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3.9
1097 Reviews (1097)
5 Stars
271
4 Stars
563
3 Stars
184
2 Stars
48
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
84.4%
Recommend this course
946 out of 1097 reviews
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3.9
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.9%
Recommend this course
24 out of 27 reviews
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4.0
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.7%
Recommend this course
39 out of 45 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
1097 Reviews (1097)

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2.0
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Pace of play

Pace so slow there were 4 carts on the same hole all day. We drove off the course on the 13th hole. Terrible value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
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
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marina Vallarta GC is challenging

Marina Vallarta is a challenging and beautiful course.pace of play was slower than average. Beautiful course with ponds and wildlife, crocodiles.

Crocks just nap and don't bother the golfers.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ramon for a caddy

Great course, Ramon is the best caddy ever. 45 year old dude with kids that loves golf!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Marina Vallarta Golf

Check in at the course was a problem. The course employee had difficulty printing a starter ticket for me & processing my credit card. When I checked my receipt at my hotel I discovered that she charged my card $79+ dollars US & not the $65 US I had booked on Golf Now! Very disappointed. 🙁👎

Course was in reasonably good condition. However, most of the greens were very firm & I had several shots land on the green & roll off the back. Greens did roll pretty good. Sand traps were a bit “thin” on sand. Fairways were generally in good shape. I will play there again in the future. Watch out for the crocodiles!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marina Vallarta has great value

The course was in good condition for all 4 rounds, the staff was friendly, the wildlife outstanding. Great value and experience for the money. There may be better courses around, but if you plan on playing multiple times, you can double up here for the price of one round elsewhere.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pros and Cons

Did not book on golf now but would recommend doing that.

Pace of play and marshalling is terrible and I mean terrible. Saw this on other reviews and it is true. They had singles and doubles going out even though they were 20 minutes behind.

Fairways in poor condition, greens prett good. Lots of tough pin placements but no complaints

Narrow fairways and lot of water but I thought the layout was very good..just be prepared for slow play and an unfriendly staff

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

not worth the money

course is in poor condition. pace of play is terrible. no marshalls.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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