Higuera GC: #4
Aerial view of the 4th green at Higuera Golf Club.
Comercial Camino Ingreso a Litibú, Lote 15 Punta de Mita, 63734 Riviera Nayarit, Nay., Mexico, +(52) 329 2984280, Playa Mita, Nayarit 63734, Mexico
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About Iberostar Playa Mita

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains, Iberostar Playa Mita is an all-inclusive 5-star resort. Every room offers a scenic view, whether of the ocean, sunset, pool or golf course. Included amenities feature buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, unlimited specialty dinners prepared with local ingredients, a 24-hour café and daily sports and activity programs such as paddle surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, surfboarding and whale watching. For the kids, Star Camp provides a fun and educational space where they can learn about the environment and enjoy exclusive areas like the children’s pools. Adults can relax at the bar, take part in tequila and wine tastings, attend cooking classes with local chefs or enjoy entertainment from the Star Friends team. For guests seeking activities beyond the resort, the Higuera Blanca Golf Course, designed by Greg Norman, is less than five minutes away. This challenging 18-hole course rewards players with stunning ocean views. The surrounding region is rich with the heritage of the ancient Huichol and Cora tribes, whose ancestry traces back to the Aztecs. Guests are encouraged to explore nearby highlights like Monkey Mountain, the Marieta Islands, or the village of Sayulita to experience authentic Mexican culture. Iberostar Playa Mita offers a complete all-inclusive vacation where every moment invites discovery and relaxation.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Year Opened2010
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Bar, Fine
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolOutdoor
Beach AccessYes
Fitness CenterYes
SpaYes
TennisYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes
Kids ProgramYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Iberostar Playa Mita

Reviews

4.1
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Handicap 5-9
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
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Good Course, But Not Worth the Price

This is a fine course, and a good Greg Norman layout. The course isn't in great shape, but I expect it to turn green once the rainy season starts. My only issue was the price. It's definitely not worth $200+ ... even with Greg's name attached to the design ... maybe $125

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairways need atention

Very dry fairways make the course dificult to play

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Stay Away!!

Course is a total disappointment, tee boxes, fairways, bunkers, signage, all amenities in total disrepair. Lack of any attention, water or other was totally absent. Quite a shame, original layout was probably good. The greens are very large and by all accounts the only part of the course receiving any attention or water. We paid $295 US for a course that should be closed. Bunkers, fairways and tee boxes were a total joke. STAY AWAY!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Higuera - Gone Way Downhill

Unfortunately, Higuera has stopped watering the course so it looks more like a cow pasture than a golf course. I played there a few months ago and it looked like a muni course. Now it looks like an abandoned muni. Rental clubs are rusted. You are paying a lot for hitting off dirt and dead grass. And there is no course booklet, pin sheet, drawing or other helpful info that might say welcome to the course. They offer “free alcohol and tacos” but if you are going to golf, you will be very, very disappointed. On the positive side POP will be fine because people are no longer playing here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great resort golf.

Not super tricky but lots of fun. Conditions were not pristine, but I always had grass under my ball, and the preeens were slower but consistent with almost no imperfections.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Relaxing course

Free tacos and drinks on front and back 9. Say less!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Higuera Golf Course Favourite in Mexico

This course never fails to give us a first class experience, The staff, course lay out , course conditions and the views are all stellar! Highly recommend

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

Great Day

We came from Nuevo, 45 minute Uber. Greeted by friendly staff who got us quickly set up and organized. Interesting course, a little tight in spots. May want to bring a few extra balls. Golf huts with on holes 4 and 14 with delicious tacos snd beers for the taking. Additionally there are shots of tequila to loosen up the swing. Played with a great couple from Calgary. All in all, a great day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course near Iberostar resort

My husband and I have golfed four times in this vacation. A great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is a fun track

Staff members are engaged and very friendly.

The course is in decent shape on fairways and greens given the climate. Staff were watering throughout the day. The greens were a bit on the slow side but ran true. Mostly flat with manageable breaks. Bunkers were plentiful with hard packed to somewhat loose sand. Complimentary fish tacos and drinks overlooking the ocean on the 4th tee block and again after the 13th hole. Make sure to tip the staff as they are there to make your day! Great 19th hole outdoor bar for a cold one after the game. All in all, worth the trip and the money compared to more expensive courses around PV. Played 3X in one week, hardly saw other golfers while we were there with 11:00 tee times.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing!

This course is worth the money! We had a very relaxing, enjoyable time playing. Staff was very friendly and the taco bars were delicious.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Beyond expectation.

Great golf course, friendly staff, only complain -slow greens. Looking forward to play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course was beautiful and we seriously enjoyed it

Mexican charm at its best, beautiful layout and the staff were amazing. My favourite course so far in Mexico and I have played six.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the money

This is a terribly expensive course for no good reason. First hole is crazy narrow along a street with massive trees giving very limited second shot.

There is only one hole with an ocean view. Great hole but that’s it

Free tacos and tequila at two stops but they don’t warn you that cart person is not free. Handed me a tequila shot and then wanted 220 pesos. That’s an expensive surprise.

The traps and grass around the greens is often thin and mucky.

Greens are long and slow. Good grass but different. Not professional grade for the money they ask.

It’s a long drive from PV so expect that cost too. Overall not worth the cost. They wanted 6000 pesos. Drop the fee to half that and I’d return.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great location along Litubu Bay.

At this time of year course is a bit dry, greens however were excellent. A great course to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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