Golf Courses at La Hacienda Links Golf Resort

La Hacienda Links

The Links Course has a distinct seaside accent, which is understandable given that it was designed by the British duo of Peter Alliss and Clive Clark, and even features gorse bushes and heather. Imagine the joy of playing a Scottish-style links course, but instead of driving rain and wind you can be bathed in the Andalucian sunshine!

Recent development work has improved the overall quality of the Alcaidesa Links, making it even more of a highlight of any golfing tour to the San Roque area.

Signature Hole: Hole 5, Par 5, 467 metres (511 yards), SI 11

The 5th hole on the links is a memorable one, providing the golfer with breathtaking views over the Mediterranean to Gibraltar, and stretching even as far as Morocco.

Course Information
Par	72
Designed by	Peter Alliss and Clive Clark
Opened for play	1992
Previously hosted	Andalucia PGA Tour (1993, 1994), PGA Tour of Spain (1995), The Ryder Cup Junior Match (1997)
Awards	Voted one of the 20 best links courses in Europe (Golf World magazine 2011)

Tees
White	5,866 metres (6,415 yards)	SSS 71
Yellow	5,582 metres (6,105 yards)	SSS 69
Blue	5,232 metres (5,722 yards)	SSS 73
Red	5,006 metres (5,475 yards)	SSS 71

La Hacienda Heathland

The resort proudly unveiled its second layout, La Hacienda Heathland, in late 2007. Winding its way across the great slopes of the estate, the Heathland is the perfect foil for the Links; it is longer and more challenging for the low handicappers, demanding a good grasp of all the games facets, from accurate driving to a tight short game. In an area that already boasts a number of outstanding courses, the Heathland has squeezed in thanks to the high quality of its design, and makes your trip to Alcaidesa even more memorable.

Alcaidesa is famed for its views down the coastline towards the Rock of Gibraltar - remember your camera!

Signature Hole: Hole 14, Par 3, 185 metres (202 yards), SI 6

The par 3, 14th hole played from an elevated tee, deserves its status as signature hole for its variety of natural landscapes. These include fantastic views over the sea, as well as mountains and valley areas twisting throughout the fairway. This hole is a fantastic showcase of the wonderful surroundings which Dave Thomas was able to use to great effect when intertwining them throughout the course.

Course Information
Par	72
Designed by	Dave Thomas
Opened for play	2007

Tees
White	6,373 metres (6,970 yards)	SSS 74
Yellow	5,951 metres (6,508 yards)	SSS 72
Blue	5,580 metres (6,102 yards)	SSS 75
Red	5,193 metres (5,679 yards)	SSS 72

Features

Golf Buggies
Pro Shop
Putting Greens
Golf Club Hire
Club House
Championship Standard Course

8.0

Very Good

not a bad course, could tell the difference between this course and the links is night and day if they looked after the heathland as well as the links it would be good but not great course, I would prefer to play the links twice or play a different course in the area.

Jordan – Reviewed 18 Jun 2025

Excellent

the best golf course we played out of all the rest we played, absolutely stunning

Jordan – Reviewed 18 Jun 2025

8.0

Very Good

We were recommended this course by a friend, unfortunately we thought it was too difficult for our standard of golf, another hilly and sloping fairways. Lovely views but not a course we would recommend to high handicappers.

David – Reviewed 15 Jun 2025

8.0

Very Good

Oliver – Reviewed 10 Jun 2025

8.0

Very Good

This course is set on the coast line that overlook Gibraltar for the most part. Lot's of changes in elevation add some spice to the layout. The facilities are great and condition of the course is also great. We played the course twice and on each round the wind was completely different and it was like playing two very different courses

Steve – Reviewed 9 Jun 2025

Excellent

A real gem in a fantastic location with amazing views

Jeremy – Reviewed 27 May 2025

Excellent

Fabulous course with even better views and very helpful staff, made for a great day.

Sean – Reviewed 21 May 2025

Excellent

Best course out of the 4 we played

Vince – Reviewed 6 May 2025

Excellent

John – Reviewed 20 Apr 2025

6.0

Good

John – Reviewed 20 Apr 2025

8.0

Very Good

Perfectly acceptable course.

Andrew – Reviewed 9 Apr 2025

8.0

Very Good

Heathlands was good Links was absolutely fantastic but Golf travel messed up the booking and had us on Heathlands twice. Thankfully we persuaded the staff to allow us on Links

Charles – Reviewed 23 Mar 2025

8.0

Very Good

After a stormy night, we had the pleasure of playing Hacienda links. Still strong winds which made this a hcallenging experience. Course in good condition even after all the rain

Raymond – Reviewed 20 Mar 2025

Excellent

Same as above. a slightly tougher challenge.

