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

3.7 out of 5 stars
790 Reviews (790)
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Rainy Morning

It was raining lightly when I arrived at the course at 7:45 for an 8:20 tee time. No one else was playing, so I went out without a warm up. Playing alone with no one in front of me I played in 2 hours. The course was in good shape except for some concrete cart paths in need of repair - repairs were being done on one hole.The greens were good, layout interesting. It's not a long course and is very playable for the average golfer. I recommend it and would play it again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Decent course

Greens need some attention. Pace of play today slow, behind shot gun tourney.

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
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 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Plantation

Course was in excellent condition. It was a great value. Worth playing again.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

This course is challenging

Enjoyed playing this course. I found the greens and fairways in great shape. This was my second time there and I plan on returning again.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

great value

great GN hot deal value. Course always in playable condition with tight fairways and true greens. good pace of play. staff always friendly and helpful. watch out for the gators!

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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good value

I played early in the morning on a whim and was rewarded with a course that was demanding and fair. Many of the greens were in excellent shape, but not all of them.

Very scenic and relaxed round. A little hard to find a couple of the right tee boxes, but nothing major other than that.

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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Golf value

Course is in good shape, challenging (lot of water), and great scenery.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
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 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice layout

Was actually flooded a few weeks ago with tropical storm . Ground was still very wet. Great layout, great greens. Very picturesque. Got a deal on golf now and that made it so nice! Worth the drive from gainesville or Ocala! People very very friendly

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
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

Great Value

Got a 7:46am tee time for $10.00. Course was a little soggy, but in great shape. Got a little confused finding a tee box or two, but well maintained course at an unbeatable price = a good day :-)

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

Beautiful course

Course is in a great area with real Florida scenery . Greens are large, fairways in great shape. I will definitely be back

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

course has nice layout

need to rack sand traps our add more sand very hard in sand traps bunkers

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course

Would recommend this course to anyone, fairly flat, nice fairways and greens, well placed sand traps and water hazards. Would enjoy this course again, and plan on it..

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
T O P 250
Reviews 116
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The Plantation of Crystal River

I hadn't played here for at least the last 10 years, and boy has the place changed. The holes have been upgraded and renumbered since my last visit. Course conditions were excellent and the staff very friendly. We arrived about on half hour early and got to head out immediately. Green were fairly fast and it takes a good read to sink your putts. I'll be back again for sure.

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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice local course.

Course in great condition from tee to green. Greens have some bumpiness and may need to be rolled. Overall Plantation is a good test for shot makers.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

What you'd expect

Some hard sand on fairways on some holes. Plays slow on wed late mornings. Nice layout. Good coarse for the money.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beware the Water

My wife and I played Plantation as a four ball with another couple over from England with us on vacation. I had last played the course 3 years ago. We booked through Gofl Now and got an early tee time. On arrival we were struck by how friendly and welcoming the staff were. There were no exceptions and this set us up for a good day. Although it had rained heavily overnight and water features on many holes the course was in good condition and the greens were as good as any of the 10 other courses we have played in Florida on this trip. When the wind got up in the latter part of our round the course got considerably harder and errant shots ended up in the various water hazards. This did not detract from our day. The course has a great atmosphere and when we had a meal in the clubhouse afterwards the members we met were as friendly as the staff. I would recommend Plantation to anyone who is on vacation in the area.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course

Course was in good shape pro shop was very helpful would like to receive coupons or special rates thank u

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice experience

Good solid course. Only one hole was quite wet after two days of some very heavy rains. Not too crowded and great pace the morning I was there.

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