Albany Resort

ALSO GOOD FOR

ROOMS
100+
Courses
One
Amenities
Seven restaurants / spa & fitness center / equestrian / two pools / private beach
Golf Top 100 Courses in the World
Albany Resort, GOLF's Top 100 Resorts
Address
127 S Ocean Road, Nassau, The Bahamas, NA
Phone
242-676-6000
URL
https://www.albanybahamas.com/

Travelogue

You might know Albany only as the host of Tiger Woods’s Hero World Challenge, but its primary role is to serve as a luxurious oceanside getaway. Owned by billionaire Joe Lewis, along with Woods, Ernie Els and Justin Timberlake, the gated 600-acre community opened in 2010. Most of the residential properties at Albany — from the colonial-style ocean-front villas to the super-slick apartments that overlook a yacht-filled marina — are available for rent on a nightly basis, making it a swank destination for those in the know. Els designed the par-72, 7,400-yard course, which offers a balance of windswept dunes, desert features and water hazards. Surrounding the course is a 400-yard driving range, a pristine short-game practice area, and a fully-equipped swing performance center. Dining options range from casual and poolside to gourmet and high-end. Private beaches, two pools (one for kids and another for adults), an equestrian center, luxurious spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and art gallery cement Albany’s oasis status. Don’t be surprised if you spot a celeb in the gym or relaxing poolside — it’s that kind of place.
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Don’t be surprised if you spot a celeb in the gym or relaxing poolside — Albany is that kind of place. Courtesy
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Hitting bays at the ready. Courtesy
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Albany features two pools — one for kids and another for adults. Courtesy
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Tiger Woods and 17 of the best pros in the world play an event here annually. Courtesy

6 things you need to know

  • 1. Best time to go:

    Year-round; prioritize fall, winter and spring.
  • 2. Daily stay-and-plays start at:

    $2,500
  • 3. Golf experience:

    The Ernie Els-designed course combines the best of links and desert features with windswept dunes and water.
  • 4. Best non-golf amenity:

    The two pools, one featuring winding slides and another adult-only option that offers ultimate pampering.
  • 5. While you're there:

    Ogle the gorgeous (and expensive) yachts in Albany Marina. Maybe you'll even see Tiger's.
  • 6. Insider tip:

    A studio near the marina is where Justin Timberlake has been laying down tracks.