User Reviews
for Golf de Chiberta, Anglet, France
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6 courses on the Atlantic and beautiful parkland
Reviewed September 26, 2024
Played on September 23rd, 2024. The 18-hole course (PAR 70) with an additional 9-hole course (PAR 29) is located about 5 km north of Biarritz directly on the Atlantic. On 6 of the 18 holes you play along the sea, with the course being separated from the sea and the footpath running between it by a rather opaque fence and you hear the sea more than you see it. It is not really a real links course, it is simply missing some elements. The other 12 holes are attractive parkland. On hole 1 it goes nicely down into the valley, then up again and then back down to the green and you play towards an old villa. In the middle of the hill of the course there is a large old tree. On hole 2 there is initially a blind tee shot and when you reach the top of the hill the view opens up to the sea and back down to the green. Many tees are open but some tight tees will certainly make the game more difficult for higher HCs. And once the ball is in the bushes, it's lost. Otherwise there are few water hazards, but well-placed bunkers. The greens were not particularly fast after rain, but true. The condition was fine except for a few worn tees and divots that had not been replaced. Unfortunately there were no toilets on the course. Right next to the relatively small clubhouse with restaurant (not used) is a large hotel. The pro shop is located opposite the clubhouse in the hotel complex below. The lady in the office greeted us in a friendly and busy manner. The standard green fee for the season is currently a bit steep at €105, which is a bit steep for the region. As a couple, we paid €189 with a discount when booking online. A manual trolley is included in the price. It does go up and down, but you don't need a cart if you're reasonably good on your feet. There was a lot of play and the tee times were fully booked. We could play as a couple, but because there were many foursomes ahead of us, the playing time was 4.5 hours. This left plenty of time for photos and views of the landscape. On a screen in the clubhouse, you can see the current tee times in front of Tee 1. From the driving range, you hit the balls into a lake where a few target platforms are anchored. Chiberta is certainly one of the better courses in the region around Biarritz, but there are certainly some better and more spectacular courses, so it wasn't quite enough for 5 stars.
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Rating Chiberta Impératrice
Reviewed April 30, 2024
Played on April 29th and 30th, 2024. We report here on our experiences on the course "Golf de Chiberta Impératrice" (9 holes) and the Golf Hotel Chiberta.
Hotel:
After a long journey and a very late arrival, we received a very friendly welcome. The kitchen went to the trouble of preparing an excellent evening meal for us at 10 p.m. The room in the "Residance" building next door was very large. Unfortunately, the building was being renovated at the time, so we had to endure a lot of construction noise from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. We were kindly given a discount on the cost of the evening meal.
Driving Range:
Very nice, modern, exceptional driving range facility on two levels, with tees into the water.
Chiberta Impératrice (9 holes):
Distance from the hotel to Impératrice Square is about 10-15 minutes walk along the main street. You can do it, but you don't have to, as there are parking spaces.
Very friendly welcome at the reception, small drinks can be purchased there, a hand push cart is included in the green fee.
Despite the rain on the first day, the course was in good condition. The greens were fast. A nice little round with lots of variety.
We would have liked to see containers at the tees for disposing of broken tees. A golf ball washing machine every now and then, otherwise the price-performance ratio is absolutely OK.
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Just great!
Reviewed June 1, 2023
For me, this course is in the top three of over 250 courses that I have played so far. Reminiscent of the dune landscape in Dinard, in Normandy.
Wide, well-kept fairways, super beautiful and precise greens, and undulating landscape embedded in the dunes, very attractive design. The only disadvantage: you have to cross the street four times.
I would play here again anytime.
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Still grenade…!!! :-)
Reviewed August 30, 2022
I was back after 7 years!
Since my review from 2015 was questioned a bit in 2018 and thank God it was refuted by the next "evaluators", I would like to state the following:
Chiberta is an old golf gem and a course bomb!
Links fairways worthy of the name alternate with gnarled forest holes on the hard fairways on sandy soil. Chiberta is as strong as El Saler in Spain! Strategic golf is in demand and only on a good day will the experienced golfer score well here! I have now played 60 golf courses in France and after Fontainebleau and Chantilly, Chiberta is my number 3 in France!
