The best Cancun golf resorts are next to one of five playable courses: Iberostar Cancún Golf Club, the only full course inside the Hotel Zone; Puerto Cancún, by the marina; Playa Mujeres, a Greg Norman design north of the city; and the Jack Nicklaus courses at Moon Palace and Riviera Cancún, south of the airport. Golf is rarely included in an all-inclusive rate. Most resorts charge green fees. The main exceptions are Moon Palace’s unlimited golf packages (cart fee extra) and Atelier Playa Mujeres’ INSPIRA suites, which include two rounds per seven-night stay.
Many older Cancún golf lists still promote “free unlimited golf” and the historic Pok-Ta-Pok course. Neither holds up in 2026. We checked the resorts’ official golf pages and current package terms, plus local news on Pok-Ta-Pok, in October 2026. Green fees vary by season and booking channel, so we explain how each resort charges rather than quote prices that won’t last.
Cancun Golf Courses at a Glance (October 2026)
| Course | Designer | Holes | Where | Closest resorts | How resort guests pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iberostar Cancún Golf Club | Isao Aoki | 18, par 72 | Hotel Zone, Km 17, along the lagoon | Iberostar Selection Cancún and Coral Cancún (same complex) | Green fees extra; Iberostar sells green-fee packages |
| Puerto Cancún Golf Course | Tom Weiskopf | 18, par 72 | Puerto Cancún, at the start of the Hotel Zone | Puerto Cancún hotels; Majestic Elegance sends guests here | Green fees extra |
| Playa Mujeres Golf Club | Greg Norman | 18 | Playa Mujeres, north of Cancún | Atelier, Dreams, Secrets, Finest and Excellence Playa Mujeres | Extra for most guests; discounts at some resorts; two rounds included in Atelier INSPIRA suites (7+ nights) |
| Moon Palace Golf Club | Jack Nicklaus (Signature) | 27 (Dunes, Jungle, Lakes) | Moon Palace complex, south of the airport | Moon Palace Cancún and The Grand | Extra in standard rates; Stay & Play unlimited package available, mandatory cart fee |
| Riviera Cancún Golf Course | Jack Nicklaus | 18 | South of the airport, near Moon Palace | Moon Palace (package access, own transport) | Green fees or Palace Stay & Play package |
| Pok-Ta-Pok (Club de Golf Cancún) | Robert Trent Jones Jr. | 18 (historic) | Hotel Zone, Km 7.5 | Presidente InterContinental area | Not a playable option in 2026: described locally as a former course |
The Courses in Detail
Iberostar Cancún Golf Club: Golf Inside the Hotel Zone
This is the course for travelers who want to walk from breakfast to the first tee. Designed by Japanese golfer Isao Aoki and opened in 1994, it is an 18-hole, par-72 layout spread over more than 150 acres between the Caribbean and the Nichupté Lagoon. Many holes run along the lagoon’s edge. Iberostar describes the course as located within its hotel complex at Km 17. Its own hotel page lists golf as “subject to charge”, and green fees are not part of the all-inclusive. Iberostar sells green-fee packages, including options with transport and a shared cart and a seven-day unlimited plan. Ask for current terms when you book.
Puerto Cancún Golf Course: Marina and Sea Views
Tom Weiskopf designed this 18-hole, par-72 course in the Puerto Cancún development, where the Hotel Zone meets the city. Course listings put the back tees at just over 7,100–7,200 yards. Several holes play along the shoreline and the marina, and the 18th green sits on an island in the main canal. It is the closest course to downtown and the north end of the Hotel Zone. Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres sends its golfers here, at extra cost. Soft spikes are required. Our Puerto Cancún neighborhood guide covers the hotels around it.
Playa Mujeres Golf Club: Greg Norman by the Sea
Greg Norman designed this 18-hole course among the resorts of Playa Mujeres, north of Cancún. Listings put it at about 7,200 yards from the back tees. Several large all-inclusives sit right next to it, which makes Playa Mujeres the most convenient base for golfers who also want a calm beach facing Isla Mujeres. The trade-off is distance: the Hotel Zone’s restaurants and nightlife are a taxi ride away. See our Costa Mujeres and Playa Mujeres guide.
