While not available at every Sandals resort, golf is included at certain locations. You can golf at all of the Sandals resorts in Jamaica and St. Lucia (see details below), adding even more value to your all-inclusive vacation.
Sandals resorts are adult-only for a romantic, luxurious atmosphere, and also offer a wide range of complimentary watersports including snorkeling, scuba diving, paddleboarding, kayaking, and Hobie Cat sailing, as well as land activities such as tennis and beach volleyball.
Here is all you need to know about Sandals resort golf.
Current Deals at Sandals
Before we get started on our list of best Sandals Resorts, we know price makes a difference for everyone. We recommend checking for the latest deals and specials when considering which resort you will book. For example, there may be a better deal at Sandals Royal Barbados with Sandals Barbados right next door or there might be a 777 deal available.
Sandals Resort Golf in Jamaica
There are 7 Sandals resorts in Jamaica, and all of them include golf, but the golf course is in Ocho Rios.
The Sandals Resorts close to a golf course in Jamaica are Sandals Dunn’s River, Sandals Ochi, and Sandals Royal Plantation. 90 Minutes from the golf course are Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals South Coast. The other two resorts are too far from the golf course to make it practical to go.
The Sandals golf course in Jamaica is at the Upton Estate Golf & Country Club. This 18-hole par 71 course is set 700 feet above sea level and offers breathtaking views of both Jamaica’s mountains and the ocean. Complimentary clinics are held weekly.
This course also has a full-service golf shop, putting and chipping greens, a driving range, and a clubhouse with complimentary club storage, changing facilities, and a restaurant. There is a snack café along the course. You can rent clubs and shoes here, as well as get private lessons.
Note that golf carts and caddies are mandatory here, and this cost is not included in your Sandals stay.
Sandals Resort Golf in St. Lucia
The 18-hole par 71 Sandals golf course in St. Lucia is at the Sandals St. Lucia Golf & Country Club at Cap Estate. Located near Sandals Grande St. Lucian, this challenging championship course has amazing views of both the Atlantic and the Caribbean, rolling fairways, and dramatic elevation changes. Complimentary golf clinics are held each Tuesday and Wednesday.
This course also features a clubhouse, a practice range with putting and chipping greens, a full-service golf shop, club storage facilities, and changing facilities. Golf carts are mandatory here and the rental fee is not included in your Sandals stay. Shoes and clubs are available for rent, and private lessons are available for a fee.
The transportation to the course takes 5 minutes from Sandals Grande St. Lucian, 25 minutes from Sandals Halcyon Beach, and 35 minutes from Sandals Regency La Toc.
Sandals Golf in the Bahamas
There used to be golf at Sandals in the Bahamas, at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in the Exumas. However, that resort has closed and is currently being renovated to become Beaches Exuma. When it reopens, it will feature golf at the oceanview golf course, which was designed by Greg Norman.
Best Sandals Golf Resort
It’s hard to choose which is the best Sandals resort for golf, as each has a lot to offer. Finding the best one for you will depend on what type of vacation you want to have and where you want to go (St. Lucia vs. Jamaica). Our pick might be Sandals Grande St. Lucian, for the gorgeous setting on stunning St. Lucia and access to two other Sandals resorts.
In Jamaica, Sandals Ochi is both the largest Sandals resort and the most affordable Sandals resort. It offers 16 restaurants and a huge assortment of onsite activities in addition to golf.
Sandals Royal Plantation is a smaller and more peaceful resort, with just 74 suites that are all oceanfront and all come with personal butler service. And Sandals Dunn’s River is our choice for the best Sandals resort in Jamaica, and one of our overall favorites. It delivers an elevated “Sandals 2.0” experience, with unique new luxury suites and new restaurant offerings. This would be our choice for the best overall Sandals resort for golf in Jamaica.
What’s included in golf at Sandals resorts?
When you go to a Sandals resort with golf included, you’ll enjoy:
- Complimentary greens fees for unlimited rounds
- Free transportation to and from the golf course (at certain locations in Jamaica)
- Access to practice facilities
- Club storage
What’s not included is any fees you may need to incur for golf cart rental, shoe or club rental, or caddy services. Food and drink at the golf clubhouse is also not included. And if you want private lessons, you’ll need to pay extra for those as well.
Is golf free at Sandals Resorts?
Yes, golf is free at Sandals resorts that have golf courses nearby. This means that green fees are included in your stay and applies to all Sandals resorts in Jamaica and St. Lucia. However, extras such as caddies and golf carts are not included.
