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Barbados Beach Club Reviews – 2.5 Star All Inclusive

Barbados Beach Club is a 2.5 star all inclusive resort that offers modern rooms with balconies, overlooking the ocean or the outdoor pool. It features 2 restaurants, water sports facilities and free Wi-Fi.

Barbados Beach Club has Caribbean style rooms, decorated with tiled floors, floral fabrics, wooden furniture, and island-themed artwork. Each of the air-conditioned rooms has a satellite TV and a refrigerator.

Below is a summation of hundreds of user reviews on Barbados Beach Club. Updated through November 2015.

Frequent positive reviews about Barbados Beach Club

The rooms are basic, but, adequate and kept spotlessly clean. Towels are changed daily.
The Food is reasonably good. Most meals are served buffet style with the exception of an a la carte being offered a few times a week.
Nice balcony with table and chairs. Beautiful view of the ocean.
Plenty of sun beds and umbrellas on the beach and around the pool.
Nice Beach. Great waves for boogie boarding.
Nice view of the ocean at the pool side bar.
Nightly entertainment is enjoyable.
Wi Fi very good in public areas.

Frequent negative reviews about Barbados Beach Club

Some of the staff are friendly, others not so much.
Limited Food options.
Wine is only served at the evening meals. No other time, not even at the pool side bar.
The bar has limited drink choices.
Mini frig is not stocked. Not even with water.
No Room Service available.
The Hotel is dated, including the guest rooms and guest bathrooms. In need of some TLC and Refurbishment.
There is a daily fee if you want to use the guest room safe.
No Shuttle service offered to or from the Airport.
Entertainment is hit or miss.
The Gym consists of a treadmill, exercise bike and a few dumbbells.
The Hotel is a no frills hotel, don’t expect a 5 star experience and you will not be disappointed.

Other Considerations

Music can be heard if you have a room overlooking the pool area until 11:00 P.M. If you retire early you may want to ask for a room away from the pool.
A destination wedding can be planned at the Barbados Beach Club.
Good location. Near Oistins, and, it is a short bus ride to Bridgetown and to and from the airport.
Not a great area for walking. There is no footpath along the road and not much within walking distance of the neighborhood. The Road is not well lit at night.
If you have realistic expectations of what you are paying for, and you are on a budget, you may want to consider The Barbados Beach Club.

Photos

Ocean view

Barbados Beach Club Aerial

Pool Bar Area

Room view – 7th floor

View from pool

Pool bar

Wedding

Beach view at sunset

Room view of beach

Pool and pool deck

Pool deck and beach from above

Beach front grounds

Hotel front

Beach – looking back to hotel

Beach view from hotel deck

Beach

Aerial of hotel

Videos

http://youtu.be/sXn-n3-s9C4

Mango Bay Barbados Reviews – 4 Star All Inclusive

Updated: October 1, 2016

Mango Bay is a small all inclusive resort situated in the heart of Holetown Barbados on the Barbados Gold Coast. Mango Bay is a small charming all inclusive resort.

Mango Bay offers 76 beautifully appointed guest rooms, all of which boast furnished balconies or patios.

Below is a summation of hundreds of user reviews on Mango Bay.

Most frequent positive reviews about Mango Bay

The Staff work very hard to ensure that your stay is perfect. They always have a smile on their face and nothing is to much trouble.
The Food is amazing with a great selection to choose from. The meals are served a la carte which makes it nice to be waited on at the table. There is a buffet 2 nights during the week which is equally delicious. The chef has no problem catering to specific dietary needs.
Rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable.
The Pool is a nice size and is close to the bar. There are plenty of sun beds available.
The bar serves premium drinks, offering well known name brands. It stays open until midnight.
The bar staff comes around several times a day to take drink orders. Cool towels are offered.
The beach is lovely, relaxing and quiet, with plenty of sun beds. There are cushions on the sun beds which give it a nice touch.
It is a 2 minute walk to Holetown where you will find a variety of shops, restaurants, bars, a bank, post office, and, a supermarket with a pharmacy inside it.
The bus stop is also near by. Each trip is only $2 Bajan ($1 US).
A large variety of water sports are available, including a catamaran, and, a glass bottom boat. Many quests have enjoyed swimming with the turtles.
The beach is perfect for nice long walks.

