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Rio Real Golf Club

Measuring 6,741 yards from the championship markers, Rio Real was designed by Javier Arana, and provides a great test of golf for even highly skilled players, without ever overwhelming the average golfer. The front nine holes are certainly the tougher, with the tight fairways bordered by banks of beautiful trees.

Patience and accuracy are crucial here, but on the closing stretch you can open your shoulders and be aggressive with the driver from the tee. The stunning landscape makes Rio Real a memorable place to play, especially the 4th and 5th holes, which run adjacent to the famous Costa del Sol, affording amazing views of the coastline.

Head to Rio Real's golf academy to sharpen your skills.

STATS

Designed by: Javier Arana

Opened for play: 1965

Par: 72

TEES

White: 6097 metres (6668 yards), SSS 72

Yellow: 6003 metres (6565 yards), SSS 71

Red: 5282 metres (5776 yards), SSS 73

Signature Hole: Hole 4, Par 4, 386 metres, (422 yards), SI 4

This hole turns into a real challenge when the Marbellan sea breeze picks up. A beautiful hole too, and the golfer is greeted with a spectacular sea view when reaching the green. However, there is much to do until then, with a slight dogleg left from the drive, followed by a lengthy approach shot to a well protected green, with bunkers to the sides and rear. A visually stunning hole, and a draw from the tee would suit this hole well, setting up a less lengthy approach shot.

Accommodation at Rio Real Hotel & Golf Club

The hotel at Rio Real is a match for the quality of the golf course, presenting visitors with an authentic oasis of tranquility. Within easy reach of Marbella's bustling centre, the hotel is a classy and stylish option for the discerning golf holiday-maker.

Rio Real is what many people would call a boutique hotel, featuring refined furniture and fittings throughout. The guest bedrooms and suites are no different; light wood, marble bathrooms and fitted iPods are among the superb features to be built into many of the units.

Rio Real is one of the finest new hotels to be established anywhere along the Costa Del Sol in recent years, and represents a fantastic high end option for a luxury golf holiday in the sun.

Guests at the luxury Rio Real property can take advantage of the leisure facilities, which include fishing, horse riding and tennis, while it is also possible hire the resort's private yacht. The nearby coastline presents the opportunity for a myriad of water sports, such as water skiing, scuba diving, sailing and jet skiing.

The beautiful Rio Real Restaurant is an amazing gourmet experience, set in a truly delightful dining room.

8.8

Very Good

Overall Rating for Rio Real Hotel & Golf Club

Staff

9.6

Location

9.0

Room comfort

10.0

Facilities

8.6

Quality of bars & restaurants

9.6

Value for money

8.6

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Edward – Reviewed 15 May 2023

Excellent

Realy great.We will come again.Swimming pool could be warmer.

Klaudia – Reviewed 18 Mar 2020

8.0

Very Good

Hotel lovely but pool was cold Not value for money because had to pay for 4 buggies

Paul – Reviewed 21 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

The hotel is lovely, quiet and tranquil. My room had a great outlook over the 11th hole. Food good, service to match.

Mark – Reviewed 19 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

<b>Favourite hole: </b>"Really nice par 4, elevated tee and a brook to cross to reach green, this was followed by a lovely par 3 with lake to left of green."<div><br></div><div><span><b>My caddy tip: </b>"</span>It would be easier to play second time round, but would advise caution off most tees as narrow fairways and on par 3 most greens well surrounded with trouble."<br></div><div><br></div><div><span><b>Stableford score: </b>30<br></span></div><div><br></div><div><span><b>Handicap: </b>16<br></span></div>

Neil – Reviewed 27 Jan 2017

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8.8

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Condition overall

8.6

Condition of greens

9.0

Speed of round

Slow About right Quick

Facilities

8.8

Value for money

8.4

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Andrew – Reviewed 14 Oct 2024

6.0

Good

Good layout.

Jeremy – Reviewed 5 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

Paul – Reviewed 7 Sep 2024

Excellent

Perfect course in beautiful condition A very fair test

Edward – Reviewed 15 May 2023

Excellent

The greens were very difficult to read and play as they were very fast. Overall one of the oldest but still one my favourite courses on the Costa del Sol.

Paul – Reviewed 30 Nov 2022

Excellent

More forgiving than the courses at La Quinta.

Steve – Reviewed 14 Nov 2022

6.0

Good

Played this course a few years ago and not in good shape, played this year after a break and will not playing next year , in bad shape , not worth the money, better courses out there.

Terry – Reviewed 2 Oct 2022

Excellent

Paul – Reviewed 29 Aug 2022

Excellent

The course, facilities, staff, course condition were all excellent. We enjoyed the course immensely.

Juden – Reviewed 31 May 2022

Excellent

Great course in fab condition. 6 of us played this & 3 others (Los Naranjos, Cabapino & Valle Ramano) and all agreed this was the stand out venue.

