 Mexico's Best Golf Resorts
Seven
Resorts make the list . . .
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details}
Voted #3
of all Golf Resorts in Latin America by Travel and Leisure
magazine
{near
Puerto Vallarta}
The
name Four Seasons says it all. The resort is secluded
from the main road by its own private boulevard leading
to the main building that overlooks the pool and houses
the lobby, concierge, main restaurant, banquet and
meeting space.
 In
front of the resort is a beach have white sand beach
with coral reefs set just off the shore. A huge palapa
it is completely open and overlooks the ocean. Quaint,
tile-roofed Mexican style casitas of one to three
stories house the guest rooms and suites. Every
guestroom offers a great view of the sea.
Visit
Four Seasons Punta Mita's Golf
Page
Los
Cabos - Baja California Sur
Fiesta
Americana at Agoda
Two Golf Courses on Site
Etched into a craggy mountainside, Fiesta Americana
Grand is located on the grounds of the 1,800-acre Cabo
del Sol golf development between Cabo San Lucas and San
José del Cabo. Downtown Cabo San Lucas is located less
than eleven kilometers (6.6 miles) from the hotel.
Rosato Ristorante offers sea-view terrace seating and
features culinary temptations such as grilled sea bass
with tapenade. Viña del Mar café & restaurant serves
buffet and à la carte breakfasts and dinners that
include seafood, pasta, chicken and steak selections.
Additional eateries include the poolside Bikini bar.
 Three
heated freeform pools and a swim-up bar offer year-round
recreation, with a fourth pool reserved for guests of
grand club rooms. The main pool features an infinity
edge and a toddlers' area.
The
resort's health spa offers international massage
therapies and beauty treatments, and contains saunas,
steam rooms and spa tubs. The spa also contains a
fitness center equipped with cardiovascular and
strength-training machines. The children's club provides
complimentary supervised activities for children, ages
5-12. Family activities include Spanish and
cooking/cocktail lessons.
The
resort offers 384 guestrooms and villas that extend onto
furnished balconies or ground-floor terraces with views
of the Sea of Cortez. Ceiling fans augment air
conditioning. Bathrobes and slippers provide
leisure-time comfort. Bathrooms contain wood-and-marble
vanities, marble-lined stall showers, separate tubs and
blue- glass accessories. Décor highlights include marble
floors, blonde-wood furniture, wrought-iron lamps and
cushioned rattan reading chairs.
 Riviera
Maya
Playa
del Carmen's BEST Golf Resort:
Fairmont Mayakoba at Agoda
Hidden
amid lagoons and white sandy beaches, the Fairmont
Mayakoba lies eight kilometers north of Playa del
Carmen.
The resort sits on 45
acres of a master-planned resort community and
features four pools, including a 10,000-square-foot main
pool with swim-up bar and an 18-hole, 2007 PGA-featured
golf course designed by Greg Norman.
The 363
guestrooms and 34 suites at the Fairmont Mayakoba
feature balconies, satellite television, bathrobes,
coffeemakers, designer toiletries, in-room safes,
minibars, multi-line telephones and dial-up and
high-speed wireless Internet access. Most offer lagoon
or ocean views.
 Riviera
Maya - Puerto Adventuras
 El
Dorado Seaside Suites by Karisma offers barefoot
elegance along a white sand beach. This adults only
gourmet inclusive resort blends luxurious services
amenities and creative cuisine with a cool boutique
hotel atmosphere which is why Forbes Magazine named it
one of the most romantic hotels.
Unlike most other resorts in the area the resort runs
parallel to the beach affording each room easy access to
the beach which is literally just a few steps away.
All
of the junior suites are decorated in a blend of
contemporary and authentic Mexican style and come with
marble or Mexican title floors. The furniture is made of
local wood which gives a friendly and visually appealing
atmosphere to the accommodations.
El
Dorado Seaside Suites is an adults only resort and is
located one hour south of Cancun International Airport,
25 minutes south of Playa del Carmen and only a few
minutes from the Puerto Aventuras Golf Club.
Riviera Maya
- Cancun
The Fiesta Americana at
Agoda
This
beachfront resort is located on the calm northern side
of Punta Cancun and stands 200 meters from the Isla
Mujeres ferry dock.
Refined Mexican cuisine, mariachi music and folkloric
ballet are presented at the hotel's fine-dining
restaurant, La Joya. The bar vestibule is attended by a
tequila sommelier and a cigar maker. La Basilic
incorporates local ingredients into their
Mediterranean-accented recipes while Vina del Mar offers
champagne buffets.
