MaraHills Golf Resort - Sicamous, British Columbia

Stefano S.

Great location and decent enough course, but website shows your cost for round and then when you get to the course, you are charged for a mandatory cart.. which are expensive carts for what you get. I think almost $50 for the 2 players? Why not just have an all inclusive price for the round of golf, if carts are mandatory?

Old carts, faced to sign a waver before heading out. The brakes on the carts were a disgrace, and for this particular course.. believe me.. you need to have good brakes.. just something to consider, if you value your life…. 😬

Beautiful patio.. best in the area.

Flora C.

It’s such a beautiful course with gorgeous view from top of the hill and so much fun to play. We will definitely come back to play .

dave K.

The course itself was excellent and made for an enjoyable round of golf. However, the pro shop staff appeared overwhelmed by the volume of golfers that day, and unfortunately, they ran out of golf carts. It may have been their first particularly busy day of the season, but I trust they gained some valuable experience to better manage high-demand days in the future.

Taylor Y.

Beautiful Views, But That’s About It

Mara Hills has stunning scenery, but unfortunately, that’s where the positives end. Safety is a serious issue—on the very first hole, my uncle was hit in the face by a ball from someone teeing off on the second hole (who, shockingly, was golfing with the course Pro). Throughout the round, we were constantly dodging stray balls from other holes. This course desperately needs more netting and better layout management.

The marshal at the start offered no help—he didn’t seem to know the course at all. On top of that, the tee boxes were in rough shape and clearly in need of some maintenance. Disappointing experience overall, especially considering the potential this place has with its views.

Kevin M.

What a beautiful course! Take a camera and your yardage laser. Enjoy a drink and food on probably the most scenic decks in the country. Recommend highly!!

Spencer H.

On the plus side, the views are spectacular, staff are nice. Siting on the deck is magnificent, to various spots on the course the view of Mara Lake are outstanding. On the golf side, not quite so nice. Course carved into a side of the hill, shots hit down the middle will roll off course into the cart path...or worse...down a significant hill. You shouldn't be penalized for a straight golf shot. Too many gimmicky holes for my liking. We played 4 different courses in Salmon Arm area, and when we mentioned to course locals we played Mara Hills, the responses were unanimous. "We either got there once a year, or I've played that once and no need to go back." I don't see the urge to return here.

Trish C. P. R. E. C.

Always love my trips to this course. Another 'must play' course if you're in the Okanagan. Who doesn't want to play from the elevated tee at the hole called Geronimo!

jared L.

The best part of this course is the views, but as a group of avid golfers we were woefully disappointed and frustrated. There’s too many gimmicky holes. You’re penalized for hitting great shots, it’s just sloped brutally and over half the cart paths aren’t even paved.

We were excited for a Les Furber design, but this is far from the standard he’s set for himself.

Views: 9/10
Course Conditions: 6.5/10
Course Design: 2/10
Staff Service: 7/10