In front of St Germain, Taulane, le Touquet, Seignosse and Terre Blanche…!
In general, Biarritz is one of the best golf destinations in continental Europe!
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Spectacular links course
Reviewed August 13, 2022
If you are in Biarritz, you must have played this older but very spectacular links course. Wonderfully nestled between the sea, beach and houses, the site allows many beautiful views of the sea. Since it is strongly influenced by the wind, the holes often play differently. Once you can play a par 3 with a 7-iron, another time with a three-wood. It is always pleasing to me that the course also allows players who scatter from the tee to get a good score. However, the last holes go away from the sea through a forest area. There is a more accurate game indicated. Since many tourists and older players want to enjoy the course, the pace of play is unfortunately often very slow. But in view of the beautiful view, one can live with that for once. Have fun
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Part of the dunes along the sea, where the ball rolls even in winter
Reviewed January 22, 2020
Basically: the region as a golf region is not so well known in Germany.
Almost 15 places can be reached in 30-45 minutes. Fair green fees, especially in winter. Quite acceptable temperatures. We had blue sky for 12 days in December. Chiberta is not very far from the "LePhare" club in the neighboring town of Biarritz, Anglet. Less than 15 minutes to drive. There is also a hotel of my own that I have not tested. Chiberta is a mix of links-course along the sea and parkland with high trees. Many greens have to be played very precisely to get an optimal score. The 'views along the sea and the soothing murmur are delightful. Also attractive is the hard ground through the dunes, which also makes the balls roll in winter. Despite the rainy season in France before I played the course, the course was in top condition. The colleague's comment from Dec. 2018 that the place was not a challenge was clearly refuted by my two teammates - both low handicappers. The place is very varied. Good condition and loyal greens. I had no problems with the directions for the next lifts. Forget the online reservation. Just call or drive there due to the proximity to the city (only 15 minutes) the day before and talk to the reception. There is always something. Especially since the front desk was very friendly. Who is not that good in French is not a problem. Through many British in the region a lot also in English.
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Nice, nice... but no challenge
Reviewed December 2, 2018
The place was in good condition, but not a challenge.
The first 12 holes are nothing more than a hilly, undulating, very wide meadow, where you can still find and play the worst played ball. every now and then there are a few mini-bünkerchen (good sand). that was it. water or other obstacles: zero. the greens are all nearly flat and simply boring. only the last 6 holes are a bit more demanding (it gets a bit tighter) and also enjoy the landscape. a usable course description on the square is non-existent. Nevertheless: who plays here halfway straight and has the length under control, writes a top result.
I think * kalle * has seen on his * grenade * round more the sea with great light mood than the facts in the square; and probably a great result written. there you have the tendency to give a star more :-)
If you are really looking for a golf challenge then you will be better off in seignosse or moliets.
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Gorgeous Golf
Reviewed October 8, 2016
The variety of golf with holes along the ocean.
Very well maintained, short distances between the holes. No golf carts for rent. Ranger stopped very slowly gambling hotel guests ahead after five holes and allow to play two flights.
Does not happen anywhere!
Highly recommended.
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Nice, but...
Reviewed June 22, 2016
Varied fairways (the sea and in the forest). Relatively short course, but not to be underestimated. Place state very well. Unfortunately, the place on a Monday morning was overbooked hopeless. Mostly 4 he Fligths (seniors) in an 8-minute intervals. That can not work. Therefore, unfortunately, from hole 1 already many delays. Time almost 6 hours!!! This is not acceptable and organized poorly. We recommend in the region Biarritz rather Seignosse, Makila, Molierts or Biarritz le Phare.
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Absolute grenade!!!
Reviewed September 3, 2015
Dear Golfer, this semi Links Course with pine paths and Atlantic holes is one of the most beautiful places I've ever played (550 seats so far)!
Playing a golf trip to Biarritz without Chiberta would be more than a pity!!!
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