Barbados Island Guide and Experiences

Travelguru Catherine Leech says:

With its sophisticated tourism infrastructure, Barbados is popular not only with loyal repeat visitors but also first timers to the Caribbean. After many years of catering to well heeled tourists, Bajans certainly know how to tick all the holiday boxes.

Often described as ‘two islands in one’, visitors will notice a distinct contrast between the South and West Coasts. The South Coast is generally livelier, ideal for families, the more budget conscious and those looking for nightlife beyond the hotels. The West Coast on the other hand, sometimes also referred to as the Platinum Coast is the playground of the famous and wealthy. Top end hotels stretch along the coastline, each jealously guarding their privacy and exclusive ambience.

Venture beyond your hotel and you’ll find a wealth of things to see and do and plenty of opportunities to mingle with Bajans who are only too delighted to show you round their gorgeous island.

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Featured hotels

West Coast

Coral Reef Club

Featured in our video and firmly established as one of the leading resorts on the West Coast, Coral Reef Club offers the very best in luxury holidays. Set in 12 acres of gardens on a lovely white sand beach, additional facilities include two swimming pools and the magnificent Spa

Treasure Beach

Featured in our video, Treasure Beach is a small boutique style property set in a horseshoe shape around a lovely pool with direct garden access to the beach. The 31 spacious suites have been recently refurbished to a very high standard.

Crystal Cove

An all inclusive property popular with good family facilities. Part of Elegant Hotel group

The House

Chic and contemporary, boutique hotel adjacent to Daphne’s Restaurant. Adults only

Tamarind Cove

Great value, character property on a lovely stretch of beach. Part of Elegant Hotel group and offering complimentary watersports and tennis at the nearby Colony Club and Crystal Cove

Sandy Lane

A legendary hotel with service, facilities and dining to match. The ultimate in grandeur and luxury

Almond Beach Club & Spa

Offering extensive children’s facilities, this is a popular choice for family all inclusive The Sandpiper

Sister hotel to the Coral Reef Club and member of the Small Luxury Hotel group, this hotel is both exclusive and popular.

Mango Bay

A compact, newly renovated and stylish all inclusive resort. Complimentary extras include a Swim with Turtles Catamaran trip

Settlers Beach

A small and intimate resort with villa accommodation and option of self catering.

Colony Club

A member of the Elegant Hotels group, this is a luxury property with an open air colonial feel and idyllic setting

Fairmont Royal Pavilion

Grand living on a grand scale on one of the best beachfront locations in Barbados

Cobblers Cove

A stylish and ever popular hotel offering a relaxed holiday in elegant surroundings. A member of the Relais & Chateau group

South Coast

Turtle Beach

Featured in our video, this is a lively family friendly all inclusive with extensive facilities and a gorgeous beachfront location. Choose from 3 different dining venues including the award winning Asiagos Italian restaurant.

Little Arches

A highly individual and stylish boutique hotel with just 10 charming rooms and suites. Lovely, friendly atmosphere and located in a quiet residential area opposite Enterprise Beach

Hilton Barbados

Reopened two years ago, the hotel enjoys an excellent beachfront location and plenty of opportunities for local colour and nightlife being only a short distance from St Lawrence Gap and Bridgetown.