The Definitive Mar Menor Golf Resort Guide
The Mar Menor Golf Resort: Elegance, Style and Security near the Shores of the Mar Menor
When you buy a home, the question is always “Why?”
Why here, why this home? On Mar Menor Golf Resort though, the question asked by prospective buyers from across the world, is often a little different.
Why not?
In a world of choices, Mar Menor Golf Resort stands apart.
With resorts found across Spain, from the Costa Del Sol to the Costa Brava, none combine the infrastructure, security, lifestyle and facilities of Mar Menor – at a price that offers extraordinary value for money.
Many resorts offer gated access, but very few feature security guards constantly driving around the resort, offering a friendly face, getting to know you and knowing your home. Fewer still are medically trained, whereas on Mar Menor all security cars carry defibrillators.
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Few resorts too can boast a 5 star hotel at their heart, but on Mar Menor, the superb Ona hotel is not just a year round centrepiece, but a venue for events, parties and music, whilst its Spa offers a range of treatments and facilities, plus discounts to resort owners.
Close to the Ona, Club MMGR, with its sports facilities, crazy golf, cafe, gym, daily Yoga and Pilates classes and active social life, adds yet more variety to life on Mar Menor.
Just outside the resort, “the boulevard” offers a fantastic range of bars and restaurants, meaning that on Mar Menor, unlike on almost every other golf resort, you can truly leave the car at home.
For two decades now, Mar Menor Golf Resort has established itself as the premier resort in the region and today, a whole new generation of buyers are finding their home here, with many taking advantage of the ultra fast fibre internet, to work remotely amidst the resort’s beautiful surroundings.
Those surroundings and the space the resort devotes to gardens and greenery is another hallmark of Mar Menor. From fountain squares, to flowering gardens, and, of course, the beautiful Nicklaus design golf course, it’s rare to find a resort that offers so much openness for it’s residents – and rarer still in a location close to the coast where land is at a premium.
Privileged Setting: Where Tranquility Meets Accessibility
Located in close proximity to the historic spa town of Los Alcazares, the resort enjoys a superb position that offers easy access to everywhere – both in the region, but also further afield in
Spain. With an excellent motorway network close by and a main line train station in the nearby town of Torre Pacheco, owners can easily enjoy a quick visit to Cartagena, or a weekend in Madrid. Plus with two international airports, Murcia and Alicante, within an hour of the resort, Mar Menor Golf Resort is accessible for owners from across Spain, Europe and beyond.
The nearby beaches of the Mar Menor, currently being connected by a new cycle path to the resort, add another dimension to life on Mar Menor Golf Resort. Europe’s largest saltwater lagoon, the Mar Menor is a stunning, and unique, natural environment that has drawn visitors to the area since antiquity. With a promenade along the entire seafront, lined with cafes and restaurants, the sea provides a breathtaking backdrop, as well as an idyllic microclimate, with exceptionally calm waters creating an atmosphere of peace and relaxation.
Exceptional Residences: A Wide Range of Distinctive Properties
The resort’s colourful design is instantly identifiable – it isn’t just a saying amongst owners that “there’s Mar Menor, and there’s everywhere else” the design of the resort reflects that separation and uniqueness.
Mar Menor Golf Resort offers a superb range of properties to suit all requirements. From spacious apartments (including 3 bed examples) designed by the legendary architect Melvin Villarroel, to townhouses and magnificent frontline villas, a great strength of the resort is that whether you’re looking for a lock up and leave holiday home, or a larger property for full time living, there is the perfect home waiting for you, all overseen and protected by the resort’s outstanding security.
- Villas: Epitomizing Mediterranean Elegance: Taking their names from the stunning islands that dot the Mar Menor, the resort’s villas – Ciervo, Rondella, Baron and the grand Perdigueras – embody Mediterranean elegance, colour and flair. Ranging from two to four bedrooms, these villas are detached, with spacious gardens and private pools, with many occupying prime frontline positions overlooking the beautifully maintained fairways.
Taking their name from an island just beyond the Mar Menor out in the Mediterranean, the resort’s Isla Grosa villas are extremely popular semi detached examples – and, as with the detached villas on the resort, Isla Grosa villas offer private pools, or have the space to add one in their private gardens.
Designed for comfortable family living and sophisticated entertaining, with spacious interiors, private terraces, and meticulously landscaped gardens, the villas on Mar Menor offer a superb lifestyle.
- Apartments, Contemporary Design and Low Maintenance Ease: Launched a few years after the huge success of the villas, Mar Menor Golf Resort expanded its offerings to include a collection of contemporary apartments. For this significant undertaking, the resort partnered with Melvin Villarroel, a celebrated architect whose visionary work significantly shaped the landscape of the Costa del Sol.
- Villarroel’s signature design philosophy, known as “Vacio” (empty space), emphasizes the importance of open-plan living, abundant natural light, and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. This philosophy is beautifully realized in the “Melvin” apartments, which maximize space and light are set in the resort’s lush landscaped gardens and expansive open areas. These apartments represent a modern interpretation of luxury living, offering sophisticated design, convenient access to all resort amenities, and a low-maintenance lifestyle ideal for those seeking a lock-up-and- leave property.
