Son Vida Golf

Have just returned from Mallorca and have played the course for the 3rd time in 4 years.It is, without doubt, a beautiful course which follows the natural contours of the land, no 2 holes the same and in superb condition. However our day was somewhat marred by the general attitude of the staff and management. Tee off time of 10.00am, arrived just after 9 hoping to get some refreshments only to find that the clubhouse doesn't open until 11 am and this was on a Monday.With no breakfast we started to have a few practice putts but were told to get ready as we would be able to go off early only to find that we couldn't. We eventually had to tee off on the 10th and play the course the wrong way round [the same happened last time we were there] Got to the half way point only to find the "halfway house" wasn't open either. Needless to say our party chose not to give them the benefit of our custom when we finished the round. Don't get me wrong, if you are on the island you must play here as it is absoutley stunning just dont expect to get to much after sales service. Incidentally, we also played Son Quint which is part of the same company {Arabella Group] and the staff there were everything the staff at Son Vida were not - helpful, polite, friendly and welcoming. Come on Son Vida - you have the best course on the island now sort out the staff !!

I totally endorse the previous comments. My wife and I played last week. There were only a few people on the course due to the time of year which was fantastic for us. Booked the tee time through Longmere Golf at £120 for two including GPS buggy (paths only). Loads of interesting holes, the par 5 6th requires accuracy all the way and has wonderful views over the bay. Elevated par 3's and a fantastic finishing hole together with snooker baize greens and manicured faiwarys......you can probably guess that we were impressed. The villas around the course are just stunning. Off course was great too - very welcoming.

Played here recntly with a fairly large group. We were made to feel welcomed from start to finish. A buggy is advisable as the course is cut out of a hillside and is bordered by developments. The final hole is a monster par 5 with water coming into play on both left and right an excellent finish to a very fine course. Other memorable holes include the short par3 16th. Definitely worth a visit.

Played Son Vida on a lovely morning in March and really enjoyed the experience. The course seemed relaxed and quiet but was in lovely condition. The holes interwined through a hillside estate of large villas but never was the development obtrusive. On the contrary there were some gorgeous views of both Mallorca and some impressive housing. Being on the side of the hillside there are some slopes to climb but we managed without a buggy - this would be a different story in high summer though. Round starts with placid dogleg par 4 but then follows with 200 yard par 3 and tough uphill par 4. The majority of the holes that followed were memorable with some tight fairways, good bunkering and excellent use of the gradients. The round culminates in double dogleg par 5 with water more or less on both sides. Would definitely play again, Son Vida being my favourite of the four courses I played on this trip (Son Termens, Son Antem and Bendinat).

Magnificent course that I have played 5 times over the years. Never gets over busy unlike some others on the island. Take a buggy as a strenuous walk even for the fittest. Greens in great condition and clubhouse superb, with a great welcome.

Played this course as part of a tour in May 2005. One of the best courses I have played on.In superb condition throughout with medium fast, even paced greens. Would suggest that (apart from the fittest) you use an electric trolley €20 or a buggy (Cart path only). Well worth the visit, would certainly play again. (n.b. Some building work on villas but didn't spoil our day)