Moon Palace Golf Club and Riviera Cancún: Nicklaus South of the Airport
Moon Palace Golf Club is a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course split into three nines, Dunes, Jungle and Lakes, inside the Moon Palace complex about 15 minutes from the airport. Palace Resorts also sells play at Riviera Cancún, an 18-hole Nicklaus design of about 7,060 yards through mangroves and dunes, also south of the airport. With 45 Nicklaus holes between them, this corridor has the most golf in the Cancún area.
Pok-Ta-Pok: Why It Is Not on This List
Pok-Ta-Pok, at Km 7.5 of the Hotel Zone, was Cancún’s original golf course, an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. design from the 1970s with small Maya ruins on the grounds. Many travel sites still list it as open. We found no evidence that visitors can play it in 2026. A February 2025 Riviera Maya News report calls the site the “former golf course”. In 2024, residents were asking authorities to reopen it to the public. In July 2026, local media reported residents rejecting a new real-estate project proposed for the land, which had no municipal approval at the time. Don’t plan a round there. If you see a Pok-Ta-Pok tee time online, confirm directly with the club before paying.
Best Cancun Golf Resorts, Ranked
We ranked resorts by how easily you can play: distance to the first tee, what is actually included, and how well the rest of the resort suits a golf trip. Every pick has been reviewed against the operator’s official site (see how we review hotels).
| Hotel | Area | Price level | Beach & Wave Conditions | Pool | Booking.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Palace Cancun - All Inclusive | Cancún–Chetumal Hwy Km 340, south of the airport (outside the Hotel Zone) | Upscale | Open Caribbean coast south of Cancún; waves on windy days and sargassum exposure in season | Several pools across Sunrise and Nizuc plus swim-up suites; the big water park is at Moon Palace The Grand (day pass needed) | Check prices |
| Iberostar Selection Cancun - All Inclusive | South Hotel Zone (Km 17) | Upper-Upscale | Long, wide east-facing beach on the open Caribbean; rolling surf, currents and more red or yellow flag days | 10 pools: infinity, activity, water-park, children’s and quieter pools, plus a splash pool | Check prices |
| Atelier Playa Mujeres - Adults Only | Playa Mujeres / Costa Mujeres | Luxury | Pristine natural beach with fine white sand and gentle water sheltered by Isla Mujeres | 4 pools, two reserved for Inspira guests | Check prices |
| Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive Adults Only | Playa Mujeres, Costa Mujeres (north of Cancún) | Luxury | Playa Mujeres coast facing Isla Mujeres; usually calmer than the east-facing Hotel Zone, sargassum possible in season | Adults-only pools with swim-out suites; Preferred Club beach club | Check prices |
| Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive | Playa Mujeres, Costa Mujeres (north of Cancún) | Upscale | Playa Mujeres coast facing Isla Mujeres; usually calmer than the east-facing Hotel Zone, sargassum possible in season | Water park with slides, children’s pools and hot tubs; Preferred Club lazy river | Check prices |
| Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive | Costa Mujeres / Playa Mujeres | Luxury | Coast faces Isla Mujeres, usually calmer than the east-facing Hotel Zone; sargassum possible in warm months | 12 pools plus 8 jacuzzis; 8 heated in winter, 1 zero-entry and 1 kids’ pool; Elegance Club access to 7 pools | Check prices |
1. Moon Palace Cancun: Best for Unlimited Golf
Best for unlimited golf
Moon Palace Cancun - All Inclusive
- Sunrise and Nizuc sections share 17 restaurants and 11 bars, per Palace
- 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course (Dunes, Jungle, Lakes)
- FlowRider double-wave simulator, Playroom kids club and Wired Lounge for teens
- Suites with double whirlpool tubs; swim-up and two-bedroom suites available
A large family all-inclusive about 15 minutes south of Cancún airport, with connected Sunrise and Nizuc sections and a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Moon Palace has the most golf of any Cancún resort: the 27-hole Nicklaus course is on its own grounds. Green fees are not in the standard all-inclusive rate. Palace Resorts sells a Stay & Play package with unlimited rounds at Moon Palace Golf Club or Riviera Cancún, plus food and drinks at the course and clubhouse. Palace’s offer pages list a mandatory cart fee of 90 USD per person per round, not included. Transport to the Moon Palace course is included, but transport to Riviera Cancún is not, and balls and clubs cost extra. You can also apply resort credit to rounds at the regular price. Read our Moon Palace Cancun review for the resort itself.
