Moon Palace Golf Club
Moon Palace is the only Jack Nicklaus Signature course in the Cancun area, a sprawling 27 hole layout of three nines (Jungle, Lakes and Dunes) that plays to par 72 in any 18 hole combination. Part of the Palace Resorts all inclusive property, it is the most accessible big name round on this coast.
Photo: Moon Palace Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Moon Palace is golf at the scale the Cancun strip does everything: big. Jack Nicklaus laid out 27 holes here across three distinct nines, the Jungle, the Lakes and the Dunes, so the course plays to par 72 in any pairing and rarely feels the same twice. The land is flat coastal jungle, and Nicklaus brings the interest with water, generous but defended fairways and large, contoured greens. It is a resort course in the best sense: playable for a mixed group off the forward tees, and a real test from the back.
What makes it the workhorse of Cancun golf is access. As part of the Palace Resorts all inclusive machine it is set up for visitors, with tee times bookable from across the hotel zone, transport included and food and drink on the all inclusive plan. That convenience, plus the Nicklaus name, makes it the default booking for a buddies trip or a corporate group based in Cancun who want one quality round without a long drive.
Moon Palace Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 2003
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus
- Type
- Resort, 27 holes
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,291 yds
- Green fee
- From ~$303
Designer, layout and par verified June 2026 from Palace Resorts and leading course databases; an 18 hole combination plays par 72 at about 7,291 yards and the full property spans roughly 10,800 yards across three nines. Green fees are indicative for the 2026 season, from about US$303 with twilight rates lower, typically including transport and the all inclusive food and refreshments; rates change, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The three nines each have a character. The Jungle nine plays through dense tropical planting where accuracy off the tee matters, the Lakes nine brings water into play repeatedly for the round's most strategic decisions, and the Dunes nine opens up a touch with sandier, more rolling ground. Mixing two of them gives you a varied 18 that never lets a single look dominate.
Nicklaus defends scoring here with water and greenside bunkering rather than length alone, and the greens are big enough that approach distance control is the difference between a birdie look and a long two putt. Off the right tees it is fair and fun; from the championship markers at about 7,291 yards it has real teeth, which is why it has hosted professional and big amateur events.
For a Cancun trip Moon Palace is the anchor round, and we will pair it with the newer resort courses up the coast so the week has variety. Book a morning tee time to beat the afternoon heat and humidity.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course at the Palace Resorts property, open to outside play with tee times booked across the Cancun hotel zone |
| Indicative green fee | From about US$303 for 2026 with lower twilight rates, typically including transport and all inclusive food and refreshments; always confirm directly before booking |
| Layout | 27 holes over three nines (Jungle, Lakes, Dunes); any 18 hole combination plays par 72 |
| Booking window | Reserve a day or two ahead in the December to April high season; mornings are coolest |
| Getting there | Just south of Cancun near Puerto Morelos, about 25 minutes from Cancun International Airport |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from the operator and leading course databases. Green fees are third party and indicative for the 2026 season; they vary by season and tee time, so always confirm directly before booking. Check tee time availability and we will build the round into your trip.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is the Moon Palace resort itself, where the golf is part of the all inclusive property, but the course is bookable from across the Cancun hotel zone and the Riviera Maya, so any of the strip's big resorts work as a base with a short transfer included in many golf packages.
We can build the stay around your group and pair Moon Palace with Playa Mujeres to the north and the Riviera Maya courses to the south for a full week of variety. Tell us your dates and we will match the hotel to the golf.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Moon Palace Golf Club.
Plan your Cancun golf trip
Moon Palace is the anchor round on the Cancun strip, easy to reach and built for a group. We arrange the tee times, the stay and the transfers, and cost it to the head. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling.
Moon Palace Golf Club questions
Who designed Moon Palace Golf Club and how many holes is it?
Moon Palace Golf Club is a Jack Nicklaus Signature design with 27 holes across three nines, the Jungle, the Lakes and the Dunes, playing to par 72 in any 18 hole combination near Cancun.
Can visitors play Moon Palace Golf Club?
Yes. Although it is part of the Palace Resorts all inclusive property, Moon Palace is open to outside play with tee times bookable from across the Cancun hotel zone, and many packages include transport and food and refreshments. Always confirm current access and rates directly before booking.
How much is a round at Moon Palace Golf Club in 2026?
Indicative 2026 green fees start at about US$303 with lower twilight rates, typically including transport and the all inclusive food and refreshments on course. Fees change, so always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time to play golf in Cancun?
The dry season from about December to April is the most reliable, though it is also the busiest. Play in the morning to beat the afternoon heat and humidity, and book a day or two ahead in high season.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, layout and par verified June 2026; green fees indicative for the 2026 season and subject to change. Last reviewed June 2026.