Cinnamon Hill Golf Course
Cinnamon Hill is the seaside half of Rose Hall golf, a layout dating to 1969 and fully redesigned by Robert von Hagge and Rick Baril in 2001. A par 72 of about 6,828 yards, it runs from holes along the Caribbean shore up into the foothills past the Rose Hall Great House, and has hosted the Jamaica Classic on the PGA Tour Champions.
Photo: Cinnamon Hill Golf Course via Google.
The verdict
Cinnamon Hill is the round with the coastline and the history. The course first opened in 1969 and was rebuilt from the ground up by Robert von Hagge and Rick Baril in 2001, playing for a spell as the Three Palms Ocean Course before reverting to the Cinnamon Hill name. As a par 72 of about 6,828 yards it gives you both worlds, the holes down by the sea early and the climb into the foothills behind the Rose Hall Great House later.
It earns its place as the tournament course of the corridor. Cinnamon Hill hosted the Jamaica Classic on the PGA Tour Champions, putting the senior tour's leading names on a public, sea facing layout that most visitors can also play. For a Montego Bay trip it is the natural pairing with its higher sister course White Witch up in the hills, and with the older Tryall west of town. This is the one with the Bond film waterfall and the great house in the background.
Cinnamon Hill at a glance
- Opened
- 1969
- Redesign
- von Hagge 2001
- Type
- Seaside to foothills
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,828 yds
- Hosted
- Jamaica Classic
Designer, year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases; Cinnamon Hill dates to 1969, was redesigned by Robert von Hagge and Rick Baril in 2001, and plays as a par 72 of about 6,828 yards. It has hosted the Jamaica Classic on the PGA Tour Champions. Green fees are indicative for the 2026 season, from roughly US$150 in low season to US$225 in high season for 18 holes including cart and a mandatory caddie; rates change, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The opening stretch belongs to the sea. Cinnamon Hill starts you along the Caribbean shore, and the second hole plays toward the historic Rose Hall Great House, the home tied to the White Witch legend, with the building framing the green. It is one of the most photographed holes in Jamaican golf for good reason.
The back nine climbs into the foothills. The waterfall by the 15th hole featured in the 1973 James Bond film Live and Let Die, and the par 3 17th sits high above the turquoise water before the round comes back down to the coast. The blend of beach and mountain in one loop is what separates Cinnamon Hill from the flatter resort courses of the Caribbean.
For a Rose Hall trip we play Cinnamon Hill for the coastline and the history and White Witch for the elevation and the views. The two share the estate and complement each other, so we set the tee times back to back and let you judge which you prefer.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course open to visitor play; tee times booked in advance, with a caddie included in the round |
| Indicative green fee | Indicative for 2026, from about US$150 low season to US$225 high season for 18 holes including cart and caddie; always confirm directly before booking |
| Design and history | Opened 1969, redesigned by von Hagge and Baril in 2001; a par 72 of about 6,828 yards, host of the Jamaica Classic |
| Booking window | Reserve ahead, more in the December to April high season; caddies are part of the experience |
| Getting there | On the Rose Hall Estate east of Montego Bay, roughly 20 minutes from Sangster International Airport |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. Green fees are third party and indicative for the 2026 season; they vary by season and tee time and typically include cart and caddie, so always confirm directly before booking. Check tee time availability and we will build the round into your trip.
Where to stay nearby
Cinnamon Hill sits in the Rose Hall resort corridor east of Montego Bay, where the large beach resorts put the first tee within minutes of your room. A base on the estate or along the Rose Hall strip lets you play Cinnamon Hill and White Witch on consecutive mornings without changing hotel.
For a wider Jamaica trip we add Tryall about half an hour west for its plantation character, and can split the stay between the Rose Hall resorts and a villa to the west. Tell us your dates and your group and we will match the base to the golf.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Cinnamon Hill and Rose Hall.
Plan your Jamaica golf trip
Cinnamon Hill is the sea facing, history rich round of Rose Hall, with the Great House and the Bond film waterfall along the way. We arrange the resort stay, the tee times and the order of play, and cost it to the head. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling.
Cinnamon Hill questions
Who designed Cinnamon Hill and when did it open?
Cinnamon Hill dates to 1969 and was fully redesigned by Robert von Hagge and Rick Baril in 2001, when it played for a time as the Three Palms Ocean Course before reverting to Cinnamon Hill. It is a par 72 of about 6,828 yards on the Rose Hall Estate near Montego Bay.
What is special about the Cinnamon Hill layout?
The course mixes seaside and mountain holes. The second hole faces the historic Rose Hall Great House, the waterfall by the 15th featured in the James Bond film Live and Let Die, and the 17th sits high above the Caribbean before the round returns to the coast.
Has Cinnamon Hill hosted professional golf?
Yes. Cinnamon Hill hosted the Jamaica Classic on the PGA Tour Champions, bringing the senior tour's leading players to Rose Hall. Always confirm the current schedule, as tournament hosting can change year to year.
Can visitors play Cinnamon Hill?
Yes. Cinnamon Hill is a resort course open to visitor play, with tee times booked in advance and a caddie part of the experience. Always confirm current access and rates directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Design history, par and yardage verified June 2026; green fees indicative for the 2026 season and subject to change. Last reviewed June 2026.