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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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Mixed experience

The Course in good shape. The Nayar course wasn’t that difficult. Beautiful straight fairways, excellent greens and not many hazards. However, there is little signage and the holes don’t follow each other.

We got lost more than once. Staff could not have been more helpful but we shouldn’t have had to ask.

Really took away from the enjoyment of our game.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Play where the PGA tour plays

Had the opportunity to play the course where the Mexico Open is held, and was not disappointed. Beautiful course, perfect weather, excellent service, great course conditions, great caddie. An unforgettable experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The best course near Puerto Vallarta

We spend the winter in Mexico and there are 4 courses within 45 minutes that I play regularly. Prices are very high here compared to what we pay in the Chicago area and the conditions vary. Some of the courses are very dry and others have very slow greens. The Norman Course at Vidanta is, by far, the best conditioned course in the area. As the sight of the Mexico Open, it makes sense that there would be better conditions. The fairways are lush and the greens are true and roll well. The daily afternoon Golf Now prices and the 2:00 Hot Deals make this the best course option in the area. It's a challenge to get into Vidanta so plan extra 30 minutes to get to the driving range.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

O was willing to pay 700 pesos for a Canny

No caddy available could not fiend hole 6 & 7 Vega’s to change kart it was running out of battery mainly for looking for hole 6&7 but course need to be rethink its layout and better signs

Really nice good greens

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

The Jack Nicklaus Course at Vista Vallarta is absolutely stunning but definitely not for the faint of heart. With crazy elevation changes, tight fairways, and fast greens, it’ll test every part of your game. Surrounded by lush jungle and rolling hills, it’s easily one of the most memorable rounds you’ll play in Mexico.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Greens very inconsistent

The bad news is once at Vidanta property, they really “get you” to have to take a taxi back if you are not staying in Nayarit. The prices have gone way up for that, not worth the trip there are all if you are in Jalisco.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Norman Course is just OK

Played this course 3 weeks after Mexico Open PGA event and was still in GREAT condition (as you would expect). The course itself is 'good' to just OK. There are some fun holes and some interesting shots, but in the grand scheme of things it's not that memorable of a course. If it were like an $80-100 round and really easy to get in and out of, I would recommend it. But honestly, going into and out of Vidanta is such a pain in the B, it's not worth it compared to going to play Vista Vallarta or HIguera (it takes nearly 40 minutes to get to the driving range from the time you get to the first gate at Vidanta). I will say, that not that many people play at Vidanta - especially in the afternoon - so you can kind of just fly through your round which is nice. But overall, Vidanta is too much hassle to play just an OK course. I'm not sure how they landed a PGA event here (except I think we all do know how probably).

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course. Hard to find!

Awesome course, amazing amenities! Highly recommend it. Only issue i had is the address “golf now” gives you is incorrect and the GPS takes you to some back facility with no access; it took me over an hour to find the entrance. When I called pro shop they also gave me the same address that is listed on GolfNow so that was no help. It’s inside the main entrance to Vidanta Resort and there’s only one entrance with no signs so it’s tricky to find. Once you find it it’s great!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course in Puerto Vallarta area

Must play if traveling to PVR

Have played several times and the condition of the fairways and greens are exceptional

Caddies are friendly and very helpful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not Worth It

Staff it welcoming or friendly. Felt like a mouse in a maze. So many winding paths and weird features. Course itself is nice but everything else about the place is truly odd.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 1
Skill Advanced
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 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf

A couple of things that I don’t like my wife likes to come along and watch the fee for a rider is way over priced $50 us

The other is it’s hard getting in and out of the resort

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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