Savannah Beach Hotel: Amazing Island but resort lacks!

Overall the resort presented well with good sized rooms and good beds! The size of resort is good but the dining doesn’t meet the 4 or 5 stars rating at all. Main issue was the limited selection of food and lack of variety of places to dine. The resort didn’t have running water at all for 2 and half days, this meant no showers or toilets operating! No solution by the hotel staff! Guests had fill buckets of pool water to use in bathroom toilets.

Savannah Beach Hotel: Epic birthday celebration

Staff was very courteous and helpful. Teresa at reception was very helpful and professional. Sheena Shem Analis Tiffany and Omari all made our stay very enjoyable. We were lucky to be there when some turtles hatched and to see nearly 200 of them crawling along the path by Drifter’s near the beach. Unfortunately there was a water main break during our stay and although the staff did what they could it was very inconvenient. No showers or water for flushing the toilet- I ended up using the tras [... read more]h bin to carry water from the pool to flush the toilet. The systems at the hotel could use some tweaking to make things more efficient and easier for the guests. We had to wait for towels and find staff to get them to our room. We ran out of toilet paper the last day and had to use tissues.

Crystal Cove Hotel: Barbados Bound

Crystal Cove, is a smaller ( 88 rooms), boutique-type resort, which was our first Barbados visit. The staff were wonderful....friendly, efficient, and always willing to assist. During our week, we met several individuals, who became friends, who provided that 'extra' service & who shared suggestions about island sites & activities...always with a wonderful sense of humour ! The food was excellent, at the various locations throughout the resort. The snack bar was always available, for drink [... read more]s,pasteries or other nibbles, and provided a good location to meet other vacationers, mainly from the UK.Every night had a theme night, with sufficient offerings to meet most tastes ( always burgers & hot dogs at lunch if needed).Reflections provided a wide-ranging menu at night & Drifters was an open-air buffet location. The Cave bar was a very casual spot for pre-dinner drinks. The room we had was quite spacious, clean & cool ( air conditioning kept at 17 degrees. Bed/TV were separate from bathroom area, and the shower water was hot. Maintenance support was very prompt when called upon. Apparently there are plans for 2025 for a major shut-down in order to renovate the facilities , but the existing room was not an issue. The beach was sandy with some coral/rock areas in the water. Swimming was good, and snorkeling was most enjoyable in relatively shallow water. Like most places in the area, the resort was on multi levels above the beach, thus requiring steps to various locations. For those with mobility challenges, it would probably cause a major concern and when slippery, extra caution was necessary. The staff were quite willing to assist with transporting luggage to the rooms throughout the property. Having spent many holidays at resorts in Mexico, particularly Cozumel, we found Crystal Cove an enjoyable change. The snorkeling sites were different, the water slightly warmer, and communications with staff very straightforward. We would not hesitate returning to Crystal Cove.

Barbados Beach Club: Great Resort

This hotel is dated, which is the only neutral thing I have to say about it. The staff, from the front desk, to the waiters/waitresses, bartenders and everyone else there are amazing! The rooms and surrounding areas were always clean. You would be hard pressed to find better food at a 5 star hotel. It was fantastic! Desiree, you rock!!

Bougainvillea Beach Resort: A little piece of paradise.

Spending time at a resort is always a great way to unwind and relax, but sometimes it can be hard to find the perfect one. That's why I was so excited to visit a resort that met all our needs: a beautiful beach, great service, and so much more! Upon arrival at Bougainvillea, we were greeted by the friendly staff, and after a quick check-in, we were escorted to our room. Stepping out onto our veranda, we were presented with stunning views of the resort grounds and the beach. The crystal-clear  [... read more]blue water and powdery sand were truly breathtaking, and I couldn't wait to dive right in. But what really made my experience at the resort so wonderful was the fantastic service. Every staff member I encountered was friendly, attentive, and eager to help. Whether I needed a recommendation for a local restaurant or a fresh towel for the beach, they were always happy to assist. Overall, my time at the resort was truly unforgettable. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway. With its beautiful beaches, great service, and countless amenities, there's truly something for everyone to enjoy!

The Sands Barbados: Exactly as described

The Sands is a small resort, with easy access to everything, including the beach. The beach is nice soft sand and allows for about 3 lounges deep. The beach was not long and in order to get a good beach walk you had to enter the ocean and swim to get past some coral then emerge back onto the beach. Not an issue for us, but could be for elderly or people with young children. The food was top notch for an all-inclusive. Most days were a la carte with only a breakfast and a couple lunch & dinne [... read more]rs as buffet throughout the week. Only complaint on the dining, and this is really a personal complaint. You had to schedule/book lunch & dinner. I live my life by the clock at home and when on vacation would prefer to do what I want when I want. I understand their reasoning, it's a small resort with limited space and so planning makes it easier, but this was a negative for me. During our stay, Barbados was amidst a heat wave. Air conditioning is only available in the bedroom throughout the whole resort while it worked great there, it was a bit uncomfortable some days while eating. Drinks were great! Again the best I've had at an all-inclusive. Staff was always happy, friendly and smiling with the exception of the beach/pool water sports crew. Lots to explore outside of the resort and felt relatively safe while doing so. Common sense will take you a long way!

