Tobago Plantations Beach and Golf Resort
Tobago Plantations Beach and Golf Resort
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David H
Colchester, UK80 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
Having played here previously I was pleased to hear that the course was under new management. There are signs everywhere that time, money and man power is being invested into the club.
The green keepers are constantly working on the course to improve it and it's working. The course is the best I have seen so far and if it keeps going then it will be a true jewel on Tobago!
The green keepers are constantly working on the course to improve it and it's working. The course is the best I have seen so far and if it keeps going then it will be a true jewel on Tobago!
Written March 20, 2014
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Aqua_Uomo
Toronto, Canada8,031 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
I stayed there 5 nights starting February 14 in Villa 29A. Fantastic place. Very relaxing, great view from the patio where I used to sit and enjoy my early tea in quietness right on the course.
Great location, right between Crown Point and Scarborough, excellent conditions, gated community, very clean grounds, manicured landscaping and excellent greens. I got a very good deal, please contact me if you need contact info.
Great location, right between Crown Point and Scarborough, excellent conditions, gated community, very clean grounds, manicured landscaping and excellent greens. I got a very good deal, please contact me if you need contact info.
Written February 23, 2017
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bands1978
Barling Magna27 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
Returning this year we immediately noticed a great improvement in the condition of this course which has been brought about by the new superintendent and his staff and a large capital investment in machinery. The fairways are now manicured, the second cut/roughs are close cropped and playable throughout and whilst much needs to be done to the greens there is a noticeable improvement in their state since last year and there is a clearly visible program to return them to their original condition.With all the new machinery available, we foresee a great course to play next year. Can't wait!
Keep up the good work, Mr. Fergie and thank your staff for making our stay and play so enjoyable
Keep up the good work, Mr. Fergie and thank your staff for making our stay and play so enjoyable
Written March 18, 2015
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Sandra&Ansil
Las Vegas, NV4 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We stayed in house #56. The ocean view was spectacular! We contacted our house host to meet us at the security gate, we waited for 20 minutes for him to arrive. The cleaning people were still here when we arrived. No towels but hand were in the dryer. 2 out of 3 ac units not working, no batteries in remotes, light bulbs missing from fixtures, the ceiling fans makes a lot of noise when on, gas tanks were empty so we couldn’t use the stove, pool filthy and white, shower water goes from scorching hot to freezing cold without touching the handle, oven handle has a huge hole in it, the only tv upstairs doesn’t work they said because of direct tv service lol, ants on balcony we had to spray down with hose, doors don’t open and close properly, we called Ali the host, he stated expected this because you’re on an island! We stayed 4 days for $8,800 TT! We booked it for my 50th birthday. Definitely wouldn’t stay here or recommend anyone to stay here for this!
Written June 7, 2023
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Ann S
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Aug 2023 • Family
Very disappointed. Disgusting. We paid 2000 per night and had to bathe in a hose outside. The bathrooms were smelling like a sewer. The tv was not working. Place didn’t look clean. The whole house needed some serious repairs. I would advise anyone against going there. We never met anyone to welcome us, neither when we were leaving. The worst is the residents of Tobago. Seems they hate trinis…. I won’t be going back there anytime soon. I would rather spend my money elsewhere than in Tobago. Ppl there are not nice at all and not just some. All of them!!!
Written August 19, 2023
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ndser
Vancouver, Canada365 contributions
Jan 2020
We stayed at the Tobago Plantations Condo 17B for the month of January for a quiet, relaxing vacation in the Caribbean sun ($500 TT/night). Tobago Plantations is a huge complex (it occupys most of the SE tip of the island) that consists of houses, the condo complex, the Magdalena Golf & Beach Resort, a full golf course and large tracts of undeveloped land left as fields, wooded areas and a mangrove swamp.
We stayed in the condo complex, 3 clusters of 3-story buildings (each with 3-6 units) each arrayed around a pool. Our condo, a penthouse on the top floor of one of the smaller buildings, was accesed up a stairway, through a locked door and up another interior stairway to the unit. Entry was through the kitchen with a door onto the back deck to the left and another into the living area to the right. The latter was a large, airy bedroom with a sitting area fronted by french doors onto a 2nd deck overlooking the pool & golf course. It was furnished with a double bed, 2 stuffed chairs, a wood table & 3 chairs, a low, narrow cabinet topped by a flat-screen TV, & a closet with shelves, hangers & space for suitcases (no in-room safe). An overhead fan hung from the peaked, open-joist roof, and there was a cross breeze from the 2 patio doors & windows; for hot afternoons, there was also an AC. The deck had only a lounger (we took one of the chairs out) – Wendy told us the previous furniture had rotted out and that delivery of the new furniture was on island time.
The bathroom & kitchen were moderate in size. The former was tiled, with a large shower and a vanity with sufficient counter space. The latter was equipped with cutlery, flatware and pots & pans (bring your own condiments). The back deck had a bit of a view of the ocean beyond the golf course but was otherwise unilitarian. Overall, imagine the condo as an airfy, comfortable hotel room with an attached kitchen. The “penthouse” term referred to the location at the top of the building rather than a sense of luxury – it was comfortable but it did show its age, with older appliances in the kitchen, stained counter tops, etc.
