We had a lovely visit to Streamsong. Played Blue course with a caddie. Since there were many blind carries, he helped a great bit. Played Red course today, first tee at 7:30 and we walked 18 holes in 3:45min, carrying our clubs. Staff from valet to pro shop to various restaurants were all 5 star. Dinner in P2O5 was outstanding. Our server was attentive, food was perfect. Everyone we encountered was outstanding. Our room in the Lodge was 5+stars, ultra modern, just lovely. Only reason they get 4 stars is....it's in the middle of nowhere. read more

Streamsong Resort - Resorts Near Me - Streamsong, Florida

Streamsong was a somewhat perplexing experience. First, the good: the two golf courses were excellent. For Florida golf, they are off-the-charts good. The caddie program was strong. Also, the setting seemed almost pre-historic. I mean, this place is 30 miles from nowhere. The isolation is interesting. Streamsong was developed by a phosphate mining company, on an old mining site. This made no sense to us - a mining company building a golf resort? - until a caddie told us that it would have cost a considerably amount to level the sand dunes (creating by excavation), a necessity due to environmental law. On the other hand, re-purposing the land for golf obviated this requirement, and the dunes made for a perfect design feature in an otherwise pancake-flat state. All-in-all, a unique site, unlike any others I've seen in the golf world. Having said that, with this property and the two best design teams in the world, I had sky-high expectations for the golf. I expected 10, and I got 8. Not complaining, just sayin'. Some very cool holes, particularly the par-3s, but also some holes I'll forget about in a week. But that's getting very picky. The rooms were also really nice, and well designed. Now, the bad. I'll say up front that if I singled out any one of these things, I'd sound like a prima donna. And if it had only been one or two things, it truly wouldn't have been an issue. But it was lots of things. Our group started calling it the "punch list." For instance, the hotel and the golf facility are about a mile apart, and there never seemed to be a van there when you needed one. Often, it was a 15-minute wait. And why was the hotel a mile away? They built this place from scratch, after all. Seemed like a weird call. The range was about a short golf cart ride from the golf clubhouse, and we waited 10 minutes for a ride. When we finished hitting balls, there was no ride in site, so we hoofed back. Good thing we weren't hustling to make a tee time. The range had no marked yardages, to boot. The men's locker room had no amenities or toiletries, shy of sunscreen. You had to know some kind of secret to get the automatic faucets to work. The clubhouse had no view of the 18th holes, or any of either golf course, for that matter. They started from scratch, so how could they miss this? They forgot to return my roomate's laundry. The wifi was virtually unusable. After dinner one night at the golf house, we couldn't find a valet to get our car. After about ten minutes, we found the box where they had left our keys. Fortunately, it wasn't locked. Prices for meals, etc., were seriously high. A shot of espresso was four bucks. They know you're stuck there (there's literally nowhere to go off-campus, unless you drive an hour-and-a-quarter to Tampa), so I guess they figure they can charge whatever. Then there's the ambience. It is ultra-contemporary. The restaurants were sleekly modern with huge abstract murals, almost like eating at the Four Seasons. I didn't get it. It seemed out-of-context. More to the point, it was cold and uninviting. I think most guys away on a golf trip with their buddies want to wrap themselves in a cocoon for a few days. A cocoon this wasn't. For instance, there was no place you'd want to sit and play poker, so we didn't. I could go on. We enjoyed ourselves, despite the metastasizing punch list. We were there for golf, after all, and the golf was good. We were all glad we went, but none of us found ourselves in a hurry to go back. read more

