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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

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3.8
1778 Reviews (1778)

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The Links at Lakehouse
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treverthomas
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Course, Even Better Staff

I haven't played this course in about 2 years when it was still St. Mark, and holy cow what a transformation! The newly renovated space looks very sleek.

Chris and Luis in the Pro Shop were extremely friendly and professional, and the course conditions were excellent. Pace of play was great, and after 18 holes we had dinner at the restaurant. The food was as good as always; I had the birria tacos for the first time and they are my new go-to. And the drinks were poured very generously.

Just an overall great vibe all throughout this golf course. I will definitely be returning as soon as possible!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
The Executive Course at Lakehouse
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uDNMT1867DN
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice shape and pace

No bad holes, executive layout with some up and back. Greens are nice 👍. Played in just over 3 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
The Links at Lakehouse
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HMtLBTCj0g46zGrIGfla
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
The Executive Course at Lakehouse
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billziebron
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
The Executive Course at Lakehouse
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u2519917
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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Did not play the day of reservations

Called the day before but have played there many times

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
The Executive Course at Lakehouse
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RGAE6F9C4826BC050705
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course!

My two girlfriends and I golf here on and off Their midday teetime Specials are an extra bonus. Course is always Impeccably kept we love this executive course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
The Executive Course at Lakehouse
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u929535741
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Fun course

I enjoy playing this course and it's one of my favorite local executive courses. It's always in great condition and overall fun to play. The only downside is the pace of play. I would love to jump on and play 18 in 2 hours, but you find yourself waiting on the tee box a lot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
The Executive Course at Lakehouse
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padame
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Accessories

I know it’s encouraged to walk

Rented a cart, however, it was not fully charged & stalled quite often

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
The Links at Lakehouse
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u753885504
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
The Executive Course at Lakehouse
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bneill87
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
The Links at Lakehouse
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Peter1993844
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overbooked!

Weekday play over 3 hours front 9, Back 9 not much better! Difficult to enjoy great track with two foursomes at each tee waiting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
The Executive Course at Lakehouse
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Dave6251118
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
The Executive Course at Lakehouse
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cw1983
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Fast Greens-wide open par 4's

The course was in great shape, the balls stopped very wheel on the greens. The greens looked slow but they were quit fast and had some slope. The par 4's were wide open so you can hit the driver on them without fear.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
The Links at Lakehouse
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u753885504
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stay away

Find a golf course maintenance team. More dirt than grass

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
The Executive Course at Lakehouse
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hbashore
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Good Outing

As usual. A excellent day to play golf. Except for slow play due to ladies foursome in front of us it would have been an exceptional day. Apparently the ladies have not discovered "Ready Play".

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
The Executive Course at Lakehouse
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cpavlovic23
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
The Links at Lakehouse
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michieki
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Won't be back to this place

Late start, waiting every hole, 2-3 groups backed up on all par 3 tees, and clocked nearly 2 hours for 6 holes. Headed in as it would be 5+ hours, best case.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
The Executive Course at Lakehouse
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u314164401691
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
The Executive Course at Lakehouse
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u000003104364
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
The Links at Lakehouse
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michieki
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Walk Off After 6 Holes 😣

What a slog. Walked off after 6. Waiting 2 groups on 3 of 6 tee boxes. Took nearly 2 hours to play 6 holes. No marshalls. No bueno.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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