The pools were well maintained and rarely used – the complex seemed to be patronized by a few longer-term snowbirds and the occasional weekend visitor from Trinidad. There was plenty of security, with guard kiosks at the main and back entrances of the complex and at the entrance to the condo complex and a lot of maintenance people around during the day. You will need a car here (although there are day rentals that can be arranged at the resort) – the nearest towns of Crown Point and Scarborough are a 10-15 min drive, and none of the supermarkets or good restaurants are within walking distance. You can eat at the resort – their buffet changes daily, but it was overly expensive at $255 TT per person, plus tax, tip and drinks – so we generally cooked our own. If you plan to do the same, the Scarborough market on Fri-Sat had nice selections of produce and meats – otherwise, try the grocery stores or road-side stands (there is a good fish market just down Milford Rd toward Scarborough).
Overall, we found the TP condos to be the best part of the complex. Our condo provided a comfortable, pleasant place to spend a laid-back, relaxing holiday. While not luxurious, it was meticulously maintained as were the grounds and pool – great value for the price, especially when you consider what you would be paying in other parts of the Caribbean. The resort complex in general, though, while reasonably well maintained, showed signs of over-optimism in the early stages of development (areas intended for housing that have rusted out; a the mangrove board-walk, once complete with electricity, now with rotted boards, rusted dangling wires and pipes) as well as the 4-year closure of the resort until 2011. I recommend the condos for this type of trip, the rest of the complex lesser so.
We stayed in the condo complex, 3 clusters of 3-story buildings (each with 3-6 units) each arrayed around a pool. Our condo, a penthouse on the top floor of one of the smaller buildings, was accesed up a stairway, through a locked door and up another interior stairway to the unit. Entry was through the kitchen with a door onto the back deck to the left and another into the living area to the right. The latter was a large, airy bedroom with a sitting area fronted by french doors onto a 2nd deck overlooking the pool & golf course. It was furnished with a double bed, 2 stuffed chairs, a wood table & 3 chairs, a low, narrow cabinet topped by a flat-screen TV, & a closet with shelves, hangers & space for suitcases (no in-room safe). An overhead fan hung from the peaked, open-joist roof, and there was a cross breeze from the 2 patio doors & windows; for hot afternoons, there was also an AC. The deck had only a lounger (we took one of the chairs out) – Wendy told us the previous furniture had rotted out and that delivery of the new furniture was on island time.
The bathroom & kitchen were moderate in size. The former was tiled, with a large shower and a vanity with sufficient counter space. The latter was equipped with cutlery, flatware and pots & pans (bring your own condiments). The back deck had a bit of a view of the ocean beyond the golf course but was otherwise unilitarian. Overall, imagine the condo as an airfy, comfortable hotel room with an attached kitchen. The “penthouse” term referred to the location at the top of the building rather than a sense of luxury – it was comfortable but it did show its age, with older appliances in the kitchen, stained counter tops, etc.
The pools were well maintained and rarely used – the complex seemed to be patronized by a few longer-term snowbirds and the occasional weekend visitor from Trinidad. There was plenty of security, with guard kiosks at the main and back entrances of the complex and at the entrance to the condo complex and a lot of maintenance people around during the day. You will need a car here (although there are day rentals that can be arranged at the resort) – the nearest towns of Crown Point and Scarborough are a 10-15 min drive, and none of the supermarkets or good restaurants are within walking distance. You can eat at the resort – their buffet changes daily, but it was overly expensive at $255 TT per person, plus tax, tip and drinks – so we generally cooked our own. If you plan to do the same, the Scarborough market on Fri-Sat had nice selections of produce and meats – otherwise, try the grocery stores or road-side stands (there is a good fish market just down Milford Rd toward Scarborough).
Overall, we found the TP condos to be the best part of the complex. Our condo provided a comfortable, pleasant place to spend a laid-back, relaxing holiday. While not luxurious, it was meticulously maintained as were the grounds and pool – great value for the price, especially when you consider what you would be paying in other parts of the Caribbean. The resort complex in general, though, while reasonably well maintained, showed signs of over-optimism in the early stages of development (areas intended for housing that have rusted out; a the mangrove board-walk, once complete with electricity, now with rotted boards, rusted dangling wires and pipes) as well as the 4-year closure of the resort until 2011. I recommend the condos for this type of trip, the rest of the complex lesser so.
Written February 15, 2020
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Karen M
Hampshire, UK12 contributions
Jul 2019
A beautiful hotel in need of some TLC but the warm welcome and attention of ALL the staff make it truly a jewel in the crown of the caribbean. Playing golf here is like walking round a nature reserve. Thanks to Burt and Kevin the grounds men who were happy to play golf with us - we will be back !!
Written September 4, 2019
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Leunig13
Fleet, UK61 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
This is an 18 hole course that’s both beautiful and challenging. When we played, no one else was playing. Buggies come at no additional cost.
