FAQS

Yes. Rio Real is open to the public every day.

Rio Real is 50 km from the international airport in Malaga. Approximately 40 minutes by car.

We recommend that all players reserve their tee time. You may reserve on-line with just one click here.

We ask for payment at the time of reservation.

Please make sure to read the Cancelation Protocol before finalizing your reservation.
Also, we have available for your review our Weather Protocol.

For changes or cancelations please contact us by e-mail at reservas@rioreal.com

Since it is a safe course, it is easy to play on foot, although players who prefer to reserve a buggy may do so. The use of buggies on the course will depend on the weather conditions and will be confirmed by the caddy master at time of your arrival.

Yes, Rio Real does have manual hand carts available. Electric carts are also available but must be reserved ahead of time by e-mail or on-line.

Yes, Rio Real offers a club rental service and must be reserved ahead of time by e-mail or on-line.

No. However in our pro shop we offer a wide range of golf shoes for our clients to buy.

The maximum handicap for ladies is 36 and for gentlemen, 28. In the case of having a handicap superior to the maximums permitted, we ask you to consult with the Reservation Department for available hours, especially in high season and always respecting the rhythm of play.

Yes, the workers at the Club are required to alert any players who do not comply with the dress code policy.
Download the Rules of Etiquette

In the case of exclusivity, Rio Real offers the possibility by paying for a complete game of 4 players.

In the case of groups, Rio Real will try and reserve consecutive tee times whenever possible, however we cannot confirm exclusivity unless a complete game of 4 players has been paid.

The Driving Range is situated 100 meters from the golf course with 12 covered posts available to our clients. It is free for individual use and you only pay for practice balls: 1€ x 20 balls and the machine works with 1€ coins. In the case of groups with a Pro,

we accept reservations for a maximum of 8 posts and the price is 10€ per person per hour and includes unlimited balls. There is an additional cost of 20€ for the external Pro that brings the group or individual clients.

The putting green and approach zone is situated next to the first tee.

The Golf Professionals will be given one courtesy green-fee per year with a minimum of 3 paying players. They must communicate their status of Pro when making the reservation and their accreditation must be shown to make a copy of.

Yes. The Junior younger than 16 years old will enjoy a special 50% discount applied to the official green fee price of the adult that accompanies them.
Players who are interested in playing a second round in the same day, can enjoy a 50% discount off of the green fee paid in the morning.
Both cases must be reserved by e-mail: reservas@rioreal.com

The request should be directed to the caddy master, who will make the final decision depending on the availability on the course, and in all cases will be done at the visitors own risk.
In no case are animals, babies or children under 3 years of age permitted on the course.
Minors under 16 years old are not authorized to drive the buggies and any consequence that occurs under wrongful usage, will be the responsibility of the accompanying adult.

Yes. Yes. Rio Real has changing rooms and a club room for gentleman and ladies. The changing rooms have showers and towels for our clients and lockers to store their personal belongings. The caddy master will give you a key. We recommend not to store valuable objects as Rio Real is not responsible for loss or stolen property.

The bathrooms are situated in the holes 5, 11 y 14

Yes. There is a post for refreshments in the hole 10 and the buggy bar is a service that Rio Real offers, as long as there is availability on the course.

The Club Rio Real was inaugurated in 1965. We sell participation rights, however you can become a member by paying an annual fee and the number of members is limited to 150.
More information: reservas@rioreal.com

We have WIFI access free of charge for our clients and the Pro Shop and Club House. The password is available from the caddy master or our Restaurant personnel.

Rio Real Golf Hotel is a 30 room hotel situated in the heart of the course. All the rooms offer views of the golf course and the hotel clients have priority tee times, as well as exclusive prices and serves. Reservations: hotel@rioreal.com

The reservation can be done by e-mail or by telephone: +34 952 765 732

Please contact our Human Resource department indicating the area you’d be interested in working in and send your curriculum to: hotel@rioreal.com