13 of the best · Barbados
Sandy Lane’s three courses and the Green Monkey, Royal Westmoreland and Apes Hill, polo at Holders, racing on the Garrison Savannah and cricket at Kensington Oval.
Our 13 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Barbados.
Forty-five holes, two by Tom Fazio
Sandy Lane’s 45 holes: Tom Fazio’s Green Monkey and Country Club courses and the original Old Nine, with a 450-yard driving range.
Sandy Lane, St. James, Barbados BB24024Explore View on map
The home of West Indies cricket in Barbados
The island’s Test cricket ground in Bridgetown, home of Barbados cricket, which hosted the 2007 Cricket World Cup final.
Pickwick, Bridgetown, St. Michael, BarbadosExplore View on map
Golf and the sporting year.
The back story
The island’s golf courses, from Sandy Lane’s Green Monkey and Country Club to Royal Westmoreland, Apes Hill and the public Barbados Golf Club, and how access works.
The back story
Polo at Holders, racing at the Garrison Savannah and the Sandy Lane Gold Cup, and Test and CPL cricket at Kensington Oval.
Courses.
High-altitude golf with an island green
A championship course in the hills of St. James, with the Little Apes par-three course, an island-green 19th hole and a performance centre.
Apes Hill, St. James, BarbadosExplore View on map
The island’s public course
An 18-hole public course at Durants in Christ Church, with open fairways, two returning nines and a triple green.
Durants, Christ Church, BarbadosExplore View on map
Golf near the south coast
A golf and country club on Golf Club Road in Worthing, a short drive from the south coast hotels.
Golf Club Road, Worthing, Christ Church, BarbadosExplore View on map
Golf in the hills of St. James
The championship course at the heart of the Royal Westmoreland estate, with green-fee packages for guests staying on the estate.
Westmoreland, St. James, BarbadosExplore View on map
Forty-five holes, two by Tom Fazio
Sandy Lane’s 45 holes: Tom Fazio’s Green Monkey and Country Club courses and the original Old Nine, with a 450-yard driving range.
Sandy Lane, St. James, Barbados BB24024Explore View on map
At Holders.
Polo at Holders since 1965
The island’s polo club at Holders in St. James, where polo has been played since 1965, with a season that runs roughly from January to May.
Holders, St. James, BarbadosExplore View on map
Kensington Oval.
Fixtures and the island game
The governing body of cricket in Barbados, with news of domestic and international fixtures on the island.
The home of West Indies cricket in Barbados
The island’s Test cricket ground in Bridgetown, home of Barbados cricket, which hosted the 2007 Cricket World Cup final.
Pickwick, Bridgetown, St. Michael, BarbadosExplore View on map
The Garrison Savannah.
Racing on the Garrison Savannah
The club that runs horse racing on the Garrison Savannah, including the Sandy Lane Gold Cup, one of the Caribbean’s leading race days.
The Garrison, St. Michael, BarbadosExplore View on map
More sport.
Riding in the countryside
Horse-riding experiences in the countryside of St. George.
Locust Hall, St. George, BarbadosExplore View on map
Eleven floodlit courts
Eleven floodlit courts at Sandy Lane: five cushioned hard courts, two AstroTurf courts and four padel courts, with resident tennis pros.
Sandy Lane, St. James, BarbadosExplore View on map
27 of the best Restaurants
8 of the best Cafés
7 of the best Bars & Rum Shops7 of the best Beach Clubs & Nightlife
28 of the best Hotels & Resorts22 of the best Attractions
20 of the best Beaches12 of the best Museums & Heritage
13 of the best Boats & Diving
5 of the best Spas & Wellness4 of the best Hospitals & Clinics
8 of the best Shopping4 of the best Supermarkets & Markets6 of the best Luxury Lifestyle11 of the best Property14 of the best Getting There & Around
3 of the best Motoring