Must-see hotels in Barbados

  • Little Arches Hotel

    Barbados

    Possibly the best boutique hotel on the south coast. Once a Mediterranean-style mansion, the hotel now has 10 rooms in a variety of shapes and sizes, some…

  • Coral Reef Club

    Holetown

    This family-owned 88-unit luxury hotel has 12 acres of gorgeous landscaped grounds surrounding an elegant gingerbread fantasy of a main building. Unlike…

  • Surfer’s Point Guest House

    Barbados

    The HQ of Zed’s Surfing Adventures is on a pretty little point just steps from the sand and a very good break. The seven comfortable units here surround…

  • Eco Lifestyle Lodge

    Barbados

    Rebranded with a holistic slant, the former Sea-U Guesthouse remains a wonderful option with charming wooden buildings and a very appealing porch looking…

  • Crane Beach Hotel

    Barbados

    Dating to 1887, the roots of this gracious resort can still be found in the lovely restaurants set in classic buildings that overlook the beach and ocean…

  • Santosha

    Barbados

    Filling a gap for a quality midrange hotel on this side of the island, this inviting new offering is set in an elegant three-story wooden building…

  • Southern Palms Beach Club

    Barbados

    A traditional beach resort that stays in the pink, literally – the various blocks of rooms are decked out in a cheery pink tone. It is a large place, but…

  • Tamarind Hotel

    Barbados

    Everything is discreet about this understated luxury resort, which has a hacienda motif, right on the beach at Paynes Bay. The 100 units are decked out in…

  • Coral Mist Beach Hotel

    Barbados

    This fairly compact and traditional beachfront hotel wins plaudits for its ideal beachfront location. All 32 rooms have kitchen facilities, balconies and…

  • Little Good Harbour

    Barbados

    This fine hotel has 21 one- to three-bedroom villas in a little compound mostly across the road from the water. The decor combines wicker with linens in…

  • Yellow Bird Hotel

    Barbados

    This modern, four-story block sits right at the west entrance to the Gap. Excellent modern studios have kitchens and all the mod cons, but the best part…

  • Ocean Spray Beach Apartments

    Barbados

    Salt spray from the pounding surf mists the air at this attractive and modern 25-unit apartment complex. Balconies on rooms with views offer a captivating…

  • Atlantis Hotel

    Barbados

    One cove south of Bathsheba, Atlantis was the original hotel in the area. It is centered around a carefully renovated period building facing the sea. The…

  • Dover Beach Hotel

    Barbados

    You go down a tiny lane to reach this gracious, secluded and older beach hotel, tucked into a corner at the east end of the Gap. The main three-story…

  • Lone Star Hotel

    Barbados

    Built right on the sands, this new low-rise boutique hotel has supremely comfortable rooms with stained wooden floors, vaulted ceilings and full-length…

  • House Cleverdale

    Barbados

    Set back just a bit from Sandy Beach and away from the main road, this large wooden home is a popular budget spot. The three rooms and two apartments are…

  • Maraval Guesthouse & Apartments

    Barbados

    On a tiny lane near Sandy Beach, Maraval is a fantastic budget choice with simple but spotless rooms in a vintage beach house. Don't be put off by the…

  • Sandy Lane

    Barbados

    Situated right on the best part of Paynes Bay, the ultra-luxurious Sandy Lane is the most prestigious resort on the island. As you'd expect for the price…

  • Crystal Waters

    Barbados

    With a fantastic location right on Sandy Beach, this traditional guesthouse has plenty of character. The simple but elegant fan-cooled rooms have polished…

  • Palm Garden

    Barbados

    Set just far enough off the highway to escape the worst of the noise, but close enough for optimum convenience, this welcoming hotel is a good-value…

  • Nautilus Beach Apartments

    Barbados

    Right on Brownes beach, this unpretentious old-school seaside hotel offers excellent value. It's far from stylish but the apartments are spacious with a…

  • Island Inn Hotel

    Barbados

    This 24-room, all-inclusive hotel is partially built in a restored 1804 garrison building that was originally a military rum store. It is near the beach…

  • Legend Garden Condos

    Barbados

    Fabulous value for the location, across the road and just 200m from the beach. The apartments here are spread out across the spacious grounds and while…

  • Tropical Sunset Hotel

    Holetown

    Right on the water in the center of Holetown, this popular hotel has clean and spacious rooms all offering views over the pool to the Caribbean. The…

  • Moonraker Beach Hotel

    Barbados

    Simple modern rooms with tiled floors and small balconies open onto grounds with a small pool just steps from the waves. It's remote and service can be a…

  • Coconut Court Beach Resort

    Barbados

    A five-story, beachfront, 112-room hotel filled with package tourists that's fairly good for families. In the right light, the institutional green paint…

  • Discovery Bay

    Holetown

    On the north side of Holetown, this older property has a faded charm that it wears like a beloved old cardigan. The grassy grounds back up an inviting…

  • Fleet View Guesthouse

    Barbados

    Right at the end of the road in Tent Bay, this place really has an edge of the island feel. It's a little ramshackle and could do with some maintenance…

  • Angler Apartments

    Barbados

    An unpretentious place with 12 basic and well-worn apartments. Studios in an adjacent older house are similar but smaller and less airy. There’s a little…

  • Rio Guest House

    Barbados

    This family-run backpacker special has nine unpretentious, fan-cooled rooms. Singles share a bathroom and some rooms have optional air-con and kitchens…

  • Meridian Inn

    Barbados

    The rooms in this budget block towards the eastern end of the Gap are pretty stock-standard motel-style numbers, but it's affordable, just steps from the…

  • Round Rock

    Barbados

    Close to the surf shops and the kitesurf launch point, the rooms here are not particularly atmospheric or stylish, but those at the back, overlooking the…