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5.0
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7024 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.8

El Camaleón is aptly named for its diverse layout and ever-changing landscape, which bends through tropical jungles, dense mangroves and oceanfront stretches of sand with holes bordered by massive limestone canals. The indigenous and environmentally inspired design aspects are evident from the opening fairway, by an imposing cenoté, an ancient underground cavern that was unearthed during the initial stages of course construction.

Created with the goal of producing a tournament-quality golf course while maintaining an enjoyable sense of 'playability' for players of all skill levels, this course was designed to enhance the most desirable natural features of its tropical forest and seaside settings.

The result is a golf course with a natural, stand-alone golfing experience unique to its own part of the world.

Course Details

Year Built 2006
Greens Papalum SeaIsle I Variety
Golf Season Year round
Architect Greg Norman (2006) Tad Burnett (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Jim McLean Golf School"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Collared Shirt, Bermuda Shorts ok.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

Accolades

Reviews

4.2
71 Reviews (71)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
19th Hole Scenic Views 12
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 15
Bunkers 14
Narrow Fairways 10
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 17
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 16
Advanced Golfers 15
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 22
Worth the Drive 12

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Mayakoba, a golfing must!

Superior and wonderful golfing experience! The two ocean holes (#7 and #15) were simply magnificent. I've played the course four times in the last ten years, and hope to play many more times. Other than the on course food options being very poor and prices in gift shop an insulting outrage, this course is a must for any golfer!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Facility, Unfriendly Pro Shop Staff

This is certainly a "must play" kind of course. The greens and fairways were amazing. It was soooo beautiful, I think it took away the sting of my score and the $150 green fee ;-). Fortunatel because of GolfNow, I received a better rate, but still had to pay $150 in transportation fees from Cancun to the course and back.

The outside staff was very nice and helpful, the guy in the PRO shop was not. He tried to encourage me not to go to the practice range so that I could hurry and finish. I uncovered his hidden agenda when I returned from my round, he had arleady closed the shop and the regsiter so I couldn't buy a souvenir shirt, etc. unless I paid with cash. I was very disappointed to be rushed when that was the main reason I picked Mexico as my destination. I woudln't know anything about the 19th hole since it was pretty much closed when I finished my round and it was only 6:30 or so!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Great time and great value

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our day! Great course, facility, staff, lunch, and under 3 1/2 hours! Saved a lot by booking on Golf Now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Amazing golf course

What a golf course!!!
If you got a chance to play it, we paid 89$ with golf now at 11h30, a huge discount if you compare to the teeoff 10 min earlier at 229$

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Kudos shark

The course was great. The first hole just sets the overall expectation for the course.
Great experience, would go back again!

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

Excellent golf experience overall!

Amazing course, great service, pace and superb setting! Amazing golf experience overall!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

The staff was nice. Some maybe a little full of the place. The course was great. Perfect conditions and beautiful scenery. Some of the best greens I have played. Any avid golfer must play this if in the area. It was expensive and not all inclusive like some of the other courses, but still a must play once. Very windy the day we played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Toute seul

Je ai jouer toute seul , et j ai partis au trou no 10 et bye pas plus , mais le terrain étais super

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course - Great condition - Touch of Class

Well after playing another local course and being very disappointed ( TPC Cancun ) I was extremely refreshed to experience Mayakoba, very friendly staff, great service, beautiful setting , and the practice facility, putting green, and course was in excellent condition. I highly recommend playing Mayakoba, it is most likely one of the best courses Mexico has to offer, at least to my knowledge on the Mayan coast.
I have played Moon Palace, Riviera, Playa Car, Riviera Maya Golf Course, TPC Cancun .... to my liking Mayakoba is the best of the bunch

Enjoy

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 324
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Texas Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Used cart

A swanky experience on the Riviera Maya

I visited El Cameleon for the opening of the Jim McLean golf school in 2010. It's quite a spread in Mayakoba, thousands of seaside acres littered with mangroves, cenotes and sea views. The wind whips around on the beachfront holes pretty good in the afternoon, but to be fair it's better than some of the sweatier holes further inland that feel more like rainforest.

The course is good (I've played better Norman designs though) but the whole experience when coupled with the Fairmont Mayakoba makes for one of the best golf stay-and-play experiences in Mexico. You'll probably find more exciting courses down around the cliffs of Cabo or mountainous Puerto Vallerta as the land in this side of the country is pretty flat. But with the service and conditions all first-rate, you're still going to have a great time on the course. Keep the margaritas coming and be sure to get some ceviche and a massage after your round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 638
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

PGA Tour host delivers the swankiest golf experience of the Riviera Maya

The host of the OHL Classic at Mayakoba, the PGA TOUR’s only stop in Mexico or the Caribbean, now delivers an experience up to par with an expanded clubhouse. Improvements completed in 2014 added a new bar and patio to the upper level in the clubhouse. A new restaurant is scheduled to open this year as well. The course has always been worthy of the tournament. It traverses through three ecosystems, the jungle, the mangroves and the beach. The signature par-3s at no. 7 and no. 15 overlook the Caribbean Sea. A daunting collection of par-4s will define how the round goes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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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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