265 Sunset Ave, Port Aransas, Texas 78373, US
(361) 749-4653
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About Palmilla Beach Resort & Golf Community

On the Texas coast, Palmilla Beach Resort & Golf Club in Port Aransas features a rare links golf course in the United States. Originally designed by Arnold Palmer, the course was later shorted to a nine-hole course under 2,500 yards and a three-hole short golf course called the "Loop: as part of the resort's commitment to a family-friendly and relaxed lifestyle. The resort is a residential development that uses Turnkey for its vacation rental properties. Homeowners and guests through the resort have access to a concierge, beach and pool access. There are several bars and restaurants onsite highlighted by the Black Marlin. Port Aransas is located south of Houston near Corpus Christi.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★
Acres550
Year Opened2008
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesVillas/Casitas
Short CourseYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Palmilla Beach Resort & Golf Community

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4.0
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Reviews 6
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course and condition

Fun course. Very fair. Tees, fairways and grew were all in fantastic shape. No bad lies! Beautiful views. The 3 short holes after the round were fun and was a great way to end the day! I definitely recommend and would love to play again if back in town.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Disappointed

When I booked, the information on golf pass were about 18 holes, par 71 and almost 7000 yards.

The golf course is only 9 holes, par 32 and just 2500 yards.

We thought we will play 18 different holes and it’s wasn’t that.

We are very disappointed 😡

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 58
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
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
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

Me and my son in law played on Tuesday. The fairways and the greens were in great shape. We will play another round for sure. The golf pro is a great guy and remembered us from last year. Great customer service.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Only 9 hole par 32. 5 par 4s and 4 par 3s.

When the course was 18 holes it was one of the best in Texas. Now as a par 32 you play the nine twice for 18. It is in great condition put really pricey for what you get. That being said still a challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Changes

Last time playing here it was still 18 holes. Definitely preferred that to just the 9 holes that it is now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Do NOT play this course after a rain!!!!

Course layout was beautiful. Didn’t stay at the resort but looked very very nice. We played a couple days after it rained 6 inches and as soon as we got to the first hole I looked up and there were already 20 mosquitoes surrounding our cart. and trying to play will a bunch of mosquitoes trying to bite you is not fun. I was tweaking. After the 4th hole I was done. My dad finished the 9 holes without me and came back with 6 bites all over his face. He said it was breezy for a couple holes and wasn’t that bad but when he got back to the 8th hole he said it was awful. If you do play here, definitely play around noon or 2 o clock and definitely not after a rain. Overall wouldn’t recommend just because the mosquitoes make the course unplayable.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wonderful Find

This course is a must play on Mustang Island. It’s immaculate. Yes, it’s a short course but perfectly challenging. I’d play here everyday if I coulda. Played 18 in 2 hours!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice 9-hole course but the mosquitoes were out in force!

The course is great but if it recently rained, you must come prepared by buying mosquito repellent! Don’t try to buy any at the local stores either because they will be likely sold out. The mosquitoes were out in the morning, afternoon, and evening. To say they were “bad” is an understatement as we had to reapply several times during play and we only played one round.

However, I have played the course when they were not bad and it is nicely maintained year round and pretty cool.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Better than expected

The conditions of this course put a lot in DFW to shame. Very few bad spots on the course even with it having limited cart path availability.

Only thing that would make it better is a full 18, but two rounds of 9 was a lot of fun

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Links Feeling in Texas

This was once an 18 hole Arnold Palmer course. After a serious hurricane, it has been reduced to 9 holes plus a par 3 "loop". I enjoyed playing the 9 holes twice, because we could learn from our mistakes on the first round. You really need to be a straight hitter on this one! There were lots of mosquitoes, so take plenty of spray! The views of the ocean are simply delightful. I would certainly play here again. The GolfNow Hot Deal offered a substantial saving over the regular greenfee!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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