Pin itAuburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National
An AAA Four Diamond resort with on-site access to 54 holes of Grand National golf at $120-$200 per night
- Nightly rate
- From USD 120–USD 200
- Distance to courses
- Grand National (on-site)
- What stands out
- An AAA Four Diamond resort with on-site access to 54 holes of Grand National golf at $120-$200 per night
$120–$200/night
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The property
The Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort and Spa sits on the Grand National property, giving you on-site access to 54 holes of Robert Trent Jones Trail golf at what is arguably the strongest price-to-quality ratio of any golf resort in the southeastern United States. The 211-room property holds an AAA Four Diamond rating.
What to expect
You'll find pools, a spa, fitness facilities, tennis courts, and bike rental on site. The scale is smaller and quieter than the Renaissance Ross Bridge near Birmingham, shaped by the college-town character of nearby Auburn rather than suburban energy. The Grand National Links, Lake, and Short Course are all accessible from the property; you can play 54 holes across two days without starting a car. The Links course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1993, routes around a 600-acre lake and is the strongest of the three full-length layouts.
Auburn University's campus is less than 15 minutes away, with college-town dining and entertainment that beats the resort's own offerings for variety. The Opelika antiques district and downtown restaurants add more options within a short drive.
Rates and booking
$120 to $200 per night, with green fees of $55 to $95. A two-night, three-round stay here undercuts virtually any comparable resort golf package in the region. Marriott Bonvoy points apply. Book direct for the Trail's stay-and-play packages, or check rates through the link on this page.
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