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4.0
698 Reviews (698)
5 Stars
194
4 Stars
366
3 Stars
103
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
90.0%
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631 out of 698 reviews
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3.9
193 Reviews (193)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
108
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.0%
Recommend this course
168 out of 193 reviews
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4.0
224 Reviews (224)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
121
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.4%
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6573 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.1

Marina Vallarta Golf Club is known for its stunning tropical landscape that is home to an abundance of wildlife. Golfers have the opportunity to play amongst iguanas and alligators while enjoying scenic views of the Bay of Banderas. The course is blessed with a bevy of natural hazards including towering palm trees, lagoons, and waterfalls. Colorful tropical flowers and native vegetation further accent the landscape. In addition to the natural hazards, there are also a few strategically placed bunkers along the greensides. The golf course offers a challenging but fair test that is not overly demanding, which is probably for the best since it is easy to get distracted by the beautiful surroundings. Given its versatility and scenery, Marina Vallarta G.C. has become a popular venue for various golfing events, including the Governor's Cup Pro/Am Tournament.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Finger (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discovery
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

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4.0
698 Reviews (698)

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Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Day in the sun

There were a few rough spots on the course but 90° heat will do that. The staff was very friendly and overall it was a good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course

Overall price was great. It was worth it but if you do take a passenger it will cost you $50. This happened to me and for that I will not play this course again if I have to take my wife or a passenger. $50 for a passenger is ridiculous.🙄

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun outing

Played this course several times.
Fun and challenging. Surprised I didn’t see any crocks this time out. Fun course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Reasonable but other course offer better value

First time playing vista marina. Course was ok. A few strange holes and lots if noise from the airport. Better value at vidanta, and vista valharta

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

To much money for course

To much money for course. Hard course with lots of water. Not for beginners

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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 Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Convenient!

Overall the course is ok, not overly difficult, but super convenient if you are staying in the Puerto Vallarta Marina area as it is literally a 5 minute walk. Certainly overpriced for the conditions of the course, I would expect to pay 1/2 at a max even in resort environments! Go alertly and play in 2:15.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging Course

The closest course to downtown P V. Lots of trees and water. There are three forced carries over water. Greens were a week after being punched so still bumpy but in the past they’ve been pretty good. Fairways were OK.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bumpy greens concrete sand

The greens were punched several weeks ago, but were clearly not dressed properly. Crazy bumpy greens, impossible to putt. Bunkers were literally rock hard. Whole group resorted to taking drops instead of trying to hit out of them. Even the discounted tee times are ridiculously expensive. Staff was fantastic as always, but clearly new management is needed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It’s a Mexican Course

It’s too bad the greens had just been punched because the rest of the course was in quite good shape. Way better than The Flamingoes and better value for your dollar.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dropping the ball.

Played this 2019, 4 star. They’ve dropped the ball. Greens a mess. Sand just dirty stone. What happened?

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Disappointed

Of course beautiful day. Staff great. Good deal with Golf Now. Course average at best. Sand isn’t sand. Green’s were just aerated, ball bounced all over map.. Course has slipped since we played it in 19. Thankfully we didn’t pay full price.

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

Fun Round

From the time I arrived I received great customer service my reservation was recorded all I needed was to give them my name no questions asked I had a great caddy after 1520 minutes on the driving range headed over to the first tee and had a 2 1/2 round of great golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Marina Vallarta Golf Course

Very nice course located conveniently in the city. Greens had been recently punched and sanded, fairways were well maintained, tee boxes were a little rough at times but not unplayable. Water does have plenty of crocodiles habiting them so stay away but fun to see. Not on the high end of service but staff was courteous. I would recommend to everyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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