The Nicklaus Par Three Experience at Vidanta Riviera Maya
View of a green from The Nicklaus Par Three Experience at Vidanta Riviera Maya
 Km. 48 Carretera Cancún Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Riviera Maya, Quintaroo 77710, Mexico
+52 (984) 206-4000
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About Vidanta Riviera Maya

Recognized as one of the "Top 5 Hotels in Eastern Mexico" by Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards, Vidanta Riviera Maya offers a vacation experience unlike any other. This expansive destination is home to multiple luxury resorts, including The Estates, Grand Luxxe, The Grand Bliss, The Grand Mayan, The Bliss, and the Mayan Palace. Guests staying at any of these resorts can access all the amenities across the property, including two full-service spas, seven pools, the longest lazy river in Latin America and water slides for added fun. There are 15 bars and restaurants offering world-class cuisine and cocktails, along with daily activities such as water volleyball, paddleboarding, Spanish and salsa lessons, arts and crafts and even guacamole-making classes. As the sun sets, guests can enjoy live entertainment ranging from dinner shows to the stunning Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ. Golfers can test their skills at the Nicklaus Par Three Experience, a beautifully designed short course with rolling fairways and challenging bunkers. With over 1,000 acres of tropical beauty and endless activities, Vidanta Riviera Maya is a destination that invites every guest to explore, relax and enjoy every moment.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres2923
Year Opened2003
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Bar, Fine
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Beach AccessYes
Fitness CenterYes
SpaYes
TennisYes
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 Vidanta Riviera Maya

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars
204 Reviews (204)
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Staff is terrible

Since I’m staying at a different hotel close by I requested shuttle service to and from which cost 750 peso for both ways so 375 each way. I did the mistake of paying the driver half and we agreed I would pay the other half on departure. He then later first claimed I never paid him, then claimed he never drove me once I called him out on his lies, then claimed to not speak any English. All 4 staff members where all in on it and I caught them since I claimed I never spoke Spanish..which I do. I brought this to the attention of upper management at the front entrance lobby. I don’t know if anything was done about it. I doubt it. 375 pesos is mere change but the staff will try to squeeze every penny outta ya any way they can. Liars and thieves. The hotel from what I know is separate from the golf course so not much can be done. Bargain to the lowest dollar with the staff to get the best rate is all I can say and ask for receipts n don’t pay a dime till you get one. Nice course. Mediocre conditions at best. Lots of potential but with staff like this it’s no wonder this course has been in decline for so long

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fun to Play

Great course. Interesting holes. Used most of my clubs including my driver.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent

As usual the course was very nice to play!

The only thing I would change is nicer sand in the bunkers as it can get fairly gravely and heavy.

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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fun Par 3

very fun Par 3 with some challenging holes. A few over 225 yards which allows you to hit some woods too. rack rate pricing for tourists is ridiculous so find a deal on GolfNow otherwise not worth it

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great staff and course

Well worth playing for the price paying through golf now, lots of iguanas and other animals very fun and hard with bunkers

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 Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Misleading.

No where on this site does it tell you this is a small par 3 course. It is very short with every hole being a par 3. Had we known this ahead, we never would have booked. It is very misleading.

First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Another good day on Jack’s course!

Played from the black tees for the first time … it was a fun challenge compared to our usual blue tees!

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Mostly Good

We are fans of this course, although this time out the greens had been aerated and were covered with sand. This is fine except that we were never made aware of the conditions.

The traps were more wet than not and were very coarse in nature. This could be improved.

The restaraunt is a bit pricey but it is what it is.

Bottom line is that this is a nice course and well worth playing if you can get the right deal like we did. It plays more like a regular course than the usual "executive" par 3's.

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

First Time at course

Very nice course. Don’t kid yourself, hard par 3. Lots of hazards and iguanas.

If you’re not staying at Vidanta employees no help. Poor directions. Poor reception after arriving via taxi.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Great golf course

We’ve played this course about 10 times and have never been disappointed. Great staff, well maintained course and excellent restaurant.

We’ll be back again and again and again.

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 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Preis Leistung

Für Anfänger mit dicker Geldbörse geeignet.Ein reiner par 3 Platz. Für weniger Geld gibt es in Richtung Cancon bessere Plätze. Service Mangelhaft,mein Driver ist beim Transport gebrochen. Auf bitte eines Leihschlägers wollte der gute Mann 75€ haben.dazu noch.20 Euro für 30 bälle auf der Drivingrange..Transver wie bei den Anderen Golfplätzen nicht incl..usw.....

Ich empfehle hier Golplätze zu spielen,die keiner Hotelkette angehören

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First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 68
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
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
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging par 3 course

Quick round while on vacation 2 hrs. Course is challenging especially with coastal winds. Hard to tell which way the wind is going because the jungle protects the course but your ball gets into the wind. Lots of water hazards. Greens in good shape.

4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hidden gem

This course was fun to play and a good way to spend a couple hours. Staff was friendly and rental clubs were top notch.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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
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