Most frequent negative reviews about Mango Bay

Room décor could do with some refurbishment. But, the rooms are clean and comfortable.
Standard rooms can be a bit noisy in the evening, due to the street noise. It is suggested to upgrade if possible.
TV channels are very limited and the reception is not very good.
Wi Fi is hit or miss. You may have to go out of the room to get good reception.
There is no Kids Club, which makes it not so kid friendly. Still, the kids are well looked after by the staff.
The Fitness room is small with limited equipment.

Other considerations

Upon arrival you are greeted with a cool towel and given drinks, then you are given an introductory tour of the hotel to help you get acquainted.
Anniversaries, birthdays, etc. are made special by the staff.
Mango Bay Barbados offers a wedding package, and, a wedding coordinator is available to make your wedding day truly memorable.
Daily Afternoon tea is served.
The Hotel is centrally located. It is within walking distance to some great shopping, restaurants, and, bars.
Sunday night the locals have a street party. Tourists are welcome to join in on the fun!
The Restaurant looks out over the beach, so you can enjoy the fabulous food and sunset.
The jewel of the hotel is the staff. They make this hotel feel like a 5 star experience.

How Does Mango Bay Barbados Define All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Complimentary watersports that includes waterskiing, kayaking, hobiecat sailing, pedal boats, and snorkeling.
Complimentary trip aboard a glass bottom boat that is offered on Fridays.
Complimentary 2 hour trip along the West Coast that includes snorkeling and swimming with the turtles.
Complimentary scuba diving lesson in the pool on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Gym that is equipped with a range of aerobic machines, free weights and a fitness ball which is open 24 hours daily.
Live music offered in the restaurant nightly from 8:00PM-11:00PM.
Complimentary wireless access is available in the public areas only.

Other Options Available For An Additional Fee

Specialty Wines, Champagne and Bottled Water.
Babysitting can be organized.
The “Elements Spa” treatments.
Scenic Boat Trips.
Island Tours and Excursions.
Golf at the various championship courses.
Further instruction and certification can be arranged for scuba diving.

Restaurants at Mango Bay Barbados:

There is only one restaurant at Mango Bay Barbados. It offers the choice of either open-air or air-conditioned dining. Meals are a mixture of buffet and table d’hote options featuring a fusion of Caribbean and International cuisine.

Breakfast: 7:30AM-10:00AM

Lunch: 12:00PM-2:30PM

Afternoon Tea: 4:00PM-5:30PM

Dinner: 7:00PM-9:00PM

Reservations: Required for Lunch and Dinner Daily.

Dress Code:

Daytime-Resort Casual. Cover-ups are required for Breakfast and Lunch. Footwear required at all times.

Evening-Elegantly Casual. Full length pants and shirts with sleeves (either short sleeves or long sleeves) are required for gentlemen for dinner. Exception-Friday night BBQ. Smart shorts (no cargo pants) and 3/4 length pants are allowed.

Bar

Serves a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Hours: 10:00AM-Midnight

Mango Bay Photos

Aerial view of the beach

Spa at Mango Bay

Penthouse Room

Wedding

Wedding Gazebo

Room with ocean view

Room with garden view

Restaurant

Beachfront restaurant

Pool

Penthouse Jacuzzi

Penthouse plunge pool

Pool

Pool view room

Penthouse balcony

Beach

Building (newer side)

Sandals Barbados Reviews

Sandals Barbados is an all inclusive resort in the active St. Lawrence Gap area. It is right next door to Sandals Royal Barbados, and the two resorts effectively share the same common grounds. This article contains the pros and cons from our personal experience at Sandals Barbados as well as the consensus from hundreds of Sandals Barbados reviews. Sandals Barbados is one of the top Sandals resorts in the chain.

Sandals has recently completed and opened (December 2017) a brand new all-suite resort (Sandals Royal Barbados) next door to Sandals Barbados.

Because Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados are next door to each other, you are almost getting two resorts in one when you book one of these resorts. They share the same beach and guests at each resort can use all the amenities of both resorts. Walking between resorts is seamless – it is as if they are the same resort. The only thing you cannot do is have your butler reserve chairs at the resort you aren’t staying at.