The Sands Barbados: Beautiful and Amazing!

Great location! Great people and food! Always trying to make your stay better. Helpful with information on how to get around to sightseeing areas. Very safe! From the front desk to the restaurant….. staff always helpful. Visited Barbados 39 years ago and although much has changed, still a beautiful, welcoming place.

The Sands Barbados: Very good

Staff was excellent. Very friendly and extremely helpful. Food and drinks were great. White sand beach, warm clear water. Location is central, very convenient. Smaller hotel- which we liked. We had a ground floor room with patio with view of pool area and could see ocean. Room was large with fridge and small kitchenette. Bathroom was very small- would be difficult to maneuver for larger people. Overall had a great stay at this hotel and felt we got excellent vacation for price we paid.

The Sands Barbados: Just what the doctor ordered

My fiance and I spent 4 nights at the resort and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was clean, comfortable and the food and service was good. The staff were especially friendly, always smiling and always accommodating. Beach was clean and water was beautiful.

The Club Barbados Resort: VERY DISAPPOINTING RESORT

The whole resort was disappointing. The rooms are rundown and in the particular the washrooms are disgusting. The food was not great. When they had a buffet it was especially bad. The breakfasts were OK, but the rest of the food was not good. It was a boring vacation. No entertainment. It was very expensive. We paid twice as much as at any other resort we have been to such as a Riu or Grand Bahai resort. Also there are added charges when you get to the resort. I would never return to t [... read more]his resort.

Sandals Royal Barbados: Amazing Resort(s): Sandals Royal & Sandals Barbados

We stayed at the Royal Barbados for 7 days in mid August 2023. The Royal resort is right next to Sandals Barbados so in fact two resorts in one, that was fabulous given so many restaurants to go and try, and every one of them are gourmet like (Indian one is the BEST). The morning breakfast buffet is yum yum yum!!!! We found the beach to be stunning, just the right mix of open beach for full sun exposure, and palm trees for some needed shade. The main Royal pool was incredible and the daily [... read more] entertainment & team;top notch (so much fun). The rooms at the Royal are very comfortable (although there are no free munchies in the room, have to buy them, other chains like RIU & Secrets do have munchies), the shower is heavenly and king size bed so so comfortable. The service by the Sandals staff is top notch, very friendly and will go out of their way to service your every wish, a smile every day, they are the main reason why this Sandals is a 5 star resort. The Royal also has a bowling ally which is super cool and great to use if it rains during the day. I loved that there were two gyms, which have updated equipment and not too busy, and a place called Heart & Soul for smoothies, small snacks or healthy lunches. There are areas where Royal Sandals can improve so that to ensure it maintains their 5 star rating (and I will say they are 5 stars no doubts): 1) Towels at the pool are not always available, ugh!! 2) not all restaurants take reservations which means a potential 30 min wait time, 3) Being a "Club" Member, I didn't feel that I was a "club member" for the extra cost, the Secrets Resorts have "preferred" which you can buy and they ensure you always have towels, get preferred access to restaurants, and their check in process is better than Royal Sandals 4) Royal has a donut shop - we went there three times (at different times during the day) and the donuts were not that fresh 5) Royal Beach House Shop - the wait times are excessive to buy just munchies, and 6) the nightly entertainment is no where as good as RIU and Secrets, both of them have Cirque du Soleil type of entertainment versus just singing at the Royal, it should be noted that the White Party / silent party at the Royal was awesome on Wednesday nights. Overall though, we had a great trip and feel relaxed. Trip Central was awesome to work with and are 1000% better than using Air Canada Vacations.

Sandals Barbados: Sandals Barbados

Overall lovely stay. The service was a bit slow at some restaurants. Our room wasn’t cleaned one day. And we were disappointed that they forgot about our anniversary, on arrival they assured us they would do something special.

