Overview
SunGarden Golf Course belongs to the SunGarden Golf & Spa Resort, set in the Poiana Cerbului clearing of the well-known Baciu forest, a short drive from Cluj-Napoca in Transylvania. It is a 9-hole course with a par of 33 and a total length of 2,211 metres, laid out around the clearing so that the woodland frames every hole.
Each hole differs in style and scenery, and the resort describes the course as both a challenge and an escape. The design starts with gentle, low-difficulty holes for casual golfers and builds to more complex tests for experienced players. The resort's stated aim is to put Cluj on the map as a golf destination for players from around the world. It hosts regular competitions, and it runs a golf academy with courses for players who want to learn or improve.
Golf is one part of a larger five-star resort. Accommodation ranges from King Guest Rooms, from 750 RON a night, and Premium King rooms, from 960 RON, to Junior Suites, Superior King rooms in the Eden building and the new wing, and individually styled Royal Suites, from 980 RON. There is a spa with its own restaurant and bar menu.
The main restaurant reinterprets traditional Transylvanian cooking with organic ingredients from local producers, home-made products and seasonal menus. It serves à la carte and tasting menus, with optional wine pairing. Across its dining venues there are more than 800 seats, used for anything from a quiet lunch to weddings and corporate events.
Facilities
Good to know
The resort's golf section has its own reservations page, plus pages on golf academy courses, competitions, membership, and rules and etiquette. For tee times, contact the golf team by email (golf@sungardenresort.ro) or call the hotel reception. Official page ↗
The layout goes from easy, hobby-friendly holes up to tougher challenges for experienced players, so it suits a wide range of abilities. Resort guests can stay right next to the course.
The resort is at Strada Poiana Cerbului 1000, 407055 Baciu, Cluj County, in the Baciu forest just outside Cluj-Napoca.
History & highlights
The course wraps around the Poiana Cerbului clearing in the Baciu forest, so the trees frame almost every shot.
Holes move from gentle, beginner-friendly tests to more demanding ones aimed at experienced golfers.
You can play nine holes, visit the spa and stay overnight without leaving the resort.
Tips for first-timers
- Play the nine twice if you want a full round; at 2,211 metres it is a compact course.
- Stay at the resort to make the most of it: rooms start from 750 RON a night.
- Read the resort's golf rules and etiquette page before you play.
- Book dinner at the restaurant for a taste of local, seasonal Transylvanian cooking.
Map & location
SunGarden is in the Baciu forest on the outskirts of Cluj-Napoca. Transilvania Golf Club is about 10 km away, while the next nearest courses are much further away, which makes the Cluj area a two-course golf stop.
FAQ
How many holes does SunGarden have?
It is a 9-hole course with a par of 33 and a total length of 2,211 metres.
Where is the course?
In the Poiana Cerbului clearing of the Baciu forest, at Strada Poiana Cerbului 1000 in Baciu, close to Cluj-Napoca.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. The layout includes easier holes for casual golfers as well as harder ones for experienced players, and the resort runs golf academy courses.
Can I stay at the course?
Yes. The five-star SunGarden Golf & Spa Resort has rooms and suites on site. For example, King Guest Rooms start from 750 RON a night.
How do I book a tee time?
Use the reservations section of the resort's golf page, email the golf team at golf@sungardenresort.ro, or call reception on +40 735 888 000.
Sources
Facts checked 23 October 2026. We only list details we could confirm on the sources above; anything else is left out.