Moon Spa & GC - Lakes: signature hole
A view of the signature hole of Lakes Course from Moon Spa & Golf Club
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4.0
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
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3 Stars
11
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
76.9%
Recommend this course
52 out of 67 reviews
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4.0
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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3.9
14 Reviews (14)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
78.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 14 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Resort
Par 36
Length 3602 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Moon Spa & Golf Club is a 27-hole layout that holds the distinction of being the first Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course in Cancun. The course is divided into three nines called Jungle, Lakes, and Dunes. The lush, rolling terrain of the Riviera Maya provides three distinct landscapes for each. The Lakes nine, as one would expect, features the most water of any of the three nines. Nicklaus deftly utilized the natural lakes and wetlands to create a challenging but playable layout. Strategically placed bunkers also come into play throughout and if you're not careful, you could lose a ball or several to the areas of jungle growth that border the fairways. All of the golf courses offer a fair test with four different sets of tees that make them more accessible.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Paspalum Grass
Greens Paspalum EE1 Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (2002) Greg Letsche (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming

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4.0
67 Reviews (67)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

great course, played 9 on lakes and 9 on dunes

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great value when booked through golfnow on a hot deal ($48) course off of back tees quite demanding, if you miss the fairway you will not be playing that ball again !!!!.
fairways & greens in good condition.
mind the gator in the big "dunes" lake
(noticed that after I played my first round on this course on a hot deal, it was removed from the following week), be aware that the rack rate for this course is $300

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Hot this time of the year!

We teed off at 8 and finished by a little after 12 on the dunes - jungle course covered in sweat. It was really warm and humid this time of year (end of July). The course forces you to play conservative. Big hitters must be very accurate. Greens are very fair and I never saw a ball mark. We rented clubs (Callaway razor x) and I wish the set included a 56 and 60 wedge. These clubs were needed to stop the ball on the greens. Bring you own balls. I paid $20 for 12 shag balls at the pro shop. One would think if a person paid the full greens fee and rental price of clubs they may throw in a sleeve of balls. Next time I will bring my own clubs and be better prepared. Nice food restaurant and good drinks in the bar. Have fun this proved to be a good break from the beach and pool crowd.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great value at a great course.

This is a great golf course that was in excellent condition. We played on a GolfNow Hot Deal that included RT transportation, green fees, cart and unlimited food and drink. The staff is friendly and helpful and the facilities are first class. I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Well maintained Nicklaus Resort Course

This is a nice place 20 minutes south of the Hotel Zone in Cancun. The course was in very good condition (played Lakes and Jungle). There are lots of forced water and waste bunker carries off the tee. All the par 3's were water holes. Typical sadistic Nicklaus setup with most shots into the greens having to be in the center in order to stay on. No rough around greens to hold the ball from draining into the bunkers. Greens putted nicely, but did not hold approach shots. Fairways were similarly shaped, caroming balls on the edges of the fairway out into the jungle. I'm not complaining, just informing other golfers. Holes were straightforward as far as approach shots were concerned, with no surprise water or bunkers. I liked the course, but would recommend playing more conservatively (favor the center of the green, etc.) for anyone wishing to have an enjoyable round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 694
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

The Moon Palace is a popular place along the Riviera Maya

The versatility of 27 holes, a central location and the all-inclusive food and drinks included in the green fee make the Moon Palace the most popular round of golf along the Riviera Maya. That makes it feel a bit like a golf factory just pumping out players in all directions. Once on the course, the beauty of the property shines through with tons of lakes and jungle. The Dunes nine, built one year after the original Lakes and Jungle nines, reigns as the best loop in all of Cancun, although it’s also painfully difficult. The Lakes-Dunes nines form the best loop at the resort.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Bad planning

The course was soo overcrowded that we were only able to get in 9 holes. They should not allow that many bookings if the course is that crowded. Also - the shuttle there was hit by a bus.. and my shuttle home never showed up. Nothing offered for trouble.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Water Issues + PACKED

Was on our honeymoon and decided to play here and of the 3 courses we played while in the area this was the worse. Only 3 of the 4 9s were open and the one was in BAD BAD shape. Food after the round was buffet style and was pretty much closed down. It could be really nice but no plans on returning

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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