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

Reviews

3.9
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course and great staff

This is a local spot for me and a great place to work in that irons game. The staff has been on point every time and the course is generally in decent shape save for some muddy areas on some shadow covered areas. It’s been a great spot to take my son who’s just learning the game of golf. And the food at Amalfi is tasty

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Accident on course, no assistance

Accident occurred due to course negligence. No one was able to help from the course. Only the restaurant manager came out to see what happened and offered an ice bag. No phone numbers taken no assistance to any kind of hospital. Left to go to urgent care than emergency room by our selves to take cat scans and take care of injuries to face and hand

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very slow pace

Pace is very slow. I tried to play through as a single and thought I would eventually hit a gap, but after playing through 4 groups there was no gap. I even tried skipping a hole after the 4th group but there was still a 2 group queue ahead of them. I think it’s just over booked.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 93
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Nice course but…

Great course a lil rough in some places no big deal. One annoying thing guy on intercom cracking jokes instead of just calling tee times. We playing golf here buddy be quiet!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lakehouse effect

I only have one complaint about this course. The cart is programmed to not let you drive on the fairway and the "no carts" signs are too far back from the green. On #9 if I recall correctly, the signs are 100 yds from the green. If you are in the "no go zone", there is a lot of unnessary walking and time wasted. One other minor complaint is the cart paths are extremely rough. If you drive on them, your back will hurt later. If you don't drive on them, the cart will stop.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Round

I had a great round. Steve, at the front desk, was very hospitable and kind. The only problem was that I was paired with a young golfer who became very slow on the back nine. I believe it was because he had too much alcohol. He had trouble hitting the ball and took too much time to play. My round was not as enjoyable because of this distraction. There was a foursome ahead of the two of us that we failed to keep up with.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
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
Played On
Reviews 34
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
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
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
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rating

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
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
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
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
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