Golf: 5 stars - Definitely "must play" tracks. I think Red was best, Blue was a close second, and Black was a distant third (but still a really nice track). Black had just three holes that were over-designed, violent, and clowny. Otherwise, black was a fine golf course. Resort: 2 stars. It's not that the facilities aren't nice (they are), it's just there are some gaping holes in the management and logistics of the place. First, the customer service is atrocious. I've never met employees who were less happy with their jobs. Asking for anything is a chore, and no one goes out of their way to improve your experience. Second, they missed the mark on some basic things. There are beautiful fire places around the resort for hanging out at night, but nowhere to get a drink. If you want to have a drink around the fireplace, you have to walk into the resort, go to the rooftop bar, and haul it back to the fireplace. They also don't have basic things on course, like grab and go sandwiches in the Blue/Red clubhouse. Plenty of people play 36 holes with tight midday turnarounds, and the only place to get food is at the halfway houses (which you pass at 9am and then 3pm, so not ideal). The spa has showers, but the showers have no soap. There are basically zero functional locker rooms. The black clubhouse "locker room" is a bathroom with four cubbies in it. This matters because if you have a Sunday flight, be prepared to change out of your golf clothes with four guys in a bathroom where other guys are using the toilets. None of these criticisms (other than the customer service) were a big deal in their own right, but you'll start to notice them accumulate, and you leave thinking, "man, the golf was great, but for the money, the resort was shit". read more

The golf is great but the hotel and it amenities are underwhelming and not on par with the prices. The staff is semi ok. They're not overly accommodating and they all seem irritated of you ask for the little things... Limes, napkins... It's almost like your interrupting their day. For us, seems odd since the resort feels dead. Hope the dinner is good. read more

Awesome Ahi salad and the service was excellent. Try the onion rings, too. I have eaten here about a half dozen times and have never been disappointed. read more

I came to streamsong for a golf outing and did not stay in the resort. Judging by the golf resort and the things the couple said that we played with, the resort is just as nice as the golf Lodge. The grounds are amazingly well kept, the decor is trendy and current, and the restaurants are phenomenal. There isn't much to do for children, but I think they cater to an older couples crowd rather than the family atmosphere. It's a great weekend getaway for you and your spouse and I must play golf course. read more

Not worth the effort. Travelling to this place is difficult as it's in the middle of nowhere. Hotel was fine but not the five star accommodations promised. The golf was very underwhelming. Flat, boring courses in a surprising poor condition. Tee boxes were beat up, fairways were thin and greens were full of patches. The black course has sand dunes swept on the course and greens. The caddies tried to explain this is as recent due to heavy rain in the last month. However the greens crew are making no effort to restore the greens, you literally have to putt thru sand washes 20 to 30 feet wide.....Caddies were a pricey $90 per player and they double bagged? read more

Fabulous resort. First class. Many nice touches. Staff terrific. Food and drinks excellent and well priced. Rooms comfortable with unique features. But you won't really want to spend much time in them. Resort and grounds very modern. Well maintained. 4 free soaking pools in the spa. Exploring clubhouse tomorrow. read more

The golf courses are as challenging any in Florida. From The red course and its elevation changes and the Black and its lightning fast undulating greens that both treat the the eyes to the beauty of Golf and yet challenges your perception as you strike the ball towards the cup. The courses are master pieces each course having its own uniqueness that should be experienced at least once, But the food at the resort is awful. We had guest arrive one day ahead group and they were served a meat and cheese tray that contained meat with a GREEN shine. After arguing with the delivery attendant that the meat should not be green. A second tray was substituted. My friend awoke at 3am throwing up. Coincidence or food stored at above the required temperature to insure no bacterial growth.?? Saturday the Italian restaurant completely over cooked the Wagyu Meatball. How do you make a meat ball that incredibly crunchy?.. Finally, on Sunday Night we dined at the steakhouse and I awoke in the early hour with abdominal cramps and other symptoms which i will skip for this discussion. I went to the front desk and asked if they had something for my distress and they did.. Pink Pepto Tablets, which the attendant charged to my room. The charge was nominal but a lasting reminder of my dining experience. Everyone in attendance had breakfast everyday both off the menu and the buffett and the breakfast was excellent. Great food ! In conclusion, if you have to eat onsite go for breakfast and afterwards enjoy some of the finest Golf Courses in Florida, just skip onsite dinners and you will have a fantastic Florida experience to remember the rest of your life. Most of the employees are extremely courteous and try to exceed your expectations. Try the Spa!!! or poolside bar.. read more

