Southern Palms Beach Club & Resort Hotel is located on the popular and touristy St. Lawrence Gap on the south coast of the island. The location within walking distance to numerous bars, restaurants, and entertainment is safe and convenient. A large property, Southern Palms has one of the best beachfronts in the area -- the stretch of sand is both scenic and spacious. Colonial-style buildings and lush gardens populate the property, and quirky perks, such as a mini-golf course and shuffleboard, give guests plenty to do. The rooms are basic and dated, but cheerful, with bright tropical colors. For a slightly higher price, the renovated rooms at Accra Beach Hotel & Spa in nearby Rockley Beach are more modern.
Southern Palms Beach Club & Resort Hotel is located on the popular and touristy St. Lawrence Gap on the south coast of the island. The location within walking distance to numerous bars, restaurants, and entertainment is safe and convenient. A large property, Southern Palms has one of the best beachfronts in the area -- the stretch of sand is both scenic and spacious. Colonial-style buildings and lush gardens populate the property, and quirky perks, such as a mini-golf course and shuffleboard, give guests plenty to do. The rooms are basic and dated, but cheerful, with bright tropical colors. For a slightly higher price, the renovated rooms at Accra Beach Hotel & Spa in nearby Rockley Beach are more modern.
The Palm Garden Hotel is a cheap and cheerful, mid-range property set in a peaceful location within walking distance of the beach, restaurants, and St. Lawrence Gap nightlife. Its low-key vibe, outdoor pool, and lush tropical gardens make it a smart option for families and couples that want to unwind after exploring the island (or partying late). Other features include an affordable on-site restaurant serving Caribbean dishes, as well as poolside and sports bars. The 26 rooms and apartments are dated, but they’re all clean and comfortable with basic kitchens or kitchenettes and Cable TV. Travelers seeking a comparably priced option even closer to the beach could try the nearby Time Out Hotel -- but rooms lack kitchenettes, and noise from nearby nightlife can be an issue.
The Palm Garden Hotel is a cheap and cheerful, mid-range property set in a peaceful location within walking distance of the beach, restaurants, and St. Lawrence Gap nightlife. Its low-key vibe, outdoor pool, and lush tropical gardens make it a smart option for families and couples that want to unwind after exploring the island (or partying late). Other features include an affordable on-site restaurant serving Caribbean dishes, as well as poolside and sports bars. The 26 rooms and apartments are dated, but they’re all clean and comfortable with basic kitchens or kitchenettes and Cable TV. Travelers seeking a comparably priced option even closer to the beach could try the nearby Time Out Hotel -- but rooms lack kitchenettes, and noise from nearby nightlife can be an issue.
Part of the Elegant Hotels chain (also comprising Turtle Beach, Crystal Cove, The House, and Colony Club), the upscale Tamarind offers a competitive variety of amenities, activities, and dining options. With three pools, a long but narrow beach, an on-site spa and salon, and both family and adult-only areas, the resort has wide appeal. Its location just south of Holetown on the scenic and ritzy west coast is convenient and scenic. While the rooms are stylish and modern, they're showing a bit of wear.
Part of the Elegant Hotels chain (also comprising Turtle Beach, Crystal Cove, The House, and Colony Club), the upscale Tamarind offers a competitive variety of amenities, activities, and dining options. With three pools, a long but narrow beach, an on-site spa and salon, and both family and adult-only areas, the resort has wide appeal. Its location just south of Holetown on the scenic and ritzy west coast is convenient and scenic. While the rooms are stylish and modern, they're showing a bit of wear.
Set in the heart of the bustling St. Lawrence Gap, the Rostrevor Hotel is a 79-room, lower-middle-range hotel with a beachfront location, two restaurants, and a large pool. The hotel offers a variety of studios and apartments ranging from dated, worn rooms without AC to renovated spaces with Caribbean style. All the rooms come equipped with kitchenettes and most offer ocean views, but the street-facing doors make them prone to noise from the nearby nightclubs. While the hotel faces the sea, the beach is small and the water is rough. Guests seeking a more peaceful beachfront stay might want to compare rates with the Coral Mist Beach Hotel or the quieter Dover Beach Hotel.
Set in the heart of the bustling St. Lawrence Gap, the Rostrevor Hotel is a 79-room, lower-middle-range hotel with a beachfront location, two restaurants, and a large pool. The hotel offers a variety of studios and apartments ranging from dated, worn rooms without AC to renovated spaces with Caribbean style. All the rooms come equipped with kitchenettes and most offer ocean views, but the street-facing doors make them prone to noise from the nearby nightclubs. While the hotel faces the sea, the beach is small and the water is rough. Guests seeking a more peaceful beachfront stay might want to compare rates with the Coral Mist Beach Hotel or the quieter Dover Beach Hotel.
The 22-room Yellow Bird is a mid-range hotel located across the street from a beach in the popular St. Lawrence Gap area. Units (renovated in 2015) have attractive contemporary decor, air-conditioners, flat-screen TVs, and fully equipped kitchenettes; they also have furnished balconies with jaw-dropping views of the turquoise water. A small outdoor pool with loungers and an all-day, open-air restaurant and bar provide more ocean views. The hotel has a central location within walking distance of nightlife, restaurants, and several beaches, but the water across the street isn't very popular for swimming and some late-night noise can be heard from rooms. Travelers looking for more upscale decor and direct beach access in the area can check out Ocean Two Resort & Residences, though rates will be higher.
The 22-room Yellow Bird is a mid-range hotel located across the street from a beach in the popular St. Lawrence Gap area. Units (renovated in 2015) have attractive contemporary decor, air-conditioners, flat-screen TVs, and fully equipped kitchenettes; they also have furnished balconies with jaw-dropping views of the turquoise water. A small outdoor pool with loungers and an all-day, open-air restaurant and bar provide more ocean views. The hotel has a central location within walking distance of nightlife, restaurants, and several beaches, but the water across the street isn't very popular for swimming and some late-night noise can be heard from rooms. Travelers looking for more upscale decor and direct beach access in the area can check out Ocean Two Resort & Residences, though rates will be higher.
The SoCo Hotel is an all-inclusive boutique property located 10 minutes east of Bridgetown. The 24 bright, spacious rooms have balconies with ocean views as well as flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and iPod docks. Common areas are chic, and stylish decor in the lobby, restaurant, and small pool area includes large white candles and clean modern furniture. The beach is spacious and calm, but there aren't any water sport options for guests. Note that there is no fitness center or on-site spa (although spa treatments are available in-room) and some guests complain of traffic noise in the rooms. There's only one restaurant although it gets rave reviews. That said, guests looking for an all-inclusive hotel with more dining options may want to also consider Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels, which is on the west coast and offers more dining options. Waves Barbados, another all-inclusive property 15-minutes away, has a fitness center as well as free non-motorized water sports.
The SoCo Hotel is an all-inclusive boutique property located 10 minutes east of Bridgetown. The 24 bright, spacious rooms have balconies with ocean views as well as flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and iPod docks. Common areas are chic, and stylish decor in the lobby, restaurant, and small pool area includes large white candles and clean modern furniture. The beach is spacious and calm, but there aren't any water sport options for guests. Note that there is no fitness center or on-site spa (although spa treatments are available in-room) and some guests complain of traffic noise in the rooms. There's only one restaurant although it gets rave reviews. That said, guests looking for an all-inclusive hotel with more dining options may want to also consider Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels, which is on the west coast and offers more dining options. Waves Barbados, another all-inclusive property 15-minutes away, has a fitness center as well as free non-motorized water sports.
