For golf groups of six or more, a vacation rental in St. George or Mesquite almost always costs less per person than booking hotel rooms — and you get significantly more space, a full kitchen, and amenities like private pools, game rooms, and putting greens. A group of eight splitting a four-bedroom vacation rental typically pays 30–50% less per person per night compared to four hotel rooms, while gaining a shared home base that makes the trip feel like an actual getaway instead of a hotel hallway.
The Hotel Setup Most Golf Groups Default To
Here's how it usually goes: someone in the group starts planning, pulls up a booking site, and grabs a block of hotel rooms. For a group of eight, that's four rooms. For twelve, that's six. Everybody gets their own key card, their own little rectangle of space, and the group scatters across a floor or two of a hotel.
It works. But it's not ideal for a golf trip. You're splitting up the group every night. There's no common space to hang out, tell stories about the round, or plan the next day. Somebody ends up hosting in a room that barely fits four people standing. And when it's time to split the dinner bill or figure out tee times, you're doing it over a group text instead of around a kitchen island.
Hotels add up faster than most groups realize. Once you factor in the room rate, resort fees, parking, and the fact that every meal is eaten out because there's no kitchen, the per-person cost creeps well above the sticker price.
Why Vacation Rentals Change the Math
A vacation rental flips the economics. Instead of paying per room, you're splitting one nightly rate across the entire group. The more people in your group, the better the math gets.
Here's a realistic comparison for a three-night stay in St. George:
The savings get even more dramatic with larger groups. A group of twelve splitting a five- or six-bedroom home can drop the per-person lodging cost below $100 for three nights. That's money that goes straight toward an extra round of golf or a nicer dinner out.
The Space Advantage Nobody Talks About
Cost savings get the attention, but the space advantage is what groups actually remember after the trip.
Many of the vacation rentals near St. George's golf courses come with amenities you'd never get in a hotel room: private pools and hot tubs for post-round recovery, game rooms with pool tables and poker setups, home theaters for watching the tournament when you're not playing, full kitchens where somebody can make breakfast before an early tee time, outdoor patios and BBQ areas, and putting greens right in the backyard.
Some properties are specifically built with golf groups in mind. Homes in communities like Entrada, Sand Hollow, and The Ledges sit within minutes of championship courses, so your commute to the first tee is shorter than the walk from most hotel lobbies to the parking garage.
The Bigger the Group, the Better It Gets
This is the part that surprises most trip organizers. The per-person math for vacation rentals improves as your group grows, while hotel costs stay linear.
| Group Size | Hotel Setup | Vacation Rental Setup | Savings Per Person (3 Nights) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 golfers | 2 rooms (~$320/night) | 2BR home (~$250/night) | ~$50 |
| 8 golfers | 4 rooms (~$640/night) | 4BR home (~$450/night) | ~$70 |
| 12 golfers | 6 rooms (~$960/night) | 5BR home (~$550/night) | ~$100+ |
| 16 golfers | 8 rooms (~$1,280/night) | Two homes (~$900/night) | ~$70 |
For groups of 10–16, the sweet spot is often booking one large home or two homes in the same community. You keep the group together, share meals, and still come in well under the hotel price — even before factoring in the kitchen savings.
When a Hotel Actually Makes More Sense
Vacation rentals aren't the right call for every trip. Hotels win in a few specific scenarios.
Couples trips: If you're traveling as pairs and want privacy, separate hotel rooms make sense. Not everyone wants to share a house with three other couples.
Solo travelers or very small groups: For two or three golfers, the math doesn't tip as strongly toward rentals. A couple of hotel rooms is simpler and sometimes comparable in cost.
Casino and nightlife focus: If your group wants to be in the middle of Mesquite's casino strip, properties like CasaBlanca Resort or Eureka Casino Resort put you right where the action is. You can't beat walking out of the casino and into your room.
Last-minute trips: Hotels typically have more last-minute availability than vacation rentals, especially during peak season.
How to Choose the Right Rental for Your Group
Not all vacation rentals are equal for golf trips. Here's what to look for:
The best golf trip rentals are in communities adjacent to the courses. In St. George, properties near Sand Hollow, Entrada, and The Ledges put you within a 5-minute drive of the first tee. In Mesquite, the Golfer's Paradise Mansion and 19th Hole Mansion are built specifically for golf groups.
Bedroom count vs. group size: Plan for two golfers per bedroom as a baseline. Some groups are fine with bunk rooms or pull-out sofas for the extra savings, while others want everyone in a proper bed. Check the bedroom breakdown on each property page before booking.
Amenities that matter for golf trips: A garage or covered area for clubs. A kitchen big enough for group breakfasts. A hot tub for sore muscles. Enough bathrooms that nobody's waiting in line during the morning rush before a 7:30 tee time.
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How much cheaper is a vacation rental than a hotel for a golf group?
For a group of eight on a three-night trip, a vacation rental typically saves $70–$100 per person compared to hotel rooms — and that's before kitchen savings on meals. Larger groups of 10–16 see even bigger savings, often exceeding $100 per person for the stay.
Can vacation rentals accommodate large golf groups of 12 or more?
Yes. Many St. George vacation rentals sleep 10–16 guests with four to six bedrooms. For groups larger than 16, booking two properties in the same community keeps everyone close together while still costing less than equivalent hotel rooms.
Are vacation rentals close to the golf courses in St. George and Mesquite?
Many vacation rentals are located within golf course communities, putting you within a 5-minute drive (or sometimes walking distance) of championship courses like Sand Hollow, Entrada, and The Ledges in St. George. In Mesquite, mansion-style vacation rentals near CasaBlanca, Conestoga, and Wolf Creek offer similar proximity.
What amenities do golf group vacation rentals include?
Most golf-focused vacation rentals include full kitchens, multiple bathrooms, living areas, and outdoor spaces. Many also feature private pools, hot tubs, game rooms with pool tables, home theaters, putting greens, BBQ areas, and garage space for golf clubs and gear.
Should I book a hotel or vacation rental for a couples golf trip?
For couples trips, the answer depends on group dynamics. If you're four couples who want to spend time together, a vacation rental with four private bedrooms offers better value and more social time. If privacy between couples is the priority, individual hotel rooms or suites may be the better choice.
Mike Milligan
A native of Santa Rosa, CA, Mike has been a part of the golf industry within the Reno/Lake Tahoe area since 2004. After building the tournament golf sales department for Tahoe Mountain Club in Truckee, CA, he turned his attention to the greater hospitality side of golf, packaging golf, lodging, and any ancillary element related thereto, as a staff member at Silver Voyages and Nugget Casino in Reno, NV, until 2014. Mike is an avid golfer and a very able soccer goalkeeper, playing regularly at 54 years of age.