2001 Old Hwy 395, Fallbrook, California 92028, US
(760) 728-5881
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About Pala Mesa Resort

The ranch-style Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook is just minutes away from Temecula wine country. All 132 rooms have either been renovated or will be soon. A heated outdoor pool, four lighted tennis courts and fitness room are available to guests. The golf course starts out narrow but gets more scenic with more elevation changes later in the round.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★
Year Opened1964
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Fine
Room TypesRoom
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Pala Mesa Resort

Reviews

3.9
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Course was in great shape for public course

Employees helpful and friendly! From the pro shop to the cart barn they were respectful and courteous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/26/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, 57skitzy. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Pala Mesa Resort!

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Staff was friendly

Front 9 condition 3-4,

Back 9 6-7

Overalll worth $50-60
Not $80-90

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/26/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, Dhartley1. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Pala Mesa Resort, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/26/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u000007532325. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Pala Mesa Resort!

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Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/31/2023

JasonMullen, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Pala Mesa Resort.

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Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course

Excellent conditions. I played with a golf now deal, definitely worth 80, not sure I would pay 150 for it. Some challenging holes from the tips requiring some creative shots. Not an overly punishing course. Greens held well, could use a little help.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/31/2023

Hello, PTB77. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Pala Mesa Resort. Please visit us again soon!

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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

This was a great course, my only complaint would be the pace of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/26/2023

Hi, JasonMullen. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Pala Mesa Resort, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Hi, u960977951. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Pala Mesa Resort!

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Play the back 9 twice

Let me start off by saying what a nice back 9. Still needs some work, but it is a really nice layout. The front 9 is a local muni course at best. Conditions were not good. Fairway isn’t a fairway, and rough is inconsistent with grass. The rate they are charging is not even close to being in line with the course conditions. Better courses in the area to play for less money.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Could not agree more with this review! Played on Saturday and felt the exact same way. Not to mention there was a group of five playing in front of us.

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Commented on 07/17/2023

We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any dissatisfaction you experienced with the conditions of our front 9. We understand your concerns and will take them into consideration to improve our course. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for visiting our business.

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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Alright if you can get a deal

Not worth $90, if you can get a deal it’s okay. Scenery is nice, layout is good. Greens are fine, fairways aren’t great, burnt out in spots, lot of bare spots where holes overlap,

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize if your experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our fairways and address any areas of concern. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Thank you again.

Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/17/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Pala Mesa Resort!

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Older course but with new Owners

Pala is an older course but with new owners who are just starting to do improvements to the facilities and course. Overall layout is good, with a few challenging holes, but very playable. Tee boxes, greens and sand traps all need to be replaced if they want to bring the course to top level. Pro-Shop was under renovation now but still functional, Staff were friendly and accommodating. Charging $90 (Online midweek rate) per round is a bit pricy for the overall condition of the course today, but once all improvements are completed will be a good value.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Hi, golfbum15. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Pala Mesa Resort, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

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Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Thank you for reviewing us, u314164198736. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Pala Mesa Resort, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

The course was in good condition and the greens were excellent. We teed off at 8:10 and finished by noon so pace of play way great. The course layout is great and I recommend this course to everyone

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, jeffcurci4foxx. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Pala Mesa Resort thanks you!

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Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok course

Wanted to play here for awhile. Course was ok at best. Definitely not worth the cost. Driving range was pretty bad. Warm up green/ chipping green was fair. I would not play here again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize for any disappointment you may have experienced during your visit with us. We appreciate your input and will take it into consideration as we work to improve our facilities.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/28/2023

Hi, psu1989. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Pala Mesa Resort!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/28/2023

u314163589288, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Pala Mesa Resort.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/28/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Pala Mesa Resort!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/28/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Pala Mesa Resort!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Slow greens

Greens were slow. They used to be fast. Prices are way too expensive for quality of course. The driving range mats are a total joke. Now they have a hodgepodge of carts. I use to love the course after 30 years I'm done.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/03/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the greens and driving range mats, as well as any dissatisfaction with the prices and carts. Thank you for your loyalty over the years.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pala Mesa has come a long way

Such a great course and like most courses it went to terrible shape due to covid. Well all that's changed, the course is in GREAT shape and I cannot say enough good things about the staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/20/2023

b1rdman, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Pala Mesa Resort.

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