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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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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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
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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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
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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
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Reviews 10
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
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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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
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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
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Vidante at Puerto Penasco

The course has a very nice and challenging layout. The ocean views are added bonus for sure. The condition is good, few greens could use more upkeep, but nothing major. The driving range is very good. They have a beverage cart however we would prefer a Hole 19 cantina to have a lunch or a snack afterwards. It is not always convincente to drive back to the hotel and use one of their restaurants. We do recommend the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

NOT WORTH IT!

Las Palomas Golf Course is easily as good, if not better, for way less money. This place was absolutely not worth the 40 minute drive. You have to go into the main resort to pay, and then you drive a mile to the course.

Greens, fairways, rough, and bunkers were good...nothing special, though. Pace of play was garbage and no marshal...only 4 groups in front of us and we teed off at 830. 4 1/2+ hour round.

No GPS on the carts, no course map, no course layout/yardage book, course isn't on any apps or GPS. There are a lot of blind shots, and plenty of gimmicky crud, so not having a clue where to hit the ball half the time was stupid. If you spray a few shots here and there you will lose balls.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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