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

3.8 out of 5 stars
793 Reviews (793)
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Plantation is a traditional Florida style course

If you have not tried this course it is highly recommended. A great experience and great value for the money.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Deceptively Challenging

At first glance, this established course looks pretty benign-pretty flat, lots of trees lining the visible, nice fairways, etc. But when you get into the meat of the course, you soon realize that you are facing some very challenging holes. Be sure to check the course layout to find all the subtle water hazards that dot the edges of the fairways-they can really surprise you. There are some lengthy par 4's and 5's, and the back nine is harder than the front. Greens were just aerated when we played, but they are normally fast and true with plenty of undulations. Practice facilities are rather minimal but adequate, and you are not allowed to hit the driver on the practice range. The course is normally in good to excellent shape (I've played it many times). All in all, this is a great value and an excellent course in my opinion. Challenging, yet fun, fair, and doable.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice golf course, well maintained and friendly staff.

rained out original tee time, issued a rain check with no problem.
returned the next day and was pleased with the course condition, and the friendly staff. We will play again there.

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3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course is excellent for all levels.

Very well maintained course and friendly staff and courteus bar employees.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Greens were hard needed water even after rain fairways in terrible condiction and rough was mostly weeds and dirt with random tufts of grass

Bad conditions , course allowed 5 somes so play was slow even though course was pretty empty
Over priced for conditions and comparable courses in area

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1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Difficulty 1.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

course was in great condition..greens were fair to putt on..

the weather was cool and very, very breezey..but that was no fault of the course..the course layout is challenging but interesting.. i have never played this course well but it is a fun course..water and trees make it real interesting. all in all the course was fun to play and the staff greeted us in a very friendly manner..will certainly play here again..

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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

excellent value

STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL - Course is challenging but fair, we will come back.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good course

This is a good course. It has some challenging holes but is manageable. It was a very windy and cold day which elevated the difficulty level. Overall it was a good day.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

lots of water in play. Greens in good shape and fast.

The staff was friendly. The course was challenging without being unfair. Lots of water in play (we saw an alligator). The food at the club house was good, and if you wanted to cross the street to the hotel, it was very good. I have played it before and will play it again.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The course needs DIRECTIONAL SIGNS!

I would have driven back all the way to the club house to find the second tee had I not located a grounds worker. That experience would have repeated itself had we not welcomed the couple behind us to join us. Fortunately, they had played the course a couple of times prior. Once accompanied with "knowledge", we enjoyed playing the course.

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3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Course

greens could be better; played on Christmas Day, not too many people out so round went quickly - 3.5 hours. We play here often.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 63
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good value and nice surroundings

The course is basically flat but challenging. It was well maintained for winter conditions.

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3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 56
Recommended
Played

Great shape, interesting layout.

Played early morning to avoid the heat. Course was excellent, with good conditions on tees, fairways and on the greens. Will definitely be back.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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