Mark – Reviewed 8 May 2022

6.0

Good

Always a favourite of ours.however they have sold the land on holes 4and 5 and made the course par 68. So sad a great course ruined. However, best greens we played on

Chas – Reviewed 2 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

Disappointed that the 4-5th holes closed and for sale if our info is correct. Put in 2 par3's to compensate. General opinion is that it takes away something from the course but would go back with reduced green fee.

Alan – Reviewed 27 Feb 2022

Excellent

David – Reviewed 1 Dec 2021

Excellent

Everything was perfect, the condition was good, greens are very quick and pace of play was spot on. Can't say anything negative about Rio Real and will play this every time I'm in the Costa Del Sol.

Paul – Reviewed 14 Nov 2021

8.0

Very Good

Bit disappointed as the tees had tonnes of sand on them ! Bit untidy around the edges

David – Reviewed 27 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

6 hours to do 15 holes And to top it off got let down with simple shuttles had to get taxis to and from Rio real not happy

Karl – Reviewed 14 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Much busier course so a bit slow but much enjoyed

James – Reviewed 8 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Bruce – Reviewed 6 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Looked after from start to finish

Jason – Reviewed 5 Oct 2021

Excellent

Very warmly welcome. Excelent restaurant.

Klaudia – Reviewed 18 Mar 2020

Excellent

Course was exceptional

Chas – Reviewed 4 Mar 2020

Excellent

Mike – Reviewed 29 Feb 2020

8.0

Very Good

Been here before --all good tricky course gets better for knowing.

Alan – Reviewed 28 Feb 2020

8.0

Very Good

Love Rio Real - does what it says on the tin & this year was in great nick :-) !

Richard – Reviewed 13 Nov 2019

Excellent

My favourite course in the Costa del Sol . Simply wonderful course

Mark – Reviewed 3 Nov 2019

8.0

Very Good

A few quirky holes but a good course in good condition with quick greens.

Peter – Reviewed 27 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Great course but disappointed that buggies were not included as led to believe Had to pay for 4 buggies

Paul – Reviewed 21 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Having played Rio for a number of years all of us thought the fairways were cutting up when playing any club , the grass just seemed to explode and something we have not witnessed in previous years so the members have already agreed that Rio would be dropped if we played golf on the Costa Del Sol.

Terry – Reviewed 11 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Fairways and rough were patchy but greens were excellent. Course is a little flatter than some others in the area but would still recommend a buggie. Staff very freindly and a very quick round of 4 hours suggest they don't pack the course out like others.

Jason – Reviewed 10 Oct 2019

4.0

Average

Well maintained course, tight in places and windy on one day so a bit harder than usual I suspect. The greens, a litany of pitch marks every where, utterly disgraceful. I’m not sure what the management are doing, but certainly not supervising the calibre of golfers they let on the course. At £150+ for a round (2 players and buggy) it does not represent good value. My complaint was met with a shrug of the shoulders🤷‍♂️

Mark – Reviewed 19 Sep 2019

Excellent

Lovely pine tree lined course with a number of tight drives. Similar in feel to the courses in Turkey. Would play again.

Chris – Reviewed 1 Jun 2019

Excellent

Steven – Reviewed 27 May 2019

Excellent

Excellent golf course, generally beautiful with lovely greens. Some very tricky holes with quite a few blind shots with traps for the unwary. We felt more confident the second time round. Knowing where you're going helps. Overall a very enjoyable and well presented golf course.

Roger – Reviewed 22 May 2019

Excellent

Great course and excellent facilities.

David – Reviewed 20 May 2019

Excellent

Robert – Reviewed 7 May 2019

Excellent

John – Reviewed 17 Mar 2019

Excellent

All ok but had a 5 hour round

Alan – Reviewed 1 Mar 2019

6.0

Good

Easy arrival and book in. Flexible to postpone round 24 hrs due to rain. Course wet due to recent weather and 2 holes closed and cart path only. Greens fast. Friendly bar staff.

Mike – Reviewed 28 Oct 2018

Excellent

Always enjoy Rio real but bar prices are quite expensive

Barry – Reviewed 13 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

A nice course with good facilities and staff.

Kevin – Reviewed 10 Oct 2018

Excellent

Another good looking course with open fairways allowing good drives and forgiving if you missed. A nice mixture of easy to hard holes with some elevated tees downhill to long fairways. Our best course of the week and would play again.

Phil – Reviewed 9 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

An attractive course and in good condition, some holes are a little close to ajoining tee's however this was not a problem for reasonable golfers.

Graham – Reviewed 9 Oct 2018

Excellent

Great round of golf , nothing to say but a great experience.

Terry – Reviewed 8 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

I love Rio Real, although they do rate themselves quite high with their attitude. There are course Marshalls whose sole role seems to be to annoy you. Twice we were asked to keep up with the group in front...they were a two ball we were a four and we had no one behind us, it’s not necessary to say anything and take the gloss off.

Peter – Reviewed 2 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Jonathan – Reviewed 26 Sep 2018

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