Ian – Reviewed 25 Feb 2025

Excellent

Great challenging golf course in fantastic condition, greens are unbelievable. facilities on course are brilliant. I love this venue

Ian – Reviewed 25 Feb 2025

8.0

Very Good

Blowing a 25mph gale on a links course made it a real challenge. It wasn't always clear where to hit second shots. Getting the ball to stop on the greens was tricky and the wind made putting 'interesting'.

Ian – Reviewed 18 Feb 2025

Excellent

Wonderful set up! Wonderful course with stunning views Only very small issue is having to walk to range as buggies can’t access that area, but chipping and putting areas fantastic

Phil – Reviewed 23 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

Glyn – Reviewed 22 Oct 2024

Excellent

What a gem of a golf course. Fairways and greens were in good order especially considering the downpour of rain in the days prior to our round of golf. Beautiful scenery looking out onto the Mediterranean and down to the rock of Gibraltar. Would definitely return.

Brian – Reviewed 22 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

Simon – Reviewed 14 Oct 2024

Excellent

Absolutely top notch course. Unbelievable views across to Gibraltar from most of the course and some spectacular holes. This ranks in my top 3 courses ever played. Food good in clubhouse and other facilities spot on. Not too busy mid October and would undoubtably play here again.

Chris – Reviewed 13 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

Not as good as the links course also on site but overall not a bad track. Relatively wide fairways and really beautiful in places.

Chris – Reviewed 13 Oct 2024

6.0

Good

Having been rearranged (supposed to be playing the Marbella Golf Country Club) this was a let down and not comparable. Also it was clearly neglected ahead of the links course which looked amazing, disappointing we could not get on the links course as an alternative.

Daniel – Reviewed 10 Oct 2024

Excellent

Beautiful course , amazing views .

Sanjay – Reviewed 10 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

Breezy day made this a real challenge. Great layout. A few blind shots mean easier for those who have been before. Only downside is very visible concrete cart paths (unlike Finca where they seem to be mostly hidden). Good facilities. Fabulous greens, fabulous views down the coast to Gibraltar. Greens a fraction slower and therefore more manageable than Finca.

Jeremy – Reviewed 5 Oct 2024

Excellent

Simply stunning setting excellent holes. Fairways were treated and sanded so very bare and with wide expansive fairways the buggy restrictions to the path meant for a lot of walking across fairways. Poor timing on our part but really enjoyable and 9th green Bar service was top notch.

Donal – Reviewed 4 Jul 2024

Excellent

Super course again but we were stuck behind 3 x4 Balls of lads at a 21st who were exceptionally slow. Starter could have flagged this I’d have waiters half an hour had a beer and then started. On some tees we were waiting with two other tee times.

Donal – Reviewed 4 Jul 2024

Excellent

Stunning views

Gail – Reviewed 21 Jun 2024

Excellent

Interesting but couldn’t use buggies on the fairway so made it tough

Gail – Reviewed 21 Jun 2024

Excellent

Very nice course, great location and views on the course. Halfway house was out of food and no drink/food car throughout.

Steven – Reviewed 18 May 2024

Excellent

Beautiful links course - views were stunning - some tricky holes according to my husband who is the proper golfer and I am the novice but I so enjoyed the challenge of the course.

Julie Anne – Reviewed 9 May 2024

Excellent

Zach – Reviewed 26 Mar 2024

Excellent

Zach – Reviewed 26 Mar 2024

6.0

Good

Beautiful views

Andrew – Reviewed 7 Mar 2024

Excellent

Crazy slope rating. So tough in the wind. Beautiful views

Michael – Reviewed 12 Nov 2023

Excellent

Peter – Reviewed 15 Oct 2023

Excellent

Peter – Reviewed 15 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

Very nice lay out, in good condition Nice clubhouse

Rob – Reviewed 29 Sep 2023

6.0

Good

Fantastic views from the course and some excellent holes. We just found the course to be too quirky with a number of elevated shots. Just not our favourite but appreciate many will love it!

Julian – Reviewed 3 Jul 2023

Excellent

James – Reviewed 17 May 2023

Excellent

Magnificent course with exceptional views along the coast.

Tim – Reviewed 20 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

Beautiful views to the sea and Gibraltar. We didn’t have a clear day, can imagine it is stunning if the weather is good. Can’t help thinking that this is going to be over developed with all the construction ongoing. There will be a new five star hotel that may be worth a look in the future. Staff werent particularly friendly or helpful.

Sarah – Reviewed 20 Oct 2022

Excellent

Fantastic tee shots with stunning views, fast undulating greens a must play golf course.

