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 Nice but not again Visited: May 2008 |
| Posted by linperc |
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My husband and I stayed here for 3 weeks and although it is a nice setting, found the housekeeping was very lax. Some days we did not get a maid and although we do not mind making our own beds, it is difficult to use damp, dirty towels several times to shower with. We paid alot extra to have a one bed appartment but we feel this is a rip off. We enjoy making the occasional meal and trying the local produce but it was difficult to do so through the lack of equipment. It was stated that it was a fully equipt kitchen but we have had better on a camping holiday, honestly. Going back to the housekeeping bit, the ladies spent most of their time gossiping on the stairs and not moving very far. When asked for anything we would get a scowl and a what? reply not very Bajan at all. THe porters and reception staff were lovely and made us feel welcome but Oh dear, the only time the maids seemed a bit interested was when we were about to leave and suddenly they were around like bees to a honey pot for the tips. Yes, of course we tipped, we were too scared not to. Do we stay again? No. We stay often in Barbados and know this is not the usual service we get. |
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 This was a horrible hotel. Visited: February 2008 |
| Posted by evette |
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The food was awful, the rooms were stinky and small, we could not even open our room door as the bed was in the way, and two peoople could not be in the bathroom at the same time.
Also, there were only five beach umbrellas for the entire hotel, and you had to run down before 7 am to get one. Or, you could rent one for the day for $5, but they only had five of those, too. There was no natural beach shade, so if you did not have an umbrella, you were fried.
In addition, I thought the staff was rude and unhelpful.
This hotel was a joke. It is old, and needs to be demolished and rebuilt (as it is a good location).
They only had one bar, and it was for the beach and the eating area. It smelled so bad, I could not go to get a drink as I would have gotten sick. I sent my husband all the time (and we were here for two weeks). He did not like it either, but one of us had to get the beverages.
The gulls (birds) would land on our table and eat off the plates as they were not chased away from staff. Even when we tried to chase them off our plates, they ignored us as they were very bold. This was disgusting. Eating at this hotel was smelly with filthy birds.
It was so bad, we actually left this hotel and got a different hotel at our cost. We could not stand it. I complained to our Air Canada rep, and she said it was not her problem (and actually hung up on me). It was not a very good holiday.
However, the water was amazing. The reef that was out a ways calmed the inner water and it was clear and lovely.
Also, you must eat at Lobster Alive in Bridgetown. It is amazing! |
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The Crane, Barbados traveler review
 The Crane is absolutely untouchable! Visited: May 2008 |
| Posted by vanessa__ |
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The Crane was absolutely beautiful.
My husband and I stayed here for five nights for our honeymoon. It was a great value, accommodations, and room amenities. We stayed at the Penthouse, and the view was absolutely stunning!
We would definitely return. We loved it. |
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| It was a nice environment. Visited: September 2007 |
| Posted by paradise |
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The Europa villas were a gem. My family stayed for a week. We all had our own space, yet felt close. We congregated on the lawn in lawn chairs, and enjoyed the breezes.
The pool, entertainment, and the Jacuzzi were wonderful.
Overall, we had a great time here. |
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 They advertise as a luxury hotel, but they are far from it. Visited: May 2008 |
| Posted by jlosc |
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I was quite disappointed as this place was advertised as a luxury hotel. The prices were high for such a low grade hotel.
The rooms were disgusting, and looked very dirty. The grout on the floors was filthy. The place closes for a month every year. You would think they would pressure wash the grout on the floors to make them clean, and clean the curtains and the disgusting furniture in the room where they supply a rusted out refrigerator.
The bedroom was the only room with air conditioning. The dresser had drawers hanging out that no longer fit.
I could see the place was recently renovated, but the cleanliness was nothing to be desired. Some of the windows had screens which were in bad repair and needed replacing. Try to open a window? Forget it! The window came totally out.
The place needs a good painting and some pictures on the walls.
The restaurant was okay, but not great. My opinion is that they cut back a lot on the quality of the food. The coffee was like drinking water - so was the tea. We were very disappointed, especially after spending over $10,000 at this hotel.
The staff was the best part of this hotel. |
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| It was outstanding. Visited: April 2008 |
| Posted by jlosc |
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The rooms, location, food and staff were all outstanding. It is highly recommended. |
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| Here are some things to know before staying at Bougainvillea Beach Resort. Visited: April 2008 |
| Posted by mikep |
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We traveled here with two of our daughters (15 & 17), and stayed in the studios. The hotel had a great position next to the beach, and it is very pretty. It also had good room facilities.
Although there were lots of sporting facilities listed, due to the height of the surf, some of these were not very feasible (and some were not free).
The children’s playroom was buried in the bowels of the hotel, and was completely empty. Games like pool were chargeable, and would be very popular if they were free.
Both restaurants were very quiet, and almost empty by 8:30 pm. Lanterns by the Sea was okay, but not great.
