5 Star Barbados Holidays

Josh Sauberman

Anniversary trip for my wife and I. The staff are very friendly and the rooms are clean and comfortable. For me, the biggest pluses are that the air conditioner worked great and was quiet, and the beds and pillows were very cozy. The balcony overlooking the pools and ocean was simple and comfortable. For some reason (we didn't report it until after our stay), there was no cold water in our room. The shower and faucet ran hot on both sides, so after a day in the sun, showering was not enjoyable. The beaches on the other hand are clean and lovely, if not quite a bit rocky, but the rocks may have been due to a recent hurricane. The ice-machines on all 8 floors were out of service and waiting for room service to bring ice was slow. We were there during the slow season, so I hope they get new machines before then. The fitness room/gym was really nice. I didn't enjoy the solicitors on the beach pushing activities and other things - they're friendly, but I just don't want to deal with that when I'm vacationing. One night we were there, baby turtles were hatching and heading toward the hotel instead of the ocean due to all the bright lights. Lot's of people were picking them up and putting them in a box, where they're then taken to an appropriate place on the beach for release. That was pretty wild to see!

Renee Ortiz

We can start with the views, amazing and breathtaking! From the moment you walk into the main entrance, the view literally takes your breath away. Everyone at the front desk and all of the staff was so friendly and welcoming. The only negatives things I can say is that the food is pricey and I wanted more cuisine from Barbados. The rooms were nice but could use some updating but it wasn't a big deal because we didn't spend much time in the room. I would go back in a heartbeat!

Lizzie Day

Currently staying here at the moment, personally wouldn’t recommend. Seems to be all airline crew get priority and paying customers are classed as second class citizens. Yet to have my room cleaned before 4pm and have clean towels etc as they prioritise “crew rooms”, asked if there was chance to get a later check out..told immediately no because all the ‘crew’ get the later check outs. Called to have laundry collected, which is something you pay for; I was told they would be with me shortly and was made to sit in my room for two hours waiting and had to ring up numerous times to chase to then be told “leave the clothes in the corridor” no offence, I didn’t fancy leaving my expensive clothes in a hallway… bar staff and restaurant staff are super friendly though! Just the rest is no wear near the Hilton standard spend your money elsewhere!

Laura Bird

We stayed here for 10 nights. For our 10 year anniversary and my birthday. All the staff were lovely with our two young girls. Especially Robert at the pool side bar. They ALL really made us feel welcomed and seen. couldn't help enough. They really made our stay! The hotel is in a perfect location. But, it needs a lot of work doing to it. The whole place needs a freshen up. The pools are beautiful but they need more maintenance and better cleaning. It's the dirtiest pool I've ever seen. 😑. The buffet breakfast is a joke for the price. Don't bother. But all other meal times are reasonably priced. And taste good. On a plus note the air conditioning worked amazing. And the rooms are cleaned brilliantly.

Lloyd Browman

Staff friendly. Rooms amazing ( don't go for work, else you may oversleep on their comfortable beds) Location 10/10 . If you want to be lazy there is tons to enjoy at the hotel itself. There are also lots of things in walking distance such as a gas station, pharmacy , beach. I'd definitely stay here again.

Yuliya

I’m staying at the hotel now and can’t express my disappointment enough with this hotel. This hotel has far the worst customer service I have ever experienced! The staff at buffet and the bar are careless, negligent, and has zero customer service skills. First of all we waited for our room about 2 hours after checking in as they said that the room wasn’t ready even though it was after 4 pm. Also every time you are at the restaurant, buffet or the bar , the staff tries to avoid helping you and you always have to wait for your drinks and to place an order for a long time. The hotel staff eats at the buffet while guests eat there. The hotel staff act reckless and don’t attend to guests needs. We had to ask to replenish our fridge with water for 3 days. Our door to the balcony and the tv were not working and we had to ask the front desk staff about 3 times for several days before it was resolved. It definitely not worth the money. I’m not recommending this place and will never come back to this hotel again.

Zain H

This is a really beautiful hotel and resort tucked away from the touristy side of the island. You’ll be able to rest in a comfortable room which is very updated as the hotel is only a year old. They have decent food for an all inclusive. You’ll notice where they do and don’t take shortcuts for example the water’d down juices they serve. Beach is gorgeous however the ocean on this side is a tad aggressive here to swim in. With 3 pools on the property you’ll still be able to enjoy the weather. The service although not very fast is decent and for the most part everyone is friendly. The old castle is cool to look at and with the local history behind it.

LB

A little delayed on this review, but long overdue. This resort is absolutely everything I hoped for. Started off with a glass of champagne before the fish fry Friday night. Enjoyed a massage, and the pools. Lunch is best poolside. The grab and go breakfast option is superb quality, as is the food all around, especially at the castle restaurant. If you want a late night meal/snack/drinks - Check out the fridge across from check in. Employees are friendly and helpful. You can book activities directly through them which is advisable, as a taxi is $50USD each way to Bridgetown. The night sub ride and turtle snorkeling- highly recommended. I was even upgraded to a top floor room as a loyalty member and couldn’t appreciate that more. It’s always frustrating paying for the price of two when I’m one, but these added touches including a birthday welcome platter was amazing. Thank you so much and can’t wait to return. Solo or with Family and friends in the winter.

