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3.9
1096 Reviews (1096)
5 Stars
270
4 Stars
563
3 Stars
184
2 Stars
48
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
85.6%
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3.9
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.0%
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27 out of 30 reviews
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4.0
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.0%
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40 out of 46 reviews
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Course Highlights
Bilingual staff consistently impress with attentive service, including complimentary ice water and club transport to your car. The tight, palm-lined layout winds through water hazards home to real crocodiles, creating a uniquely memorable round.

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
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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

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3.9
1096 Reviews (1096)

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3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Previously Played

Never know what pace of play will be

Golfed the course a few times and pace was anywhere from 3.5 hours to what would have been 6 hours (we quit after 12). There was even a group of six a few ahead of us duringone round. Called the pro shop and no Marshal came out to investigate. When we asked in the proshop afterward we were told there wasn't anything they could/would do about it.

They also close the restaurant at 6pm so no availability for supper.

That said, the course is challenging and interesting. Greens have lots of slope so don't leave your ball above the hole. There is also a lot of water so play smart. Not all holes should be driver.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice little resort course, fast rounds and great staff

Played Marina Vallarta 4 times while I stayed with the family at the Marriott across the street (1 min walk). Blue tees play over 6500yds and have some challenging approach shots. Morning rounds were 2 to 2.5hrs and afternoons were about 3.25hrs. Crocodiles and wildlife was a nice extra. The winds pick up in the afternoon making it a very different course than in the mornings. Tons of staff continually working on the course. My only complaint is the sand traps were poor.

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

Beautiful layout and challenging holes.

2nd time I played the course. Staff was helpful and attentive--i.e. needed to rent clubs. Nice to have access to the practice range before play. Course was in good shape and my friend and I had a great morning round. Will definitely try to play when we visit next year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf was good

The golf was good. The course was in really good shape. Lots of weeds though.

The prop shop check in staff is not friendly at all. I have noticed this being there many times.

Drink and snack cart was by 2 times in 18 holes.

Lots of crocodiles which is neat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Avoid tournaments

Fun course with good views but we followed a tournament and couldn’t finish the round

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

cool course

I would play this again ,our problem was that the course only played 9 holes twice ..we got a 40dollar Uber ride there to find out half course was closed and same price as open

.we could have gone back but in for a buck ..sorry we did ..

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyed the course

The golf course is very nice with some challenging holes. Water hazards are very challenging to work around but quite doable. I'm not a long hitter and needed to do some course management.

The only disappointment came from the sand traps. They were very hard and was unable to get under the ball in order to do short side shots.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Convenient Puerto Vallarta course

Have played 3 different PV courses over the years vacationing here. Marina Vallarta is convenient to our place in the Romantic Zone. Don't have to go out to Nuevo Vallarta. Marina Vallarta is a nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Very slow 3 1\2 hours for 10 holes. We left the course after 10 holes.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marina Vallarta

This is a nice course, very challenging sometimes too challenging. Most important things bring lots of balls with you and play the right tee box for your game. See too many people (men) think they should play white or blue tees, this course seems to play big, longer than you think, lots of water, with crocodiles, lots of sand traps, however it isn’t really sand. Time for them to invest some money in the traps. Staff are great, backshop guys are the best, please tip them.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good times but sloooww

We had a good time but had to be behind a five some for which the Marshall said nothing can be done it’s just gonna be a looong round. Course was fun otherwise.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Exchange rate

I played twilight time. The rate is 69USD. According to my app that translates to 1152 pesos, not 1310. I don't appreciate being charged an extra 158 pesos. I would like compensation for the overpayments of the 4 twilight times I played.

Norm Miller

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pro shop

Did not appreciate your o return policy. I was refused to return over priced golf balls

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always Fun Course

Played this course many times and it is always fun. It was a little dry in spots but still very playable.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

One previous reviewer put it succinctly: this course is “meh.” The layout is challenging, probably the best part about it. The course conditions are reminiscent of a low-end municipal course. The staff is indifferent, and the amenities - again, think low-end muni. We played Vista Vallerta (Nicklaus) a few days prior. Honestly, save your money and play that course. It is in amazing condition and the amenities match the price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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