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

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
1076 Reviews (1076)
Review 1
Played

It was misadvertizement

The website said it included a golf cart,

It’s a par 3 all walking.

I had to pay for a caddy

It was a bad EXPERIENCE!! I would like my money back for this

Thank you

First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Not worth the hassle

For any first timers looking to play this course realize it’s in it’s own city called Vidanta World. You don’t take a cab to the pro shop, you take a cab to taxi hub, then wait for a shuttle to the pro shop so plan at least an extra 20 min once you’re at the hub.

The shuttle arrives, loads up our bags, and we ride about 10 minutes into this massive resort and get checked in. Only after paying $180 do we find out that they punched the day before and the course might be cart-path-only. Our collective “WHAT?!” prompted her to radio someone to verify that we’re playing 18 holes, and only some fairways are closed.

The nice man in charge of the caddies asks us if we know where the range is and we don’t. He sends an escort to get us to the range since we’re barely on time at this point. The stupid escort tells us to follow a hotel worker after 5 turns around a maze and it turns out she’s going somewhere else completely. We end up circling back and blow through some cones since it looked like we needed to get across the river and after a couple more Uturns we find the range.

The round itself was great we played with another twosome from the east coast and had Javier as an awesome caddie. I had a couple birdies but putting through freshly punched (not side cut) greens is no fun.

Tee shots are all safe, approach shots are all safe, it’s just a resort course and I bet the pro’s shoot -20 under when here.

The breakfast burritos are made to order and show up 3 holes later and was amazing, as it should be for $18.

Post-round: No showers are available.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 3
Played

The back 9 was closed due to repairs. However, we did not find out about it until the day before playing. In addition, we only found out because a fellow golfer was at the course. It was worth trying out just to say you played where the Mexico Open is held.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Tough course, great caddies

I played the course in the afternoon. Carlos our caddie was fantastic. He helped my wife who is a beginner golfer a lot. The course itself is tough. The rough was very thick and deep. The had also just recently punched the greens so putting wasn’t the greatest. I am a 15 handicap and shot a 99 on a par 73. I would definitely play here again.

I recommend getting there at least 90 minutes early as you have to take shuttles from the drop off area to get to the golf pro shop. Then it is another long golf cart ride to the course.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Played

Course is fine, Vidanta is a joke

Booking tee times is quite literally nor possible through. Try booking a time on the lakes course (night course) after 5pm if you don't believe me.

There are plenty of better courses in PV run by adults. Just go to Vista

First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good course, just the wrong time of year

The course recently punched their greens. We played the front nine twice but green were still bumpy. Overall, this would be a great track if greens were in good shape and could play the full course. We got a break on price through Golf Now but they were charging full rate for less than desirable course conditions.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Overall great experience

Course was in fantastic condition. The practice green was aerated but the course greens were perfect and smooth. There wasnt a single bad blade of grass on the course. The only thing that was average were the club rentals. I usually swing stiff- xtra stiff, but they only offered regular flex clubs. 70$ for rentals, i was hoping for at least an option, but regardless of that, it was an amazing experience and will definitely play again

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Beautiful Mexican Riviera Golf

Gorgeous and semi challenging golf course in amazing condition.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 14
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

so much fun

My wife and I played the Greg Norman course last week.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 58
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fabulous Course A Must Play

A Bucket List Course, A Must Play In Mexico The Course Was In Fantastic Condition and Francisco My Caddie Was Awesome. He Made The Game So Much Easier.

Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 58
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The Mexico Open: Norman Great Course

Of Course This Where The Mexico Open Is Played On The PGA Tour At ViDanta The Greg Norman Course. They Also have An 18 Hole Nicklaus Course ( The Back-9 Under Repairs ) And A Excellent Par-3 Course You Can Play at Night. The Championship Norman Course Is The Jewel In there Crown. Caddies Are Required And Let Me Tell You Golf Is So Much Easier With Professional Caddies. ($25-$40 Bucks You Pay Directly To The Caddie.) The Course Is Great, The Layout Is Tough But Fair And The greens were I Excellent Condition running About A 10 On The Steemp. Mark & Raul The Caddies Were Very Personable & Knowledgeable . The Staffs Super friendliness Is Top Notch. I Highly Recommend This Course. ( Tom The Bomb ) .

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played

Best Course I’ve Played

The course was in fantastic condition. The tee boxes, fairways, and greens were the best I’ve played. Staff is very friendly and the driving range is in great condition as well. We had José as our caddie and he is the best around. Great guy and very helpful on the tricky layout/greens.

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
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Play Vidanta!!

This is a great course; they play the PGA's Mexico Open here. The course was in excellent shape, our caddy (Luis) was fantastic and very helpful. The greens are tough, lots of ups and downs with some tough pin placements. But we thoroughly enjoyed our round; in fact, we are going tomorrow to play it again!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Vert good course

The logistic of transport to the proshop and

Golf course is terrible !!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Playing at Vidanta Norman course again

Played Vidanta Norman designed course yesterday again, I thoroughly enjoyed the round. The best part of the course is the close-in Sierra Madre Mountain views from almost every single hole, and the impeccable playing conditions. The course layout is above average and their fire caddies well trained, helpful and courteous. For me the best part of the round was a birdie in the par 5 18th hole - three frat shots and a great putt!!!

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

Played it twice this week. Terrific course in immaculate condition. Tough greens with a lot of subtle contours and breaks. Played as a single and caddies let singles play through. Finished in less than four hours. Hector was a great caddie. Saw crocodiles and lots of iguanas. Overall a great time and worth the money booking through golf now. I plan to return again.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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