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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7136 yards
Slope 148
Rating 76.1

The Hard Rock Golf Club Riviera Maya (formerly known as The Golf Club at Playacar) offers the perfect combination of natural beauty and the work of man. This magnificient golf course, carved out of the dense Mayan Jungle is only a few hundred yards away from the crystal-clear, turquoise ocean and the fine white sands of the Mexican Caribbean Sea.

The intelligent architectural design of the golf course has converted Playa del Carmen into one of the most popular tourism destinations in all of Mexico.

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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert von Hagge (1994) Jeffery D. Blume (1994)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa, Showers, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

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3.4
418 Reviews (418)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Very average course

Even on a hot deal from golf now this course is average at best.Too many holiday golfers who are clueless to course etiquette.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good Overall Course, Challenging

I was very happy to be placed in a foursome with some great people. They made the golfing experience a lot of fun. The staff is very friendly, with the exception of the Marshall who was a little pushy about moving us along, even though the pace was slow in front of us.

There are some very tough holes with some challenging hazards. Greens were in great shape. Many of the tea boxes needed some work however. It was a good value, given lunch is included as well as all drinks on and off course.

I would definitely recommend this course to lower handicap players, which I am not. Even so, I would definitely return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The starter was not friendly at all. He was rushing us to go out. He told us that the course closes at 4:30 so we need to hurry even though our tee time was 11:15. The yardage book wasn't available.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

To be avoided

I re-iterate all the previous comments made by golfers in taking $176 green fee at 1205 and telling us we must come in at 1630 after being made into a 4 ball with others who struggled to play - Outrageous

All inclusive package offered but no facilities after 1530 in the clubhouse

Pre booked transport arranged by The Hard Rock GC got us to the course 5 mins before our tee time so no chance to use catering or practice facilities

Played 4 other courses in the area on our vacation

This course by far the worst for all aspects of golf and hospitality

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I had a tee time for 1:22 for a 18 holes and I had to be done for 4:30 because the golf course closes at that time. Never have I seen this before.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They close early because of COVID?!!

Tough course, which I’ve played a lot over the years. And I teed off at 1:05 pm, and was told to skip a couple of holes because the course was closing at 5 p. m., as part of their COVID protocol!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Not the Same

Course and clubhouse closed at 4:30. Could not finish round. Golf Now books this as 18 holes all inclusive. It was not. Why would Covid close an outdoor activity early in daylight while it is open all the other hours? The course has changed also. 15 and 16 used to be really good holes. Now they have built an ugly Residence in right on top of what was the 15th fairway making it a short uneventful par four rather than a picturesque 5. Then screwed up the 16 tee box. Really a bad move!!!!!! Unfortunately, it looks like money talked.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don’t book an afternoon tee time.

I had a 1pm tee time. When I arrived at the course I was told I had to be off the course by4:30 as everything closed at 5. Course was packed and was only able to play 12 holes. If I would have known this I would have never booked in the afternoon.

It was raining and with the time crunch there was no stopping due to weather. We just had to keep going and it was fun just not totally enjoyable.

For what I paid it was definitely not worth the money. Food and drinks are included in your fees I was only able to get a couple drinks and restaurant was closed when we came off the course at 4:30.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

This course is amazing! The conditions are perfect, the staff and friendliness is outstanding.

This is a Long course with more bunkers than you’ve ever seen. Lol so bone up on your sand play before you go.

If you’re ever in Playa Del Carmen don’t pass up playing this course.

Mike

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful, but ran out of time

Beautiful course in a beautiful neighborhood in Playa. It is challenging due to narrow fairways and lots of bunkers and hazards. Easy to lose a ball, but is fun to play. As others note, they want you done at 4:30. We started at 12:15 and only made it through 16 holes as it was backed up on a busy day. It is all-inclusive with food and drinks and driving range. I came early and was able to join a group that was scheduled earlier than my tee time. Nice rental clubs. Would play here again if could get an earlier tee time at a good rate.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course, tight track, super friendly staff

Fun course, tight track, super friendly staff. All inclusive eat is a good value if you book online.

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

Short of Quality

I have played a number of the coarses along the Mayan coast and this one ranks very low on value for me. At $240 Canadian it is very over priced.

Greens were all in low average quality and all extremely small.

I would not pay anymore than $125USD to play this track. THERE ARE OTHERS WITH GREATER VALUE. All Mexican coarses are over priced!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

HARD Hard Hard rock

Very difficult lay out. TINY greens. Most holes have hills on both sides that roll out in dense forest (easy to lose balls). Pace of play was horrible

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best bang for your buck!

Beautiful course, staff is amazing and the little extras make it worth your while!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Good but tough

This is a beautiful course, but I found it especially hard. A shot-makers course. Fairways are all fairly narrow. Once you leave the fairway, you can forget about finding your ball.

Basically, great course for good golfers, but tough course for average golfer who works hard to break 100. You won' be doing that on this course!

Friendly staff. Good value for the money because it included green fee, cart, practice range and food and drink.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable

I felt like a golf rock star with the 5star treatment. I've never experienced an all inclusive golf game. Transportation from my resort, club rental, cart and yes food & beverages too!!!!!

Shot a 93 and was proud of it on this beautiful day and challenging course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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