Sandals Barbados Reviews: The Positive

The Staff are friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. They are always making sure you are having a good time.
The food is generally well regarded. The reviews of the food are as good or better than any other Sandals resort. Butches and Kimono’s are extremely popular and the only restaurants requiring reservations.
The shared amenities (restaurants, pools, etc) with Sandals Royal Barbados make the resort much bigger than it was when it was a standalone resort.
Merry Monkey is a fun place to have a late night drink, play pool, and listen to music.
The Rooms are clean, spacious, and beautifully designed. The beds are comfortable. Rooms are equipped with UK and USA sockets.
Pools are lovely. Something for everyone. The main pool has a swim up bar and is the more active pool.
The drink servers around the pools and on the beach are always attentive and friendly, as well as bringing drinks wanted from the bar.
Water sports are available with an attentive water sports team.
Nightly shows are entertaining and fun. The staff encourages guests to join in on the activities, but, are not pushy.
There is a Fire Pit at night surrounded by comfy chairs.
The gym is new and well equipped.
Wi-Fi around the resort is pretty good and fast.
The piano bar is great for late night entertainment.
Most people feel the diving is good, but not great.
Barbados is one of the safest islands in the Caribbean, so if you like to explore the island Sandals Barbados is a good choice.

Sandals Barbados Reviews: The Negative

The Ocean and the Beach

The ocean can be rough, very rough. Expect to see red flags up at some point during your stay. There is no swimming when red flags are up due to the choppy water.
If the beach and calm water are most important to you it may be a bit disappointing.
The beach area has lots of shade. This is actually a plus for some people. Scroll down to see a video that shows exactly how much shade there is on the beach.
Water Sports may not be available everyday due to the rough ocean seas.

Restaurants

One of the biggest complaints is the restaurant reservation system. Basically, if the resort is busy and you want to eat at specific restaurants you MUST book in advance.

Pools

Sun beds can be a problem because guests will get up early to reserve the choice spots. The biggest problem seems to be around the main pool area. The staff will remove towels from the reserved beds if they are not occupied within a reasonable period of time.

Rooms

There is a minor problem with the walk in showers getting the bathroom floor wet due to the design. You may need to put extra towels down on the outside of the shower.
Some of the rooms do not have tubs. If an in-room tub is important to you, make sure you inquire about it in advance.

Other

Many guests mention the presence of lots of mosquitoes – on the resort property and sometimes in the rooms.
There are cats at the resort, which many guests do not enjoy
In the morning, birds can be a problem at the Bayside Restaurant. The other option is the Bombay Restaurant.

Other Considerations

Two of the restaurants are very popular and require reservations (Butch’s and Kimonos). If you really want to eat at one of these Restaurants, you should inquire about reservations WHEN YOU CHECK IN (or perhaps even call before you arrive).
Sandals Barbados located within walking distance to St. Lawrence Gap, one of Barbados’ largest entertainment districts. If you like to get out and about this is a must.
Sandals Barbados is much larger than the other all inclusive resorts in Barbados. The resort is very well laid out and tastefully decorated.
The grounds are absolutely immaculate and the resort is pristine.
There are small romantic seating areas around the property for couples to enjoy.
Sandals Barbados is a great resort for planning a destination wedding or a honeymoon.
Upon arrival you will be greeted with a lovely song by the staff, a cool towel and a glass of champagne. When on the bus back to the airport, you will hear one last sweet song.
Although the beach area has lots of shade, there is still plenty of sun. The sun beds can be moved to suite your mood.
Many guests agree that the Butler Suites are amazing and well worth the extra money.

Sandals Barbados reviews from other sources

4.5 stars out of 5 from Trip Advisor
4/5 stars from Oyster.com
5/5 stars from Fodors.com

How does Sandals Barbados define all inclusive?

Unlimited gourmet dining at 11 restaurants AND 6 more at Sandals Royal Barbados (17 total)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and anytime snacks
Unlimited premium spirits
7 bars, including swim-up bars
Stocked bars in every room
Unlimited Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks^®wines
All tips, taxes and gratuities
Roundtrip airport transfers
PADI^® Certified SCUBA Diving
Snorkeling (and all equipment)
Hobie Cats, paddle boards, kayaks
Professional instruction for water sports
Beach volleyball, bocce ball, pool tables
Day and night tennis
Unlimited land sports and state-of-the-art fitness centers
Day and night entertainment including live shows
Exchange privileges with adjacent Sandals Royal Barbados
All amenities and inclusions at Sandals Royal Barbados
Free WiFi (in room and all common areas)
Free wedding (for stays of 3 nights or longer)

Other options available for an additional fee

Red Lane Spa treatments.
Local adventure tours.

