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

Reviews

4.6
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Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Beach Course

Very pretty area with a nice community surrounding it. I needed to read closer…. this is a nine hole course you place twice! Wish it was 18… loved the bar and fire pit after!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mosquito Heaven

I went for a round in the morning on 11/10/22. I was warned by the staff when I got to the course, that the mosquitoes in full force. Boy were they! I put the mosquito repellant on heavy before I started my round and in between each hole. Had to stop my round after about 40 minutes. Just had enough of the swarms of constant attacks! Great course, and friendly staff, but be careful during mosquito outbreaks.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course, friendly staff

My good friend and I enjoyed the the course, friendly staff, and Facilities. The three hole par three loop and practice areas are perfect for warming up and are in lush conditions as well.

Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

9 hole course, par 32

My main beef with this course is that it is NOT an 18 hole course, or a par 71 course, or a course in any way 6900 yards. It is in fact a 9 hole course, par 32, without any par 5's included. I understand hurricane Harvey made some real damages 5 years ago, but that should be enough time to revise the information on what you're getting when you pay for what you think. I believe this course to be more like an executive course. Feeling scammed!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Loved this Place

Trust, if your in the Port A area and want to play a very fun scenic course this is for you. Course is in GREAT shape. Tee boxes, fairways (WOW, coming from Arizona these are beautiful), and the greens talk about rolling true. Since it is a play 9 twice, feel that the fees are overpriced (got mine on Tee off) with a discount. WARNING! Better hit it straight, you will not find your ball in the rough. Had a GREAT TIME!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Not 18 holes

Golf now advertised it as an 18 hole course but it is only a 9 hole course.

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

Fun fun track, great shape, super casual

Fun 9-hole links-style track with friendly staff and some pretty amazing gulf vistas (for South Texas); looking forward to playing it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

need to change course discription

This is no longer a par 71 6900 yard golf course but a par 32 Executive 9 hole course featuring 5 par 4s and 4 par 3s. That being said the par 4s are everything you could want and require really good shots to score well. Basically you are on the fairway or you are in the native area. If you can find your ball in the native area you might have a 1 in 50 chance of hitting it out. Two of the par 3s can play from 110 yards to around 170 yards the other two can stretch to over 200 with number 18 to 250.

Green fees are for 18 holes which means playing the nine twice from different tees and there is a 3 hole par three warm up area as well as a complete practice facitily included with you tee time.

The course has been in great condition the last few times I have played it, but I feel that its a little pricey for having to play the same nine twice and not knowing how long you might wait to tee off on the second nine. The green fees are only $15 - $25 less than when it was a complete 18 hole course (whick was fabulous before Harvey) Being that its the only course for miles they have the market wrapped up. I play fairly often because I'm an addict.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding Redneck Riveria Course

Made time for a round during our quick beach getaway & we are so glad we did. What a wonderful course on the TEXAS Gulf Coast know as the Redneck Riveria. From the friendly welcoming staff, to the wonderful course conditions, not one thing we could complain about… even with the overcast / windy conditions our day is forsure one to remember & we look forward to heading back down again real soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lush

A little disappointed that it wasn’t an18 hole course. This is the best manicured course I have played on in two years. The greens and course were like carpets. Though greens could be more challenging. They also had a 3 hole executive course that was fun. Staff we’re really friendly and helpfully.

Overall a great experience!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Awful

Greens are not smooth, 9 holes executive course

*billed as 4.5 star course on golf now Which is absolutely not true… Absolute deceiving

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Short course

Beautiful course. Too bad that the back nine was eliminated.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Place

This is a nice little golf course. Staff is friendly. The Greens are well kept.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Executive course

The course is in nice shape as it should be for an executive course (only par 3’s & 4’s)

Would be a great course for a family golf outing or getting together with some friends to just have fun.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 98
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Absolutely Beautiful!

Made you want to play barefoot Fairways and greens I'm great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really wish

I really wish you were still an18 hole golf course. That being said. The course was in really good condition. Even at part 32 It has some very challenging holes. At $75.00 I think it's a little over priced. I have played many really good 18 hole golf courses for that amount or less ( not on Mustang Island). The price will not keep me from playing again!

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