Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya
Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya is a lively all-inclusive base for a Mexico golf holiday, especially for UK golfers who want Caribbean sunshine, beach time and plenty going on away from the course. Set in Puerto Aventuras on the Riviera Maya, the resort combines tropical sea views, a private white-sand beach, saltwater snorkelling areas, pools, restaurants, room service, nightly entertainment and the adults-only Heaven section for those wanting a more grown-up escape.
The golf appeal comes from Hard Rock Golf Club Riviera Maya, located just off the property. The 18-hole Robert von Hagge-designed course offers 6,775 yards of play, with jungle scenery, exotic wildlife and Mayan-inspired surroundings giving the round a strong sense of place. It is a proper holiday-golf test, with enough challenge for confident players while still feeling very much part of the wider Riviera Maya experience.
Golfers also have access to useful facilities including a clubhouse, snack bar, practice range, club and shoe rental, locker rooms and showers, with shared golf cart, food and beverages, and unlimited practice balls included within listed green fee inclusions.
For extra variety, nearby Riviera Cancun Golf Club offers an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Design set within a natural reserve of mangroves, Caribbean views and strategic bunkering.
For Hashtag Golf Travel clients, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya is best suited to golfers who want a fun, all-inclusive Caribbean holiday with quality golf added in, rather than a quiet golf-only resort.
Cancún Airport
76km
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Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
British Pound
Temperature:
00-00℃
Cost of a Beer:
£5.00
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£5.00
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About The Area
Akumal, meaning “Place of the Turtles” in the Mayan language, sits along Mexico’s Riviera Maya and offers golfers a unique blend of Caribbean coastline, tropical jungle and championship resort golf. Positioned between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, it provides a quieter base while keeping some of the region’s strongest courses within easy reach.
The area’s standout layout is Riviera Maya Golf Club, a 27-hole complex designed by Robert Trent Jones II. Carved through dense jungle and natural limestone formations, it incorporates cenotes and native vegetation into a strategic, visually striking layout. The course offers generous landing areas but demands precision into elevated greens and well-placed bunkers. A short drive north brings you to El Camaleón Golf Course, host of PGA Tour events and one of the region’s most recognised championship venues. Its routing moves from mangroves to oceanfront holes, delivering exceptional variety within a single round.
Golf in this part of Mexico is characterised by lush conditioning, warm sea breezes and a resort-style pace of play. Caddies are often available, and service levels tend to be high throughout.
Away from the fairways, Akumal’s calm turquoise waters are famous for snorkelling with sea turtles, while nearby cenotes provide unforgettable freshwater swimming experiences. Tulum’s Mayan ruins and beach clubs add cultural and lifestyle appeal, and Playa del Carmen offers lively dining and nightlife options for groups.
The prime golf season runs from November through April, when humidity drops and temperatures are comfortably warm. For golfers seeking tropical scenery, well-designed championship courses and Caribbean relaxation, Akumal delivers a distinctive and memorable Riviera Maya golf escape.