Liz T

Stayed at this resort at the end of November/beginning of December. Great resort but not quite 5 star yet, due to lack of amenities and service. The resort itself is beautiful but the service could be improved as it is not consistent. Staff seemed disorganized possibly due to a lack of supervision/training or not enough staff for the size of the resort. But there are a lot of positives if you just want to chill and bask in the sun. The pools and the grounds were pristine although not much bar service around the pools.The swim up bar is not in service yet but hopefully will be operational soon. Bartenders were very busy trying to fill orders but the drinks were excellent and made to order (not premixed). Shoutout to Mario who made awesome drinks and was always friendly and hospitable. The buffet was excellent at breakfast with an abundance of fresh fruit, pastries and made to order eggs, pancakes and French toast amongst other things. Cappuccinos and specialty coffees were available freely. The grill was great for lunch with excellent burgers, fries and tacos. Service was slow and it was hard to find a table but it was worth the wait. The fine dining restaurant was fantastic, the menu was top notch and the service was good. Easily the best spot for dinner if you could get in. They also have a breakfast menu incase the buffet was too busy but this was not advertised anywhere. Communication about current activities at the resort could be improved as their current web page is not updated regularly. The rooms were very nice and modern with big balconies. It would be great to have some loungers to enjoy the balcony more as the current chairs were very uncomfortable. Only drawback to the room was that the bathtub and shower offered no privacy as there was a window into the bathroom from the main living area. Housekeeping was a hit or miss, but generally good. Entertainment was decent and the outdoor cookout was fantastic. Beach is nice but the ocean was rough and not swimmable during our stay, although there is a lifeguard on duty. The hotel does offer a free shuttle to another beach which was calm and beautiful. Resort itself was very windy but it was a warm breeze which helped keep you cool. No gift shop at the hotel to buy essentials which is unfortunate, hopefully plans are in place to add this in the near future. Overall our stay was mostly pleasant despite a few hiccups during the check in process.

The Pickled Mick

Spent 7 nights here on a vacation with my daughter, and we had a fantastic time. The room was fantastic, but I would suggest adding a dresser for clothes. It was spotlessly clean, the bed was very comfortable, and the shower was excellent. The food was excellent. We just stuck to the buffet for breakfast and dinner, and we enjoyed it every day. I can't speak to lunch, as we spent the days off resort. Not once did we have a bad meal. There are 3 pools, and all of them were clean and had an excellent comfortable water temperature. There were lots of umbrellas/deck chairs, and no shortage of towels available. I spent lots of time at the pool bar, and visited the Burnt Cask as well. Drinks were fantastic. Aside from beer, I recommend the Passion Fruit Mojitos. Delicious. What really makes this resort is the staff. From the moment we checked in to the moment we checked out, every staff member we met was amazing. Very friendly, helpful, and good at their jobs. From reception, to servers/bartenders, to housekeeping, to the concierge...every last one of them was A+ for us. This resort is a little off the beaten path, so there is not a lot close. I highly recommend renting a car for your trip if you plan on going off resort. There are some available shuttles and excursions. We did a snorkelling trip with Cool Runnings and they were excellent. Chris the concierge set it all up for us. I absolutely would come here again and recommend it to anyone.

Ariel Colangelo

We do not have enough good things to say about our stay at the Royal Pavilion! From the moment we arrived, the staff was accommodating, helpful, flexible, and kind. The beach and pool could not have been more accessible, and we spent ample time each day in both. All three restaurants served excellent food (our favorites were dinner at Taboras and the breakfast buffet at Palm Terrace), and the rooms were clean, cool, and had stunning water views. Taxis were easy to come by to get to restaurants and sites, and the spa services (massages) were delightful. We cannot wait to be back already!

Michelle Sutter

The beach and views at the Fairmont are nothing short of spectacular the rooms are lovely we spent a lot of time either at the beach or on are balconies enjoying the amazing views everyone was super friendly the food was always good. It is on the expensive side but it is a lovely place to stay and we enjoyed it thoroughly the only thing that surprised us where the crickets at night time. I have never heard so many crickets it was actually quite loud you don't hear them on the beach side but you definitely hear them on the Courtyard side just FYI you may need earplugs but Hey there are worse things to listen to lol

ZillitheKid91

Me and my Wife had the pleasure of spending our honeymoon here. The place was great. What stood out was the excellent, personable, kind customer service provided by the staff. Such great people overall, but a special shoutout to Antonio for the Cheffette order and Simon who was such a nice guy. Thanks everyone!

Dean Couchey

If you’re looking for a true 5 star luxury hotel to stay at, This fairmont will leave you sorely disappointed. We checked into our room, and found out that no rooms had working mini bars, my night table had some debris still left on it, and the dated rooms was showing signs of extreme wear. The silver on the mirror was coming off, there were light switches that were painted black that were chipping and the bedding was hard and lumpy. The televisions, while even having a button for Netflix, was not equipped to act as a smart TV, something very sad this day and age. Some of the service staff were very nice, and others would avoid eye contact or interaction, not even looking up when you stood at the front desk. The rooms manager Michael was great, and tried to do his best to make this tired old hotel feel nicer than it is. The hotel breakfast is budget business hotel quality, and at least at those hotels you can make a fresh waffle and not eat one that’s been sitting in a steam table getting crunchy on the bottom and soggy on top. There was no spread of juices, or anything that would be expected at a luxury resort breakfast bar, just the same recycled foods, overcooked breakfast meats and yogurt. They didn’t inform us, nor others, that they had the ability to make espresso drinks until our 5th day there, but in day 6, that machine was broken. The location is ok if you want to be far away from everyone, but the beach is decent. We found that if we wanted to do a rum tour or go to a restaurant it was 35-45 minutes to most places. We had a car, so it was ok, but some of the rum distilleries quoted us $130 Bajian ($65 USD)for round trip. If you have a car, their parking lot is in disrepair, broken pavement and pot holes. The pool is rather small, but you do have warm ocean water steps away, but usually luxury hotels will have an amazing pool, and a beach, this one just rested on having a beach. Overall nothing horrible happened, the staff did bring a mini birthday cake to celebrate my birthday twice, but it was by no means luxury, or like anything else from a Fairmount, or upper class Accor hotel.

