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
+52 322 226 4000
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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

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4.3
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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing

Extremely expensive for a poor course design and poor maintenance.

Disappointing experience overall.

The course design has clearly been altered from its original layout, and the changes have significantly diminished the quality and flow of the course. What may once have been a well-thought-out design now feels disjointed and uninspired.

Maintenance is poor across multiple areas, including fairways, greens, and bunkers, which further detracts from the playing experience. To make matters worse, the golf carts are extremely expensive yet lack basic features such as GPS, which is difficult to justify at this price point.

Overall, the value simply isn’t there. The experience does not come close to matching what you are paying for, and I would not recommend this course unless significant improvements are made.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Back 9 green conditions were horrendous!

I played this course last year at this same time of year and enjoyed it very much! This year I felt like I got ripped off on the back 9.

Front 9 holes were in good condition from tees to fairway's and greens. Green speed was average but consistent from hole to hole. A pleasant experience!

On the back 9, the 10th hole was in good condition with the exception the green speed was MUCH slower and many sandy areas.

Then came holes 11 through 18, the greens were unbelievably bad!

Many patched with multiple pieces of sod of much different types of grass and drastically different length. Bare spots of dead grass and areas of sand with no grass. Did not look like pin positions had been moved in weeks and ragged hole edges. (See attached pictures) I would have taken more pictures but I was playing with a very nice couple who were longtime members and did not feel comfortable taking them.

The front 9 was an 8 and the back 9 was a zero!

Armando was our caddy and was a solid 10. He was fun, helpful and very attentive.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Enjoyable round but lots of unexpected

Course was in great shape and enjoyed the round. Getting in to Vidanta was a bit of an experience so leave lots of time. Also was not advised that we have to take a caddie and that there was a minimum expected tip. Like to support the locals but the lack of communication and a little snobbyness of some of the staff was less than professional

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

Great day on a very nice course

Great experience all around , from arriving at the resort and the staff were great. Quickly getting a cart to pick me up and take me to the club house pro shop. The rentals were top of the line and in great shape. Very nice grass range. Johnathon was a fantastic caddie , helpful , funny and just a great guy with very good knowledge of the course. There was a bit of construction on the front which made it a bit shorter , back was so good. I would reccommend this course thru GolfNow to anyone. Two thumbs up!

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

Vidanta vallarta Greg Norman course

Vidanta Greg Norman course is much better than Vidanta Jack Nicolas course. Jack Nicolas course has two par holes under construction and are playing as short par 3 with temporary tees.

Greg Norman layout is much better and the course is in better shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Two par 4 holes are under construction and are playing as par3.

Two par 4 holes are under construction and are playing as par3.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Vidanta with Friends

Excelente course conditions.

Tought Green to read, use a Caddy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
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
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