1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, California 92078, US
(760) 744-0120
Location Map

About Lakehouse Hotel and Resort

The idyllic shoreline of Lake San Marcos is the draw for the Lakehouse Hotel and Resort outside San Diego. The property is home to a championship and executive golf course, multiple restaurants, a marina with electric and non-motor boat rentals, two saltwater pools and oversized hot tubs. The 1960s-era hotel holds onto its retro charms with hula hoop contests, board games, roasting S'mores and a lobby library. The semiprivate St. Mark Golf Club (6,400 yards) and par-58 executive course will please every level of player. 

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres250
Year Opened1960
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Bar
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Short CourseYes
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Lakehouse Hotel and Resort

Reviews

3.9
1872 Reviews (1872)

Reviewer Photos

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Perfect walk.

I walk the course. sunny, good pace and the greens are always perfect

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun little course.

Awesome little course set in a beautiful location. I definitely plan on playing here again. The pace was a bit slow, so it’d be nice if there was a marshal or some worker to control the pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 56
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

We drove over 55miles from Orange County to tryout this beautiful course. Weather was perfect 68F, traffic to south was smoothly on Early Saturday morning (9am), however the pace of game was very slow, we spent 5.5 hours finished 18 holes. No marshal around in course in charge the pace. We don’t know if it was weekend common pace? Kind of disappointed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course

Nicely maintained, great layout, good challenge for a new hack golfer like me. Was a bit wet this time around from rain so green were sticking ball.

Overall, it doesn't feel like your average cheap excuse for a par three. It feels more professionally maintained and run.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice and green

Lots of healthy grass… bunkers could use some work

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun Executive Course

Nice location, friendly staff, friendly players, great place to work on your iron game, easy layout with some minor challenges here and there, very walkable, besides a few beat up greens, bunkers needing sand, a few tee box’s being dirt only, and no driving range, overall good-fun course. Will definitely go back to fine tune the wedges.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

greens & fairways were in good condition

the grass at the edge of the fairways needed trimming

because it was difficult to find balls

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good workout course! Back 9 only.

Its a good course. I only played the back 9 and there were a lot of hills so If you're walking be prepared for a workout. Some ground under repair in the fairways so be cautious of a little mud but for the most part they were in good condition. Same thing for the greens. Good condition.

One negative to watch out for is the driving range is directly on the right of the 10th hole fairway and there is little to no net. so errant balls can , and do come into that fairway.

So keep an eye out and watch your ball carefully on your first couple shots. Be a friend and pick up some of the range balls and throw them back into the range area too. Thank you. Happy Golfing.

Clubhouse food was good for the price, staff was friendly. I'll definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A beautiful course to work your short game!

I really do love this course. They take great care of the greens and landscaping is beautiful. If you like working on your short game and want to do it with class and quiet, this is my go-to spot. Lots of shade, up and downhill challenges. You can walk the course no problem If you’re up for the exercise.

The bunkers were hard packed mud, but I only had to get out of there once. So I’m not gonna complain about those.

I love how the first hole is over a beautiful fountain, yet an easy approach wedge full swing will get it in the air and on the green.

There are a few holes where you can use your 3 Wood, or maybe even your driver if you hit short. Hole 16 for instance. But advance players could get away with only irons and wedges. Perhaps a rescue three hybrid as well.

There are a lot of great opportunities for a hole-in-one, or eagle throughout the gorgeous, winding layout and it makes you forget that you’re in the middle of San Marcos!

For the money, you’ll love it and come back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Now Reading