280 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, Mississippi 39530, US
(800) 946-2946
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About Harrah’s Gulf Coast

Harrah's Gulf Coast is one of the signature casino hotels in Biloxi, stocked with amenities such as a pool, five restaurants, the Bellissimo Spa & Salon, concerts on the Great Lawn and more. The Grand Bear Biloxi Golf Course was designed by Jack Nicklaus on 650 acres of the DeSoto National Forest.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★
Year Opened1994
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
CasinoYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Harrah’s Gulf Coast

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Gran Bear 2021

Course in excellent condition. Green super and fair

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Thank you for the 5 star rating!

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Thank you for the 5 stars!

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Thank you for the 5 star rating!

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Pace of plsy

I was a single playing behind 2 groups of 5!!! Their pace was pitiful! They did not tell me I was playing behind these two groups! Almost 3 hrs to play 9 holes!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Sorry we fell short this time. It's always challenging when a single gets behind foursomes, or worse still fivesomes like was your case. Sounds like we could have managed the situation better. We hope you will give us another chance to deliver one of South Mississippi's best golf experiences.

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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
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3.0
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Dynamic pricing? Beware

All the staff I interacted with were courteous and professional. Course layout and club house are great, food and drinks were reasonably priced., but the course conditions were only so-so. Greens are not in great shape. Lots of dead spots and bumpy/inconsistent surfaces.

Be on the lookout for their “dynamic pricing”. They quote you their “as low as” price but if it’s busy that day, they’ll charge you more for your round. Feels a little like bait and switch at a place that’s far removed from anywhere else when you arrive.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Thank you for the honest feedback. Dynamic Pricing is set to change rates as availability changes. The "as low as" is the starting rate for the time period, but once tee times are booked then the surrounding rates go up. It's the same in the airlines and hotel industries. Pro tip: don't wait - book early and secure the tee time you want at the lowest rate possible. We hope to see you again next time you' visit the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

For price I expected greens to be as excellent as rest of course. Not so , greens were in need of work and more!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Thank you for the 5 star rating! We are sorry the greens didn't meet your expectations, but glad to know the rest of the experience delivered. We hope to see you again when you're down on the Mississippi Gulf Coast again.

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Thank you for the 5 star rating!

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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Thank you for the 5 star rating!

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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Grand Bear

The staff was beyond friendly. The course was in great shape and we had the greatest weather. It was my first time playing this course and just reinforced my belief that we are truly blessed on the gulf coast with some amazing bargain golf courses. I would rate this in the top of the courses on the coast and will no doubt be playing here again. The whole thing just had a nice classy feel with out being stuffy. Our group would like to give a big shout out to Bailey, the marshall who could not of been anymore friendly, Sarah, the sweetest cart lady who told us her when she would be back around every time which I thought was a great idea, and Sam who picked our cart up for us with an amazing attitude and genuine friendliness even though we where late and literally the last two cars in the parking lot. It is great to see quality establishments like this in our own backyards.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Wow, what a review. Thank you for the detailed feedback. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to the management team at Grand Bear. Sorry we fell short of delivering the 5 star experience that we strive for. Hope to see you back again soon, so we can make it up to you!

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Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Thank you for the 5 stars!

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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Sorry we fell short of the 5 star experience that we always aim for. We hope to have another chance to prove Grand Bear is one of South Mississippi's best golf experiences.

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Long trip worth it

Can't say enough good things about this course. Every pro in the country would be happy with it. Great time and great amenities.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Thank you for the positive feedback on your experience at Grand Bear, and for the 5 star rating.

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Just four stars? Our apologies for falling short this time. We hope you will give us another chance to give the 5 star experience that golfers expect from Grand Bear.

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Sorry we didn't deliver the 5 star experience that golfers have come to expect at Grand Bear. We hope you will give us another chance.

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Six Mile Drive to beauty.

First, the entrance to the course is pretty excessive. A six mile track in might be a little over the top. All this extra space makes me wonder why there are not 36 available.

The clubhouse and course are beautiful. As a patron from Michigan, I have played courses very similar to this and I was Happy. I got a great deal on Golfnow, which makes this course an A++++. I have played Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor (another Jack Nicklaus course) and this one has similar topography. Really if you are from out of town play here, but get a deal, the up front cost might be too much. Mid $50-80 is completed reasonable, not over.

Great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Thank you for the 5 star rating, and for the effusive praise of the Grand Bear experience. We hope to see you back when you're down our way again.

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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course, and is pretty tough on a old man.

Beautiful and well kept.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I like it

fun layout, cool clubhouse and friendly staff. much needed new carts a plus. with a little better conditioning it would be 5 stars

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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