Claudia Innocent

The hotel is beautiful, and the service was magnificent 👌 the room was breathtaking 😍 and great customer service. I was well received ☺️ and the buffet was top-notch 👌. Thank you for having me. Clo

Tani B

Lots of goods and lots of bads —- We spent a week at the Colony Club Hotel in April 2024. It was a lovely week and we had a good time. There were lots of negatives and lots of positives! One disaster is how unfriendly the staff are. With a handful of exceptions of nice staff, the majority of the rest were somewhere between ignorant and almost harshly unfriendly. Even when you approached the staff with a bright smile and "good morning", there was usually no warm or friendly response. We have never felt so unwelcome anywhere. And it wasn't just us who were treated so rudely, but all the guests. I found two small birds kept in a barren cage next to the restaurant very unkind. This is good for nothing and terrible to look at! The hotel is getting on in years, but is expected to be renovated from the end of April 2024. The fantastic beach deserves a special mention! Unbeatably beautiful! The free water sports facilities are also great! The quality of the live music in the evenings (which changed daily) was excellent and provided a wonderful atmosphere during the very good food. The lush green gardens are just as beautiful. So the possibilities are there!!! Probably being renovated now too... now if they could just find nice and friendly staff it could be great.

ok ok

Spectacular beach and walkable (on the beach) to other properties. Propey had a nice feel and design. Attentive staff, but keep in mind you're in the Caribbean where things tend to move slow

Brian Newell

My wife and I have just spent 12 nights at the Colony Club hotel. It is probably the best experience in an hotel we have had. With great thanks to all the staff from the kitchen, waitresses,waiters and reception. We cannot mention them all by name but special notes for Brian , John and Monica who catered for our every need. This is the only way to thank you all for our amazing holiday. Brian and Elizabeth Newell.👏😉

Ian McCusker

This is the very first time EVER; I’ve given a bad review. I’ve always given fantastic reviews, to all the people that have given me a brilliant service and deserve the commendation because they’re genuinely outstanding..!! However: The thought of other people, paying for what they think is going to be an expensive beautiful luxury holiday, for some - a lifetime holiday, that they’ve worked really hard for years for - Fills me with absolute horror. They’re going into a situation that’s been/being created, for reasons unknown to them. 1) Meet and Greet non existent - carried my own luggage in. 2) Get to the room, a little late for dinner. My partner continuously tries to call room service and reception: No answer. In the end bless; she had to go to reception and do it(last thing yo want to do when you’ve just arrived). The eye rolling, sharp intakes of breath started at this point. 3) How this place is marketed and sold to people, is a lie. It’s not fit for purpose. It doesn’t need renovating, it needs knocking down. 4)Under staffed. So badly, every member of staff is miserable or rude. Why you might ask? Well if everyone/guests are constantly moaning at them, and for good reasons, the whole atmosphere and vibe is just horrible. 5) Breakfast 07:30am. No chance. Staff are just turning up, and the vibe is horrible; it’s like watching a sponsored go slow. 6) People queueing for 30-40 minutes, all looking at a completely empty restaurant. Actually that’s not true. There are about 30-40 birds all sitting around the building waiting to pounce. There’s even a birds nest in the ceiling. It was like eating in a great big bird cage. 7) Everything in the place is bent/wonky/not straight/bodged up, honestly it is ridiculous. 8) Drain pipes and guttering broken, all wonky. Plumbing everywhere is failing or bodged. Pipes to toilets were so poorly fitted because nothing is level, you just know it’s only a matter of time. 9) Beach closed for a day because of raw sewage being pumped into it. Red flags were up, the smell was horrendous 10) Sandbags outside hotel rooms in case of flooding; even the newly renovated one. 11) Black mould on most of the outside paintwork. 12) The roof on the building is seriously dangerous. As you look up, or over a balcony, nothing is in situ; it’s all just falling. 13) pool bar never opened on time; the time it took for people to get served or worst still look at their drink made and sitting on the side for 15 minutes definitely made frayed tensions, turn up and say hello on more than one occasion. 14) Food was rubbish and cold, dangerous really when none of the breakfast buffet pans had heat working properly so the food could be a correct temperature. Even when you got back to your wonky table with bird crap on it, the birds wouldn’t chance it. 15) The pool…!! Looks fabulous in photographs; in reality it’s diabolical, it should never have been reopened. The paint around the edges has never been done properly; even a newby DIYer would know, that a bit of masking tape would have avoided hundreds and hundreds of paint runs, I’ve got to be honest I don’t know how it’s even happened. All the pool bottoms are worn with great big worn out patches all around it 16) There’s only one men’s and ladies loo. And it’s not near the pool. When you read the reviews properly, this has been going on for a long time. I asked from day 1 to be relocated, messaged the Rep, and asked continuously/daily..!! It’s not worth anything like the cleverly worded brochures. I was fuming, totally ripped off. I just can’t believe these huge companies, that know we put faith in them; are doing it to people. I heard the phrase "it’s just not acceptable" about a million times from nearly every guest; this is really really serious. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE IT’S MISERABLE..!! *ONLY 5 VIEWS**ONLY 5 VIEW**ONLY 5 VIEWS*

