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4.2
261 Reviews (261)
5 Stars
161
4 Stars
75
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
83.0%
Recommend this course
238 out of 261 reviews
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3.3
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
60.7%
Recommend this course
17 out of 28 reviews
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3.9
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
74.0%
Recommend this course
37 out of 50 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7060 yards
Slope 146
Rating 76.2

The Riviera Cancun Golf Club is the most recent addition to Cancun. Jack Nicklaus has done remarkable job carving this gem using the natural contours of the terrain, this course boasts strategic bunkering, immaculate greens, wooden bridges and the peaceful tranquility of the natural reserve that surrounds the course. Golfers will also enjoy the ocean views on holes 14 and 15.

The spectacular Mexican-Contemporary Club house greets guests before they begin their journey over bridges, through the dunes, mangroves and lakes which are only some of the elements which make this course visually stunning. The resort is 100% Mexican owned and is located in the Hotel Zone and only 5 minutes from the airport.

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Course Details

Year Built 2008
Fairways Paspalum
Greens Paspalum
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (2008)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Sauna

Accolades

Reviews

4.2
261 Reviews (261)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Brunch 15
19th Hole Scenic Views 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 28
Forced Carries 16
Bunkers 14
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 21
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 21
Entertaining Clients 15
This Course's Location is:
Near the Airport 24
Convenient to the City 15
Worth the Drive 9

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Only issue would be the condition of the bunkers. There was a storm the day before but the sand is more like gravel.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cancun riviera

Great layout, very challenging, bring lots of balls

Course is wet most of the times, so soft spots, ball will plug, or go nowhere

Greens are excellent

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just another round of golf

Nothing to get excited about. No signature holes. Drink and food (just popcorn and chips) cart very basic. Only one bathroom on course so don’t drink too much. Crocs all over the place so don’t look for your lost balls.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent layout!

The course has a great layout, challenging but fair. The wind made it tougher. My one complaint was that quite a few sand traps were "ground under repair."

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course close to the Hotels

Excellent option for the player looking to play but doesn't want to drive way out to the other courses. Wait for the HOT Deals to get lower than the clubhouse rate definitely makes a better option

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Track

The staff are great..the course & greens were in great shape.. the pace of play was good & food/beverage cart was on point... wortha shot if in area....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Reasonable price & good customer service!

This course was by far the least expensive course in the area with the Hot Deal I purchased on Golfnow. The downside was that transportation from my hotel was not included. The quoted taxi rate was $50 USD one way for a 15 min ride. I opted for Uber instead which was only $25 USD round trip with tip included. Course condition was overall good with some bare areas on the fairways that require attention. Bunkers were really not playable although I did play them. Greens were fast & challenging. And there are mosquitoes biting especially in the shaded areas around the tee box. The best part of the experience was the customer service. All the attendants at the golf course were friendly and very helpful!

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

Fun course

Very fun. Not crowded. Very friendly staff.
Pro shop prices are a bit high.

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

Great iron course

Great course layout well positioned hazards good iron play required to score. Pace of play a little slow due to inexperienced golfers playing of harder tee boxes Should be rated on there handicap status. Only disappointing thing bunkers unplayable on most holes but this is out of season and may get better hopefully other than that good golf course and test of golf

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

Round one of two played.

Excellent course overall. Incredible value for the money (drinks and food included in the price). Is located a short drive from the resorts area. You have to be careful not to stand close to the ponds or the jungle as there are crocodiles around (a fairly good size walked about 80 yards away toward the fairway). Highly recomended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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
First Time Playing

Great Experience

I rated my experience on its potential. The golf course sent a shuttle to pick up my party at our resort. Upon arrival they had coffee, juices and pastries available. The staff was very friendly and explained the entire process in detail; the course layout, the “all-inclusive” food, drink & cocktails and the restaurant hours. The rental clubs were quality clubs although pretty worn, the golf carts were old and worn but had plenty of power for the entire round. Unfortunately for my round, it had rained heavily for a few days prior and during our round several times which put a little damper on our play and left the course flooded in several spots. Also, it seems like they try to shut down the course by 3pm so make sure your tee time is before 10am if you want to experience the “all-inclusive” experience! We only got 14 holes in, maybe only 16 if it hadn’t rained on us. Overall a beautiful course, fantastic fairways & greens and a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome

Course is excellent as you expect It’s Jack Nicklaus course designed you all know

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Close at 4pm?

First and foremost we were started at the 3rd hole because the groups in front of us are playing slow, and the staff think it's better if we started at 3rd. However after we finish 18 and proceed to 1, they staff told us that they are closing at 4pm and we only have 10min left. What kind of golf course closes at 4pm?

Besides, we are supposed to get free drinks and food along the way - the cart barely came during our round and we were so dehydrated that we had to call the marshal to send us the drink cart.

Course condition could be better - it's good, don't get me wrong, but you just expect a better condition at a Jack Nicklaus course at somewhere like Cancun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Great course that is challenging. Great food and beverages on course. Really enjoyed our round.

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

Great experience!

Really great course and facilities. Course is very difficult (bring extra balls!) greens are great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent, but tight course, will play again!

The condition of the course was pristine! While tight and a bit of a ball eater. The greens rolled true.
The cart guys were very regular and being all inclusive, we stopped at the turn to enjoy a nice meal.
The beach holes were smelly because of the algae, but the rest of the course was great! Plan on playing again. Last Cancun Club rentals provided awesome clubs at a great price!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course, with plenty of challenges

The tee boxes, greens and fairways were all in excellent condition. This is a beautiful golf course. Lots of water, fairly narrow with most of the holes laid out between the mangroves trees, plus throw in wind and it gives you lots of challenge. The only negative was the sand bunkers, which had very little sand, were very hard and a large number had sitting water in them.

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

Amazing course

Great layout, well manicured. Complex greens. The service was fantastic. Cannot beat the deal for all inclusive. No shortage of visits from the beer cart... I highly recommend this course on your next visit to Cancun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
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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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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