The Lakes at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta
Aerial view from The Lakes at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta.
Av. Paseo de las Moras Fracc. Náutico Turístico Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit  CP,  Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit 63735, Mexico
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About Vidanta Nuevo Nayarit-Vallarta

Named one of the "Top Hotels in Mexico" and "Top Hotels in the World" by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, Vidanta Nuevo Nayarit–Vallarta offers the ultimate resort vacation along the lush Riviera Nayarit coastline. With five stunning resort hotels to choose from - The Grand Luxxe, The Grand Bliss, The Grand Mayan, The Bliss and Mayan Palace - guests can find world-class accommodations to suit any preference. The resort features infinity pools with sweeping ocean views, gourmet dining at more than 40 restaurants and bars, luxury treatments at Spatium and Brio spas, tennis and pickleball courts and championship-level golf. The Vidanta Vallarta Course, designed by Greg Norman, has hosted the PGA Tour's Mexico Open, while the 10-hole Lakes Course offers the region’s only golf experience lit for night-time play. Families will enjoy access to a beautiful beach club, the Jungala Aqua Experience water park and nightly live entertainment at Santuario. Couples can relax with private romantic beachfront dinners, sunset yacht cruises and exclusive infinity pools. With its beautiful landscaping, exceptional service and dedication to sustainability, Vidanta Nuevo Nayarit–Vallarta offers a luxury vacation that’s both relaxing and unforgettable.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres7287
Year Opened2015
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Bar, Fine
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolOutdoor
Short CourseYes
Fitness CenterYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Practice FacilityYes
SpaYes
TennisYes
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 Vidanta Nuevo Nayarit-Vallarta

Reviews

4.4
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Modified Course

We played two days after extremely intense rain, probably not a good idea. No roll and ponds on several fairways. Front nine had one temporary “green” due to construction of new green. This made it a par 3. The front nine also had two other par 4’s shortened to par 3’s because of wet course conditions.

Golf Now failed to tell about the modified course conditions. Primarily, the hole under renovation.

I was unaware that we had to take a caddie. Added expense. It turned out to be a necessity as this was the most linear course I have ever played. We had a good caddie.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too expensive didn’t know u had to have a caddy didn’t know u had to pay $50 for a ride a long

Good course caddy was worth it just didn’t know ahead of time

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing

Do not play here - El Tigre better

Highly suggest to play at different course. El Tigre is close and WAY better for same price. Course is over priced and it’s impossible to get in / out of the resort. Choose different course.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

The worst of vallarta

**“The worst golf course I’ve ever played in my life. They sell you the idea that it’s good just because it’s in ‘Vidanta’. Only the fairways were in good condition — the greens were terrible: damaged, unmaintained, and it felt like putting on a fairway, hahaha. Very expensive for what it is. They didn’t mention that the front 9 holes were under repair, so we had to play the back 9 twice. I asked for compensation and was denied. I requested to play another 9 holes on their other course and was told I had to pay an extra fee, hahahahaha — instead of offering an apology and compensation. I absolutely do not recommend it. It’s far from having good greens, even in decent condition.

They pick you up at the parking lot and drive you through the resort for 15 minutes just to get to the pro shop, without even saying why — just to show off the complex. But on the way back to the parking lot Only 3 minutes. What???🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Caddy is mandatory: $25. Rider fee: $50 😮😮😮😮😮

I spent a total of $200 for nothing.”**

The only good things: Caddy David (4 handicap) and the smell of the pro shop 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣”**

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

tale of two 9’s

Kind of a hassle to get to the proshop when you first arrive. Food and beverages are expensive. First 9 holes are amazing with paspalum grass and turtleback greens. Back 9 are bermuda grass. courses are not on gps app nor on ghin app since holes have been shuffled around alot. Our caddie willy was great really improved our experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth it

First of all, it is very difficult to get to if you’re not staying at the resort, and once you enter the resort, there are no signs with directions making it very confusing. Plan to get there an hour in advance just to get to the right place.

Practice amenities were closed because it rained earlier, and had to play 9 holes on one course and the back 9 on the other. Did not mention half the PGA course was under construction when we booked.

Had the option to add a caddie for $70, we Did not add a caddie when booking but ended up being mandatory because the caddie just jumped on with us then demanded money.

Drove to Higuera in punta mita the next day which was a much nicer experience.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good

Nayar is combined with some Normas and some of Nicklaus old layout, would have better green maintenance on tbe old back 9. Overall great experience with golf now got a great discount.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times 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
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Vacation Destination

Awesome venue. You’re required to take a caddy for about 55.00 plus tip, but it is worth the experience. This was a first for me and highly recommend it. The staff was very kind and attentive to making your golf experience the best.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Day

Beautiful course, great weather, cloudy. The course was being airated which was unfortunate.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun day

Course was good not great, aeration 3 weeks ago but green still bumpy. Staff tried to hurry you up to play but I like to take time to warm up at the range and putting green. I got there an hour early to warm up but kept rushing me. Would play again not sure the value was there at there price . They won’t let an uber to pick you up but will let uber bring you, taxi’s not bad , to secrets was $16.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

We had a good time playing. The weather was great but the pace of play was brutally slow. Now I know it’s a golf resort and people are on vacation but it becomes frustrating to wait 10 minutes to play every shot. Luckily the cart girls were coming around a lot so we were able to drink. Thanks

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course, Great Caddy

It was a little strange to go through security upon arriving at the course but from then on, it was wonderful. My husband and I both agreed the best part of the round was Jesus', our caddy. He was so much fun and very kind. He made the day so much more fulfilling than it would have been otherwise. We will ask for Jesus' next time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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