The Club Barbados Resort: Laid-back small resort

-Great and friendly staff who smile and accommodate guests! -good food selection, even for vegetarians! -good selection of drinks but no monitor (it was low season) -crabs and lots of snails on the beach (nothing anyone can do about it) -artifical beach where sun chairs are -very tiny beach area -vendors on beach were annoying -good resort area with shops in walking distance -no 24-hour snacks nor drinks -room service costs $15/use -the resort shop was useless (they barely opened and  [... read more]when they were, very limited selection) -cockroaches seen on first floor -very quiet (not for parties) but it was during low season (July) -the night entertainment was just okay and ended before midnight -the front desk did not have American cash for change (I needed it for tips) -we were greeted very well with an offer for drinks -the ocean view was amazing but since the resort was empty, not sure why I couldn't get a proper balcony -I had requested 2 beds but got 1 king. Had to get a room change -No elevator on resort but 3 floors, so not good for people with disability issues -only 1 main restaurabt available -security guard but seen here and there -no life guard on site -slippery rocks when walking down steps to beach -great trampoline in the ocean! Need one more! -one vendor sat right in front of me at the beach and clipped his nails -another vendor kept bothering me to buy excursions from him (rude passive-aggressive behaviour) -great towel service! -washroom downstairs was like an ice-box! -washroom was located right at the stage; so very awkward to go use bathroom when there were performances Great excursions and service from Air Canada rep!

Sandals Barbados: Hit and Miss

This is the second Sandals resort I have been to and have to say that I did have a lovely vacation. However, the service was very hit and miss. Some really excellent staff to some not so excellent staff. Room service is available however expect to wait at least 2 hours. Bartenders mix drinks completely differently from one bar to another or one restaurant to another. Our rooms TV didn't work very well. A la carte restaurants very good, buffets ok. Entertainment also hit and miss. Same t [... read more]hree singers each night. Often pool activities didn't happen at all. Again hit and miss.

The Sands Barbados: The Sands-family holiday

We recently returned from the sands hotel. I had read reviews so I was a little concerned at first. Upon arrival the resort was small in comparison to resorts we had stayed at in the past. We were pleasantly surprised how much we enjoyed the small resort. It felt like we were one big family during our stay. The resort was very clean and the grounds were kept well maintained. We had no complaints on the food there was a good selection. There was always chairs at the beach for us. My girls are 18  [... read more]and 22 and they enjoyed themselves even though most guests were older. If you are looking for a huge party atmosphere this isn’t your place but if you want to relax and reconnect as a couple or family this is your resort. There was a grocery store right in front of the hotel if you needed anything extra and a pharmacy a few minutes walk away. You could jump on the bus and go visit a different beach for a couple of hours or just stay at the resort. I felt very safe here and my girls weren’t bothered by any locals. Overall a great holiday. Thanks to Kevin

Sugar Bay Barbados: Overall very good to excellent

Food Excellent with lots of Variety Only I pool, groups tend to take over pool space The big bar is central, lots of lively people All staff were excellent! Lots of noise and drinking, not sure i would go to back very noisy beach nice rough waves most of time , liitle swimming could be done. Rooms very nice,

The Sands Barbados: Barbados 2023

It was a small resort, all inclusive meals and drinks. Friendly. Courteous and helpful staff - always checking to ensure stay was comfortable. Our room was on 3rd floor, apartment like, with a small kitchenette, dining and living room on one floor, stairs lead to a bedroom with one queen bed and full bathroom - which was only room with air conditioning. Room overlooked back alleyway, no pool/garden view as listed. Offered choices for meals, lunch and dinner alternated from menu to buffet; br [... read more]eakfast was buffet style with option to order omelettes. Beach was clean, provided lounge chairs, umbrellas and towels. Overall was a very nice unit.

The Sands Barbados: Great Resort

Amazing staff, service was fantastic from every one of them. Food was was very tasty and nicely presented. Beach was awesome and the resorts sunbed policy was so appreciated No getting up at the crack of dawn to reserve. Rooms are lovely and well appointed. The only complaint that I have is that in the suites with a separate bedroom, only the bedroom is air conditioned. That made the main living area unbearably hot, especially for those rooms that face south or west and there is no t.v. in  [... read more]the bedroom.

Mango Bay: Outstanding

After reading mixed reviews , I was not sure what to expect. Travelled with a group of 8, 3 children ages 3, 7 and 9. I have travelled to many islands including, St. Lucia, Aruba, Antigua, Bahamas, Mexico, Dominican, and I have to say that these people were the friendlist and nicest people ever. The hotel is small , however the food, weather, staff, rooms, entertainment , the men selling excursions on the beach all outstanding. The other guests staying at this resort so friendly. My daughter di [... read more]d the water skiing, my friends did the hobby cats and loved it. The free catermeran boat ride included stopped at the house where Simon Cowell stays and we swam there. we went to the Karaoke bar the night we arrived... amazing. Everything in walking distance. I can not say enough great things about this resort.

Hilton Barbados: Resort galore

Very nice hotel with a few restaurants boutiques your private beach and could easily see the port from our balcony bedroom. We got to enjoy the beach and one of their restaurants. The rooms were very comfortable and very large. We had a bathtub and a shower and still lots of room to maneuver.