607 West Thames Street, Norwich, Connecticut 6360, US
(860) 425-3500
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About The Spa at Norwich Inn

The Spa at Norwich Inn could provide the perfect couples golf and spa getaway. Guests can stay in villas or a historic inn featuring a destination spa with 27 treatment rooms, sauna, salon, fitness center and indoor pool, all surrounded by 42 stunning acres of perennial gardens, mature oak trees, fountains, reflecting pool, courtyards and the city-owned Norwich Golf Course across the street. The Kensington’s Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining. The 6,228-yard course dates to 1926.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★
Acres42
Year Opened1929
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual, Bar
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at The Spa at Norwich Inn

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4.2
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Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Disappointing

From the moment I stepped on the course, me and my gps disagreed on where I was standing. For a muni course, it was in fair shape, given the time of year but the design felt like someone just dropped a course on the side of a hill.
The greens had just been aerated, making the round worse.
Lost my interest after 10 holes...

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Norwich Golf Course

Fairways and greens were well manicured and in very good condition apparently result of watering during the scourging hot weather. Bunkers were harsh - not raked and course with pebbles. Pace of play was excellent. Overall an enjoyable round on a good course and would recommend - plan to return soon.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good course if your at the Casinos

It was hot! The weather has not been great for course conditions and it showed. The greens were really beat up and the lies on and of the fairways were not great. I liked the layout. The par 4s were all pretty easy. The par 5s played as 3 shot holes for me. The par 3s (three on the back 9) were all pretty different. I was paired up with 3 other people who were all nice. The staff were all great. Pace of play was good. We were actually a little slow. I scored well which is nice. I will give it another try in the future but not until we get some rain.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

One of my favorite public courses. Challenging but playable. I enjoy letting it rip on the long par 5s

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Public Track

My wife and I enjoyed the somewhat challenging course. Variety of uphill and downhill shots to smallish greens. Tee box and fairways could use some TLC, greens were fine. The staff was friendly and the Caddy Shack Pub/restaurant was very good. GOLFNOW.COM hot deal made it a good value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Disappointing

My husband and I booked a tee time here on a quick trip to Mohegan Sun. The staff was friendly. Unfortunately there was a member championship tournament in the morning. It took 3 hours to play 9 holes. We are used to planying public courses and long rounds but this was disappointing as we had to wait between each shot. especially for the 60 per person. We quit after 10 holes. The course is in ok shape for a public course. You need to search for yardage markers. Greens are ok. Sand traps are full of rocks. Will not go back again

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great place to play a round

Norwich is an old style Donald Ross design that retains its heritage. Most of the course is in front of you. Not too long from the back, be prepared to play for position off the tee on some holes. Greens were great, fairways great, tees not too bad (a few were thin). Pace of play was great and the staff are super.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Round

Course and greens in very good condition. Only complaint is they would NOT allow 3 carts (per hole) on course. So if you get teamed up with some one you have to ride with them or they with you. Plenty of carts just a stupid rule for this course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good layout and conditions

Nice conditions and good layout. Holes changed up so not boring back and forth. Some challenging greens. Overall a course worth playing

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value for a great course

Course was in great condition, was able to get right out and pace of play was good, finished foursome in four hours. Looking to play there again soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Course not bad, but pace of play was.

Course in okay shape, really liked the greens. Rolled slow, but true. Tee boxes and fairways were pretty good. A little more hardpan in the rough than I'd like to see, but good for distance.

The one problem was pace of play. The way the first couple holes are set up (Short Par 4, Driveable Par 4, Dogleg Par 4) lends itself to a logjam. The problem was compounded by the groups in front of us merging into a six-some. I had read about this in earlier reviews but apparently management turns a blind eye to this? Because it happened to us as well.

If you stay out of bounds, it's not a tough course. Good for all skill levels. The pro was very nice when I arrived, giving me advice on the greens and sending our group off quickly.

19th hole staff was very nice too. Liked the $1 mini Coors Lights.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Day at Norwich Golf Course

Found a great last minute deal through GolfNow, so my husband and I headed to Norwich for 18 holes. The starter got us right out and we never waited on any hole. The course was in great shape and the greens were very forgiving. We found the course to be longer than most we have played. I would recommend the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Municipal Course

Overall for this time of year the course was in good shape. Greens were a bit scruffy (possibly because of overseeding as most courses do this year) but they putted true... just slower than normal. Couple holes had brown spots, but it was a harsh winter! Course is short, but for the normal golfer it is ideal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

It was worth the $30 I paid but the pace was so slow I had to skip the last three holes. We actually had a six person group in front of us and it ruined the pace

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Diamond in the Fall

Played this course with my son for the first time. Will definitely be back for sure. Course was in excellent shape for late October. Greens were mint, very few ball marks, a plus for a public course. Course was not very crowded even though it upper 60's and sunny. Able to play 18 in 3 hrs and 15 minutes. Favorite part was the amount of elevated tee boxes allowing you to grip it and rip made for a very enjoyable round. Hope to be back before the end of the season.
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/31/2014

I meant to put down very good for the pace of play not fair. Did 18 in around 3 hrs and 15 mins.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Good corse

Staff always good. course has some great holes will play there again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Municipal course

Course is always in great shape, staff is very professional, food is good too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Friendly Staff

When we arrived we were ready to play. The starter was able to let us "Load n Go" we had a foursome in front of us that we caught up with early. This slowed us down considering we were a 2some and they never offered to let us play thru. However we decided to pair up on 10 with a couple of great guys.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Nice variety, good views, good condition, fun course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 106
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice place

course conditions great wonderful staff and weather had a great day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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