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
791 Reviews (791)
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

fast greens

Had alot of fun but the green were very fast. I would go again

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A long drive that was worth it.

Good solid course. some holes were a little difficult
with water and/or tight tree lined fairways. This is not
a premier course,neither does it have any problems.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great day.

Was a wonderful day of golf. Great easy going set up in good condition.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Challange from the tips

Greens were not in good condition. Hole 1 was really bad but mostly improved after that. Must have had significant amount of rain as fairways were pretty moist, soggy. Found I had to pinch the ball just right or otherwise lost considerable distance, but figured it out after a while. It was a challenge from the black tees. You've got to keep it in the fairways as trees (or water hazards) really come into play!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A resort style course

length is not a major issue here. Water on several holes, not much of an issue, though it sneaks into a few fairways so beware. Fairways were decent, greens ok, and traps in better than area average condition. back 9 has two dog legs where shorter drives will be penalized, otherwise a breeze.
We got it heavily discounted, so it was great value. At the reg rate on GN of $36, for the area it is pricey.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Pleasantly surprised!

Course was challenging and great value. Watch for a large alligator . Definitely a good time .

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice design, good par 3s

Course was pretty good for this time of year. Good value for the money.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 52
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very Good condition

We have enjoyed this course several times while we were in Florida. One of the best courses in the area. The fairways are in far better condition than most in the area and the greens are true and consistant. We always enjoy this course

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Low lying property damp fairways

Good value. Greens in good shape hold approach shots. Relatively open but trees at strategic locations if shoots pulled or sliced.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Funky layout, good conditions

They keep all the turf (tees, fairways, greens) in good shape. It's low and flat and doesn't drain that well, so be careful when it rains. And the first several holes on the full-size course are interwoven with the 9 hole "Lagoons" course, so the routing is a bit odd and confusing. But overall, a pretty good course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

non refundable

the experience was great. I hooked up with a friendly couple from Canada. unfortunately I bought a twosome and my playing partner got sick so the price I received from Golfnow didn't turn out to be such a good deal.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Nice course

The staff was great at check-in. The first tee was wide open and we started early. Course was in good shape.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

course wet

First 9 not nice, wet bad fairway. Back 9 much nicer. Fjrst tine pkaying and it was Difficult to find the next hole, confusing. Had to ask twice

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Would like to try again

Played under extremely windy conditions. Made it tough to gauge yardages for the first time around. Greens were off some, but it's early in the season. Bunkers in great shape and uniform.

First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very old, but pleasant

At 08.00 we were the first to tee off for the day.
As a twosome we did it in just over 3 hours.
The course is old which means that the holes are mostly short, relatiyve to courses built over the last 25 years.
Fairways were not in good shape but the greens were excellent.
Very friendly caddiemaster and marshall.
Playing via Golf now gave us a very good deal $ 15 per person, so absolutely no complaints here.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

great course

The course was in very good condition. Greens were very good. Tees and fairways were well kept. Recommend playing here, you'll enjoy it. Worth the money.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Just what we needed

Came to FL from snowy New England and needed a course to play a round to start the season. This was a good course for that.
Fairways level, greens in great shape, and forgiving on errant shots on most holes.

Staff very pleasant.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Plantation On Crystal River

Over all good course but wet every time I have play. I alway's have mud between the club and the ball. The greens are fast and unpredicable hard time reading the putt. Maybe just me.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

good course conditions

Vary strange hole layout but excellent condition. Greens fast and rolled great. Some very short par 4's but also some lengthy ones.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Plantation on Crystal River Golf Course

Had a great time on this course except that after the rains for a couple of days, it was very wet and soft (not the courses fault).

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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