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3.9
417 Reviews (417)
5 Stars
143
4 Stars
187
3 Stars
64
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
83.6%
Recommend this course
362 out of 417 reviews
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3.6
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.7%
Recommend this course
28 out of 37 reviews
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3.8
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
81.7%
Recommend this course
58 out of 71 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7136 yards
Slope 148
Rating 76.1

The Hard Rock Golf Club Riviera Maya (formerly known as The Golf Club at Playacar) offers the perfect combination of natural beauty and the work of man. This magnificient golf course, carved out of the dense Mayan Jungle is only a few hundred yards away from the crystal-clear, turquoise ocean and the fine white sands of the Mexican Caribbean Sea.

The intelligent architectural design of the golf course has converted Playa del Carmen into one of the most popular tourism destinations in all of Mexico.

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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert von Hagge (1994) Jeffery D. Blume (1994)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collar shirt with sleeves. Formal bermudas or trousers. Tennis or running shoes, golf shoes with soft spikes or golf sandals. No beach shorts nor bathing suits. No blue jeans. No T-shirts.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa, Showers, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

Reviews

3.9
417 Reviews (417)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 13
Bunkers 10
Water Hazards 10
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 7
Advanced Golfers 6
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 8

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3.0
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Hokie layout

This course was in good shape. The works were nice and helpful. If you don’t mind not hitting driver off of any holes on the front nine then this is the course for you. I really didn’t like that layout of the course. It would be nice if they course had a gps system or even a map laying out each hole. A lot of blind tee shots with no real knowledge of what to except after your tee shot.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

"Disappointing Shuttle and Crowded Golf Rounds Mar Stay at Barcelo

During my residency at Barcelo I was offered to book a tee time at hard rock golf club.I faced considerable disappointments. The shuttle service to the course was unreliable and poorly managed, resulting in delays and a lack of communication from the staff, ultimately forcing me to secure my own cab back to the hotel. Additionally, the golfing experience was less than ideal; the course was overcrowded, allowing 6 to 8 players per round, which is far from the standard practice of 4, leading to extended wait times and a less enjoyable game. These issues significantly detracted from my overall experience during my stay also let me add that a lot of the residence by the hard rock walk, their dog and two different occasions were in our way and took a couple of our balls STAY AWAY FROM BOTH

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

We booked a ride along and were told the course was too busy to accommodate although there was a group of 3 and 2 behind us that was disappointing. Based on the green fees I would’ve expected GPS in the carts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Poor communication and double booked

Don’t golf here! You will wait over an hour to tee off as they double book your time slot

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best value close to PDC Center

Staff were great, and the food before/after the round were appreciated as part of the all-inclusive fees. Hard Rock staff need to address the incorrect hole markers (e.g. hole 14 on the card is a Par 4, not a Par 5 as indicated on the stones and on-course signage. For play - note the many doglegs and play shot-to-shot. Not a bomber course, and with very small greens, you're wise to practice your short game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

All you can eat and drink

This course is well manicured, Greens are extremely small with bunkers that make you think. This course was fairly challenging for not being very long.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Overbooked!

Had a 9:24 tee time. When we got there they changed it to 9:54 without telling us. We didn’t tee off till10:30.
It took 1 hour to play the fists 2 holes. The3rx hoke is a par 3 and there were 6 groups backed up waiting to play. It took 5 1/2 hours to play! Drinks were fine but food on the course amounted to one slice ham and cheese on slightly toasted white bread with limp lettuce and tomato. Last time we played there it was great. This time way to many players booked!!! Not the golf round we hoped for.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Jungle course

Went with my brother in January 2024. Got it discounted off golfnow, and saved $40 each person. It said transportation was included but it wasn't bc it was less than 24 hrs from reservation to tee time. The course was beautiful, lots of fun holes with massive sand traps and water. The biggest downside is that for a $200US per round course, the greens were rough and inconsistent. Also that they dont give any free balls to start, you have to pay to get balls. However, included food was good, drinks were free, and the jungle scenery was beautiful. It was a great mexico golf experience overall.

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

Nice Track

Booked through Golf Now, nice track, staff were great. Booze and food were included which is great. My only complaint if any were that the rental clubs were regular flex. Not a deal breaker but some slight adjustments had to be made. All in all 8/10.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Difficult course

Narrow fairways, difficult rough, lots of sand.. a lot of vegetation so easy to lose balls

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Played On
Reviews 4
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall mediocre experience

Course itself is odd design w a ton of dog legs. Greens were in terrible shape. Some holes pretty beat up. Odd tee time system in which every other group tees off on 1 and 10. Made front night good pace of play and then back nine slow as more groups inserted. Food offerings nothing special. Has potential but not managed well.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Ok Course to play

The food and drink was ok but, I went to play not eat and drink! The greens are very soft and you can attack the pin! Greens are bumpy but still decent to putt on. Its worth playing if you have the time but if your on a tight schedule there's other tracks to play so that you get the most of your precious holiday time! I plan to play at a few other tracks but, you have to book directly with the course. Would I go back and play here again? YES! Why not...its was over all a fun course. FYI keep an eye out for the wildlife as the "Couti" will take all you gear and food/drink. Also look for the WHITE 150yrd. stake markers as you will not need to hit driver on heaps of the holes, very short and very tight course!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Getting Worse

This used to be a highlight of our trips to Playa car. We built our trip around playing this course. The service is getting worse and worse. Yes, you get free food and drinks with the round but the food is now terrible and the drink are the cheapest alcohol they can find. It is no longer the value it used to be. We played multiple days and the fastest round was 5 hrs and 15 min. You're better off paying less at another course and paying for decent amenities out of pocket.

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

Good and Hard Course

Fun course to play but pricey. Would of liked to play 3-4 times a week but because of green fee price we will limit ourselves to once a week.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lovely course but challenging

The course is in great condition, fairways, rough and greens. Service staff are all very friendly and helpful and the cart guys make sure you are well looked after. Overall, a nice round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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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