2. Iberostar Selection Cancun: Best Golf in the Hotel Zone
Best Hotel Zone golf
Iberostar Selection Cancun - All Inclusive
- 18-hole, par-72 golf course by Isao Aoki inside the complex; green fees extra
- Ten pools, incl. an infinity pool and the Aqua Fun kids’ area with pirate-ship slides
- Star Camp kids’ program (ages 4–15), minidisco and nightly shows
- Adults-only Iberostar Selection Coral Cancún, a separate hotel in the same complex
A large family all-inclusive at Km 17 with an 18-hole, par-72 golf course inside the complex, ten pools and the Star Camp kids’ program; golf green fees cost extra.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Iberostar is the only resort with a full course inside the Hotel Zone. That means no transfer and an easy early tee time before the heat, with restaurants and nightlife still within reach. Green fees are extra. The resort itself is a large family all-inclusive with ten pools, the Star Camp kids’ program for ages 4–15 and an east-facing beach with more waves. Couples can book the adults-only Iberostar Selection Coral Cancún in the same complex. Details are in our Iberostar Selection Cancun review.
3. Atelier Playa Mujeres: Best for Included Rounds
Best for included rounds
Atelier Playa Mujeres - Adults Only
- Minimum age 16 (booking holder 18+)
- 20+ restaurants and bars; María Dolores is paid per dish
- Inspira Suites with rooftop pool and butler service
- Next to the Playa Mujeres golf course (green fees extra)
Adults-focused (16+) all-suite resort in gated Playa Mujeres, known for contemporary Mexican art and dining led by María Dolores.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Atelier, an adults-only resort that accepts guests from 16, sits next to the Playa Mujeres course. Standard all-inclusive rates don’t include green fees. INSPIRA suites, the resort’s upper tier, include two rounds at Playa Mujeres Golf Club for stays of seven paid nights or more. Tour operators word the rule slightly differently, so confirm it when you book. Tour operators also list a discount on rounds. The concierge can arrange tee times, transport to the clubhouse and club or cart rental. See our Atelier Playa Mujeres review.
4. Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa: Best Adults-Only Golf Resort
Best adults-only golf resort
Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive Adults Only
- All 424 suites redesigned in the renovation announced January 2026; many swim-out suites
- New two-story Preferred Club building with ocean-view restaurant and new private beach club
- About 9–10 dining options plus complimentary access to Dreams Playa Mujeres next door
- Secrets Spa and the Greg Norman-designed Playa Mujeres golf course (discounted green fees)
An adults-only Hyatt all-inclusive in Playa Mujeres, reopened in January 2026 with all 424 suites redesigned, a new Preferred Club building and a private beach club.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Secrets Playa Mujeres (18+) sits beside the Greg Norman course and lists discounted green fees as a resort perk. It is not free golf. Hyatt announced a full renovation of its 424 suites in January 2026, and guests can also use the restaurants at Dreams Playa Mujeres next door. In past seasons Hyatt sold an Unlimited Golf Week package for both resorts with transport and green fees. The last terms we found expired in 2024, so ask for current offers.
5. Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa: Best for Golfing Families
Best for golfing families
Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive
- 10 dining options and 13 bars, including two non-alcoholic bars for kids and teens
- Explorer’s Club (ages 3–12) and Core Zone teen club (13–17)
- Water park with slides; lazy river exclusive to Preferred Club
- Guests 18+ get all-inclusive privileges at adults-only Secrets Playa Mujeres
A 502-suite family all-inclusive by Hyatt in gated Playa Mujeres, with a water park, kids and teen clubs and adult access to Secrets Playa Mujeres next door.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
The family-friendly sister of Secrets shares the same course. One parent can play while the other uses the Explorer’s Club for kids aged 3–12, the Core Zone teen club or the water park. Green fees are extra. Our Dreams vs Secrets Playa Mujeres comparison explains how the shared access works.
6. Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres: Golf as an Add-On
Best resort with golf as an extra
Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive
- 570 suites, all with a jetted tub (most outdoors), plus swim-up and rooftop options
- 12 pools and 8 jacuzzis; kids club for ages 4–12 and a dedicated children’s pool
- Elegance Club (18+): butler, access to 7 pools, 5 exclusive bars and a private beach
- Seven restaurants incl. Asadito (Don Jaume Steak House), Il Botaccio and Kabuki
Opened in late 2019, Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres is a 570-suite all-inclusive on the coast facing Isla Mujeres, with 12 pools, seven restaurants and an adults-only Elegance Club.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Some lists claim Majestic Elegance includes unlimited golf. It doesn’t. The resort sends guests to the 18-hole Puerto Cancún course at extra cost, a drive back toward the city. Book it for its 570 suites, 12 pools and the adults-only Elegance Club, and treat golf as an occasional extra. Our Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres review has the full picture.
