Golf Río Real
18 Hole Resort
Golf Río Real
Urb. Río Real s/n, E-29603 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
Phone: +34 952 76 57 33, Fax: +34 952 76 57 33
- 18-Hole Course
- Driving Range & Practice area
Yes - every day.
Season: Year round
90 - 115 € / 18 Holes
Thursday
31°C
Friday
30°C
Saturday
29°C
Characteristics
The 60 ha large course by Javier Arana radiates a rather jovial mood in country-style. Palm trees, stone pines and eucalyptus give the flat courses their shadow. All in all rather easy to play, the course definitely also has some tricky parts, which call for precise playing. You actually have to play over the Rio Real four times.
The Course
18-Hole Course
Design: Javier Arana
Terrain: Flat with water hazards
Technical difficulty: Moderate - Hard
Scorecard
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (Men) | 72 | - | 132 | 6166 m |
| Yellow (Men) | 72 | - | 129 | 6077 m |
| Red (Women) | 72 | - | 128 | 5321 m |
Practice Facilities
- Driving Range (10 covered tees)
- Putting Green
- Practice bunker
Visitors
18-Hole Course
Visitors are welcome every day.
A valid handicap certificate from player's home club is required.
Handicap limit: men 28, women 36
Etiquette
Softspikes required.
Green Fees
18-Hole Course
| Green Fee | Mon - Fri | Sat, Sun, Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| January - February 2015, May 25 - September 30, 2015 and November 16 - December 31, 2015 | ||
| 18 Holes | 90 € | 90 € |
| March 1 - May 24, 2015 and October 1 - November 15, 2015 | ||
| 18 Holes | 115 € | 115 € |
Driving Range
| Monday - Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Bucket (20 balls) | 1 € |
Amenities
Club Amenities
- Clubhouse
- Conference room
- Locker rooms
- Club accepts credit cards
- Golf tuition
Restaurant
Club de Golf Río Real
Phone: +34 952 765 732, Fax: +34 965 772 140
Credit cards accepted.
Pro Shop
Phone: +34 952 765 733
Rentals
- Clubs for hire
- Trolley for hire
- Electro-cart for hire
- Caddy
The Club
General Information
Founded: 1965
Personnel
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Luis Figueroa Griffith |
| Managing Director | Luis Felipe Figueroa |
| Pro | Sergio De Cespedes |
Other Recommendations
User Reviews
| 5 Stars: | 6 | |
| 4 Stars: | 11 | |
| 3 Stars: | 3 | |
| 2 Stars: | 4 | |
| 1 star: | 0 |
Most Recent Reviews
- Original version
Nice but overrated Cart and trolley much too expensive
Reviewed September 12, 2025
Played on September 11,2025: The 18-hole course (par 72) from 1965, with a driving range (located somewhat away from the course) and an attached hotel, is located about 5 km east of the center of Marbella. You play more or less through a valley with discreet peripheral development. Apart from the ugly building ruin practically carved into the mountain along hole 13, there are no construction sites. A high-rise building somewhat spoils the otherwise very beautiful view of the landscape all the way to the sea. Two holes are located below the A7 motorway and extend all the way to the sea; the other holes are above the motorway, which you can quite hear at the holes. During the round, you play over the Rio Real three times, a paved riverbed that dried up during our play, from which the club takes its name. The clubhouse with a restaurant (not in use) has a sophisticated feel. The reception in the pro shop below the restaurant and bar was friendly. The starter was also nice. The course has several attractive holes, some of which offer challenges and feature some tricky, narrow tee shots. However, many holes are fairly straight. From tee box 11, you hit what feels like 50 meters down a public road. On hole 13, the men's tee is located above a lake. The tee boxes are not color-coded, but rather numbered, such as 61,58,55, and 51. Bunkers are rarely encountered. Players with a higher handicapper should choose the front tees for more enjoyment. As some previous reviewers have described, the course is walkable, but less ambitious golfers are recommended to use a cart due to some climbs, such as on holes 7 and 10, and some longer walks between the tees. The course is not a flat meadow, especially on holes 6 to 11, although, unlike other courses in the region, it is not a mountain goat. The condition of the course was very good, especially the tees, which showed little wear. However, the greens were aerated and sanded, which limited the fun of putting in our game. Which brings me to the green fee: There is no standard green fee listed on the website. There are essentially different prices every day, ranging between €120 and €160 depending on occupancy. There is also a daily discount. If you book a non-refundable green fee, it's cheaper. There's also a sundowner rate starting at 2 p.m. We ultimately paid €112.50 per player for the round starting at 2 p.m. Anyone booking a buggy has to pay an additional €60. A manual trolley costs €15. Considering the condition of the trolleys, that's outrageous. At least they give each player two small bottles of water. Play was brisk on a Thursday afternoon. There were still several foursomes playing. Nevertheless, you can still get tee times at short notice, at least in the afternoon. A member suddenly wanted to start his round at tee 10. Of course, we let him go first. However, I wasn't able to make a reservation via the website because the club's own booking system requires a license number. Instead, I booked with the same terms via the OnTee. com platform, which was easy to do. You can play the course, but you don't have to. There are more spectacular and affordable courses in the region.
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- Original version
Great Place
Reviewed April 26, 2024
A varied, well-maintained course. It offers reasonable challenges that require a good golf game, but without every bad shot leading to an immediate loss of the ball, as is the case with some other courses on the Costa del Sol. The green fee is a little high, but not excessive. The course is also easy to play on foot, which can be said of few courses in the area. Cozy clubhouse with a beautiful view of the course and a good restaurant.
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- Original version
Beautiful classic
Reviewed February 17, 2023
Very beautifully laid out, classic Andalusian resort parkland course through the residential area. Very good layout, hole 4 is now about 40 m shorter after the renovation work. Place in good condition, especially the greens properly fast and well maintained. Unconditional game recommendation.
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