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Apes Hill Polo Club
Saint James, Barbados · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Twenty three-bedroom villas with plunge pools sit beside a full-size polo field at 1,000 feet in Barbados's Saint James interior, on a 470-acre former plantation. Apes Hill Polo Club opened in 2009 as the equestrian half of a hilltop development that also holds championship golf; the polo community now books on its own. Guests get riding and chukkas, plus beach-club access at Fairmont Royal Pavilion.
- 20 rooms
- Opened 2009
- Neighborhood: Polo Villas
About Apes Hill Polo Club
- The club sits at about 1,000 feet above sea level on a 470-acre former plantation in Saint James Parish.
- Twenty three-bedroom villas, each with a private plunge pool, face a full-size international polo field.
- Opened in 2009; originally paired with the neighboring golf resort, it now operates as a distinct polo residential community.
- Beach-club privileges at Fairmont Royal Pavilion and Apes Hill Beach Club.
History
Established as part of a premier 470-acre plantation development in the lush interior of Barbados, the Apes Hill Polo Club provides a world-class equestrian environment at 1,000 feet above sea level. The club's full-sized field has hosted international matches and prominent figures, including royalty, since its inception. While originally integrated with the neighboring golf resort, it now stands as a distinct residential community focused on the sport of polo.
Experiences
- Polo matches — International polo matches against a backdrop of the Caribbean Sea; visitors welcome to scheduled matches a few times a week.
- Polo lessons and polo school — Sharpen one's handicap under the resident coach; polo school and lessons.
- Horseback riding — Scenic riding from the Club's riding facilities.
Amenities
- Full-size international polo field and polo school
- Twenty luxury three-bedroom villas with private plunge pools
- Communal swimming pool and landscaped gardens
- Access to championship golf courses and tennis facilities
- Beach club access at Fairmont Royal Pavilion and Apes Hill Beach Club
- Equestrian activities including riding lessons and chukkas
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