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Marina Vallarta Golf Club

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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
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85.6%
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3.9
33 Reviews (33)
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
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4.4
90.9%
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4.0
48 Reviews (48)
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Conditions
3.8
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Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
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4.4
87.5%
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 71 6573 yards 73.1 137
White 71 6093 yards 70.6 127
Yellow 71 5259 yards 124
Red 71 3979 yards 71.6 128
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Marina Vallarta
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 73.1/137 570 349 416 206 534 142 372 424 405 3418 502 416 507 152 439 181 428 176 354 3155 6573
White M: 70.6/127 W: 76.2/135 554 303 349 172 503 129 341 383 386 3120 470 400 468 135 400 160 391 166 335 2925 6045
White/Yellow M: 68.2/125 554 303 302 140 503 129 341 354 325 2951 470 400 468 135 326 132 333 134 335 2733 5684
Yellow M: 66.6/124 477 262 302 140 430 109 296 354 325 2695 430 363 457 74 326 132 333 134 301 2550 5245
Red W: 71.6/128 475 260 300 138 428 107 294 352 323 2677 427 360 455 72 324 130 331 131 299 2529 5206
Handicap 1 5 3 9 15 17 13 11 7 10 12 6 14 4 16 2 18 8
Par 5 4 4 3 5 3 4 4 4 36 5 4 5 3 4 3 4 3 4 35 71
Handicap (W) 1 13 9 15 3 17 11 5 7 4 6 2 18 10 14 8 16 12
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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
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u314165837330
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink

Lots of water and crocodiles. Had a fun day lost 3 balls to water hazards and not even trying to recover them.Fernanda golf cart girl was friendly try and support her on your round

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u314165834278
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314165830825
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

amelioration

Il y avait un Marchal 👍pour vérifier les groupes lents ,

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u314165829300
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice golf course with a lot of water

The course was fun to play it has a lot of water the fairways were a little sketchy as far as their condition but the greens were in very good shape

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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cdnnspkn1
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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amaucoin
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Tough and Narrow but Fun!

Disclaimer: In my first year of golf with a 25 handicap so my review may not apply to more seasoned golfers.

This course was challenging with narrow fairways, “hilly” greens, and a lot of bunkers - I know because I found them all. Made a few ball donations to croc infested waters as well. Saw loads of crocodiles and turtles in the course. A trip to the zoo 🤝 Round of golf. Great value for the price if you go in the afternoon. The fairways need some work but the greens were decent with a few dry patches here and there. Staff was incredibly friendly! Would go back!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Harry6746506
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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tcolley
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
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Previously Played

Must Play Once!

For a 20 handicap golfer, this course is extremely shot oriented. Do not attempt to play this course without a bag full of balls! Shots landing on the green do not hold, numerous traps and water hazards on every hole. Be an accomplished golfer and be willing to shell out a couple hundred bucks to enjoy the crocodiles and the views. Be sure to take water when you go, there is no water on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u187158803
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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1.0
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First Time Playing

Save your money

Don’t play this course. Crappy all around course conditions.

Many better options in the PV area to play…Villa Vallarta, El Tigre, Vindanta, Punta Mita.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
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u000001680809
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Not worth the time or money

We found this course to be BY FAR the worst course we played in Puerto Vallarta. The course conditions were terrible with damaged greens, brown fairways -‘d rocky sand traps.

The course doesn’t have GPS on the carts but was fairly well marked in the fairways and cart paths. Staff was friendly which is the only reason I didn’t give this dump a 1st at across the board.

I’ve played both courses at Villa Vallarta, El Tigre, both courses at Vindanta and Punta Mita and will NEVER play Marina Vallarta again…..even for free

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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u314165837330
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

ist time at Marina Vallarta

Course was decent staff were friendly club house was closed when we came off the course was disappointing

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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bambamm
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

3 hr 45 min round

We got out as a twosome a little early and by the time we finished, there were 4 open holes behind us. Thanks for letting us go before the slow pokes!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314165830825
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wather

I played at 1 p.m., at each hole, there was someone watering and you had to play between the sprinklers, and no marshal to check the forsom which are very slow!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u000003104312
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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u954503199
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Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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u000001198048
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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ujhartz
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

fun venue

Fun time. New greens on back 9 seemed a little slower than front, but nice

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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bambamm
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow greens, good value

Lots of wildlife. Pace of play decent for late afternoon. Greens were sloooww.

It was good to be playing golf in January!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Harry6746506
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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JJDLC09
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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