D

Awful service throughout from the front desk to restaurants to cleaning staff. SPA massages not only expensive but not worth a quarter the price…don’t seem trained at all. Cleaning staff left room open and unlocked during stay. Room not cleaned properly, and not ready for check in. No communication skills. Overall, understaffed and under-trained, and with very poor attitude.

Casa Epulona

My husband and I, who are in our 70’s, have just returned from this heavenly resort. The accommodation was spacious, luxurious and with heavenly views. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. We would particularly like to thank Tracia Braithwaite and her entire staff team for looking after us so well. Nothing was too much trouble for them and we very greatly appreciated all their kindness and consideration, doing everything to make our holiday the trip of a lifetime.

A. I. M

Lovely, homely and clean resort. Pie apartment was very modern and fully decorated. Close to the beach and service was top notch. We were a group of a few ladies with about 3 villas. All villas were really nice and spacious with each bedroom having it's bathroom and toiletries.

Laura Gilbey

We had a fabulous stay at St Peters Bay, the staff are all lovely and can't do enough for you, anything that needs sorting they will do it for you. The restaurant is abit pricey and the menu is the same for lunch and dinner, I'd prefer a lighter menu for lunch but the food we had was very yummy. Our apartment was perfect, everything we needed was there and the view from the balcony was beautiful. My only issue was the cushions on the sunbeds by the pool are never taken off so if it rains (which it did in August) they get soaked and then you can't lay on them again and they are starting to get abit moldy but fortunately the beach is just a few steps away so we went and used those beds instead 😊 There is a supermarket 10 minute walk away, Jordans, which is great or Massy's in Holetown is a 10 minute drive. There are a few restaurants around but more choice in Holetown and of course in Bridgetown. We had a car which was great to explore the island, especially as it was so humid, the air con was a must. Just be warned of mosquitos in the rainy season, I did get bitten quite alot so keep those doors closed.

Jim Massey

This is the typical Caribbean bait and switch. The words are just perfect on the website, the experience is far from it. We were told we’d be beachfront with sweeping views - we were ground floor and saw vegetation and lots of Canadians and Brit’s outside our patio blocking the view. As for the attentive concierge, we asked for dining recommendation and were handed a book with not even a hello. Things didn’t turn around once we asked to speak with a property manager. The manager was more sophisticated, kind and did her best. She did give terrific recommendations for restaurants. The complimentary snorkel experience which is promoted as part of the turtle sanctuary was a speed boat that takes you a bit out and there is no to little conservation. The staff who did this were extremely engaging and we had a nice time. The restaurant staff were very kind and attentive. The food was overpriced and quality was fine. I recommend this place if you want to overpay for a decent pool and beach. This is not a luxury resort. At best, it’s a decent VRBO called a resort.

Jim Matthews

Truly like Paradise! Apartment was amazing, grounds are beautiful, right next to the ocean. Empty beaches, no crowds. Lots of little crabs, whistling frogs, humming birds, beautiful plants. Great service, friendly staff. We had an amazing holiday!

Des P

Having stayed at various hotels around Barbados, we were advised to try Cobblers Cove—and thank goodness we did! From the moment we arrived, the experience was exceptional. Although our initial room wasn’t to our taste, the staff promptly relocated us to a beautiful and more suitable room, setting the tone for an incredible week of bliss. Cobblers Cove quickly felt like home, and the staff truly became friends. Special thanks to the housekeeping team for keeping our room immaculate throughout our stay, even as I returned from diving, paddleboarding, fishing, and other excursions. Your attention to detail was truly appreciated! Bradley at the water sports outlet was a standout. Not only is he an amazing person, but his tips on snorkeling, finding turtles, and the best fishing spots made our adventures unforgettable. And Virgil at the bar—what an absolute gem and a true statesman. His warmth and professionalism elevated every moment. The hotel’s design and attention to detail are second to none, perfectly blending with the stunning environment. The flora and gardens are breathtaking, and kudos to the grounds team for maintaining such an incredible space. Cobblers Cove is cared for with genuine passion by a team that excels at what they do. Thank you all for putting up with us and for creating memories we will cherish forever. We can’t wait to return and see you all again soon!

Melanie Camp

I found the service lacking at pool, restaurant and bar. There seems to be a lack of interest in serving guests. And a lack of supervision. The staff seem to lack a team approach and are in need of one person that manages their performance. It’s such a beautiful venue and I love the quiet serenity of the gardens. Previous visits made me feel special. This visit made me feel not noticed.

Korina H

I recently stayed at this hotel and had an incredible experience. The cleanliness of the hotel was impeccable, with a fresh and inviting atmosphere throughout. The staff were amazing, always friendly and eager to assist with any requests. The location of the hotel was ideal, with easy access to the beach and stunning views. The food at the hotel was also exceptional, with a variety of delicious options to choose from. Overall, this hotel was truly perfect in every way. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. I can't wait to visit again in the future.

