The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Penasco: #15
View of the 15th tee box at The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Penasco
Sonoyta - Puerto Peñasco Km. 24, Ejido Miramar, Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, 83550, Mexico
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About The Grand Mayan and Mayan Palace - Vidanta Puerto Penasco

The Vidanta Grand Mayan and Mayan Palace are neighboring beachfront resorts in Puerto Peñasco that offer spacious accommodations designed for comfort and style. Each room and suite features a private terrace, kitchen, living area and Jacuzzi tub, creating a perfect home-away-from-home atmosphere. Guests can enjoy room service or choose from a wide variety of dining options, including tropical cocktails, themed buffets, traditional Mexican cuisine and even American favorites. Shared resort amenities include two outdoor pools, an indoor pool, a lazy river and a full menu of activities such as aquatic sports, beach stargazing, the Brio Spa and nightly cultural entertainment that celebrates Mexican traditions. For guests looking to explore the area, the nearby town offers shopping, tequila tastings and guided ecosystem tours. Golfers will be drawn to the Nicklaus Design Course just minutes away, recognized by a golf publication as one of the best in the Caribbean and Mexico. Framed by natural sand dunes and the Sea of Cortés, the course promises a memorable challenge with stunning oceanfront views. With luxury, adventure and relaxation all in one place, the Grand Mayan and Mayan Palace deliver a well-rounded coastal escape for every type of traveler.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres30000
Year Opened2006
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolOutdoor, Indoor
Beach AccessYes
Fitness CenterYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Practice FacilityYes
SpaYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes
Kids ProgramYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at The Grand Mayan and Mayan Palace - Vidanta Puerto Penasco

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course but ooohh so challenging

Course was beautiful and challenging. Windy coming off the ocean made it even more difficult. Make sure to bring plenty of your own food / drinks. Hardly any amenities around the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
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
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Incredible golf course

It is an amazing golf course, in excellent condition, incredible views, friendly staff, totally worth it. If you plan to be on Puerto Peñasco this is the golf course to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic Beachfront Golf!!

I have often called Vidanta in Puerto Peńasco a the best kept secret in golf. This stunning 18 hole championship golf course is simply the best $50 you will spend on golf. Spectacular ocean front hikes and Mountain View’s nestled between desert landscapes and a luxury Hotel resort put this course in my top 5, all time best!

The staff is amazing! Angelica in the pro shop(inside the hotel lobby) always greets with a smile and friendly conversation. She is always a pleasure and I look forward to seeing her each time I visit.

The outside service staff are the best in the business!! Charlie, Randy, Sergio, and Humberto are always there to greet me when I arrive, quick with a round of beers on the course, and always a cool towel at the end of each round. I can’t say enough about this group of gentleman. Absolute pros!!

I will see you all again in September when I return😎

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Great layout, holes near the gulf. Great condition as always.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 5
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful views

Great location for a course with beach views throughout. Super deep rough and thick brush left little room for error. Grounds crew was mowing during our round so there were clippings pulled up all over but we managed. Still an excellent outing.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice Course

The course was not at all busy probably due to a storm system moving through. Did get a bit wet at the beginning but nothing to impact the round. The course is in very good shape with the exceptions of the greens. They were in very good shape but extremely SLOW. Like maybe 9 on the Stimp Meter. Could have been slower. If they could get the greens to 10.5 it would be much nicer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Views are incredible

The views of Gulf of California are absolutely amazing. Course is in great shape. I played 3 times during my stay and if the wind is blowing, add another 300 to 400 yards off the whites. Few holes are with the wind and it blows off the Gulf hard. Played a day with no wind and it was night and day. Well worth the trip. You have to check in at the hotel lobby before driving to the course. Probably shop isn't finished yet.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Another spectacular experience

This course is fantastic, LONG, challenging, and so much fun. Fantastic weather, but I do wish there were other things nearby to experience. This place is an island surrounded by sand dunes. Beautifu, but all alone

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Not your TYPICAL Jack Nicklaus Couse

The layout and design on the sea of California is a good course. However, the condition and how the course was manicured was really sub standard. The staff was not very accommodating & there was no club house @ the course. Won’t be back!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course but over charged for green fees

Booked on the App. For 2 of us and was quoted a total of $230 US for green fees.

At checkin we were charged $370 US.

Course was great but this was my first booking through the App. Was very dissapointing.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always a blast

10/10 in every way. It will beat you up if you play from the wrong tee box but always a special time out here. A $300 value round for $100 is unreal

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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