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Value
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Layout
4.5
Friendliness
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Pace
4.4
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 7043 yards
Slope 141
Rating 74.8

Situated just minutes from Playa del Carmen, the Gran Coyote Golf Riviera Maya (formerly known as Grand Coral Riviera Maya) snakes through dense Mayan jungle with scenic glimpses of the Caribbean Sea throughout. The designer, Nick Price, laid heavy emphasis on having the most minimal environmental impact as possible while still providing a fair and challenging round. He even employed a team of biologists and environmental consultants to determine how to minimize water consumption and protect the native wildlife. Price carefully preserved and incorporated the native vegetation into the golf course so that it blends seamlessly into the beautiful surroundings. The dense jungle comes into play along the fairways, requiring some accuracy to maneuver or else you'll surely lose a ball. Water hazards come into play on several holes and there are also strategically placed bunkers lurking near the greens.

Course Details

Year Built 2011
Greens Paspalum Platinum
Golf Season Year round
Architect Nick Price (2011)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa, Sauna, Jacuzzi

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
136 Reviews (136)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 18
Water Hazards 17
Thick Rough 8
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 13
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 7
A Weekend Splurge 6
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 17

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Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Congrats to Nick Price

For creating a very enjoyable golf course. In fact, its really (really) good.

Some of the holes on the back have blind-sided shots .. .so having local knowledge helps.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Poor shape

Very disappointed with condition of course for $122. Tee boxes and fairways had some spotty conditions and greens had the same issue. First 2 bottles of water were free then $3 each. No water on the course so you were forced to buy the water. Played Iberostar 2 days prior and there is no comparison. Iberostar conditions and staff were top notch and and was less expensive. Oh, and they charge you for use of the range for a bucket of balls. Would not go back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Grand Coral is GOOD.

Played this course several times now and it is a fun course with some challenge: water, sand and jungle. Course was not busy and is in great shape. Weather is sometimes very warm.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course nicely kept

Friendly staff, good course, good conditions. Pace was slow for resort golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Bring extra water

The course was beautiful and not at all busy. We opted not to purchase the all inclusive cart service since we could buy off of the beverage cart when we needed to. Unfortunately, we only saw the cart two times our entire round. It was mid day so we were pretty hot and dehydrated which led to a poor back nine. The facility is fairly new and has some maturing to do but should only get better in time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Value

I booked a $75.00 tee time at 12:30 on Golf Now. This is a nicely laid out course and perfect for the average golfer. My son-in-law liked it so much we played it 3 times during our vacation

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/23/2014

I just booked a time for next week, and noticed on my GolfNow confirmation email it indicates "taxes not included." Did they ask for any additional costs when you checked in to play? Thanks

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Track

Really nice track and great staff. Enjoyed 3 rounds in 5 days.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Not worth the money

The staff needs a course in customer service. As I walked through the door, the young lady behind the desk pointed to the pro shop without a good morning or hello. The cart attendant was not much better.
The practice facility was good , however range balls were not included in the $175 price. Every course I have played in Mexico all included range balls.
I found the front nine to be top dressed with way too much sand with no mention of the conditions in the pro shop. Greens of course were barlely puttable. Fairways and tee boxes were ok but very much in need of time to grow.. The back nine was not top dresses and I found the greens a little better...
There are many better choices in Riviera Maya.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

just OK

The rental clubs they offer are very poor, not ping as advertised. Taylor Made with very worn grips, not impressed. Course condition is very good. Nice Layout. Very Scenic. Challenging course, not much room for error. Im an average golfer, i enjoyed it but my slice and some bad shots really got me in trouble. I would recommend this course but use your own clubs!!!!!!!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great greens and condition

Course was in super condition. Greens were fast and in very good shape. Relatively flat lay out with many bunkers in play as well as water in play on a few holes. Fun course, won't beat you up but still a challenge. Pay for the $27 all inclusive beverage cart. Gabino was excellent! Nice chat with Jack after the round; a fellow Canuck who works there. Glenn Doyle, the pro from Canada as well was very helpful.

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

First time's a charm

I have to say I found the course to be great shape, I spent perhaps a little longer on the driving range and practice green due to a slight delay in the start, but once I was off it was great fun. I played as a single, off the back tees and managed to get round in less than 3 1/2 hours would have been quicker but I was playing so well (shot a 79 - not bad for 10-11 handicap) I caught up a chap in front of me (last four holes were slower) . Greens were firm and perhaps not as fast on other courses, but rolled true. Fairways were in good shape as were the tee boxes, all in all a good deal if you play off peak and secure a tee time through golf now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Walked

Great course

I love this course. It is all laid out in front of you--no hidden traps off the tee etc. Golf in Mexico is so ridiculously expensive but I got a reasonable hot special on GolfNow. For an extra $25 paid at the course you can get an all inclusive deal and eat and drink as much as you want during your round. The day I played the course was a little soft and it poured with rain for the last 3 holes. However, the course drains really well. The greens are very fair unlike the ghastly Playa Paraiso/Pete Dye's elephant hump up the road!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, worth the trip

I played here 3 times on nov 7,10,&11th. My index is 6.1 and am a member of a Troon run facility, so have high expectations and used to great conditions. Overall I was satisfied with both the conditions and pace of play. The fairways are generous, but bunkers off the tee will catch an off line shot. Greens are big and slow. Probally ran at a 8-9, but understand they were recently punched and sanded a few weeks back. Bunker sand is very fine and a treat. Wife played with me twice and she liked it as well. The head pro was also very friendly and seemed to keep a close eye on things. The course is new, so I bet it will be a great track when it matures in a few years.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value for the area!

I've played a few courses in the Riviera Maya area and this course is the best value for the money. Course was in very god condition and the price was attractive. We were able to pay the twilight rate and tee off at 8 am.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained but the greens were at about a five stimpwise

Need a course map and the available map does not show the tricks the designer put in. Pleasant though and very near where we stayed. promising course but greens were extremely slow, ruining the overall experience. Cost of items in the pro shop were out of line.

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

Amazing jungle golf experience

A truly unique experience.

Great Course!

Great Service!

$25 All-Inclusive optional add-on (sandwiches, snacks, burgers, hot dogs, beers, sodas, waters, poweraid, shots, mixed drinks) Well worth it!

They will also pick you up and take you back to your resort if you give them 24 hours notice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Golf Packages

Fairmont Mayakoba Stay & Play Package

FROM $417 (USD)
CANCUN/RIVIERA MAYA, MX | Enjoy 4 nights’ accommodations at Fairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya and 3 rounds of golf at Playa Paraiso Golf Club and El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Club.
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