What a beautiful property! We came here for a wedding. It was a great night all around until I got back to my hotel room and found that every pillow was like a bag of concrete. So uncomfortable! VERY DISAPPOINTED! How can such a nice place like this fail at this very important detail? Very expensive for a terrible night sleep. read more

Beautiful resort. Great restaurants and bars and wonderful scenery. Only slight I have is the front desk never answers the phone and the switchboard operator is very rude. The rooms are spectacular. Roomy and neat, modern theme. Big bathrooms with duel sinks. Would be five stars if I was able to call down to the front desk and if the operator wasn't so rude. read more

Had a weekend with my brothers at Streamsong. Like one of the other reviewers, I found it expensive for Florida, but compared to resorts in the north and western United States it was not out of line. I've played all over the world as well and found these to be two of the most interesting places I have played...like playing on the moon! The courses are very unique for Florida, as they boast highly elevated greens, tee boxes, rolling terrain and both courses are very challenging from the tips. Though the restaurants are pricey, the food is good and I found the service to be above average. read more

Perfect for a special event, golf outings & romantic weekends Streamsong is a unique place, with exceptional settings, private location, architecture, rooms & suites, and of course, golf courses. Along us, our 200 guests were equally impressed. We organized a very special event there - a wedding - and a fantastic time was had by all! The success depends on the Streamsong employee who organizes the event. The success of our wedding was secured by Alicia, an exceptionally gifted former employee, who elegantly walked the fine line between our party's requirements and Streamsong's rules. Unfortunately, Alicia was terminated soon after because the resort was not willing to accommodate her minor needs as a new mother. Overall, I strongly recommend this venue. The missing star (hence 4/5) is because of the consistently weak service, that we and, unfortunately, our 200 guests noticed. Oftentimes, no one picks up the phone at the reception. Similarly, their website pushes you toward their (super profitable) golf offerings, whether you seek them or not. Waiters & waitresses were consistently late, slow, uninterested & uninformed - at ALL restaurants on the premises. At the wedding itself we paid for wine service at the table (significant extra fees); that never materialized until we directly contacted Alicia, who managed to get some annoyed & clearly amateurish waiters slowly walk among the tables and essentially indiscriminately pour wine in our guests' glasses. We had paid quite a bit extra for better wine, but they poured their cheapest wine. We could only assume Streamsong had difficulty securing better employees because their remote location? All else was great. read more

We played the red course then ate dinner at the stake house. The three onion soup was amazing and the 8 oz filet with wild mushroom side was great. The place was empty so we got all the attention which certainly was very different than one usually gets at most restaurants. Love the place and will probably return soon. read more

Played the blue course which was pretty cool (other than my caddie who horked spit balls all day long, which is seriously gross...much grosser than when he went about 5 yards away to pee in the (almost) bush) But for the love of God, do not leave anything behind! The cost to have it shipped back to you is about 3x what you'd pay if you bought something online. Good on Streamsong to have found such a sneaky way of getting revenue...not exactly the best last impression if you're a guest. But, at least it'll only happen once because i wouldn't go back. Another tip, if you eat in the main floor restaurant, hail a waitress down when you sit down. There are a lot of them there but apparently it's not part of their thing to actually approach the guest until the guest asks them to serve them. go figure read more

WOW! What a unique, beautiful, and overall fabulous resort! I had the privilege of spending two nights at this terrific resort, as part of a Board of Directors retreat for an association in the meetings industry. I have stayed at some fabulous hotels and this resort is now at the top of the list. It is a bit out of the way, but so worth it. The staff was friendly and helpful, and they obviously like their jobs. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with lots of desk space, a comfortable couch, a large bathroom and lots of amenities. While I am not a golfer, the golfers we spoke with all raved about the courses. The spa is one of the nicest I have seen and I plan on going back and taking advantage of it. But then, there's the food! This food is an epicurean delight. I am a self professed foodie, the food at this property is a foodie's dream. Everything was beautifully served, the chef accommodated our vegan and gluten free, and special requests. Every bite we ate over two and a half days were absolutely delicious. Stayed October 2015 read more

