Treasure Beach Art Hotel, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort ★★★★

"We have stayed at the TB before. It has been a consistent offering each time. There are 4 things that bring us back. Firstly the food is exceptional. Te meals are a la carte except one buffet lunch and dinner per week. Its a relatively small menu but different every day on a 7 day rolling basis and is beautifully presented with great quality. We eat out rather than take the buffet as the buffet is limited. Lunch is also a la carte and very good. Breakfast is buffet with option to have a few things cooked but is also really good. Secondly the staff are genuinely delightful. We have been elsewhere where that is not the case. The fro t desk manager was incredibly helpful organising a full length mirror in our room for my wife when she mentioned in passing the room didn't have one. The maitre D were each brilliant but all of the resteraunt staff were efficient and very friendly. The 2 guys on the bar were fantastic, attentive and very hygienic full of plenty of chat. The lady serving drinks around the pool and beach was simply wonderful. Again incredibly attentive and just delightful to speak to. Third. The rooms are great and very cleaned by excellent housekeeping. The hotel location is wonderful albeit access to the beach was tricky as some fo the beach has washed away making it a scramble over a few rocks. Nothing the hotel could do about this although if its a long term issue maybe it needs a structure to get to the beach?. We managed without too much trouble but you have to be steady on your feet. Fourth is the smoking policy. Its a small hotel and you are close together. Any snokers moved off to the side of the hotel away from mother guests. I thought this was them being thoughtful but I understand from the front desk manager that this is policy albeit I dont think all the staff knew that. This makes such a difference. Any hotel that bans smoking or restricts where you can smoke will always get my custom if everything else is also right. We've booked again for April 27. It was that good."

Beach View Hotel ★★★★

The House, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only ★★★★★

"I have been a loyal Marriott guest for many years and chose this property because I previously worked for Marriott and have always believed in the company’s commitment to exceptional hospitality and guest service. Unfortunately, this has been the first Marriott property where I have felt genuinely unwelcome. During our stay, we were refused seating for dinner because we were told we were not “fully dressed.” While I understand that restaurants may have dress codes, this is a beachfront resort, and the restaurant was nearly empty with only a handful of guests. Rather than making us feel welcome or offering a reasonable solution, we were simply turned away. What disappointed me even more was the overall attitude of the staff throughout our stay. The interactions felt cold and unaccommodating, which is not the level of hospitality I have come to expect from Marriott. Great service is about making guests feel valued, and that was unfortunately missing during our experience. Hospitality should be centered around the guest experience. Policies are important, but they should be applied with discretion and common sense, especially when doing so could significantly improve a guest’s stay without negatively affecting anyone else. After years of choosing Marriott properties around the world, I never expected to leave one feeling this disappointed. This experience has fallen far below the Marriott standard that I have always known, and based on this stay, I would not recommend this property to others visiting Barbados. I sincerely hope this feedback is taken seriously so future guests receive the warm, welcoming experience that Marriott has built its reputation on."

Charming 2 bedroom 2 shower room self catering apt on a gorgeous quiet beach ★★

Shades ★★★

"We're back from another wonderful stay at Shades. A real hidden gem. Rochelle is an excellent host. Beautiful gardens. A short walk down to the beach or to catch a ride on one of the crazy reggae buses up or down the coast! Friendly, relaxed and with everything you need for a perfectly chilled holiday. Thoroughly recommended."

Sandy Bliss Condominiums ★★★★

Annabelle's ★★