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3.9
1098 Reviews (1098)
5 Stars
271
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
48
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
84.6%
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3.9
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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0
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
89.3%
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25 out of 28 reviews
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4.0
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.4%
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38 out of 44 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
1098 Reviews (1098)

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Good course layout

I enjoyed the variety of holes. Lots of different holes. Short par 4 s and long par 4s. Water on several holes. Greens had some slope and was a good challenge. Greens were fairly slow but seemed to roll true. I enjoyed the round.

Conditions Good
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Great staff

Course is challenging for mid to high handy cap golfers

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
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Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
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Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
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I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Staff needs be trained..

The course is not bad for afternoon tee time $79, I take my son with me is not a golfer, we just want to spend time together, the charge $55 , is not about the money but I think was not appropriate, the staff was very rud in general, i come to Puerta Vallarta almost every year for shore I will not go back To this golf course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Poor
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Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Fun and pretty vourse

The Marina Vallarta course is pretty course that is well maintained. Although there is not much change in elevation on the course, good use is made of what there is. Plenty of water and bunkers keeps play challenging. The crocodiles on the course, though sedentary create some non-water or sand hazards.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

It’s a tough one!

If you aren’t striping your driver down the middle it’s gonna be a real tough course. Fairways are very narrow to start ( landing zone on first tee is about 15 yards wide) and the course slowly get’s more scenic and a little wider targets as it progresses. A lot of false fronts, so the red flags are gonna be tough to stick. Tons of wildlife and Crocodiles…like BIG ones…saw one eat a bird….so that was cool.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

My golf day.

Golf was great, course is challenging and fun to play. Golfing again on the 17th.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Course, but a bit over priced

I have played this course several times now. It is a fun course that is an average challenge. One par 3 is next to the ocean, which is a really nice touch. The course did have some rough playing spots, with dead grass, but it was not bad.

The location is great, if you are staying in the marina area, or close to the airport. Would make an excellent place to play for a short weekend golf trip. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

My biggest complaint is the price. I have played at other golf courses in beautiful locations that were less expensive. Though I will say, I think because the price is fairly high for this course, there were not many people playing, so the pace of play was great. We did not have to worry about anyone in front it behind us.

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