Riviera Cancun Golf Club
Riviera Cancun is a Jack Nicklaus design set among the mangroves, lagoons and Caribbean fringe just south of Cancun. A par 72 of about 7,060 yards, it is a daily fee resort course known for its wildlife rich setting and an all inclusive on course experience, an easy and enjoyable round on the Cancun strip.
Photo: Riviera Cancun Golf and Resorts via Google.
The verdict
Riviera Cancun is the relaxed, nature heavy round on this stretch of coast. Jack Nicklaus routed it through protected mangrove and lagoon, so the golf shares the ground with crocodiles, herons and iguanas, and a couple of holes open out toward the Caribbean for the trip's photographs. It plays as a par 72 of about 7,060 yards, generous enough off the forward tees for a mixed group and with enough Nicklaus shaping to interest a good player.
The draw, beyond the Nicklaus name, is the experience: many tee times come on an all inclusive basis with food and drink included on course, which suits a buddies trip that wants the golf to be as easygoing as the rest of the holiday. It will not test a low handicapper the way Playa Mujeres can, but as a fun, scenic, well run resort round it earns its place in a Cancun rotation.
Riviera Cancun Golf Club at a glance
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus
- Type
- Resort, mangrove and lagoon
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,060 yds
- Setting
- Mangroves to Caribbean
- Holes
- 18
Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Nicklaus Design and leading course databases; the course plays par 72 at about 7,060 yards through protected mangrove and lagoon south of Cancun. We have left the opening year out of the facts box because published sources differ. Green fees are indicative for the 2026 season, often on an all inclusive basis; rates change, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The character here is the setting. Nicklaus threaded the holes between stands of mangrove and open lagoon, so the round feels secluded and green even though it sits minutes from the hotel zone, and the wildlife is part of the show. Stray too far and the natural hazards swallow the ball, which is the course's main defense rather than brute length.
Two holes break out toward the Caribbean for the scenic high point, and the greens are classic Nicklaus, sized and contoured to reward a controlled approach. From the back tees at about 7,060 yards it has enough to keep a good player honest, but the forward tees make it a friendly, enjoyable round for a mixed group.
For a Cancun trip Riviera Cancun is the easy day, the all inclusive round that keeps a buddies group happy between the bigger tests. We will slot it into the rotation with Moon Palace and Playa Mujeres and book a morning tee time to stay ahead of the heat.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Daily fee resort course open to visitors, with tee times bookable across the Cancun hotel zone, many on an all inclusive basis |
| Indicative green fee | Indicative for 2026 and set by season and tee time, frequently including food and drink on course; always confirm directly before booking |
| Setting | Routed through protected mangrove and lagoon with two holes toward the Caribbean; wildlife including crocodiles on course |
| Booking window | Reserve a day or two ahead in the December to April high season; mornings are coolest |
| Getting there | Just south of Cancun in the Puerto Morelos area, about 20 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
Riviera Cancun sits among a cluster of resorts between Cancun and Puerto Morelos, and the course is bookable from across the hotel zone, so almost any of the strip's big all inclusive properties work as a base with a short transfer.
We can build the stay around your group and pair Riviera Cancun with Moon Palace, Playa Mujeres and the Riviera Maya courses for a varied week. Tell us your dates and we will match the hotel to the golf.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Riviera Cancun Golf Club.
Plan your Cancun golf trip
Riviera Cancun is the easy, scenic all inclusive round on the Cancun strip. We arrange the tee times, the stay and the transfers, and cost it to the head. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling.
Riviera Cancun Golf Club questions
Who designed Riviera Cancun Golf Club?
Riviera Cancun Golf Club is a Jack Nicklaus design, a par 72 of about 7,060 yards routed through protected mangrove and lagoon just south of Cancun, with two holes opening toward the Caribbean.
Can visitors play Riviera Cancun Golf Club?
Yes. It is a daily fee resort course open to visitors, with tee times bookable across the Cancun hotel zone, many on an all inclusive basis that includes food and drink on course. Always confirm current access and rates directly before booking.
What is special about Riviera Cancun Golf Club?
Its setting. The Nicklaus routing runs through mangrove and lagoon rich in wildlife, including crocodiles, with a couple of holes toward the Caribbean. It is a scenic, relaxed round rather than a brutal championship test.
When is the best time to play golf in Cancun?
The dry season from about December to April is the most reliable. 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, par and yardage verified June 2026; opening year omitted as sources differ; green fees indicative for the 2026 season and subject to change. Last reviewed June 2026.