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
1070 Reviews (1070)
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Exceeded Expectations

Course was fantastic and staff were extremely friendly. Some helpful hints if it’s your first time playing

1. Give yourself extra time to get to the course. Taxi will drop you off and you will need to catch a shuttle to the Proshop (ride is about 10 minutes). Once you check in you will be assigned a caddie who will direct you to the driving range. This is another 5ish minute cart ride. We arrived early and as the course was slow, we were able to tee off early

2. Proshop does not accept cash

3. If you are not staying at Vidanta, one person in your taxi will have to leave a government piece of ID at the security gate. On your way out, make sure to let your taxi driver know you have to pick this up or they will drive right past.

4. Use an internet extension to search for discounts on your your tee time.

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 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

PGA Tournament ready

The course will host the Mexico Open PGA tournament next month, and it is in superb condition

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful golf course

I just loved the golf round today with caddie Javier, pretty nice shots first nine, beautiful course, beautiful views. The entire staff at proshop very friendly and the shuttle very fast. Love it and hopefully I'll be back.

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
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great conditions, playable for all levels

It was a good price through Golfnow! The course was in excellent condition. Very playable for all levels! It would be nice to have the option to have a caddy or not. Being it was was my first time playing this course, it was very helpful.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fun golf course. Watch for the crocs

Played from the blue tees as a 12 handicap. Thought the course was pretty fair. It was cart path only since they were 2 months away from the Mexico open but I got to play the round for $100 through GolfNow as a single.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

I'd rather play the Norman signature again

Enjoyed the course but I prefer playing the Norman course. The back 9 was a mix of challenging and easy holes. The 18th hole was a par 3 - I prefer to end with a par 4 or par 5. The Nayar course is less challenging than the Norman course. It was weird that the one of the holes on the front 9 was a long distance between green to tee box.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect 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
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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 15
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
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Cart Path Only

Didnt tell you was cart path only, 4 groups on one hole ,caddy showed up on 4th hole. Course in good shape and great group of guys I got paired up with just too bad with lack of communication.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great layout and conditions.

Our caddy, Campo, was fantastic. The course was in fantastic condition and the layout was fairly wide open which makes it fun for less experienced golfers. We had a lot of fun and would recommend to everyone however it is an expensive round unless you can find a deal. Overall it was a great experience and we are playing a archive round tomorrow on the Norman course. I look forward to it.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Unorganized

Didn’t get a caddie until the 4th hole.

Super unorganized today. I have played numerous times here before and it was the worst I have experienced. Caddie was unfriendly and didn’t provide any decent reads or feedback.

I have had caddies here before and they have been great. Didn’t enjoy the round today. Will try again but today was a let down

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Experience of a lifetime

The PGA Mexico Open will be played here end of April. The course was magnificent and will only get better as we approach the open. Caddie was spectacular. This course is nestled in the grand Vidanta complex. Allow plenty of time to explore the grounds before and after. They even have a par 3 course that is beautifully light at night. Didn’t play the par 3 but will next time we go. If you go afternoon the green fees are more reasonable. Had a great time and will go back!!

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

This course is over-rated - not recommended

This is the third time in two years we have played this course. Each time the course layout has been different. The first and second time various portions of the course were under construction in preparation for the Mexico Open, and the golf experience was poor. We returned this year expecting these issues to be resolved, only to find many of the same issues.

- the course layout has been altered once again

- it was cart path only for 17 of 18 holes (one hole had to be crossed to continue play)

- practically all fairways and greens had been sanded, affecting play

- there was no advance information as to course condition

- despite reservations last year and this that should have enabled us to play all 27 holes, there are still 2 holes we have yet to play

- shuttle service to get out to the course, and then back to the parking area, was inadequate and cumbersome

- there was no area at the main clubhouse for food and beverage while we waited for our tee time

On a positive note, we had a great caddy!

This is a course that is still under development. It should not be presenting itself as anything else. While we paid a special rate, it certainly should not be charging full green fees at any time, and course management should be honest about the condition and layout in advance of booking. Further, if it is going to cater to golfers from outside the facility, it needs to sharpen up it's process to move people from parking area to clubhouse and return. On the day we played, it was an hour in one direction and almost that on return.

Golf courses in general in Puerto Vallarta area are overpriced Vidanta is a rip-off.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Experience

Had a blast playing this course. Fairways and greens were beautiful. Was quite challenging with all the bunkers, water and waste areas. Caddie was friendly and helpful. Really happy we chose this course while we were on our trip.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The coarse was in great shape and the greens rolled fast and true. They were prepping the coarse for the upcoming open so the tees were limited and repairing the fairways. Cartpath only. I am playing 2 more rounds there before we leave. Great value!

Make sure to be at least an hour early.

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