Elite Fairways in Paradise: The Best Caribbean Golf Resorts by Marriott International

For travelers who measure luxury in yards and greens, the Caribbean is more than a tropical retreat—it’s a golfer’s playground. With world-class course design, scenic drama, and attentive service, Marriott International’s Caribbean properties offer immersive golf experiences that go far beyond the back nine. Whether you're fine-tuning your swing with expert instruction or chasing par along cliffside holes, these resorts provide not only challenge and precision but also the high-end leisure and cultural discovery expected of a five-star stay.

Here are five exceptional Caribbean golf resorts that combine sophisticated accommodations, masterful design, and landscapes made to be played.

1. The St. Regis Bermuda Resort — Five Forts Golf Club, St. George's

Set on the storied edge of St. George’s, the Five Forts Golf Club redefines island golf with panoramic Atlantic views and a sense of history woven into every hole. Named for the five surrounding forts—including nearby Fort Victoria and Fort St. Catherine, where the course concludes—this 4,436-yard, 18-hole course was designed to welcome players of all levels without compromising on drama.

Expect GPS-enabled carts, strategic elevation changes, and fairways that flirt with Bermuda’s coastline. Open daily, this course is not only a nod to the island’s colonial past, but a distinctly modern invitation to explore it at your own pace—club in hand.

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman — The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club

Few settings rival the serenity of Grand Cayman’s North Sound, and at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, that natural beauty becomes part of the strategy. Designed by Greg Norman, this 9-hole, par-36 layout spans 3,516 yards, offering a compact but technically demanding round that prioritizes both skill and scenery.

Winds off the Caribbean and carefully contoured greens ensure each hole holds its own challenge. Guests can enjoy the course from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with luxury service and post-game relaxation just steps away on Seven Mile Beach.

3. The St. Regis Cap Cana — Punta Espada Golf Club, Dominican Republic

For those seeking a showpiece course with serious credibility, Punta Espada is a bucket-list essential. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, this 7,396-yard, par-72 marvel is consistently ranked as the #1 course in the Caribbean and Mexico by Golfweek.

With eight holes playing directly along the ocean and every tee box offering cinematic views, Punta Espada is as strategic as it is scenic. Expect dramatic carries over the surf, tight landing zones, and elevated greens that reward precision. Available to guests of The St. Regis Cap Cana starting at 7:00 AM, it’s a course that demands attention—and delivers satisfaction.

4. The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club — Corales and La Cana Golf Courses

Situated within the expansive 15,000-acre Puntacana Resort & Club, The Westin Puntacana provides access to two of the Dominican Republic’s most lauded layouts:

• Corales Golf Course, designed by Tom Fazio, is known for its dramatic cliffside holes and sweeping views of the Caribbean.
  

• La Cana Golf Course, by P.B. Dye, offers a more tropical inland experience, with an architectural focus on coastal integration and native vegetation.

Together, these 45 holes offer diversity for players seeking both challenge and beauty. With three miles of beach and a full suite of amenities nearby, it’s a place where world-class golf meets laid-back luxury.

5. The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort — Bahia Beach Golf Course, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s only Certified Gold Audubon International Signature Sanctuary, Bahia Beach Golf Course is an 18-hole masterpiece that moves fluidly between rainforest vistas, beachfront fairways, and native wetlands. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course spans 483 acres of lush terrain, and nearly every hole offers glimpses of El Yunque National Forest.

Onsite at The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, this course balances championship design with environmental reverence. Golf here is less about speed and more about rhythm—matching your game to the sway of the palms and the roll of the tide.