Beautiful golf course and incredibly challenging. The changes in elevation are unbelievable. I was shocked by the views. Play this course!
My husband and I wanted a quick getaway. We live in So. Florida and wanted to find a place not too far away (South Fla. takes forever to get out of state). My husband wanted to play golf, so we looked online for a stay and play. Mission Inn was where we chose, prices were reasonable. We arrived and from then on, the people were so nice, the hotel, golf courses, food... ahhh the food, best steak and lamb chops, room was great, and playing golf on pristine courses, the golf cart was brand new and rode like a Cadillac. We had a blast, and I brought back all literature so I can share with friends and family what a charming hidden Gem this is. I didn't mention breakfast, lol sounds like I love to eat, no.... I appreciate good food, and breakfast was first class. If you are planning a wedding, convention, conference or just a nice little getaway, Mission Inn should be a serious consideration. Thumbs up for this wonderful facility. Looking forward to my next trip there.
My husband and I went to the Christmas Eve buffet and dance and enjoyed ourselves tremendously. The Mission Inn and it's property is beautiful, the cocktail party portion of the evening was lovely, the buffet which had foods and wines from 4 different countries was delicious and the music had us dancing all night.
I have been there several times and always impressed. A little pricy; but, worth the trip and money.
This review only concerns the El Campeon golf course. During our August visit, it was in very good condition. It is long with lots of hazards. Several of the island greens seem a bit unfair as a slightly off shot will roll off the back. Local knowledge helps as several of the greens are atop hills and not visible from the fairway, so what seemed to be a good shot often turns out to be not so good. OK for the average golfer, definitely not for the beginner, and a very good golfer can really have a challenge playing from the 7,000 yard tees. There is another (easier) course on-site, Las Colinas, which might be more friendly to a beginner, but it was closed during our visit.
One of the best Golf Courses in Florida. El Campeon is unrivaled and yet it's Sister course is top notch too. Can't go wrong.
This was a long weekend of golf at this resort for an all-girl party of 12. We so enjoyed staying in the penthouse which was a huge three bedroom complete with two living rooms, a dining room and a kitchen. The highlight was that it included a huge screened in porch with plenty of seating for us to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Golf was great and the breakfast buffet was super! Had a great time. We are planning it for next year!
Mission Inn has two 18 hole championship courses here, El Campeon, designed in 1926 by Charles E Clarke of Troon, Scotland, and Las Colinas designed in the 1990's by Gary Koch. El Campeon is the opposite of most golf courses in Florida, while there's some development along a few holes, it's mostly natural corridors or adjoining holes bordering. There's 85+ fee in elevation change, the fairways are lined by trees, and there's 13 holes with water in play, each hole is interesting and varied in its challenge. Las Colinas by comparison is a bit of your standard Florida resort layout, rather flat and featureless, frequent water and sand in play, a bit of a letdown after playing El Campeon.http://forelinksters.com/course/mission_inn_resort_club_howey_in_the_hills
This is a golfer's paradise. Small, quiet town with a great resort and 2 championship golf courses. I live 10 minutes away from Mission Inn and my husband loves to play on the courses. The golf courses are a challenge, but they are also beautifully landscaped. If you want a quiet getaway where you can play golf and relax--this is the place to go!!! (not to mention that the theme parks are only a short 30 minute or so drive away).
Amazing conditioned course with elevation changes not found in Florida. Old style classic Florida course.