A gorgeous resort in the middle of nowhere to make sure you relax. My husband and I went for a mini babymoon and had a great time. Why only three stars? As we weren't there to golf (which I hear is amazing) we were limited in things to do. It's a very modern place, so my husband lacked the homey feeling he likes so much. They have 5 restaurants to choose from which is great, so that you don't get tired of the same thing. The inifinity pool outside is pretty as it overlooks the lake, and they had a little lunch place right inside the pool area that served good food. However, you have to get lucky with sunshine to be able to utilize the outdoor pool. If you want to wait till 5 pm you can go to the spa and use their hot tubs in the grotto. We both took advantage of the Florida resident spa package which includes a massage for each guest with our room for the weekend. The massage was great, however the rooms are right in the grotto so I could hear everything outside which was less relaxing than I had hoped. I would suggest taking advantage of the Florida resident summer package as we got breakfast vouchers for both days we were there and our massages. Not to say it wasn't a pricey weekend-it was-but going at a discount was nice. My only complaints were that they messed up our in room dining-they didn't charge us correctly the first time so had to come back to our room and my husband ended up tipping the delivery woman twice because it was unclear that gratuity was included, and that they didn't offer more amenities for those that weren't golfing. read more

Great hotel rooms, good shuttle service, fabulous spa, nice fitness center, restaurants are good although a little pricey. Rooftop bar and infinity pool are very good. Showers and two tv's are a bonus. read more

Not your average resort - worse. While the golf is world-class, it merely serves as lipstick on a pig. Our stay was bungled from the jump. Upon checking in at the main desk we passed 'The Nest' which had a bedsheet stapled to the window, attempting to hide half a case of Powerade on the floor and some Costco snack-packs in a room under construction. Bizarre. The first morning, power went out and we ate breakfast in the dark, slopped up french toast like it was business as usual. Nobody mentioned it or said a word. We requested specific caddies - didn't happen. Basically, most of the staff is not invested in creating a great experience. Lots of little things. At one point before teeing off at 1PM on a Saturday, there were ten golfers standing around the main bar waiting to order drinks. It was untended for 10-15 minutes. None of the other staff in the area jumped behind the bar or mentioned anything to us. I don't need to fly to Tampa and take a 90 minute Uber to get treated like a muni course shlub. The lodge itself feels like you're in a conference center or trade show of some kind opposed to a luxury resort. Lots of cement and weird architecture; the pool, however, is a nice setup (bring bug spray though ). Hit the Frag rooftop bar for nightcaps and a good divorce attorney ;) Some of the valet and bar staff were good people. When they told us that 'Ubers don't come out here' one of them had the wherewithal to give us the number for a car service. I was actually surprised, at that point, that he took the time to help us and provide their information. So thank you, teenager at the Black Course bag drop. We booked through a corporate golf service and are still ironing out the resort's duplicate charges: 'you need to have your bank fix it'. Huh? It is excellent golf in the sticks of Florida, but to brand Streamsong as an east coast Bandon Dunes is laughable. At this price point, bite the bullet and fly to Oregon for the full experience. read more

Stayed in July for a sales meeting and played the red course. Winston was our caddy and he was incredible! Very knowledgeable and a ton of fun. Our fees (including gratuity) were paid by our company but we all took additional money out to tip him even more. The greens had been sanded but were still in great shape, and the course was impeccable. Great course and hotel staff as well! read more

My friends and I had a great time this weekend at Streamsong thanks to Drew at the front desk. My boyfriend had an 8:00am tee time, meaning we had to arrive pretty early... way earlier than check in, and way too early to lay by the pool. Drew was so understanding and accommodating, allowing me to get into the room at 7:30 in the morning. Also, I called a day or two prior wondering if it would be alright to bring pool floaties to lay in and Drew was able to get the answer for me (which was an exciting yes!). On our last day, my boyfriend again had an early tee time and check out is 11:00am, but I knew he wouldn't be done until 1:00 or so. So I called down and asked the front desk, which again, happened to be Drew, and he graciously allowed us to have a late check out. I appreciated the understanding of the front desk in being so lenient and allowing our trip to go smoothly. Will definitely return, one weekend wasn't long enough! read more

