10400 FL-48, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida 34737, US
(352) 324-3101
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About Mission Inn Resort & Club

The family-owned Mission Inn is one of Florida's friendliest and most value-forward resorts. With two golf courses, including the century-old El Campeon layout, it is an ideal setting for buddies trips and, at about 45 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO), remains convenient to reach from afar while removed from O-town's occasionally chaotic energy.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres1100
Year Opened1969
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Mission Inn Resort & Club

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Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
3003 Reviews (3003)
T O P 500
Reviews 83
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

New Year Round

1st round of the year! A great way to start. The layout of the course was fun and challenging. There were a few elevations and not much water to be a concern. For us it was great no one in front of us and the group behind us kept with the pace, so no pushing. Would play here again, when prices come down a little. Probably should have booked through golf now. This was part of a package deal. All and all it was great fun.

Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

XMAS Golf

Only course open on Christmas Day in the local are worth playing. Very small crowd and pace was great, after we went around a twosome holding the whole course up. Greens are always shaggy here and slow. Wish they speed them up. Rest of course was in good shape.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 8
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course was in fantastic condition. Kudos to the ground crews. Greens were oerfect!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
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
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Well Worth the Drive

I had heard about the course from other golfers and decided to make the one-hour drive from Kissimmee. I was not disappointed. The course has much more elevation change than any other course I have played in Central Florida, plus lots of water hazards and sand traps. The first two holes (a par 5 followed by a par 3) give you an indication of what is to come. The third hole lulls you into complacency before you arrive at the fourth hole where there is a forced carry across a large pond with the fairway sloping up a ski hill. It continues from there. The course conditioning was good and the greens rolled true even though recovering from being punched a few weeks prior.

If I had to note one negative, it was the pace of play. Our group was waiting on EVERY shot and there was no sign of a course ranger/marshall trying to speed up play.

Looking forward to going back to play there again.

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Perfect weather
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 4.0
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Las Colinas course - Step child

The Las Colinas course showed to be a disappointment for me only because I had high expectations from playing their El Campeon course which iOS well groomed and has a great layout. The Las Colinas course seemed like the step child who was slightly abused due to all the focus on its big. brother.

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
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 4.0
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fabulous

We played Las Colinas a few months ago and decided to return to Mission Inn the day after Christmas to play El Campeon. We drove and hour, and expected a full course.

Pace of play was spot on — never waited, and never pushed.

The course was in great condition tee to green, and the hills provided some challenges you don’t often get in central Florida, and some great views too.

Definitely worth the drive — we’ll be back!

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 4.0
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Unexpectedly sandy greens

Mission Inn’s El Campeon is one of my favorite courses in the Orlando area. It’s well-worth the drive out to it. Great layout, consistent conditions, a good variety of holes, always get paired up with great people. My only complaint this trip was that the greens were extremely top-dressed with sand and no warning was given. It did not always seriously affect the greens’ smoothness, but there definitely were times that it did. It was also difficult to gauge the speed from green to green. I was disappointed that I paid $70 for greens that were not consistent. A warning next time would be appreciated.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course is in great shape.

I play this course whenever I am in the area. It is in best shape I have seen. Greens were rolling extremely well. A couple tees perhaps not at their best but fairways and greens were great. I played early morning in about three hours. It has surprising elevation changes for a Florida course. Holes 4, 5, 6 and 7 all play 1.5 to 2 clubs longer on approach to greens.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Green speed was OK not best

I played thanksgiving day. Green was very good condition. But last saturday12/18/21 green was OK conditoon. I live Orlando and drove more than 50 minutes with toll. That kind of green conditon do not attract golfer who live in orlando.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Slow green

I played thanksgiving day both course.

This course was good condition but last saturday

Green was slow and lack of grass

Maybe needs fertizer.

I dont think green condition coming baxk sooner.

I was very disappointed.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Fun layout course

First time playing here.

Excellent facility. Carts spotless. Typical old pro shop layout. Nice friendly staff.

As I parked a cart was driven up behind the car to collect me and the clubs. Very nice touch as being British bag drops always confuse us.

Having to pay for range balls was the only sore point. No mention of this when booking or when checking in. I was asked would I like to use the range, I said yes and was then charged even though I gave in Cadbury’s chocolate Just a small niggle but others should know.

The course has a fantastic layout. Some stunning holes.

Excellent for bird enthusiasts also.

Would definitely play again.

Thank you

Gordon

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Good, but...

I played 8 rounds in 6 days in the Orlando area. Both courses are in great shape, greens are beautiful, but way too slow. Very disappointing. Many other options in the area that area better. Southern Dunes to name one

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Great Course but....

2 great courses but greens are way too slow. Won't be back.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
T O P 100
Reviews 186
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good as usual

The golf course was in great shape. The greens were rolling medium speed and true. The fairways and tee boxes were well manicured. The course can get a little pricey, but if you can get a hot deal on tee off, go for it. You won’t regret it. Bring your a game or you’re golf crying towel, which ever you prefer. You’ll need it.

Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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