9301 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, Florida 34429, US
(352) 795-4211
Location Map

About Plantation on Crystal River

Part of Choice Hotels' Ascend Collection, Plantation on Crystal River is an attractive destination that offers a feeling of Old Florida. Golfers enjoy the resort's 27 holes designed by Mark Mahannah in a peaceful, natural setting. In addition to other amenities like tennis and an outdoor swimming, the resort serves as a gateway to several interesting local activities, like manatee tours that enable guests to swim alongside the local creatures.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres232
Year Opened1962
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

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

Services

ConciergeYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Plantation on Crystal River

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
796 Reviews (796)
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Plantation crystal River

Working on the clubhouse after the hurricane two years ago, course is in decent shape

The hurricane took its toll on this area, but I think that management istrying to do the right thing for the public

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
T O P 500
Reviews 98
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Coming back

They are working hard on bringing this course back for the area. The Greens were in great shape (a couple had some spots along the edge, didn't affect the rest of the Green). Some were as good as any around. Some of the Fairways were in need of grass, but they were NOT unplayable. Some were in pretty good shape. They were fertilizing and you could see the overseeding is starting to come around. The rain this week will have the Fairways and Tee Boxes looking good.

Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent & beautiful

This course was super cool. Saw two gators, one was HUGE and the other was sunning on the cart path. Crystal clear, spring fed, water can be found on almost every hole and the starters are always in a super good mood and are super friendly.

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 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fun course

Love the wildlife you see on the course. Greens are one of the nicer rolling greens in the area. Still need some patchy areas on course to fill in. Hopefully get some rain to help it out.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Recommended
Played

Good but not great

It was good to get back on the Plantation. A good course with plenty of challenges. The greens were good but the fairways had plenty of areas that needed rain and grass. I look forward to the course regaining its former lush growth of grass.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good value for the money

Overall this was a very good value for the money. Practice balls are included with the greens fees. Course conditions are OK, fairways are struggling with the dry weather and tough winter, but the greens are not bad. Course layout is typical for the area, some water to watch out for, but not too tight.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great improvements after Mother Nature’s double whammy

The course was in great shape considering it was hit with a devastating tornado followed by a hurricane. Can’t wait for the reconstruction of the clubhouse to be completed. We loved supporting this beloved course. Thank you for all your hospitality!!

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
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great greens,fairways improving

The greens were in great shape. They were putting manure on the fairways. Clubhouse and restaurant under repair.

Verified Purchaser
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 3.0
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

It's getting there...

The course is making a comeback after several hurricanes and tornadoes about wiped it out. The clubhouse/restaurant is still not operational. The greens are excellent, for the most part (a couple are a bit rough) and they are working on the fairways. We played with a group of 3, plus a non-playing rider... the cost of $35 + tax for the rider was ridiculously excessive, in my opinion.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Coming back

It was nice to see the course coming back after the Hurricanes.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 25
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Excellent Green, rest of the course was terrible

I had heard good things about this course and tried it out. For ~$40 it wasn't awful but the only good thing was the greens. They were in great shape. Otherwise the layout is mostly boring, very little to no grass in the fairways or around the greens. I am happy to see the course reopen after the storm damage but they need more time to grow grass before I would recommend this course. Not a bad place for beginners as its fairly open, with a few tighter holes. Not worth the money or drive time. No working bathrooms, just port o potties.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course is fun to play.

Course is in good shape. 90 degree rule in effect, to keep fairways more manageable. Great idea. Go play this course, have fun

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Greens

The greens are in excellent condition, fairways will be better with some rain. Enjoyable course to play.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Probably play somewhere else if you can

A few of the greens have damage. Most of the fairways are bare por burnt out. Most of the greens where decent. The pace of play was very slow. I would play some where else if there was other options currently.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Will definitely be back

The course lacks amenities at this time, they are trying to fix this. So bring your drinks and snacks with you. This course layout is quite different than others in the area. The Greens except hole 2 are in excellent conditions, that’s the highlight of this course and the reason I will be back. The tee boxes could use some love but they are acceptable. The bunkers and sand traps were in good condition. Some fairways were in good condition, others have some areas without grass, this did not affect my game.

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 1.0
Now Reading