Sandals Barbados Video

If you read through hundreds of reviews on the beach at Sandals Barbados, you will get conflicting reports. Is it a good beach or a bad beach? Is the beach too shaded? Is the water too rough?

You can judge for yourself with the video below that we took of the beach on a recent visit to Sandals Barbados.

Here is a longer walk-though of the entire resort in August of 2016:

Another video that highlights the resort:

Restaurants at Sandals Barbados

There are 11 restaurants at Sandals Barbados and 7 bars. All 11 restaurants are

non-smoking. The closing and opening times, cuisine, and, dress attire for each restaurant are listed below.

Bombay Club

Serves aromatic Indian fare. Savor piquant favorites, Chicken Tikka, Poppadums, Butter Chicken,

Lamb Samosas and much more.

Reservations-Not Required.

Dress Code: Resort Casual.

Breakfast: 8:00AM-11:00AM.

Dinner: 6:00PM-10:00PM.

Butch’s Chophouse

An a la carte steakhouse, upscale New York style restaurant, serving carefully aged artisan hand cut steaks seasoned to perfection and accompanied by exquisite sides and flavorful sauces.

Reservations: Required.

Dress Code: Resort Evening Attire.

Dinner: 6:00PM-10:00PM.

Cafe de Paris

A Parisian-style patisserie serving pastries, crepes, coffee, tea, and much more.

Reservations: Not Required.

Dress Code: Resort Casual.

Opens: 7:00AM.

Closes: 11:00PM.

Dino’s Pizzeria

Gourmet pizzas are prepared in a wood-fired brick oven. Create your own pizza or choose one of the

signature blends.

Reservations: Not Required.

Dress Code: Resort Casual.

Lunch: 11:00AM-6:00PM.

Merry Monkey

Serves tasty English fare in an authentic gastro pub atmosphere.

Reservations: Not Required.

Dress Code: Resort Casual.

Dinner: 6:00PM-10:00PM.

Late Night: 10:00PM-2:00AM.

Kiminos

Japanese cuisine is prepared by skillful chefs who entertain with cookery tricks right before your eyes,

serving steaming seasoned meats and veggies fresh off the iron grill.

Reservations: Required.

Dress Code: Resort Casual.

Dinner: 6:00PM-10:00PM.

Portofino’s

Serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine in an open-air seaside atmosphere.

Reservations: Not Required.

Breakfast: 7:30AM-10:30AM.

Dinner: 6:00PM-9:30PM.

Schooner’s

A Colonial villa setting close to the ocean, serving the best of the fisherman’s catch prepared Barbadian style everyday.

Reservations: Not Required.

Dress Code: Resort Casual.

Dinner: 6:00PM-9:30PM.

Soy Sushi Bar

Serves exciting flavors and exotic sushi creations made to order.

Reservations: Not Required.

Dress Code: Resort Casual.

Dinner: 6:00PM-10:00PM.

Bayside

Serves flavorsome International cuisine in an open-air eatery with views of the pools and the ocean beyond. Breakfast and lunch are buffet-style and dining at night is a la carte.

Reservations: Not Required.

Dress Code: Resort Casual.

Breakfast: 7:00AM-10:30AM.

Lunch: 12:30PM-2:30PM.

Dinner: 6:00PM-9:30PM.

Mariner Seaside Bar and Grill

Mariner’s is perched along the beach at water’s edge serving traditional delights such as grilled fish, burgers, french fries, salads, and locally inspired favorites.

Reservations: Not Required.

Dress Code: Resort Casual.

Opens: 7:00AM.

Closes: 6:00PM.

Bars at Sandals Barbados

Sandals Barbados has a bar to match everyone’s mood, which includes a swim-up bar at the main pool. There are as many as 12 Bars at each of the Sandals Resorts. The 24 hour drink availability

includes the In-room bars that are stocked daily.