Chris Saville

First trip to Cobblers Cove. I’ve been coming to Barbados since I was a kid and overall I like this hotel the most. The rooms were much nicer than I expected and the overall vibe was 5 stars. I will be back. Areas to improve: Food - is average at best, hotels such as the Sandpiper are far better on the food front. Entrance - doesn’t do the hotel justice and needs sprucing up. WhatsApp - allowing guests to communicate with the hotel through WhatsApp is pretty common now and would be a great and easy way to improve service. Gym - some new equipment would be a nice upgrade.

Julian Price

The hotel is really beautiful with a wonderful garden especially. But in the end it's the people who work there to make your stay absolutely the best it can be who are the stars of the show. It's a really friendly and also professional team - altogether fantastic! Highly recommended.

Sebastian

The Coral Reef Club in Barbados is pure paradise! The stunning beachfront location, luxurious rooms, and top-notch service make for an unforgettable stay. The staff are incredibly warm and attentive, going above and beyond to ensure every moment is perfect. The gardens are beautiful, the food is delicious, and the spa is world-class. Whether you're relaxing by the pool or exploring the island, this resort is the perfect! Thanks for having us, we will definitely be coming back!

Debra Streich

e had a delightful and lovely stay at the Coral Reef Club, from the time that we arrived until the time that we left. the caliber of service was amazing! Everyone is so friendly and attentive. We were so surprised when we checked in. Our flight was later in the day, and it was about 11:15pm when we arrived. We were greeted with, "We thought you might be hungry and left refreshments in your room." We were and were so appreciative of the delicious sandwiches! When we left, one of the breakfast servers said, "I know this is your favorite table and reserved it for you!" How extraordinary thoughtful! Our stay included breakfast, which was wonderful every morning. In addition to the buffet with eggs, sausage, bacon, croissants, fresh fruit, yogurt, etc., it includes a made-to-order station of fresh omelets, waffles, and French toast. The morning standard coffee is French-press Lavazza! Unlike other resorts that we have stayed at, there was plenty of seating and we could choose where we sat. Because the resort is located on the west coast, the sunsets from the lounge were stunning and it was a great place to relax at the end of the day. The resort does not have many ocean view rooms; however, the entire property is a stunning tropical garden. Our room had a huge balcony with a beautiful view of the grounds. The room was comfortable. The hotel has an excellent location. After touring the island, we found that Holetown is one of the best places to stay with excellent restaurants and shopping. The hotel is located two properties away along the coast from Folkstone Marine Park which has one of the best reefs on the island. Guests at the resort are very friendly and delightful. Given that Barbados is part of the British Commonwealth, most of the guests are British. Many have stayed at the resort previously multiple times and even together year-after-year. But of course, why would one consider staying elsewhere when you can stay here? We would love to stay here again on a return trip to Barbados.

cdromgarcia

Very charming hotel. Rooms are really beautiful keeping the Barbados colonial style, as well as spacious and comfortable. Excellent for tranquility and good taste lovers.

Maureen Smith

Really lovely hotel, unfortunately, I personally found a couple of the staff to be rude and totally inappropriate! which made the stay an uncomfortable one! I must add 98% of the staff were helpful, respectful and friendly.

shannon thornton

I cannot say enough about this wonderful resort. From the minute we arrived we were greeted by the reception desk warmly, quickly offered a beverage while we waited the short 5 minutes for Prince to collect our luggage and deliver to our room. The manager walked us to our room to give us a quick tour. The water is clear and calm, towels are always readily available. Beach chairs with umbrellas are always available anytime of the day, beach service to include anything from ice water to rum punch is quick and pleasant. The housekeeping staff keeps the room crisp and clean, to include turndown service. There is no need to leave the resort for food every meal we have had has been wonderful, with great service. I do not think I have ever met a staff that loves their job as much as the Coral Reef staff. We walked to Holetown, it was a quick 15 minute walk, at all times we felt very safe both in and off the resort. This is by far our favorite trip to the Caribbean.

Stefany Ildefonso

Everything was exceptional! The beach, the room, the service, the food, the cleanliness, the location! As soon as we arrived, we were kindly welcomed by the manager who showed us around the hotel. All the staff are very welcoming, friendly and respectful. My father forgot his passport at the hotel after checking out and only realized it at the airport. The hotel was extremely helpful, they arranged safe transport to the airport very quickly. I'm truly grateful for their help so that my dad could take his flight 😊 Highly recommend and I will certainly return. Thank you so much!

Judy Sweitzer

My husband and myself AND our daughter and son- in-law recently spent a week at The Sandpiper and had the most wonderful time. From the moment we entered the lovely surroundings until the last goodbyes we loved every minute of our stay. The owner, manager and all the staff, from gardener, housekeeping, to upper management could have not been any more kind and engaging. Our Garden Rooms were beautifully decorated with fresh flowers, and lovely linens. The nightly turn down service was exceptional and the rooms were spotless. The beach and gardens are stunning and the breakfasts were over the top delicious and served by wonderful staff. We felt so special during the entire stay. We ate at Harold’s Bar a few times and also had delicious drinks while on the beach. The included water sports were an added treat. We can’t thank the Sandpiper enough for the wonderful vacation spent with them in Barbados. If we could give a rating of 10 out of 5, we would!! We were sad to leave but hope to return.

