Apes Hill Barbados has earned a place on GOLF Magazine’s 2026 Top 100 Resorts in the World, adding another international accolade to the Barbados golf resort and residential community.
The recognition highlights Apes Hill not only for its golf course, but also for its accommodation, setting and range of activities beyond the fairways. GOLF’s 2026 list was compiled by the magazine’s editorial staff and includes resorts from around the world that deliver distinctive golf and lifestyle experiences.
A Distinctive Setting Above Barbados
Set approximately 1,000 feet above sea level, Apes Hill occupies 475 acres in Barbados’ Central Highlands, with views extending toward both the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Its elevated setting encompasses:
- Lush tropical landscapes
- Ancient gullies and coral rock formations
- Rare sand dunes
- Panoramic ocean views
- The geologically distinctive Scotland District
- Extensive nature trails
The combination of elevation, landscape and ocean views was among the features highlighted in GOLF Magazine’s profile of the resort.
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Golf at the Heart of Apes Hill
The resort’s 18-hole, par-71 championship course, designed by the late Ron Kirby, remains central to the Apes Hill experience.
The course winds through Barbados’ natural terrain, incorporating gullies, rock formations and changes in elevation into its design. Apes Hill also offers Little Apes, a nine-hole par-3 course designed to provide a more accessible experience for families, younger players and golfers developing their short game.
Golf facilities also include a dedicated Performance Centre equipped with technology designed to help players analyse and improve their game.
The championship course has also become a venue for the Legends Tour, with golfing great and Apes Hill ambassador Ian Woosnam playing an ongoing role in the resort’s golf programme.
Accommodation Recognised for Its Quality
GOLF Magazine’s assessment also considered the quality of accommodation, with Apes Hill receiving particular recognition for its lodging.
Guests can choose from distinctive villa options, including:
- Three-bedroom Courtyard Villas overlooking the 18th fairway
- Four-bedroom Hilltop Villas positioned beside the Little Apes course
- Private gardens and swimming pools
- Indoor-outdoor living spaces
- Views across the surrounding landscape and Caribbean Sea
The Hilltop Villas are single-storey residences designed around open-plan living, while the Courtyard Villas extend across two floors and overlook the championship course.
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More Than a Golf Resort
Apes Hill has developed into a broader lifestyle destination, with activities extending well beyond golf.
Current resort amenities include:
- Padel courts
- Floodlit tennis courts
- Fitness and leisure facilities
- Nature and hiking trails
- Yoga and wellness experiences
- Swimming
- The 20th Hole dining and social venue
- The Noisy Cricket restaurant
- Private beach access and beach club
- Family and community activities
The resort’s beach club provides members and guests with access to a private west coast beach experience, with reserved loungers, dining, a seaside lounge and a complimentary resort shuttle.
Sustainability Remains Part of the Experience
Environmental stewardship is another defining element of Apes Hill.
The resort has been Audubon International certified, reflecting efforts around biodiversity, water conservation and environmental management. Sustainability initiatives include a bioswale system, rainwater collection and on-site farm gardens producing fruits and vegetables.
A Growing Reputation for Apes Hill
The GOLF Magazine recognition follows other international recognition for Apes Hill. Earlier in 2026, the resort was also named among Today’s Golfer’s Top 100 Best Golf Resorts in the World, with its course, villas and wider leisure facilities highlighted.
The latest GOLF Magazine recognition further places Apes Hill within the international conversation around golf resorts that combine championship golf with accommodation, wellness, nature and lifestyle experiences.
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Apes Hill at a Glance
- Location: St. James, Barbados
- Elevation: Approximately 1,000 feet above sea level
- Size: 475 acres
- Championship course: 18 holes, par 71
- Course architect: Ron Kirby
- Additional golf: Little Apes nine-hole par-3 course
- Accommodation: Three- and four-bedroom villas
- Leisure: Padel, tennis, fitness, hiking, wellness and swimming
- Beach: Private west coast beach access
- Recognition: GOLF Magazine’s 2026 Top 100 Resorts in the World
- Sustainability: Audubon International certified
For Barbados, the recognition places another of the island’s luxury tourism and golf destinations on a prominent international stage, showcasing how the island’s golf offering is increasingly connected with broader luxury, wellness and lifestyle experiences.
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