Glyn – Reviewed 18 Oct 2022

Excellent

Fantastic greens and a very enjoyable course

Thomas – Reviewed 10 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Thomas – Reviewed 10 Oct 2022

6.0

Good

Far too many blind holes. Will not recommend to friends.

Terry – Reviewed 2 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

1st time for us but really enjoyed the course

Mike – Reviewed 27 Apr 2022

Excellent

Played on very windy day so made the course more difficult. Staff were delightful. Most enjoyable day

Jacky – Reviewed 18 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Praveen – Reviewed 22 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

Greens good overall and, of course fast.There one or two were the ball simply ran off the green and ended up 50 yards away down the fairway - not good for the blood pressure !.

Mike – Reviewed 7 Mar 2022

Excellent

Unfortunately they were conducting improvements to the 'links course' and so we played the heathland course twice. overall the course was in very good condition, greens were very quick considering the rain that we had seen, and the >30 miles per hour wind made an already relatively tough course even more challenging. (hence the hard difficulty rating). would i play it again, yes it was reasonably forgiving although given the long distances between some of the holes and the amount of elevation i would not advise you to walk, a buggy is definitely recommended.

Phil – Reviewed 1 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

Fast greens.

Angela – Reviewed 26 Nov 2021

Excellent

Mark – Reviewed 11 Oct 2021

Excellent

Breathtakingly beautiful location, in great condition but a great test as you really have to ping some of your tee shots into blind fairways.

Gary – Reviewed 7 Mar 2020

8.0

Very Good

Martin – Reviewed 10 Nov 2019

Excellent

Ian – Reviewed 1 Nov 2019

Excellent

Ian – Reviewed 1 Nov 2019

Excellent

lovely experience

Paul – Reviewed 31 Oct 2019

Excellent

David – Reviewed 9 Oct 2019

6.0

Good

This course is all about the views of the coast and Gibraltar. Buggy is an absolute must. Not easy with blind holes, inconsistent grass mix in some areas and drainage issues from irrigation - probably a result of being full during the past few months. Overall glad we played it but not sure I would return.

Jeff – Reviewed 8 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

My personal favourite as I loved the spectacular views along the coast to Gibraltar Easy difficulty with a few hard holes. They supplied safe deposit boxes in buggies as common with a lot of the courses in Costa Del Sol area there was potential for items to be pinched from the buggy where they are parked out of your eye line on tee's and greens. Thankfully we didn't have anything taken - but had to be on your guard and meant you couldn't fully relax.

Steve – Reviewed 25 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Enjoyable round of golf with great views.

Gareth – Reviewed 21 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

The wind was up when we played it which made it play longer.You need to play this course more than once as you need to hit your ball into the right position and the depth perception on some holes can fool you into thinking it is shorter than you think. Very scenic course with the sea and Gibraltar as a backdrop

Tony – Reviewed 27 May 2019

Excellent

Martin – Reviewed 5 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

Martin – Reviewed 5 May 2019

6.0

Good

Great views of The Rock if no cloud or mist around. Many elevation changes so need a buggy. Tees in poor condition. I would not return to play this course.

James – Reviewed 29 Mar 2019

Excellent

Mark – Reviewed 11 Mar 2019

Excellent

We played the Links course.We found it difficult to get onto the par fours in two.largely due to the distance and also the wind which was quite a factor throughout the round.The views from most parts of the course are spectacular over the sea with Gibraltar in the near distance.Overall a very enjoyable experience.

Mike – Reviewed 2 Mar 2019

Excellent

Course pace was slow course was in excellent condition and beautiful scenery.

Malcolm – Reviewed 16 Nov 2018

Excellent

Very hard links course when played for the first time. I would definitely play there again, even though I am not wild about links courses. Excellent shower facilities, which were appreciated as we were going on from the course direct to the airport.

Sam – Reviewed 5 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Lovely course with fantastic facilities and views of course to Gibraltar. Super value for money in an expensive area but no "poor cousin" to its superstar neighbours. Thoroughly recommend.

Phil – Reviewed 27 Sep 2018

Excellent

My wife and I have played the Links course before, and it does not disappoint. It is well manicured and has some excellent views and with a incoming sea breeze some of the holes can be quite challenging. We enjoyed the round however there was a big down side. We teed off at 1030 and by the time we reached the 12th tee it was 1435. Basically the two groups of four in front of us could not play golf. One gentleman was playing his shots off the tees like a putting stroke and out of the four players only one seemed capable of getting the ball higher than six feet in the air. To cut a long story short we decided to call it a day after the 13th and came off the course. Alcaidesa either has to check for handicap certificates (which they did not ask for) or employ a course Ranger to monitor the situation and to look at the standard of golf being played.

Steve – Reviewed 24 Sep 2018

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