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

Golfer Photos

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
1892 Reviews (1892)
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

First, the course was in great shape! Grass was pristine, greens rolled true, tee boxes were sorta okay. San Diego weather made it an absolutely beautiful day of golf.

Unfortunately, the snack shop opens late so you can’t load up on drinks if you have an early tee time. Bring refreshments if you’re going to be thirsty. Not a single cart in sight serving drinks. No water stations throughout the course. Very little shade, if it gets a bit warm.

Otherwise, an amazing course and worth a play every month or so.

Also, the range is just okay. The balls are old and definitely need replacing. Mats are okay, but rubber tees are hit or miss. Mostly miss.

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 2.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

My First Big Hit

I had been playing regularly on a smaller course thinking it would be easier. I recently moved into the area and tried the Links at the Lakehouse course in San Marcos not knowing much about it. All I can say is by the time I got to the 18th hole I felt like I’d been missing out on a true golf challenge I due to the length. I was improving as I went along because I was getting to swing for longer distances on most of the holes. I think if you don’t play like that on a regular basis you might never get a feel for a bigger course. I’m very excited to go back and play again!

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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
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
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Erick is Great!

We appreciate Erick every time we play this course. Olga in the restaurant is awesome! Always enjoy spending our time at this course.

Verified Purchaser
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
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

LSM

We play here about once a month. Love the course and restaurant.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 15
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent greens

That’s my first time golfing here. I was very pleasantly surprised at how nice this course is. I will be back without a doubt.

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 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Enjoyable Round

The course overall is in nice condition, the Fairways and Greens are in good shape. The only negative is the Tee boxes which were very thin and uneven, also always amused when the Tee box markers are placed on a slope.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Priced right

The course was in better condition than I was expecting. Staff was very friendly. I thought it was priced right for the style of course. The greens were in good shape and fair.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Pace of play

The course itself is in good condition and is fun to play. The pace of play, was horrible! Took just under five hours to complete 18 holes at a par three course. There is no partial in the staff did not do anything to move groups along. Make sure your schedule is clear if you play in the afternoon. They should do a better job of moving groups along and keeping a better pace of play. Other than that, the course is fine.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Loved the Course

The course was really well cared for. Fairways are nice and wide for all levels of players. Greens were in great shape. Overall a flat course. Walkable. Great view on 14

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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