Swing your swing in these beautiful golf hotels

Being able to get from your hotel room to the golf course in just a few minutes is everything a golfer could want on vacation, especially when the views from the courses are so incredible that they might distract from the actual game. Here are 10 beautiful hotels with golf courses on site – or just steps away – that are sure to delight any player.

The Bushmills Inn, Northern Ireland

The area around the Bushmills Inn is a golfer’s dream. There are plenty of historic clubs here, from Royal Portrush with its two majestic championship courses to Portstewart with three emerald green golf courses overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Donegal Hills and the River Bann. The Inn offers transport to the golf courses as well as other amenities such as a boutique cinema and a traditional Irish breakfast in the morning. Rooms and suites are charming and feature amenities such as four-poster beds and heated towel rails. After a day on the green, relax at the legendary Bushmills Distillery with a tour and whisky tasting.

Cabot Cape Breton, Iverness, Nova Scotia

Perched high on the cliffs overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Cabot Cape Breton is home to three exceptional golf courses. Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs both made Golf Digest’s list of the world’s 100 best golf courses, thanks in part to their stunning Atlantic Ocean views and rolling fairways. The newer Nest is a 10-hole par-3 course designed for a faster game. Stay in one of the comfortable rooms at Cabot Links Lodge – each has an ocean view – or upgrade to a luxurious golf villa overlooking the greens.

Coeur d’Alene Resort, Idaho

This is a golf course with a difference. At the Coeur d’Alene Resort, the 14th hole is a floating green with a tee that changes location every day. You have two options to land the ball on the island (if you miss, it’s lowered) and then you can hop on an electric boat to finish the hole. The views while playing are equally unforgettable, with Lake Coeur d’Alene in the background and geraniums, petunias, wildflowers and junipers lining the landscape. The resort offers five different accommodation types; the 2,500-square-foot Hagadone Penthouse, with two private terraces and a glass-bottomed swimming pool, is the most impressive.

Half Moon Montego Bay, Jamaica

Golf carts are available for rent, but this is a course best explored on foot. The 18-hole championship Half Moon Golf Course is set on the grounds of a former sugar cane plantation, surrounded by native trees that almost always seem to sway in the wind. Guests also have access to the nearby Cinnamon Hill and White Witch golf courses and can book private lessons with professional golf instructors. All of the Half Moon’s rooms, suites and villas have private balconies or terraces. There is also the option to book a dining plan that allows you to explore the hotel’s 11 restaurants and bars.

Kawana Hotel and Golf Course, Shizuoka, Japan

At the Kawana Hotel, you can choose between two courses: Fuji and Oshima. The challenging Fuji Course is legendary, with 18 holes surrounded by deep bunkers. Set in a picturesque setting above the Pacific Ocean and within sight of Mount Fuji, it must be tackled with a caddy. Oshima, one of Japan’s oldest golf courses, is just as beautiful, but golfers are allowed to use carts, do not need caddies, and can play at their own pace. The hotel’s spacious rooms are a great place to relax after a day of golf, as is the Main Bar, where guests can enjoy a drink in an atmospheric room filled with leather and wood.

The Lodge on Sea Island, Georgia

Sea Island lures golfers not only with three championship courses, but also with enchanting accommodations. Serious players can hone their skills with expert help at the state-of-the-art Golf Performance Center, while those looking to spend time with their children can do so on the 18-hole Speedway Putting Course. A boutique experience awaits at the lodge, with its 43 elegant rooms and suites, complete with 24-hour butler service and nightly turndown service. The highlight of each evening is sunset, when a bagpiper serenades guests from the lodge’s veranda, marking the transition from day to night.

Marine Troon Hotel, Scotland

Put your golfing skills to the test in Troon, Scotland, where the rugged Old Course of the Royal Troon Golf Club awaits. An impressive place to play, with 18 holes that become increasingly challenging, this is one of several courses near the Marine Troon Hotel. The property makes golfing easy, offering club storage and rental facilities, a sprawling putting green for practice, and a concierge team to help plan your tee times. Rooms here are warm and inviting, with colorful wallpaper, traditional artwork, and velvet touches.

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, Whitefield, New Hampshire

Make Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa your family’s summer playground. This massive White Mountains property spans 700 acres and offers a little bit of everything. The beautiful 9-hole Mountain View Golf Course, originally built in 1900 and remodeled in 1938, can be played by beginners and pros alike. If you want to change up the approach, hang up your clubs and try your hand at disc golf. Then visit Mountain View Farm with its goats and llamas, play a round of tennis on one of the four clay courts overlooking the Presidential Mountain Range, or take a dip in the outdoor pool. To make room for all your guests, book the Presidential Suite with a sofa sleeper and two bathrooms.

The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Beach, California

When designing the Ocean North and Ocean South golf courses at the Resort at Pelican Hill, architect Tom Fazio wanted every round to feel like “once in a lifetime, every time.” He succeeded, as all 36 holes perfectly complement the majestic landscape, with views of the Pacific Ocean or lush greenery from every tee. For an unforgettable experience, book an early morning time and another at sunset to see the courses with fresh eyes and at golden hour. Accommodations at the resort include bungalows with limestone fireplaces and terraces, and fully furnished villas with gourmet kitchens and marble bathrooms.

Villa del Palmar on the Loreto Islands, Mexico

Perched above Mexico’s largest marine reserve, Villa del Palmar in the Loreto Islands seems unreal. Stunning views of the Gulf of California and the Sierra de la Giganta mountain range are two perks of staying at this all-inclusive resort. Another perk is the opportunity to play the 18-hole TPC Danzante Bay golf course. It’s a remarkable site of valleys, dunes, promontories, cliffs and arroyos. Choose one of the resort’s premium suites to enjoy views of the course, as well as amenities like a daily-replenished minibar and access to the spa’s hydrotherapy circuit.