Golf At El Tinto
Only ten minutes from the resort, El Tinto stands among the most respected Riviera Maya golf courses. Designed by golf legend Nick Price, this 18-hole, par-72 course stretches more than 7,400 yards across meticulously maintained fairways and sculpted greens.
The layout challenges seasoned players while remaining inviting for those refining their game. Wide corridors open into strategic approaches. Subtle elevation changes and thoughtfully placed hazards reward precision over power. Native vegetation and tranquil water features frame each hole, creating a course that feels immersed in its natural surroundings rather than imposed upon them.
Frequently recognized among the top golf courses near Cancún, El Tinto offers a Riviera Maya golf experience defined by balance, technical integrity paired with aesthetic calm.
Beyond the course itself, El Tinto offers one of the largest practice facilities in the region, along with a dedicated Golf Academy for players seeking instruction or refinement. Premium equipment rentals are available, allowing guests to travel lightly while still playing at a high standard.
Whether you prefer a sunrise tee time under soft Caribbean light or a twilight round as the day cools, our concierge team coordinates each detail, including transportation and scheduling. The result is a seamless transition from resort to fairway and back again.
Championship Level Golf in Riviera Maya
Just minutes from the resort, Riviera Maya golf unfolds at its most refined. Framed by jungle canopy, natural lagoons, and the luminous skies of the Caribbean coast, championship play here is as much about atmosphere as it is about precision.
For guests of Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya, golfing in Mexico becomes effortless. Preferred access, concierge coordination, and seamless transportation allow you to focus entirely on the game and the pleasure of returning to oceanfront serenity after your final putt.
Riviera Maya’s Premier Golf Experience
Golf at El Tinto
Only ten minutes from the resort, El Tinto stands among the most respected Riviera Maya golf courses. Designed by golf legend Nick Price, this 18-hole, par-72 course stretches more than 7,400 yards across meticulously maintained fairways and sculpted greens.
The layout challenges seasoned players while remaining inviting for those refining their game. Wide corridors open into strategic approaches. Subtle elevation changes and thoughtfully placed hazards reward precision over power. Native vegetation and tranquil water features frame each hole, creating a course that feels immersed in its natural surroundings rather than imposed upon them.
Frequently recognized among the top golf courses near Cancún, El Tinto offers a Riviera Maya golf experience defined by balance, technical integrity paired with aesthetic calm.
An Icon Among Riviera Maya Golf Courses
Elevate Your Well-being
El Tinto distinguishes itself not only through pedigree, but through setting. The Mayan landscape shapes the rhythm of play, where lush greenery borders expansive fairways, tranquil lagoons mirror the sky, and tropical breezes subtly influence strategy.
Reflecting the vision of Nick Price, the layout was crafted to engage both amateur and professional golfers. Strategic bunkering, thoughtful sightlines, and immaculate conditioning create a round that rewards precision without sacrificing flow.
El Tinto offers more than proximity; it delivers technical excellence paired with atmosphere, a course worthy of its setting and perfectly complemented by the calm sophistication of its Caribbean backdrop.
Elevate Your Game with Exclusive Amenities
Beyond the course itself, El Tinto offers one of the largest practice facilities in the region, along with a dedicated Golf Academy for players seeking instruction or refinement. Premium equipment rentals are available, allowing guests to travel lightly while still playing at a high standard.
Whether you prefer a sunrise tee time under soft Caribbean light or a twilight round as the day cools, our concierge team coordinates each detail, including transportation and scheduling. The result is a seamless transition from resort to fairway and back again.
A Course Shaped by the Jungle
For those seeking a distinct yet equally compelling challenge, PGA Riviera Maya offers an immersive landscape-driven experience. Designed by the Robert Trent Jones II team, this celebrated complex integrates jungle terrain, cenotes, natural lakes, and limestone formations into two remarkable courses, an 18-hole championship layout and a 9-hole par-3 course.
As the first complex in Latin America to partner with the PGA of America, PGA Riviera Maya is recognized for its course conditioning, service standards, and competitive integrity. The design demands thoughtful strategy, with cenotes and jungle-lined fairways introducing uniquely Mexican elements rarely found elsewhere.
Through our concierge, guests may arrange a PGA Riviera Maya golf experience with transportation. For avid players, this course offers dramatic scenery and tournament-caliber design within easy reach of the resort.
Plan Your Riviera Maya Golf Escape
Championship play by day. Oceanfront restoration by evening.
After your round, return to the calm refinement of Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya. Ease into hydrotherapy rituals at the spa, unwind beside the infinity pools overlooking the Caribbean, or gather at Peacock Alley for a well-earned nightcap. Here, the rhythm of the game gives way to the rhythm of the sea.
Yes. Guests enjoy concierge-assisted bookings, preferred access, and coordinated transportation to nearby championship courses including El Tinto and PGA Riviera Maya.
Traveling with clubs is optional. Premium equipment rentals are available at both courses for added convenience.
The course was designed to accommodate varying skill levels. Strategic design elements challenge experienced players, while generous fairways and multiple tee options ensure accessibility for newer golfers.
Yes. Both sunrise and late-afternoon rounds may be arranged, subject to availability.
Absolutely. Our concierge team coordinates seamless round-trip transportation, allowing guests to move effortlessly between resort and course.
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