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3.8
895 Reviews (895)
5 Stars
235
4 Stars
452
3 Stars
152
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
21
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
82.8%
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784 out of 895 reviews
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3.7
174 Reviews (174)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
76.4%
Recommend this course
133 out of 174 reviews
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3.7
208 Reviews (208)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
91
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.4%
Recommend this course
163 out of 208 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6573 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.1

Marina Vallarta Golf Club is known for its stunning tropical landscape that is home to an abundance of wildlife. Golfers have the opportunity to play amongst iguanas and alligators while enjoying scenic views of the Bay of Banderas. The course is blessed with a bevy of natural hazards including towering palm trees, lagoons, and waterfalls. Colorful tropical flowers and native vegetation further accent the landscape. In addition to the natural hazards, there are also a few strategically placed bunkers along the greensides. The golf course offers a challenging but fair test that is not overly demanding, which is probably for the best since it is easy to get distracted by the beautiful surroundings. Given its versatility and scenery, Marina Vallarta G.C. has become a popular venue for various golfing events, including the Governor's Cup Pro/Am Tournament.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Finger (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discovery
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

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3.8
895 Reviews (895)

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3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Times

Aside from the fact that the front 9 greens had been punched (necessary maintenance), the course was in good condition and well laid out. Some of the greens are well protected by water - coupled with afternoon breeze that made for some challenging play. Beware the right side of the 18th green - everything runs away into the water. I'd play again at full rate.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

cool course

I would play this again ,our problem was that the course only played 9 holes twice ..we got a 40dollar Uber ride there to find out half course was closed and same price as open
.we could have gone back but in for a buck ..sorry we did ..

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never know what pace of play will be

Golfed the course a few times and pace was anywhere from 3.5 hours to what would have been 6 hours (we quit after 12). There was even a group of six a few ahead of us duringone round. Called the pro shop and no Marshal came out to investigate. When we asked in the proshop afterward we were told there wasn't anything they could/would do about it.
They also close the restaurant at 6pm so no availability for supper.
That said, the course is challenging and interesting. Greens have lots of slope so don't leave your ball above the hole. There is also a lot of water so play smart. Not all holes should be driver.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Convenient Puerto Vallarta course

Have played 3 different PV courses over the years vacationing here. Marina Vallarta is convenient to our place in the Romantic Zone. Don't have to go out to Nuevo Vallarta. Marina Vallarta is a nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyed the course

The golf course is very nice with some challenging holes. Water hazards are very challenging to work around but quite doable. I'm not a long hitter and needed to do some course management.

The only disappointment came from the sand traps. They were very hard and was unable to get under the ball in order to do short side shots.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Very slow 3 1\2 hours for 10 holes. We left the course after 10 holes.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

out of four courses in Puerto

this was by far the worse course by shape of fairways and greens of all the courses we played in PV ..sand traps were gross and unplayable ..tee boxes were half decent ..fairways and greens were just bad ..I have played it more than six times in past and will not play next time in PV ..

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Avoid tournaments

Fun course with good views but we followed a tournament and couldn’t finish the round

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Exchange rate

I played twilight time. The rate is 69USD. According to my app that translates to 1152 pesos, not 1310. I don't appreciate being charged an extra 158 pesos. I would like compensation for the overpayments of the 4 twilight times I played.
Norm Miller

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marina Vallarta

This is a nice course, very challenging sometimes too challenging. Most important things bring lots of balls with you and play the right tee box for your game. See too many people (men) think they should play white or blue tees, this course seems to play big, longer than you think, lots of water, with crocodiles, lots of sand traps, however it isn’t really sand. Time for them to invest some money in the traps. Staff are great, backshop guys are the best, please tip them.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pro shop

Did not appreciate your o return policy. I was refused to return over priced golf balls

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

One previous reviewer put it succinctly: this course is “meh.” The layout is challenging, probably the best part about it. The course conditions are reminiscent of a low-end municipal course. The staff is indifferent, and the amenities - again, think low-end muni. We played Vista Vallerta (Nicklaus) a few days prior. Honestly, save your money and play that course. It is in amazing condition and the amenities match the price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course in Puerto Vallarta

We stayed across the street at the Marriot resort. This course was a perfect morning activity. The grass was a little dry and bare in spots on the fairways, but the course was fun and challenging. Real water hazards, given the crocs! Lots of other wildlife, too.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good times but sloooww

We had a good time but had to be behind a five some for which the Marshall said nothing can be done it’s just gonna be a looong round. Course was fun otherwise.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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