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76 Reviews (76)
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4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
97.1%
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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4.5
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Conditions
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Pace
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6828 yards
Slope 136
Rating 74.2

The Cinnamon Hill Course at the Rose Hall Resort and Spa is situated on what used to be a large sugar plantation. Jamaica's past history is still present throughout the golf course in the form of graveyards and ruins of old homes. One of these homes, which can be seen from the second hole of the golf course, is the historic former house of Annie Palmer who was called the "White Witch of Rose Hall." The golf course's layout begins fairly open but gradually moves into the lower elevations of the Blue Mountains, where there is dense foliage guarding the fairways. The Cinnamon Hill Course at Rose Hall is not only popular for its lush landscape filled with historical sights, but also for its challenging game.

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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Golf Season Year round
Architect von Hagge, Smelek and Baril (2001) H. C. Smedley (1969)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Caddies Yes - included
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Most credit cards accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Walking Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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4.5
76 Reviews (76)
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course and awesome staff

Everything was amazing but they need an upgrade on the rental clubs

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Caddies, Legends, and Ocean Views

Cinnamon Hill is not just a scenic golf course - it's steeped in rich history and full of character. Several holes run just feet from the shoreline, offering breathtaking ocean views, while others wind through lush jungle terrain that feels like a scene straight out of Jurassic Park. The course sits on what was once an actual cinnamon plantation, and the landscape still features cinnamon trees along with a variety of tropical fruit trees that add to the immersive Caribbean setting.

Our caddy, "Maestro," was exceptional. He went above and beyond to make sure my wife and I not only enjoyed our round but also learned the stories behind the course. He told us about the legend of the White Witch and the Revenge of Takoo at Hole 10, pointed out filming locations from the James Bond movie Live and Let Die, and even showed us where Johnny Cash's former estate once stood.

One of the unexpected highlights for me was the birdlife - an absolutely stunning array of tropical birds unlike anything I’ve seen on a golf course before.

The course itself is beautiful, but navigation between holes could be improved. There are few, if any, signs to direct you, so having a knowledgeable caddy like Maestro is essential. Food options at the clubhouse were also very limited - just patties and beer when we visited - and while there is a sit-down café on site, it wasn’t operating that day.

Still, those minor drawbacks don’t take away from the experience. This course is absolutely worth a visit, and I’m happy to give it a full five stars.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Layout at Rose Hall

Overall it was good round. Several of the greens need serious work. Good layout and fun.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was beautiful, the only 2 things that sucked were some of the greens were sandy and their are no signs that lead to any of the holes!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What a great course!

Great course great view. Great layout I’ll be back for sure. Only negative point : some green are rough, but overall they’re rolling good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Once in a lifetime

This course was a great experience that you can not get anywhere else. I don't think I'll play a course with this type of layout with elevation changes and every hole was unique. 10/10 recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pretty good course

Overall I had a great experience at this course. The greens were a bit spotty but they rolled pretty well overall. My caddie Vernon was amazing he helped me out a lot with the greens. He guided us around the course and the layout was difficult enough to challenge a good player but easy enough to navigate with some smart course management. Next time I come to Jamaica I'll be playing here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No Other Way to Enjoy the Game

I had a great time with playing partner and our caddy for the round who stayed by my side and grew my confidence in the game. As a beginner player, playing with a caddy for the first time was a rewarding experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Jamaican breeze on the course

My time was great, educational as well as fun with my caddie

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenic views

The course is very picturesque with lots of elevation changes and stunning views of the mountains and sea. Overall, it was in decent shape, but it was obvious that they were struggling with some of the greens. It was a good island course and I definitely would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lessons

The long time golf set up a series of lessons for my lady friend to refresh her golf game. The level of instruction by Sebert and his assistants was exceptual. She made fantastic progress

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Beautiful track starting along the coastline in what originally were sugar fields then in the back 9 meandering uphill to gorgeous views mountain views. Friendly personnel, competent caddie, decent greens and overall good condition of fairways.

Good value for the money considering playing in Jamaica near many resorts.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great outing!

Nice course layout! I had a caddy who knew the course down to the slope of each green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Vacation golf at its best

This is a wonderful course. It’s beautifully maintained in an almost ideal location. Both ocean and mountain holes. One can make the he course as difficult as one wants.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience

The course is well maintained and challenging. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Looking forward to grabbing another round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic island course

Amazing views. Multiple picturesque holes. Very challenging. Played 9 of 18 holes with a caddie & rental clubs before getting rained out. It was so good that I came back later in the week to play with a new friend that I met while attempting to wait out the rain.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone who’s visiting Montego Bay on vacation or for business. Can’t wait to come back and play again. This time with my own clubs because that’s the reason why I didn’t dominate the course 😉

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Great course, pace of play was way too long. Please ensure people have correct course etiquette ie. Let pairs move ahead of threesomes and foursomes. No reason to have a four plus hr of parking lots waiting 12 minutes a hole.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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