvements completed in 2014 added a new bar and patio to the upper level in the clubhouse. A new restaurant is scheduled to open this year as well. The course has always been worthy of the tournament. It traverses through three ecosystems, the jungle, the mangroves and the beach. The signature par-3s at no. 7 and no. 15 overlook the Caribbean Sea. A daunting collection of par-4s will define how the round goes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Golf Packages

Iberostar Paraiso Beach Stay & Play Package

FROM $287 (USD)
CANCUN, MX | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at Iberostar Paraiso Beach and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of El Camaleon Golf Course, Riviera Cancun Golf Course, PGA Riviera Maya Golf Course, Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Course, and Gran Coyote Golf Course.

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo Stay & Play Package

FROM $317 (USD)
CANCUN, MX | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of El Camaleon Golf Course, Riviera Cancun Golf Course, PGA Riviera Maya Golf Course, Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Course, and Gran Coyote Golf Course.

Iberostar Selection Cancun Stay & Play Package

FROM $247 (USD)
CANCUN, MX | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at Iberostar Selection Cancun and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of Iberostar Cancun Golf Course or Riviera Cancun Golf Course.

Iberostar Grand Paraiso Stay & Play Package

FROM $407 (USD)
CANCUN, MX | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at Iberostar Grand Paraiso and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of El Camaleon Golf Course, Riviera Cancun Golf Course, PGA Riviera Maya Golf Course, Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Course, and Gran Coyote Golf Course.
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