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
866-231-4423
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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

4.7 out of 5 stars
371 Reviews (371)
Reviews 2
Recommended
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Previously Played
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

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!

First Time Playing
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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

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 A few times a week
Recommended
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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

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.

First Time Playing
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
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Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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
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 month
Recommended
Played
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful but tough

It’s a tough course with lots of sand traps which makes it very challenging. The Oceanside fairways are beautiful. While we didn’t have great scores it was an enjoyable round of golf.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful but challenging

Love the holes by the ocean. Really beautiful. Sand traps are a challenge and there are quite a few. We’ll be back!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good day

Beautiful course. Needs a little tlc, particularly the greens.

Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Amazing views

We played the course a few times and love it.

Beautiful views to ocean and beach for a few holes.

Very challenging!!!! Lost a lot of balls. Course knowledge is very helpful.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Always A Fun Time

Course was not in the best of shape compared to previous times I’ve visited. Most of the greens were very dry and patchy with some signs of being aerated on some of the holes. Needless to say still enjoyed the round even in the conditions it was in.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Condition

The condition the course is not as good as other years. They have not done anything to repair the clubhouse.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

VIDANTA

Great course. Tough but fair, as long as you hit it straight. Great price for a 5 star course. Sergio was great and all the staff were really nice. Plan on playing it again next week. Visa's in the holes by the bay were worth remembering for sure.

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
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