Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National
3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika, AL 36801, Opelika, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5
Overview
Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National is a 4-star golf resort set on roughly 2,000 acres in Opelika, overlooking Sougahatchee Lake and the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National. It’s positioned as an upscale, all-in-one resort stay with extensive recreation, dining, spa facilities, and meeting space.
Rooms & Suites
Guest rooms are described as refined and include free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, minifridges, desks, and balconies. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas, and some include kitchenettes. Guests also note a distinctive design touch: a mural feature in rooms.
Dining & On-site Service
On-site options include a casual American restaurant, a sports bar, and a poolside lounge with fire pits. Review themes highlight attentive staff and bartenders, though there are also mentions of occasional service bottlenecks in dining.
Amenities & Recreation
The resort is built for active stays, with three championship golf courses, tennis courts, and both indoor and outdoor pools. Additional facilities include a spa, gym, hot tub, and a game room, supporting both golf trips and family-oriented weekends.
Location & Nearby Points of Interest
The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National is nearby (about 1.24 km), making golf access a key advantage of the location. For outings beyond the resort, nearby attractions include Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge (about 4.85 km), City Park/Monkey Park (about 4.80 km), Museum of East Alabama (about 5.90 km), and Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (about 6.77 km). Auburn University-area attractions such as the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art (about 12.26 km) and Donald E. Davis Arboretum (about 11.55 km) are a short drive away, and Jordan-Hare Stadium is about 9 miles away.
Best for
This resort is best for golf-focused trips and active getaways, thanks to its three championship courses and broader sports-and-leisure facilities (tennis courts, pools, gym, and spa). It also suits travelers who want a self-contained property with multiple dining venues and on-site entertainment like a game room. Business groups and event attendees can benefit from the business center and 13 meeting rooms.
Travel tips
If golf is a priority, plan time around the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National, located very close to the resort (about 1.24 km). For Auburn University visits and game days, note the resort is about 9 miles from Jordan-Hare Stadium, so allow extra drive time when events are scheduled. Nearby nature and park options—like Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (about 6.77 km) and Chewacla State Park (about 15.5 km)—are easiest to reach by car.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight the overall resort experience—especially the location, staff service, and the range of activities for golf and family trips (golf, pools, hot tub, gym, and game room). Food and bar service are often mentioned positively, with some reviews calling out attentive bartenders. A recurring design detail that stands out to guests is the in-room mural feature. Negative feedback in the excerpts centers on occasional housekeeping and cleanliness concerns and slow or understaffed dining service at peak times, with some guests also feeling expectations around the view or value were not always met.
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