Marcus Gottschalk

We stayed a week in a Garden Room, surrounded by beautiful tropical plants. The staff is super nice and always helpful. The food is fantastic, and there are many small places to relax throughout the property. I think it's one of the best hotels on the island, probably the best, as it is small with only 50 rooms. Ken, the manager, is super flexible and accommodated all our requests. We had a very special time and felt properly spoiled.

James Wyndham

Ken and team ensured our experience was faultless. We travelled with another family and felt at home as soon as we arrived. The Colleagues deliver a genuine and friendly service experience. Daily breakfast is a treat and lunch at Harolds by the beach, drinking a lovely Rose along with authentic Caribbean dishes is truly memorable. Thank you again for an enjoyable short break.

Chris Healing

My wife and I have stayed at the sandpiper (and CR) annually for the last 8 years. The rooms are well appointed. The beach and surrounding beaches are the best on the island (ask the locals who visit the area around the Sandpiper!) the swimming and access to some awesome snorkeling and tennis coaching !! The food is always spectacular… and most importantly the staff are amazing and caring people …

Melissa Newhauser

My husband and I stayed at Sandals Barbados for eight days the beginning of September, 2024. We had the best time, we loved the resort and we really loved the beach. Our room had the best view of the pool and the ocean. We had a leak in the bathroom ceiling our first full day there, I left a message in GINA and within two hours the leak was taken care of. We found the grounds of the resort to be very well maintained, the staff were fantastic, we enjoyed everyone we encountered. The food and the drinks were also great. We didn’t have a bad meal. We are already looking forward to going back!

Dennis Buffington

Me and my fiancee visited Sandals Barbados. The staff was awesome from the time we showed up till we left. The swim up Butler suite was amazing along with the view of the pool. The restaurant was great especially the steakhouse. The food was wonderful! The ocean and beach felt great! Will definitely be coming back!

Jamie Wagner

My husband and I celebrated our honeymoon here and we had an amazing time. The rooms are a bit outdated but we had a beautiful beach view room on the top floor and our tranquility soaking tub was a very nice addition. There is not much of a nightlife that we noticed at this resort but that just meant having the pools to ourselves for later swims. The resort is on a beautiful beach. We had fantastic meals and drinks at every place we tried. The staff was also very friendly, and we have a few specific people to shout out. Thank you to Dwayne and Dario, the photographers who made the biggest impact, Sade and Antonio who worked with us at the club desk, and Amber, Jenica, and Marisse who made fantastic drinks at the bars. Sorry for any misspellings!

Kelsey Johnson

My husband and I booked Sandals Barbados after a fabulous visit at another Sandals. The visit to the Sandals Barbados left us disappointed as we really love Sandals. We booked a room with a view and the view did not disappoint! However, the room was old and really needed updated. There was mold all over the tub, the ac unit never got cool and dripped over the wall. We complained about our toilet leaking and it never got fixed. The grounds keepers did a phenomenal job at keeping the gardens and exterior looking great. The rooms just need some TLC. The drinks were great and the service staff were very nice! We had 2 spa treatments and really enjoyed those. I highly recommend the spa! Activities at the resort were also amazing. The food was off at this Sandals. My steaks were always overcooked and the proteins were dry. It just wasn’t Sandals quality that we have experienced. Overall we had a nice time. We were just a little disappointed in the quality that we have come to love with Sandals.

George Megre

I want to be clear that overall we had a pleasant time but this is very far from a five star hotel. I’ll try to break down the positive and negative to give better insight: Positive: The beach is beautiful, the food and restaurant choices are great (there are 21 places to eat), there’s a ton of pools and beach access so you can be somewhere different each part of the day. Negative: the rooms are very outdated (the bed was always creaking, bathrooms in desperate need of an update, etc.), they don’t advertise the activities (we had to walk around to find out what was going on), their middle luxury package is so not worth it (get basic or butler, there’s very little benefit otherwise, at least for us outside of airport pickup), the service is probably the worst part; I should give more detail on. Some of the service was great but the majority acted like we were a bother each time we wanted a drink or help with something. Almost all the restaurant staff didn’t know what was going on, even as far as the items on the menu. The bartender’s didn’t know how to make drinks, etc. The beach and pool areas never got cleaned, this is why so few spaces were available, I would see piles of 6-12 drunken glasses just building up and the staff never came around to clean. I had to remove trash constantly, in my entire stay I might have had 2 drinks actually brought to me by a server I had to flag down. Another example is the bowling (they have 4 lanes but only 1 was working), we went up to bowl and the girl just looked at us with the “what do you want” look while on her phone, I asked if we needed socks, she said yes and I said we would be right back. We went back to our room and came back, at which point she said there was a 2 hour wait, I asked if a lot of people got in front of us while we were gone, she said “ohh yeah.” She could have put our names down or just at least told us there’s a wait before all this. We got a beeper that never went off, so we never got to play despite the fact that I kept coming in to check and she clearly saw me, so they closed without us ever even using the amenity. Moreover, the location and restaurants are great and we would have been happy if this was a 3 star hotel and maybe somewhat forgiving for a 4 star (which it could be if the staff would just act like they are happy to be there and want to actually help out) but this is nowhere in the universe of 5 star hotels.