Is Golf Included at Cancun All-Inclusive Resorts?
Almost never by default. The table sums up what each resort’s current terms say about green fees.
| Resort | Green fees in standard rate? | Ways to save | Still pay for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Palace Cancun | No | Stay & Play unlimited package; resort credit on regular rates | Mandatory cart fee (90 USD per person per round on Palace’s terms), balls, clubs, transport to Riviera Cancún |
| Iberostar Selection Cancun | No (“subject to charge”) | Iberostar green-fee packages, including a 7-day unlimited plan | Package price; check what the cart covers |
| Atelier Playa Mujeres | No, except INSPIRA suites | INSPIRA: two rounds per 7 paid nights; discounted rounds listed by tour operators | Extra rounds, rentals |
| Secrets / Dreams Playa Mujeres | No | Discounted green fees; seasonal Unlimited Golf Week offers | Green fees, service fees on packages |
| Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres | No | Arranged by the resort at Puerto Cancún | Green fees and transport |
Read the golf fine print
“Unlimited golf” usually means unlimited green fees, not a free day. Before you book, ask four things: is the cart mandatory and how much does it cost, is transport included, are rentals extra, and does a service fee apply? On resort-credit deals such as Palace’s, a 16% service fee applies to services paid with the credit.
Planning a Cancun Golf Trip
- Best season: November to April brings the driest, least humid weather. June to November is hurricane season, with afternoon storms and heat. Our best time to visit Cancun guide has month-by-month detail.
- Tee off early: first tee times beat the midday heat. Staying next to the course (Iberostar, Moon Palace or Playa Mujeres) makes a 7 am start realistic.
- Clubs: rentals are available, but packages rarely include them. Check your airline’s sports-equipment fee before you bring your own.
- Getting there: Hotel Zone guests can reach Puerto Cancún and Iberostar quickly. Playa Mujeres and Moon Palace are 20–40 minutes away depending on traffic. Book transport through the resort or course, or use an authorized taxi.
- Non-golfers: a golf resort works for mixed groups if it also has a spa, pools and a decent beach. Our things to do in Cancun guide covers the rest of the trip.
- Fees: Cancún’s environmental sanitation fee is about 82 MXN (~$4–5 USD) per room per night, paid at check-in. VISITAX is about 285 MXN (~$15–17 USD) per foreign visitor, paid only on visitax.gob.mx.
If you’re willing to drive, the Riviera Maya has more courses, including El Camaleón at Mayakoba near Playa del Carmen, another Greg Norman design. Most golfers based in Cancún stick to the five courses above. More area guides are in our Cancun areas section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Cancun all-inclusive resorts include golf?
Very few include it in a standard rate. Moon Palace sells Stay & Play packages with unlimited green fees (the cart fee is extra), and Atelier Playa Mujeres includes two rounds per seven paid nights in its INSPIRA suites. Iberostar, Secrets, Dreams and Majestic Elegance charge green fees, sometimes discounted.
Is there a golf course in the Cancun Hotel Zone?
Yes. The 18-hole, par-72 Iberostar Cancún Golf Club at Km 17 is inside the Iberostar resort complex and open to outside players for a fee. Puerto Cancún’s course is at the northern entrance to the Hotel Zone. The older Pok-Ta-Pok course at Km 7.5 is not a playable option in 2026.
Is Pok-Ta-Pok golf course still open?
We found no evidence that it is open for play. Local media described it as a former golf course in 2025, and in 2026 its land was the subject of a disputed real-estate proposal. Confirm directly with the club before booking any tee time you see online.
Does Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres include unlimited golf?
No. The resort sends guests to the 18-hole Puerto Cancún Golf Course, a Tom Weiskopf design, at extra cost. Ask about green fees and transport before you travel.
What is the best golf course in Cancun?
It depends on what you want. Moon Palace’s 27 Nicklaus holes offer the most variety, Puerto Cancún has the marina and sea views, Playa Mujeres pairs a Greg Norman layout with calm-water resorts, and Iberostar is the most convenient from the Hotel Zone.
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