Service is very basic. We were given a key to a buggy and a score card and left to our own devices. We had to clean the buggy of other’s drink bottles and load our own gear. When it rained we had to find towels to wipe the water off the buggy seats before loading our clubs onto the buggy. No water or ice is provided but water is available to buy.
Sadly it has lots of potential but the course is very badly maintained. The bunkers are full of rocks and covered with weeds. There are few rakes across the whole course and when we did see a rake in a bunker it was covered with weeds.
One windy day, the flags had been blown off the greens, making them almost impossible to see from a distance. No one had checked the course when it opened to put them back on.
There are small crocodiles called cayman in the water, so think twice about retrieving your ball if they fall in the water - although I’m told they rarely attack people unless they’re guarding their young.
The golf house restaurant is not air conditioned and looked empty. It’s closed every Tuesday. We normally have a few drinks and a meal after we play but we’re not inspired to stop there - which is a shame as it’s a missed opportunity for both players and the club.
Despite the cost being reasonable, this course is so overgrown that I would not recommend this as a great course to play.
Service is very basic. We were given a key to a buggy and a score card and left to our own devices. We had to clean the buggy of other’s drink bottles and load our own gear. When it rained we had to find towels to wipe the water off the buggy seats before loading our clubs onto the buggy. No water or ice is provided but water is available to buy.
Sadly it has lots of potential but the course is very badly maintained. The bunkers are full of rocks and covered with weeds. There are few rakes across the whole course and when we did see a rake in a bunker it was covered with weeds.
One windy day, the flags had been blown off the greens, making them almost impossible to see from a distance. No one had checked the course when it opened to put them back on.
There are small crocodiles called cayman in the water, so think twice about retrieving your ball if they fall in the water - although I’m told they rarely attack people unless they’re guarding their young.
The golf house restaurant is not air conditioned and looked empty. It’s closed every Tuesday. We normally have a few drinks and a meal after we play but we’re not inspired to stop there - which is a shame as it’s a missed opportunity for both players and the club.
Despite the cost being reasonable, this course is so overgrown that I would not recommend this as a great course to play.
Written July 8, 2019
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DEBBIEDublin_Ireland
Dublin,Ireland184 contributions
Sep 2018
I booked a day pass to use the pool while my husband played golf. He had breakfast included so I decided to join him. It was £20!!! Not even particularly nice.
There is tons of seaweed on the beach.
The pool bar was closed so I had to get very cross to get my 'free' drinks.
I wouldn't recommend this hotel.
There is tons of seaweed on the beach.
The pool bar was closed so I had to get very cross to get my 'free' drinks.
I wouldn't recommend this hotel.
Written October 2, 2018
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1wendytnt
Port of Spain, Trinidad36 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
My husband and I spent one night at this hotel. The members of staff were excellent: Judy Billinghurst, Neteisha George, Shelly Ann Rennard, Kathyann Mc Pherson, Darren Alfred. Also the lady at the Robinson Cruso bar were also warm and friendly. Everyone went beyond their duties from check in to check out to ensure that our stay was memorable. The food was very good at the hotel and at the bar. Thanks for the hospitality, keep up the great work.
Many thanks hope to visit soon.
Many thanks hope to visit soon.
Written September 18, 2018
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Hi we are coming to stay in early January and I have two rounds of golf booked , but would like to play a few more how much is it for playing extra rounds of golf , also how much is clu and buggy hire TIA
bekz21
Widnes, UK10 contributions
Is this all inclusive does this have bacon and sausage
SultryTraveler
41 contributions
I believe you're referring to the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort located on Tobago Plantations. If so, there's a daily breakfast buffet that has sausages and bacon. As for all inclusive, you may need to contact them directly. Visit their for more info. Hope this helps.
CHRIS g
Coventry, UK
is the golf course in good condition.what are the green fees please.we will be at coco reef from 27th nov till 11th dec. can you collect us and return, if so at what cost.
many thanks
chris goodrem
roberr31
Swansea69 contributions
Hi - I played the course several times in August this year and it was in very good condition. It has some excellent, scenic holes and is challenging, but fair and rewarding. I'd definitely contact the Magdalena Grand hotel, as they offer a really good value day-pass, which includes green fees, cart and club hire, breakfast, lunch and drinks and use of the hotel facilities for around US$85 - they also offer a pick-up and return service for around US$10 per person. It's a great deal and far better vale than just turning up at the clubhouse and paying a green fee. I see another reviewer has recommended bringing your own golf balls - that's good advice, as the ones at the club are expensive and not the best. I'd also bring tees and a glove (if you usually wear one, of course!). The other course on the island (Mount Irvine) is not as well maintained, but is worth considering for a round, as the lay-out is excellent and can also be reached in about 15 minutes from Coco Reef. I hope you have a great holiday - it's a beautiful island. If you haven't been there before, do try to get to see the north of the island, as the scenery is much different from the south (mountains /rainforest etc).
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