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 out of 5 stars
77 Reviews (77)
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Just the best

I truly enjoy Higuera GC.

ITS like my favorite course.

It was HOT

But it is fun

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Disappointed

Higuera GC is an enjoyable layout design with wonderful views, but its course conditions render it a disappointment. The greens are well maintained, but the fairways are shaggy and overgrown with tufted grass. Suspect they’re doing the best they can for the rounds played and revenue generated.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
T O P 500
Reviews 223
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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

Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fairways need atention

Very dry fairways make the course dificult to play

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

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!!

First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Relaxing course

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

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great golf course near Iberostar resort

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

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 31
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beyond expectation.

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

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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