The
Fiesta Americana offers 602 spacious guest suites in two
12-story buildings with balconies provide panoramic
views of the Caribbean Sea. Step-down sitting areas
include desks and upholstered seating. Décor features
tan marble floors, wooden furniture, fabrics in soft
mahoganies and blues, and contemporary art in gold
frames. Marble bathrooms contain Dorothy Prentice
toiletries and blue-and-white ceramic accessories.
Expert tip: This resort offers complimentary access to
the 18-hole Pok-Ta-Pok golf club, located two kilometers
from the property. Use of a cart and caddy are
obligatory and are subject to fees.
 Cozumel
Playa Azul at Agoda
 The
Playa-Azul Golf, Scuba and Spa Hotel is located on the
beautiful white sandy beach of San Juan; just north of
Cozumel, five minutes away from the airport and the
Country Club Golf Course. The Playa-Azul Golf and Beach
Hotel Cozumel is exclusive, charming, intimate, and
inviting with a personal touch.
Enjoy
breakfast or lunch at the oceanview "La Terraza"
restaurant while watching the dolphins pass by. The
Playa-Azul offers spacious and well-appointed guest
rooms. Every room has been carefully decorated with
Mexican architecture. All feature air conditioning,
private telephones and balconies. Most of the rooms
offer a view of the ocean.
 Cuernavaca's
Best
Golf
Resort
THREE
Golf Courses nearby
The
Mision del Sol Resort and Spa is an exclusive spa
property located in Jiutepec Morelos, near Cuernavaca.
Nearby attractions include the Robert Brady museum, the
archaeological zone of Xochicalco, Borda Gardens and
three golf courses.
Tropical gardens and a peaceful lagoon provide the
resort's secluded environment known both for its
architectural and natural beauty. The on-site restaurant
and bar specializes in organic ingredients, serving
uniquely prepared white meat, vegetable and seafood
dishes only. The hotel chef is assisted by a team of
nutritionists who create cuisine tailored to meet the
needs of health-conscious clientele. Four function
rooms, terraces and gardens accommodate events.
Recreational amenities include two outdoor acclimatized
pools, a spa tub, sauna, jogging track, tennis courts,
table tennis, volleyball and basketball courts. Spa
professionals offer more than 50 massage, wrap and scrub
techniques. The resort also houses a monumental Temazcal
sweat bath. A fitness center contains a gymnasium and
offers aerobics, tai chi and yoga classes.
Guest
villas are designed with removable bed-installed magnet
systems that encourage energy flow. Accommodations are
constructed from local sun-dried brick, quarry stone and
wood, and feature minimalist décor. All materials are
natural, ecologically aligned and biodegradable. Feng
Shui principles are evident in the living rooms, dining
rooms, meditation areas and terraces. Villas boast two
full bathrooms. Select accommodations feature balconies.
Rooms do not contain telephones or televisions.
Expert tip. World-recognized personalities such as
Deepak Chopra, Geshe Lobsang and Rizong Rinpoche conduct
seminars and workshops at this leading-edge health
resort. The property also presents musical performances
and hosts painting, sculpture and photography exhibits.
Holistic health practitioners offer workshops, often at
no charge, during designated times throughout the year.
 Huatulco's
Best Golf Resort
Hotel
Quinta Real at Agoda
Perched on one of the hills that plunge into the
Tangolunda Cove, all lodgings at Quinta Real Huatulco
are suites with partial or full ocean views. A private
beach is offered for guests to walk along the shore or
take moonlit walks. Complimentary shuttle service is
provided to the beach club where guests can enjoy many
recreational activities such as water sports or scuba
diving. The hotel is immediately adjacent to the 18-hole
Tangolunda Golf Club and golf course.
Two restaurants are provided – including one gourmet
facility.
Each
of the 28 spacious guest rooms includes a private
furnished balcony or terrace with ocean views and inlaid
stone floors. Rooms have cream-and-white decor, hardwood
Mexican furnishings, slate tile floors, wood-beamed
ceilings and regional artworks. Marble bathrooms offer
slippers, bathrobes, and spa tubs and most have ocean
views.
Hypoallergenic bedding is available, complimentary
newspaper, a private bathroom, complimentary bottled
water and air conditioning is available. Extra towels,
linens and bedding are provided as desired.
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