This 35-suite boutique hotel has a prime location on the west (platinum) coast of Barbados, close to high-end dining, shopping, and entertainment. The restaurant and pool area are at the heart of the property and are picturesque and popular with guests. The property has a narrow but beautiful beachfront with calm, clear water. All rooms are suites, and the hotel’s three Deluxe suites offer luxurious perks such as spa baths and private plunge pools. However, the furnishings and decor in the basic suites are nondescript and not anything fancy. The small size of this hotel allows the staff to provide personalized, exceptional service.
This 35-suite boutique hotel has a prime location on the west (platinum) coast of Barbados, close to high-end dining, shopping, and entertainment. The restaurant and pool area are at the heart of the property and are picturesque and popular with guests. The property has a narrow but beautiful beachfront with calm, clear water. All rooms are suites, and the hotel’s three Deluxe suites offer luxurious perks such as spa baths and private plunge pools. However, the furnishings and decor in the basic suites are nondescript and not anything fancy. The small size of this hotel allows the staff to provide personalized, exceptional service.
Inchcape Seaside Villas comprises 13 rustic, beachy studio or apartment villas and is located in the Silver Sands neighborhood on the south coast of the island. Decorated with white couches and chairs, wood tables and desks, and white tile and brick, the units are both cozy and stylish. There is no pool but the property is located on the edge of Silver Sands Beach, which is a great location for windsurfing and other water sports. The remote location may be a turn-off for some, as you have to drive to restaurants or other destinations. However, others may find that the sleepy atmosphere and laid-back feel of the property provides the ultimate escape.
Inchcape Seaside Villas comprises 13 rustic, beachy studio or apartment villas and is located in the Silver Sands neighborhood on the south coast of the island. Decorated with white couches and chairs, wood tables and desks, and white tile and brick, the units are both cozy and stylish. There is no pool but the property is located on the edge of Silver Sands Beach, which is a great location for windsurfing and other water sports. The remote location may be a turn-off for some, as you have to drive to restaurants or other destinations. However, others may find that the sleepy atmosphere and laid-back feel of the property provides the ultimate escape.
This four-pearl Mediterranean-style hotel and spa is tucked away in the hills of northern Barbados. Although it lacks a beach, the 40-suite property offers several things other hotels don't -- lush, expansive garden grounds; a gully walk; scenic wildlife such as green monkeys and roosters roaming freely; and an adults-only atmosphere. All-inclusive packages are available, although there is only one restaurant, La Salsa, serving all meals. (A “rum shop” is also on the premises, but open hours are limited.) The one- and two-bedroom suites are clean and include kitchens and patios. An outdoor pool, spa, fitness center, art gallery, and beach shuttle add to the property's appeal. Those after self-contained accommodation closer to the beach could try Beach View, though its design isn't quite as elegant.
This four-pearl Mediterranean-style hotel and spa is tucked away in the hills of northern Barbados. Although it lacks a beach, the 40-suite property offers several things other hotels don't -- lush, expansive garden grounds; a gully walk; scenic wildlife such as green monkeys and roosters roaming freely; and an adults-only atmosphere. All-inclusive packages are available, although there is only one restaurant, La Salsa, serving all meals. (A “rum shop” is also on the premises, but open hours are limited.) The one- and two-bedroom suites are clean and include kitchens and patios. An outdoor pool, spa, fitness center, art gallery, and beach shuttle add to the property's appeal. Those after self-contained accommodation closer to the beach could try Beach View, though its design isn't quite as elegant.
Royal Westmoreland is an upscale gated estate community set on 250 acres with 200 homes managed by vacation rental and concierge service, Island Villas. State-of-the-art amenities include access to a world class golf course, Clubhouse restaurant, fitness center, lovely infinity pool, beach club (at nearby Mullins Beach), and free beach shuttle. Two-story Villas consist of elegant three-bedroom layouts and are equipped with full kitchens and private terraces. Grocery packages and concierge services are available (at additional costs), and rooms within the Villas can be rented independently depending on the season. Royal Westmoreland suits discerning groups, couples, and families seeking an exclusive home-away-from home. Renting a car makes sense given the distance to many amenities. Travelers seeking luxury closer to the beach could try the all-inclusive, Sugar Bay Barbados.
Royal Westmoreland is an upscale gated estate community set on 250 acres with 200 homes managed by vacation rental and concierge service, Island Villas. State-of-the-art amenities include access to a world class golf course, Clubhouse restaurant, fitness center, lovely infinity pool, beach club (at nearby Mullins Beach), and free beach shuttle. Two-story Villas consist of elegant three-bedroom layouts and are equipped with full kitchens and private terraces. Grocery packages and concierge services are available (at additional costs), and rooms within the Villas can be rented independently depending on the season. Royal Westmoreland suits discerning groups, couples, and families seeking an exclusive home-away-from home. Renting a car makes sense given the distance to many amenities. Travelers seeking luxury closer to the beach could try the all-inclusive, Sugar Bay Barbados.