Bars Open: 10:00AM.

Bars Close: 3:00AM

Scuba Diving at Sandals Barbados

A scuba diving introductory resort program is available for a nominal fee:

A medical questionnaire must be completely filled out and signed by a physician prior to the arrival at the resort.
A certified liability release form will need to be filled out and turned into the dive shop.

Guests that already have their scuba diving certification:

A mandatory medical questionnaire must be filled out and signed by a physician prior to arrival at the resort.

Inclusive to Certified Divers:

2-1 Tank Dives per day, or, 1-2 Tank Dives per day.
Top of the line scuba diving equipment is included.

The SCUBA diving requires a 30 minute drive from the resort to Bridgetown (the capital).

The diving is good and you can dive several wrecks.

Guest Photos of Sandals Resort:

Rooms:

The SoCo Hotel Reviews – 3.5 Star All Inclusive

The SoCo Hotel, located in the heart of Barbados’ south coast, offers an all-inclusive holiday in a boutique environment.

It is located directly on the beach on Barbados’ South Coast, and offers 24-room art deco-style boutique style rooms.

The hotel offers two room categories—SoCo and Deluxe.

Each room features a crisp, all-white palette accented by turquoise throw pillows and bamboo furnishings as well as a flat-screen television, iPad docking station, DVD player, and tea/coffee machines.

The best rate you can get at the SoCo hotel is available at Expedia.com – Click here.

How does the SoCo Hotel define All Inclusive:

Unlimited meals at our ocean front air-conditioned restaurant and pool deck areas. Meals available until 11pm
Unlimited alcoholic beverages at the beach bar
Recorded and live entertainment

Other options available for an additional fee:

A selection of fine wines or enhanced menu requests such as lobster.
Airport transfers
Spa and beauty treatments,
Golf lessons at various golf courses
Tours and excursions
Watersports

Common positive reviews of the SoCo hotel

The Staff are second to none. They create a very welcoming atmosphere in the hotel. The staff go above and beyond to make a guest’s special occasion memorable, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
The Food is delicious. The meals are served a la carte, are of an excellent quality, and cooked fresh. Menus are changed every 2 days. The chef is happy to prepare meals adhering to special dietary needs.
The Rooms are spacious and clean with comfortable beds.
Balconies are spacious with a breathtaking view of the ocean. There is lighting on the balcony for reading at night, if so inclined.
There are plenty of sun beds and umbrellas by the pool and on the beach.
The Lagoon area with coral is great for getting into the water and doing a little snorkeling.
The Bar is top notch. Drinks are readily available and empty glasses are quickly filled. Cocktails are delicious.
There is an amazing view from the bar as the sun goes down.
The boardwalk is perfect for strolls.
Great Location. To the right are beautiful long beach walks. To the left is the boardwalk to Rockley Beach, with a few restaurants and bars along the way. Just off the boardwalk and over the road are shops, chemist, etc.
The Reggae bus stop is just outside the door of the hotel.
The Hotel is small which makes meeting other guests easy.
Wi Fi is good in the rooms.

Negative reviews of the SoCo hotel

Certain food and drink items cost extra, lobster, steak, and certain wines.
There is no nightly entertainment.
The hotel is on the main road. You may hear traffic with horns early in the morning.
There is no elevator. Anybody with mobility issues may find the hotel difficult to get around. The reception and entrance are on the first floor. There are steps to the beach. The bar and restaurants are on the ground floor.
There is no exercise facility on the property. The hotel will provide connections to a nearby facility if so desired.

Other considerations at The SoCo Hotel

Some guests report that this hotel could be restrictive to small children due to the lack of facilities available.
Rooms 101 and 102 are ground level and look out over the bar.
A wedding destination can be planned at the So Co Hotel. The wedding coordinator will make it her mission to make your wedding day absolutely perfect.
Michelle, the activities director, is extremely knowledgeable of the island. If you want to book trips and activities, she has you covered.
The SoCo Bajan rum tasting challenge conducted by Michelle on Wednesday mornings is quite the experience. Guests say plan on relaxing by the pool or on the beach in the afternoon.
If you are looking for a nice peaceful place to relax, where you get extremely good personal service, then this may be the place for you.