Marina Vallarta GC: #4
View of the 4th hole at the Marina Vallarta Golf Club.
C. Pelícanos 311, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Nayarit 48335, Mexico
52-322-226-8670
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About Hotel Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta

Located on beautiful Banderas Bay, Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta are two well-known all-inclusive resorts that offer a wide variety of amenities for every type of traveler. Because they’re sister properties under the same ownership, guests can enjoy luxury suites with garden, golf course, or ocean views at either location, along with transportation and access to amenities at both resorts. Casa Velas is an adults-only resort that offers a peaceful, upscale atmosphere with three restaurants and bars, several pools and Jacuzzis with concierge service and VIP access to the exclusive Táu Beach Club. Guests can unwind at the world-class luxury spa, which features treatments and hydrotherapy circuits, or stay active with swimming, tennis, beach volleyball and a full fitness center. Right next door, Velas Vallarta is a family-friendly resort with various restaurants, daily buffets and gourmet dining options, along with fully stocked minibars. Guests can stroll through lush tropical gardens, relax on the beach, swim in one of the three pools, or enjoy a game of tennis or basketball. There’s also a Kids’ Club with fun, supervised activities designed just for younger guests. Golfers staying at either resort have access to two nearby clubs. Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, designed by Joe Finger adjacent to Casa Velas, is an 18-hole course that offers incredible views of the Sierra Madre mountains, Banderas Bay and the tropical coastline. A half-hour cab ride away, Vista Vallarta Golf Club features two 18-hole championship courses, one by Jack Nicklaus and one by Tom Weiskopf. The Nicklaus course sits at a higher elevation and offers panoramic views of Puerto Vallarta, the marina and the bay, while the Weiskopf course winds through jungle, ravines and creeks for a more rugged, scenic round.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres7074
Year Opened2001
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

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

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Hotel Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta

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5.0
Previously Played

Excellent

The Weiskopf course is a great track with some challenging holes. Lots of FUN.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Far too much money for what you get.

Paid over $150 usd for the round. Not that good a course for that money.

Likely won’t go back.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough course in excellent condition

Very challenging course due to all the water and the very thick rough. Fun layout and the fairways and greens were in perfect condition. Can play a little slow due to Vacation golfers who are just out there hacking around as fivesomes or six Somes. I read some reviews that said it was not too tough but it is! Fun layout would love to play again

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

Better than Expected

Many of previous complaints seem a little severe. Lots of Crocodile signs on course informing patrons. Construction on the course is very minor now. Some minor water damage on fairways that we played as GUR. Staff was friendly. Course had a great layout with Bermuda grass thru out. Would have no problem recommending this course to others. Gerry “chicken little” was our caddie and he was excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course excellent price through GN.

Beautiful location surrounded by green jungle. Great fairways, excellent greens. Food n drink service are always there for you. Bring your glove n balls, a little pricey there but otherwise great time golfing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
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 Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

We fought the course, and the course won!

This really is a wonderful destination. The course is challenging, especially with the lost distance due to the heat and humidity and elevation, but that is unavoidable and provided plenty of challenge for my brother and I.

The staff were so lovely, and the range and practice area is immaculate. This place definitely understands hospitality and treated us well. I think we were the only people out on the course basically, and it was nice to play at our own pace and enjoy the surrounding views.

We would return, and I’d like to shake anyone’s hand that can get around this place even!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Gorgeous Tropical Jungle Mountain Course

Our first time, beautiful course. Challenging layout. Bunkers were a mess, 1st hole green was under repair; greens weren’t at their best - it’s low rainy season. That said, fairways were in amazing shape. Staff was very friendly & helpful. Great driving range and practice area. Bring bug spray, the course has creeks, ravines and plenty of our balls after today 🤪

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great scenery, rough greens

The views around this course are absolutely gorgeous. Only thing that takes this rating down a good amount were the conditions of the greens. The greenskeeper did mention that they were dealing with a pest disease which was the reason for the poor quality greens; however, it would have been appreciated to have been notified about this sometime before our tee time.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Weiskopf Course

It is rainy season in Puerto Vallarta. In fact, it rained the night before I played. Even though it rained the night before, it was not cart path only. The course was not saturated with water. Frankly, I was surprised the course was in immaculate shape, given all the rain over several days. I guess bottom line, don’t let the rainy season deter you from playing at Vista Vallarta.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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