It is a beautiful place in a remote area. I did not give it five stars for a few reasons. First I was there for a conference and thought the food was not that great. Second there is not much other than golf. The rooms are very big and comfortable. The staff was good and treat you very well. The clubhouse is about a 7 minute drive from the lodge and there are shuttles available. I think the resort should provide golf carts for people to get back and forth. I did not pay for the room but did not think it was worth around 500 a night. read more

Security is a joke! Especially the little Spanish one flirting with all the men. Please and when I asked for directions I didn't understand nothing every unprofessional but the golf was amazing! read more

They try hard, but just can't seem to get it right. Checked in 12 February, 2018 and checked out 15 February, 2018. Played golf all three days. Blue, Black and Red courses. The first day of golf, February 13th, had a five-plus hour round on the Blue course. Although the course was in fair shape, waiting on every single shot got old. When we got back to the hotel we found the water was out for the entire property. It stayed out for several hours. Went for a quick dinner that night at SottoTerra, anticipating our Valentines Day dinner the next night. The bartenders and server were sarcastic and rude enough we left. I didn't bother to touch any of the food or drink they served. The manager was very nice, tracking us down at Fragmentary Blue, the top floor bar to apologize and offer to buy us a glass of wine. Okay, most of the rest of our experience was positive to that point, so the maintenance and personnel issues maybe were not a trend. Played the Black course on February 14th. Nice course, wide open fairways and the pace was about four hours, ten minutes. After the round we had a late lunch, early dinner at the Black course restaurant, Bone Valley Tavern. Fabulous venue, best at Streamsong. When we were ready to leave we were told the manager was comping our meal due to the trouble from the night before. Surprising and very nice. However, got back to the room to find cable out for hours. Another maintenance malfunction. So, ups and downs. Considering the overall price of our three-night stay and the verging on extreme isolation of the property, the letdowns left more of an impression than the attempts to recover. If you do go to Streamsong, and I'm not recommending that, make sure you avail yourself of the spa area. The sauna, hot tubs and cold soaking pool are fantastic. For the spa treatments, however, bring a lot of money. read more

What a fabulous place! Three buddies and I from "the North" (DC area & CT) thoroughly enjoyed three rounds of golf (Red, Blue, Red), one superb night of sleep at the resort, and three fabulous meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast). After playing MacDill AFB (South) on Thu and TPC Tampa Bay on Fri, we stayed at the Hampton Inn in Lakeland on Fri night - then drove down to Streamsong on Sat morning. Resort was easier to find than anticipated, with good signage at every turn. Beautiful property and fabulous (if challenging) golf courses. Brian "Turbo" was a perfect caddie / forecaddie for our group of basically bogey golfers. EVERY person we met was Awesome: valet parking (at golf courses & hotel), shuttle drivers (for range), pro shop staff, restaurant staff (esp at P2O5; see separate review), front desk, etc. Whole weekend couldn't have been much better. Only hiccup was that lunch on Saturday took a little long to arrive, so we had to rush eating between rounds. It all worked out though, so no big deal. The golf courses are tough: fastest greens we've seen anywhere, lots of sand & other hazards, and some pretty long holes (esp on back nine of red). However, there were also plenty of scoring holes: shorter 3 & 4-pars and reasonable 5-pars. We played the silver tees, which was plenty of challenge for our group, which ranged from 11 to 23 handicaps. Recommendation: do match play and don't sweat total scores. All I'm choosing to remember are the good shots/holes: phenomenal par on super long 4-par, a birdie on each course, pars on signature 3-pars (16 on red and 7 on blue), etc. We had a blast, even in windy conditions, and are already planning to return in a couple of years, when Black has grown in a bit. Thanks Streamsong - and keep up the great work! read more