Where the Golf is Great in the Caribbean and Latin America
The stunning coastal landscapes of the Caribbean and Latin America make for some of the most visually striking golf courses in the world. Picture playing a round set against a backdrop of powdery white sand beaches, dramatic rock outcroppings, rolling volcanic slopes, or even tropical rainforests. Pair all that with a stay at a luxe resort with plenty to offer in the way of culinary experiences, spas, natural beauty, and relaxation off the course, and you’ve got a memory-making golf escape.
These beach and golf resorts in the Caribbean and Latin America, which rank among the finest on the planet, all feature full 18-hole courses by world-renowned architects. At many courses, Marriott Bonvoy members can get extra discounts on golf and lodging packages, as well as non-prime tee times, all while enjoying seamless booking and earning additional points. Filtering by “Golf” on the Marriott Bonvoy App makes finding golf resorts and planning a cinch.
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Costa Rica
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Set on Costa Rica’s dramatic North Pacific Riviera, the resort’s 18-hole, par 71 course designed by world-renowned Robert Trent Jones Jr. wraps around lakes and natural ravines while showcasing ocean views. The course rolls across hilly waterfront terrain with frequent elevation changes through dense tropical forests teeming with wildlife. Manicured Bermuda-grass greens are pristinely maintained with play limited to residents and guests of the 2,400-acre Reserva Conchal community.
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa is a rare all-inclusive golf resort, with perfect facilities for a tropical golf destination, including a state-of-the-art fitness studio, spa, tennis courts, lagoon-style pool, and a dozen bars and restaurants spanning global cuisines. While the grown-ups hit the greens, smaller travelers can spend the day at the Kids Club or even take lessons to work on their own swings.
Puerto Rico
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
The intimate Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve resides on the sprawling 50-acre grounds of a former Rockefeller private estate. The entire resort embraces its spectacular natural setting, complete with tropical gardens, pristine landscaping, and an 11-mile nature trail. Spa Botánico provides a truly elevated wellness experience, featuring outdoor treatments surrounded by tropical greenery. With a family-friendly water park, luxurious private pool cabanas, a full complement of water sports, and five delectable bars and restaurants, there’s no shortage of things to do.
Even with all of these world-class amenities, two bucket-list-worthy 18-hole courses really set this resort apart. Players are treated to one sweeping Caribbean vista after another on the legendary 7,200-yard East Course, a classic by Robert Trent Jones Sr. redone by his son Robert Trent Jones Jr. Each hole is framed by tropical trees, bunkers are filled with native beach sand, and the greens are impeccable. The newer West Course, opened in 2024, is a mostly inland parkland layout that still offers breathtaking ocean views with lakes and tree-lined fairways, where holes frequently shift direction to make the wind important to strategy.
Even with all of these world-class amenities, two bucket-list-worthy 18-hole courses really set this resort apart. Players are treated to one sweeping Caribbean vista after another on the legendary 7,200-yard East Course, a classic by Robert Trent Jones Sr. redone by his son Robert Trent Jones Jr. Each hole is framed by tropical trees, bunkers are filled with native beach sand, and the greens are impeccable. The newer West Course, opened in 2024, is a mostly inland parkland layout that still offers breathtaking ocean views with lakes and tree-lined fairways, where holes frequently shift direction to make the wind important to strategy.
