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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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great track

It’s a little pricey if your not local but the all over value is great. Unlimited food and drink while you play.Speedy Gonzales the cart attendant was a real treat,he was really fast and very entertaining. Course has a couple very long holes for this old guy but overall a fun course.My only complaint is that no warning about sanded greens. All good, still had a blast.Watch your food on some of the holes, the Coati’s will swarm your cart looking for food.Enjoy

Sorry about my wife’s crappie videotaping

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, just way to expensive now days

Have played this course several times over last 10 years and when it was $50, it was a good deal, but now they want $200. The amenities aren’t That good. As long as you can hit straight, the course is not that tough.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

$$$$ Nice course - staff not 2 friendly

$180 weekday at 9:30, course in great shape. Never saw refreshment cart on front side & very hot. Staff was pretty un-enthusiastic. They have shortened up back 9 on 2 holes due to new hotel. Went from tough back 9 to so-so.

Price is up a lot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
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Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Travel guru

This is by far the toughest golf course in the area. Each requires very careful shot planning and straight off the tee, position is everything to make the green in regulation. Jungle on both side of the fairway or water or sand, it's better to tee off with an iron or 3 wood on the short par 4, most holes are dogleg and par 5's double dog legs. I've played this course for 20 years and it's still the toughest most demanding course I've played. From the tips it will make you cry if you don't drive the ball at least 240 and straight. Course was in great shape with average greens. It's all inclusive so food and drinks are complimentary with the round. Bring balls as they charge close to $100 for a dozen or go to Costco or Wal-Mart before your round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Value for moneu

This is the closest course to Playa del Carmen. Minimal travel time makes it good value. Good layout with some challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course but bring your own balls

Overall the course and experience was great my only issue was the price of golf balls. I expected a little more than I would pay normally but $98 for a dozen balls is a bit ridiculous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Good course, good layout and good condition. Great course and general but pretty difficult course. And all is included in the price so that's very nice

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
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 Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, a bit soggy from rain

They did a great job after 2 days of flooding rain. Course was in good shape water in a few areas and staff, food and drinks were excellent!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Father’s Day present from my wife!

A bit too pricey, but the all inclusive helps a bit.

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

Amazing value

Loved this course, staff was amazing. First time I played an all inclusive course, lunch liquor all included.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Good course, just not as advertised

The course layout is definitely challenging and fun. (Sometimes the former exceeds the latter.) The staff are friendly and helpful. The pace of play (8:17 tee time) was great, at under four hours.

Lots of wildlife that isn’t shy at all. The coati will get really close for some great pictures.

Be advised that the included “premium” liquor is absolutely not premium. The golf carts do not have GPS (and are pretty beat-up).

Still a good experience overall. I just played Playa Paraiso four days prior and the experience was quite different for exactly the same price ($220/player + $50 for clubs)

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

Nice Value

Course was in good shape. All inclusive was the right way to go. Staff was great and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great deal through Golf Now

Challenging course. Drinks and food included. Great staff!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough fun course with great amenities.

Played on a discounted $81 rate at 1215 on Friday as a single. Played the front 9 in an hour and then it was backed up on the back 9. So I asked to play the front 9 again and was joined by one of their members. Great guy and fun to play with.

Food and drink service great at this all-inclusive course.

I play every time I’m in Playa Del Carmen.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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