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3.8
1070 Reviews (1070)
5 Stars
268
4 Stars
546
3 Stars
177
2 Stars
48
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
80.8%
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922 out of 1070 reviews
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4.3
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
86.7%
Recommend this course
13 out of 15 reviews
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3.8
139 Reviews (139)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
76
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.6%
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112 out of 139 reviews
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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
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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3.8
1070 Reviews (1070)

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course management very good

All good , some wear and tear but golf maintanence underway.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dog legs

Lotsvof dog legs makes it challenging fairways and greens excellent shape

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Toughest course in PV

Marina Vallarta is easily the toughest course in Puerto Vallarta with narrow fairways, lots of water fronting greens and wind coming off the ocearn. Because it is a tourist city, the prices are unreasonably high, even for locals. I will only play in the afternoons when the rates are a third of morning prices, but that's when it gets windiest. Holes have a very similar feel at times, but greens are in good shape. The fourth hole, a par 3 on the ocean, is the moment to pull out the camera for visitors.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Playing golf in Marina Vallarta

This is a course that if you love golf and you have some free time go for it, if not you might not enjoy it. If it's your first time make sure to hire a caddy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Lots of water and crocodiles on the front and a little more forgiving on the back.

Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor value

The pace of play was very slow. There were people ahead of us that have never played golf before. The Fairways are in terrible shape. Our overall experience between slow play, no help from the staff. And poor condition of the fairways. This course is definitely not worth the money we paid..

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tropical Golf oasis

Lovely course, with interesting greens, gorgeous waterways and attractive par threes. I liked the men's locker rooms which had nice shower facilities. Rossi, my caddie, was a fantastic guide around the course and gave me some great tips. This course is truly a gem - a jungle Paradise in the middle of a city. Oh, and lots of crocodiles, turtles and tropical birds!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time playing here

We had a 7:50 tee time . No waiting the group ahead of us were on a nice pace. So that we never had to wait. The grass was wet but what would you expect. They water at nigh the same as every other course..

We tee off at 7:40 tomorrow morning.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Never Again

Will never play this course again . Absolutely a rip off . Course was in very bad condition .

This was an average course and should be priced as such. $40-$50, not what we paid over $100.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Rip off

Do not play this course for the prices they advertise . It was a disaster for what we paid . Over $125 usd and the course was in terrible condition . No one was on the course . It is one and done for us . Rather play Vidanta . Course value is about $35-40 dollars .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Can’t say much good.

Booked last min for $130 each for a group of 4

Mowed. Grass everywhere. Terrible greens. Nothing like the photos.

Highly recommend better places on GP

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging traps and water hazards

Course layout was straight forward. A few dog legs definitely call for course management. Sneaky how trees move into flight path of ball! Course was a bit dry, but greens were fast and true. Traps had pretty course sand and caused a few issues with grains scattered across greens. Check your path before your putt.

Rental clubs were adequate, Callaway, TM. Bring a towel clean your grips and hands.

Staff were friendly and helpful. Lots of choices in pro shop. Played twilight and both of us got around course in just over 2.5 hours. Kudos to gentlemen allowing us to play through. Nice to be on the course in December!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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