Mar Menor Golf Course: A Masterpiece of Design and Strategy
The most popular course in the area, the 18-hole, par 72, 6153 metre long course on Mar Menor Golf Resort draws players from across Europe and is a magnet for golfers of all skill levels. Set across 59 hectares the course’s distinctive character is the result of a collaboration between two legends of golf course architecture: Dave Thomas and Nicklaus Design.
- The Front Nine (Dave Thomas): A Strategic Challenge: The front nine, the creation of the renowned Dave Thomas, is a masterclass in strategic design. Known for his work on some of the world’s most prestigious courses, including the Brabazon at The Belfry, Thomas crafted a challenging layout that demands precision, thoughtful course management, and a keen understanding of the game. Tight fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and subtly undulating greens create a compelling test for even the most experienced golfer, ensuring a rewarding and engaging round.
The Back Nine (Nicklaus Design): A Bold and Open Experience: In contrast to the strategic challenges of the front nine, the back nine, designed by Nicklaus Design, offers a more open, American-style golfing experience. Characterized by generous fairways, wider roughs, and strategically positioned water hazards, this section of the course encourages a bolder, more aggressive style of play. However, accuracy remains crucial, particularly on the approach shots to the meticulously maintained greens.
The Iconic Amen Corner: A Test of Nerve and Skill: A defining feature of the course, and a highlight for many players, is the renowned “Amen Corner,” comprising the 13th, 14th, and 15th holes. This challenging stretch, situated around the resort’s picturesque lake, has become a pivotal point in countless rounds, providing both a stunning visual backdrop and a significant test of nerve and skill. The interplay of water hazards, strategic bunkering, and prevailing winds creates a memorable and demanding golfing experience.
The Mar Menor Golf Society: A Vibrant Social Community: The busy Mar Menor Golf Society forms the social heart of the golfing experience at the resort. As the region’s most active and popular golf society, the club fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment for players of all abilities. Regular competitions, events, and post round socialising in the golf bar, provide ample opportunities for members to connect, share their passion for the game, and build lasting friendships. The clubhouse on the resort is in a spectacular setting, overlooking both the hotel pool and the 18th hole and serves as the main hub for all golfers, with the pro shop and marshall’s office. Offering a comfortable and stylish space to relax after a round and catch up with fellow members, the golf bar is the place to relive the day’s play
World-Class Amenities: Elevating the Resort Lifestyle
Mar Menor Golf Resort is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of amenities that enhance the lifestyle of its residents and visitors:
Sports and Recreation: At Club MMGR, meticulously maintained padel courts provide excellent facilities on the resort for the world’s fastest growing racquet sport. A dedicated mini golf course offers another fun and accessible activity for families and players of all ages, whilst the club also offers a sauna and year round heated pool.
The well-equipped Club MMGR fitness centre also offers a variety of modern equipment, personalized training programs, and multiple daily fitness classes led by experienced and certified instructors.
The Ona Hotel and Spa: A Sanctuary of Relaxation and Rejuvenation
The 5-star Ona Hotel is a central feature of the resort, offering luxurious accommodations and a superb spa. The spa provides a sanctuary of relaxation and rejuvenation, featuring heated pools, invigorating saunas, and a comprehensive menu of treatments designed to revitalize the body and mind. The hotel also serves as a premier venue for a variety of events throughout the year, with the pool area offering al fresco dining and music under the stars during the balmy summer evenings.
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Food And Entertainment: A Superb Selection
Mar Menor Golf Resort boasts an excellent range of cafe’s, bars and restaurants, befitting it’s preeminent position, with more coming alongside new shops in a new retail development being built close to the resort:
On-site Dining Experiences: The resort itself features a variety of restaurants and bars, providing convenient and diverse dining options for residents and visitors.
Fontana di Pietra is a superb Italian restaurant in the Ona Hotel, open daily from 7pm to 11pm
- Mizu is the hotel’s Japanese restaurant, open from Thursday to Sunday evenings, next to the Spa.
- The Clover Irish Golf Tavern, overlooking hotel pool, offers a traditional pub atmosphere, complete with hearty meals and a warm, welcoming ambiance.
To contact any of the hotel’s restaurants or to book a table, please email:
recepcion.marmenor@onahotels.com
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- Club MMGR provides a popular social venue, serving a range of Spanish favorites and a breakfast that has become a local institution.
- The Boulevard: Just moments from the resort, a wonderful range of cafe’s, bars and restaurants offer a taste of the region’s rich culinary heritage. One of the most renowned is Los Elementos, under the expert direction of acclaimed chef Gary Cromie, which has earned well-deserved acclaim and a 5 star rating on TripAdvisor for its exceptional fine dining experience.
We hope this guide could give you some of the flavour of what makes like on The Mar Menor Golf Resort so sought after and enjoyable. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us, we would be delighted to help and to welcome you to a very special and unique resort.
Because there’s life….
Then there’s Mar Menor Life.
