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Sandy Lane
Saint James, Barbados · Independent · Grand Luxury
Sandy Lane opened in 1961 on a former Barbados sugar plantation, the project of British politician Ronald Tree. Irish owners demolished the original house in 1998 and rebuilt it in coral stone, reopening on St. Patrick's Day 2001. Tiger Woods married Elin Nordegren here in October 2004, booking out the house for guests including Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley.
- 112 rooms
- Opened 1961
- Rooms from 900 sq ft (84 m²)
- Architect: Happy Ward & Jimmy Walker
About Sandy Lane
- Tom Fazio's Green Monkey is said to be the most expensive golf course ever built.
- The Country Club, another Fazio layout, hosted the 2006 World Golf Championships.
- The 1998 rebuild cost roughly 450 million dollars.
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond as of 2026.
- Entry-level rooms start at 900 sq ft (84 m²).
History
Opened in 1961 by British politician Ronald Tree on a former Barbados sugar plantation, Sandy Lane is home to The Green Monkey — a Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole course reported to be the most expensive ever built — alongside The Country Club, another Fazio layout that hosted the 2006 World Golf Championships.
The setting
1 mile from Yates Park. 3 miles from Lake Forest Park.
Restaurants and bars
- Bajan Blue — Restaurant · themed lunch and dinner buffets
Experiences
- Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup race day — Hosted in the exclusive Sandy Lane Box at the Historic Garrison Savannah, with complimentary transfers for resident guests.
- Golf at The Country Club and The Green Monkey — Golf on The Old Nine and The Green Monkey by Tom Fazio, limited to ten tee times per day across 45 holes.
- Festive Lighting Ceremony — Annual switch-on of more than 100,000 lights to begin the Festive Season.
- Family Sandcastle Competition — Christmas Day sandcastle competition on the beach, designed for children and open to adults.
- Christmas Day Brunch — Festive themed buffet in Bajan Blue with hand-roasted Angus beef ribs, Scottish venison, salmon en croûte, seafood and sushi.
- New Year's Eve Gala Dinner — Champagne reception, feast, live entertainment and midnight fireworks; reservation only, mainly for resident guests.
Amenities
- Pool
- Fitness center
- Golf course
- Pet-friendly
- Kids club
Awards
- AAA Five Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- La Liste World's Best Hotels (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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