The 104-room Sunbay Hotel is a value option set opposite a small beach, a short drive from the airport and walking distance to the nightlife hub of St. Lawrence Gap. Rooms are clean and simply decorated, with patios and pool views or beach glimpses, but decor throughout is terribly dated. It's a well-priced hotel in a calm yet central location and the scenic pool and gardens are pluses, but the hotel is otherwise lacking in stand-out features. There’s one basic restaurant, an unimpressive fitness room, and not much else, although the nearby sister resort offers Sunbay guests free access to its swimming beach and deck chairs. Another option travelers could consider is the Time Out Hotel, which is right in the thick of the St. Lawrence Gap action.
The 104-room Sunbay Hotel is a value option set opposite a small beach, a short drive from the airport and walking distance to the nightlife hub of St. Lawrence Gap. Rooms are clean and simply decorated, with patios and pool views or beach glimpses, but decor throughout is terribly dated. It's a well-priced hotel in a calm yet central location and the scenic pool and gardens are pluses, but the hotel is otherwise lacking in stand-out features. There’s one basic restaurant, an unimpressive fitness room, and not much else, although the nearby sister resort offers Sunbay guests free access to its swimming beach and deck chairs. Another option travelers could consider is the Time Out Hotel, which is right in the thick of the St. Lawrence Gap action.
Set on the northwest tip of Barbados, Port St. Charles is an upscale yachting and beach community with private villas and apartments set along the lagoon or the beach. The privately owned homes, decorated in a wide variety of styles, range in size from comfortable one-bedroom villas to palatial six-bedroom apartments with private pools. A water taxi shuttles guests around the 22-acre property, which includes a restaurant, gym, tennis, and two pools. The spacious units are ideal for families and those who prefer to self-cater, but the location is secluded and the large property lacks the amenities found at upscale hotels. Those seeking a more intimate atmosphere might enjoy Little Good Harbour.
Set on the northwest tip of Barbados, Port St. Charles is an upscale yachting and beach community with private villas and apartments set along the lagoon or the beach. The privately owned homes, decorated in a wide variety of styles, range in size from comfortable one-bedroom villas to palatial six-bedroom apartments with private pools. A water taxi shuttles guests around the 22-acre property, which includes a restaurant, gym, tennis, and two pools. The spacious units are ideal for families and those who prefer to self-cater, but the location is secluded and the large property lacks the amenities found at upscale hotels. Those seeking a more intimate atmosphere might enjoy Little Good Harbour.
This plantation-style home has 10 rooms on the more remote northwest coast of Barbados and is a five-minute walk from two beaches. The friendly owners -- often with the help of their kids -- run the show and provide enough memorable hospitality to pull in a steady stream of repeat guests (many from England). Rooms are large and tastefully furnished, and there's a lovely freshwater pool surrounded by loungers. A cooked-to-order breakfast is included in rates and guests can have pre-dinner cocktails before heading to popular restaurants nearby. Note that children under 12 aren't allowed. If a beachfront setting is a deal-breaker, consider the similarly styled Almond Beach Resort, though it lacks the Bayfield's intimate, personal atmosphere.
This plantation-style home has 10 rooms on the more remote northwest coast of Barbados and is a five-minute walk from two beaches. The friendly owners -- often with the help of their kids -- run the show and provide enough memorable hospitality to pull in a steady stream of repeat guests (many from England). Rooms are large and tastefully furnished, and there's a lovely freshwater pool surrounded by loungers. A cooked-to-order breakfast is included in rates and guests can have pre-dinner cocktails before heading to popular restaurants nearby. Note that children under 12 aren't allowed. If a beachfront setting is a deal-breaker, consider the similarly styled Almond Beach Resort, though it lacks the Bayfield's intimate, personal atmosphere.
The Sandpiper is a 48-room, family-owned resort on the ritzy west coast of Barbados. It's hard to find fault in the rooms or amenities at this small, colonial-style luxury property. The pool and beach are on the smaller side but they are beautifully landscaped and inviting. The airy rooms have sophisticated tropical style, though some of the ground-floor units do feel less private, and some may mind the lack of TVs. The beach is located on a little inlet and has calm, clear water. Guests regularly rave about the food and service at the hotel’s on-site restaurant as well as Harold’s Beach Bar. The spa is not on-site and located on the hotel’s sister property a short drive up the road.
The Sandpiper is a 48-room, family-owned resort on the ritzy west coast of Barbados. It's hard to find fault in the rooms or amenities at this small, colonial-style luxury property. The pool and beach are on the smaller side but they are beautifully landscaped and inviting. The airy rooms have sophisticated tropical style, though some of the ground-floor units do feel less private, and some may mind the lack of TVs. The beach is located on a little inlet and has calm, clear water. Guests regularly rave about the food and service at the hotel’s on-site restaurant as well as Harold’s Beach Bar. The spa is not on-site and located on the hotel’s sister property a short drive up the road.