Joytrice Mack

For the life of me, I don't understand why Sandals Royal Barbados has so many negative reviews. I am a world traveler an a Travel Advisor who specializes in luxury adults only vacations. I have been to most Sandals resorts outside of Grenada and Negril and this Sandals resort, like most of the other Sandals resort, was amazing. I hosted a group of 5 couples to celebrate a friend's 50th birthday. From the moment, we got off the bus we were greeted with cool towels, singing and smiles from the staff. Our check-in was seamless. The grounds, service, food and entertainment were amazing! We had a ball at Carnival night and danced until our feet and knees were sore on another night. The beach is breathtaking! White powdery sand with beautiful clear blue water - not a seaweed or critter in sight! The setup for our friend's birthday celebration in the Royal Garden was gorgeous. My only recommendation going forward is that perhaps Sandals get golf carts for the Butler clients or either have bikes available for the guests to ride like there are at Sandals Royal Curacao and Sandals St. Vincent.as the resort is huge and you can tire from walking when you consider the combination of Sandals Royal Barbados and Sandals Barbados. At any rate, my stay was too short and I am looking forward to come back next December to celebrate my birthday and to stay a bit longer - smile. Well done Sandals Royal Barbados!

L Dorrough

I had the butler service, and all three butlers were amazing! I had a Rondoval room that was awesome. It was a little quiet for me, and everything seemed to close down by 10 p.m., but I still had a great time. Neptune's and Dino's are the go-to spots for a quick bite. The rooftop pool is a great place to go and relax in the evening. Watching the sunset from there was really nice. I would recommend going to this resort.

Vita Ted

About half of the employees we encountered looked like they did not want to be there or just outright angry. The worst part of this resort is the food. The only place that had decent tasting food was the sushi place and pizza. Everything else was very subpar. Also low quality liquor. Not bottom shelf, but just mediocre brands. Definitely not worth the price tag. The bus driver, I think his name was something like crazy Ricardo, was great though. The views and crazy Ricky were the best parts of the trip.

Paula Picon

This was our first time in Barbados. We stayed on the Royal side but walked freely back and forth to the Sandals Barbados side. We traveled with friends for a 50th birthday party. We had a few issues with service at a couple of bars where people would walk up and cut you in line after you had been waiting. One day, they didn't clean our room. After we pointed it out, they cleaned it while we were at dinner. We had one small issue with take out that was handled by the food manager. We had a great time with the activities at the pool. Aerobics was great every day!!! Trivia, we did ask a group and won twice. The food at all the restaurants was good. The only one we we didn't care for was the night we ate at the French restaurant. The filet was not good. Otherwise, we always enjoyed our meals. We have 2 more trips booked in the future as a group, so this was a huge success.

Erica Campbell

My husband and I stayed 7 days here. The staff members were very nice, and the entertainment was amazing. Each night, there was a theme, and there were so many places to eat. There were lots of pools to choose from, and the view of the ocean from the beach was phenomenal. You have access to both resorts here; Royal Barbados and Barbados. Most places are about a 5-6 minute walk if you're going from one side to the other, so not bad at all. There were four restaurants that you needed reservations for, so I recommend you make those the same day you check in. Of all the restaurants (we ate at about 10 of them and there are about 15), I had the best experience at Kimonos. Definitely try that place out! The shuttle from the airport is only about 15-20 minutes long, so not as far as most other Sandals resorts. If you're looking to enjoy sitting next to a pool that's not very crowded, go up to Sky Terrace. It's very relaxing up there, and there's an amazing view. You also don't need to wait forever at the bar since most people are at the other pools.

Cheryl B.

We just got back from a week long holiday at this resort. It was amazing and we had a wonderful time. The staff were friendly, attentive and accommodating. The room and hotel were very clean. The food was delicious at all restaurants. We would recommend and return.

Debra O'Callaghan

Just returned and can say this is this accommodation is some of the best we have ever stayed in. Total luxury and first class service is all you will find here - from checking in to when you sadly have to leave. The location is perfect and with a number of pool areas and the beach to relax on during the day and restaurants and bar areas to see you through the evening, it really ticked every box. We were lucky enough to catch a baby turtles hatching too which was icing on the already perfect cake! One thing I loved is how friendly all of the hotel staff were and how they easily picked up on your vibe and enhanced it - if you wanted to chat - done, if you wanted peace and quiet and little interaction - no problem at all. John was always around checking everyone was ok which is also a nice touch and it felt like your presence was really important to the hotel too. We hope to be lucky enough to return in the future to visit again.

Boyo Boyo

Whilst it’s not a bad hotel it’s definitely not a five star hotel. The food at elements restaurant when it was a buffet and not a la carte was bad apart from one or two meals (we stayed for a week). The Caribbean night was inedible, which is surprising. The other lunch resultant bluefin took two hours to serve us. Over 40 minutes just waiting for the desert. This happened pretty much everytime we went. We also stayed in a room where you are supposed to be able to stock the mini fridge with what you want. I asked for Stella Artois beer with one of the customer representatives because it was in the welcome basket they provided. He said sorted. When I come up to the room after being on the beach there was nothing in the fridge at all. I then called reception twice and spoke to house keeping who promised it was coming. Four hours later; nothing. Not a huge problem but for the price of the room you should expect good service. Especially as one of the selling points is that the room comes with its own personalised mini fridge. The beach service was excellent though so credit to them there! Drinks came quick. Again- it wasn’t a bad hotel but it’s not 5 star as advertised. I would say three and a half.

