The 70-room, upscale Waves Hotel & Spa is an excellent beachfront choice in Barbados for travelers seeking a boutique all-inclusive experience. It is small, mellow, and offers an outstanding list of amenities and services included in the price, such as spa treatments, motorized water sports, water taxi rides, and fun workshops. With three excellent restaurants – Asian, Mediterranean, and Italian among them -- an adults-only section, and a quiet, sandy beach with waiter service, Waves has a contemporary appeal especially for couples -- though families aren't overlooked. Spacious rooms are cute and bright, and feature balconies (many with great ocean views), upmarket amenities, and updated bathrooms. Travelers looking for a more traditional, feature-packed all-inclusive should consider the adults-only Sandals Barbados.
The 70-room, upscale Waves Hotel & Spa is an excellent beachfront choice in Barbados for travelers seeking a boutique all-inclusive experience. It is small, mellow, and offers an outstanding list of amenities and services included in the price, such as spa treatments, motorized water sports, water taxi rides, and fun workshops. With three excellent restaurants – Asian, Mediterranean, and Italian among them -- an adults-only section, and a quiet, sandy beach with waiter service, Waves has a contemporary appeal especially for couples -- though families aren't overlooked. Spacious rooms are cute and bright, and feature balconies (many with great ocean views), upmarket amenities, and updated bathrooms. Travelers looking for a more traditional, feature-packed all-inclusive should consider the adults-only Sandals Barbados.
Decked out in signature pink, the 112-room Sandy Lane is the creme de la creme of Barbados -- indeed, it's one of the most luxurious resorts in the world -- known for unparalleled service and distinct touches. Guest amenities run rampant; perhaps the most noteworthy is access to the super exclusive Green Monkey golf course with a separate apparel line that can only be purchased after completion. A Rolls Royce Phantom, top-notch spa, outstanding restaurants, and celebrity sightings are just a few aspects that set the elegant Palladian-style hotel apart from the rest. This is a very special place, for those who can afford it.
Decked out in signature pink, the 112-room Sandy Lane is the creme de la creme of Barbados -- indeed, it's one of the most luxurious resorts in the world -- known for unparalleled service and distinct touches. Guest amenities run rampant; perhaps the most noteworthy is access to the super exclusive Green Monkey golf course with a separate apparel line that can only be purchased after completion. A Rolls Royce Phantom, top-notch spa, outstanding restaurants, and celebrity sightings are just a few aspects that set the elegant Palladian-style hotel apart from the rest. This is a very special place, for those who can afford it.
The most upscale of all the Elegant Hotel properties and one of the most exclusive resorts on the island, The House is the definition of luxury. Located on the ritzy west coast, the adult-only property doesn’t even have a sign out front on the road. The property is secluded and private, with manicured gardens, koi ponds, and a chic lounge area. The rooms are spacious and contemporary with upscale amenities including a massage jet shower and a free bottle of rum punch. Thoughtful freebies include welcome drinks, champagne breakfast, and jet lag revival massages. There is no spa on-site -- surprising for a hotel of this caliber.
The most upscale of all the Elegant Hotel properties and one of the most exclusive resorts on the island, The House is the definition of luxury. Located on the ritzy west coast, the adult-only property doesn’t even have a sign out front on the road. The property is secluded and private, with manicured gardens, koi ponds, and a chic lounge area. The rooms are spacious and contemporary with upscale amenities including a massage jet shower and a free bottle of rum punch. Thoughtful freebies include welcome drinks, champagne breakfast, and jet lag revival massages. There is no spa on-site -- surprising for a hotel of this caliber.
THE ALMOND BEACH CLUB & SPA REOPENED AS THE CLUB, BARBADOS IN AUGUST 2012. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF UPDATING OUR REVIEW.
THE ALMOND BEACH CLUB & SPA REOPENED AS THE CLUB, BARBADOS IN AUGUST 2012. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF UPDATING OUR REVIEW.
Built in 2009, the four-pearl Beach View offers 36 hugely spacious self-catering condos overlooking the beach on the west coast of Barbados. Family managed with warm, welcoming service to match, each of the one-, two- or three-bedroom units comes equipped with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, spacious living area, and most have balconies or terraces -- and gorgeous aqua water views. The pool is a knockout; there’s a beach right across the (busy) street; a bus stop just outside; and some restaurants are within walking distance. A small cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and Monday night barbecues. Weekly cocktail parties are hosted in the manager’s private home. Grocery packs, gourmet frozen meals, spa, and yoga services are all on offer (for a fee). This is a great option for groups and families craving a relaxed, at-home style beach vacation.
Built in 2009, the four-pearl Beach View offers 36 hugely spacious self-catering condos overlooking the beach on the west coast of Barbados. Family managed with warm, welcoming service to match, each of the one-, two- or three-bedroom units comes equipped with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, spacious living area, and most have balconies or terraces -- and gorgeous aqua water views. The pool is a knockout; there’s a beach right across the (busy) street; a bus stop just outside; and some restaurants are within walking distance. A small cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and Monday night barbecues. Weekly cocktail parties are hosted in the manager’s private home. Grocery packs, gourmet frozen meals, spa, and yoga services are all on offer (for a fee). This is a great option for groups and families craving a relaxed, at-home style beach vacation.
Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels is located on the west (platinum) coast of Barbados, close to transportation, attractions, and shopping. Guest room decor is stylish and contemporary, the beach is scenic, and the three-tier lagoon-style pool complex is picturesque and inviting. The hotel, however, falls short for a four-pear property, with small rooms, no on-site spa, and general maintenance problems both on the property and in the rooms. The rooms at the nearby Waves Barbados, another all-inclusive property, are larger.
Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels is located on the west (platinum) coast of Barbados, close to transportation, attractions, and shopping. Guest room decor is stylish and contemporary, the beach is scenic, and the three-tier lagoon-style pool complex is picturesque and inviting. The hotel, however, falls short for a four-pear property, with small rooms, no on-site spa, and general maintenance problems both on the property and in the rooms. The rooms at the nearby Waves Barbados, another all-inclusive property, are larger.
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.
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 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.