Kathleen Hayes Brown

Staff is outstanding and very attentive. Resort is s luxury all-inclusive, and they go out of their way to tailor make your experience for you. Rooms are beautiful and newly renovated with excellent design, but do have some mechanical issues (washer never stops running, not enough ventilation in bathrooms leading to mildew, broken toilet seat cover, and a towel bar that falls off the wall every day despite their very vigilant efforts to fix it every day) . Spa is small, bit do splurge on a treatment. The views are miraculous, massage tables are extra comfortable, and received the best massage I've ever had from Joanne. All of the staff are outstanding! Can't name them all here, but Yvonne and Renaldo, in particular. Bravo!

Panaite Stoica

We visited this hotel during our October school break, and overall, it was a delightful experience. This charming five-star hotel has far more positives than negatives. Check-in was smooth and efficient, which set a great tone for our stay. We stayed in a one-bedroom suite, and was just fine. The beach is stunning, with plenty of loungers available. While the water can be a bit rocky, if that’s not to your liking, you can take a short five-minute walk to Dover Beach, where the waves are just as beautiful but without the rocks. The food at all four restaurants was amazing, and special thanks to Ton, Khadijah and Athya from Element's main restaurant.

Dhwani Rajvaidya

I am incredibly disappointed with the management of the Elegant chain . We had a confirmed booking at Waves Barbados, but they changed our hotel last minute, offering us their sister property, The Coral then The House etc. This was extremely inconvenient and caused a lot of stress as we had planned everything around staying at Waves. To make matters worse, communication was dreadful. They took ages to reply to our emails, leaving us in the dark and anxious about our accommodation. This level of service is unacceptable, especially given the reputation and cost of staying at such an establishment. I sincerely hope our stay improves, but this has left a very bad taste in our mouths. Avoid if you want a hassle-free vacation.

Dylan Langer

Stayed for our honeymoon. It started great, The staff were very friendley, and the views are superb. However management descided our honeymoon is unimportant. They overbooked the hotel, someone did a buyout. We were forced to pack and move nexdoor to a different hotel with minimal notice, and no compensation. We were not told at check-in. I would warn against long trips here. We would have just cut the honeymoon a day shorter if we had any notice. Worst part is leaving a sour tasts at the end of what was supposed to be a fantastic honeymoon. Not shure we will be returning. UPDATE: This hotels management is a nightmare. Even Marriot had a hard time reaching the house to resolve our issues. We managed to get a partial refund after months of hounding. We won't ever visit here again. And you sould stay someplace else.

Heather Pafchek

The House was a wonderful situated boutique hotel on the most beautiful beach. The staff was very attentive and very sweet. A shout out to Andrew and Kobie (spelling on Kobie). They were great at their jobs and were so personable. The food was great and the bar was always hoping. From oysters and champagne on the beach to the rum punch being served beach side, we had a fabulous time.

KIMBERLY LANDERS

My husband and I stayed at this resort for our Anniversary. We were very disappointed in the customer service. They gave us a room that did not lock. Only the first door locked not the second door that’s used to enter the room. We had to push furniture up against the door to feel safe the first night because no one could help us. The next day we communicated with them about our door not locking so they assured us it would be fixed. My husband and I went back to our room after being provided a different key. The door was already unlocked so we assumed the key was working. We left back out for awhile and upon entering our room the second door did not lock. We made CS aware and they again told us they had it fixed. Well my husband seen the staff climb over the balcony and went in thru the patio door to unlock the door so we could enter our room. Once again no one was available to fix the lock. Again we had to push furniture up to the door to feel safe. Next issue the room had a smell. It reminded me of a sewer smell. We asked staff if we could change rooms and they told us the resort was sold out. So we was forced to stay in that room with sewer smell. Lastly, we scheduled a massage a week before arrival. When we went down to the spa no one was there. We waited there almost an hour an no one showed. They finally told us the lady who works in the spa called in. I asked why weren’t notified instead of wasting an hour of our day sitting here. No one had an answer for us. Our Anniversary trip was ruined. Not to mention the amount of money spent to get to Barbados

Royston Peachey

Having had 10 days there found the place brilliant but a bit tired, staff were excellent very willing to help at all times. Loads of walks on the beach, people very friendly. Had a tour round the island and found the driver Charles very knowledgeable. Had a catamaran trip (cool running) the staff and food brilliant.

Krystle Esdelle

This a very nice place!!! All in one spot. Good food my kind of thing. Beach. Snorking all all sorts of fun. Great for families.

Matthew Cave

Excellent. Luckily had the restaurant all to ourselves and the staff made us feel special. Definitely top 5 best anniversary dinner

Aadil S

Nikki Beach opening here soon. Good visit

Vaughn Ashley

Most amazing place i seen nice location beautiful to visit

Toni Amoni

This place is breathtakingly beautiful. It has a very modern and clean look. The rooms were to die for! Nikki Beach was just a short walk away and the pool and resort grounds were immaculate. Although I did not use the spa during my stay I did tour it and it was absolutely beautiful. My villa was very open and it had such a calm and relaxing feel. Furnishings were all up to date and the shower and bathroom were my favorite. All of the employees around the property were nothing short of amazing. Would highly recommend this property and can’t wait to stay again.