Lunch times seemed to be the busiest with takeaways popular for the beach. The weekly BBQ was good, but evening entertainment generally suffered from lack of atmosphere. We dined out most evenings, and particularly liked Bellini's Italian Restaurant at St. Lawrences Gap for outstanding pasta dishes.
Budget about $7.50 each way to St. Lawrence Gap, about $10 to Oistins, and about $17.50 to Bridgetown each way for taxis.
We tried the island tour, catamaran day trip, Atlantis Submarine, and Scuba Diving. All were excellent. The catamaran anchors for lunch at the beach next to the five-star Sandy Lane Hotel, and you can swim to shore after eating.
If we visited Barbados again, we would probably go all-inclusive to the west coast for a quieter ocean to swim in, and ability to make full use of sporting facilities. Also, the general area is prettier than the South Coast region. |
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 What a lovely place to stay! Visited: August 2007 |
| Posted by mrsrevitalthomas |
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I was at this hotel for two weeks 22/08- 05/08 2007. I got married at the resort, and could not have asked for any better service at this hotel.
The staff was lovely and friendly, always smiling and happy. I do not know what these other reviews are about as I don't have anything bad to say about the service or accomodations here. The room was lovely and clean.
I will certainly be coming back here in the future. |
| 6 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. |
| This was Spring Break heaven. Visited: March 2008 |
| Posted by pamela541 |
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I chose Bouganvillea Beach Resort based on a CNN travel article and further research on websites like this one. It was, indeed, very family friendly, and most of the other guests were return visitors of many years.
The staff just about kissed our feet, and they couldn't have been nicer. The bell men took care of me through a case of rum flu. The cabana boys were to die for.
The web site reviews were correct in that the restaurant was eminently passable. We got cold sandwiches there on our first day, and tried the buffet one night. The rest of the time we either cooked in our room kitchenette with supplies from the Gap mini-mart, or ate out.
Our neighbors had a full kitchen. We only regret missing Friday night in Oustins.
Duty free shopping on Barbados was jewelry, and the hotel had jewelry shows on site.
They also offered entertainment nightly by the pool and during the day on weekends.
We were very lucky on the weather, and had good body surfing the entire week. I didn't realize that it was the surfing capital of the Caribbean area. It could have been rougher. Be sure to bring SPF50.
We booked the "Heatwave" sail/snorkel trip off the hotel web site and had so much fun, we did it again the next day. The crew was up, appropriate for each group each day, and made the trip special for each guest.
My niece is already planning to return with her parents next Spring Break, and I think they are more than willing, based on our experience. I am ready to go again tomorrow. I am still wondering why I left. |
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| We keep coming back! Visited: May 2007 |
| Posted by thelma |
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With the addition of the infinity pool, there is no reason to leave the villa.
Jackie keeps things clean, and Johnny keeps us safe. Also, the management team is attentive, and makes sure that the groceries you order are in the refrigerator and ready - including cold beer. The local fishermen will bring you the catch of the day.
This is truly the perfect place to completely relax and enjoy each other. You can enjoy reading, swimming, taking naps and sipping that rum and coke at the end of the day as you watch the ocean waves.
We will be back in June 2008 for two weeks. |
| 3 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. |
| I loved Amore at Schooner Bay. Visited: April 2007 |
| Posted by haughty |
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This was a piece of paradise.
The accommodation was so spacious, and the maid service was excellent.
It was located on a fabulous beach that was ideal for children. Also, the pool was wonderful and was never too crowded.
I would truly recommend a stay here, and will be coming here again. |
| 7 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. |
| It was not great. Visited: January 2007 |
| Posted by therehasgottobesomet |
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I was disappointed to find the beach quite lacking. It was dirty with all kinds of branches and leaves. It looked like the hotel did not do enough to maintain it.
Also, the towel system was a pain in the neck as it was not close to the beach. As well, there was a large industrial plant in your view - and that was not pleasant to see.
Service was off and on; some servers were great, other were slow and obviously not well trained.
The rooms were quite average - even though I reserved a top of the line suite.
On a positive note, the food was quite good. Although my two-year-old did not enjoy the different flavors.
I would not return here again. |
| 6 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. |
| We received a big welcome here. Visited: November 1999 |
| Posted by louisetyson_smith |
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Our trip to Barbados was not strictly a tourist trip. Our main purpose was family business. Rossomar suited us perfectly. We wanted somewhere which would be welcoming to children and would let us get on with what we had to do with a minimum of fuss - and that's what we got.
Our rooms were kept clean, and we could cook our own food -which was really convenient. We didn't ever feel that the children were too much trouble.
Rossomar is in a residential area with few 'tourist' facilities, so if that is most important to you, go somewhere else on the island.
There were local food shops quite close by, including a supermarket. Also, the fried fish and other food which we bought from a roadside stall one night was some of the lovliest food we had while we were here.
You will need transport if you have children, as it could become time-consuming to get around otherwise. However, there are buses that come quite regularly.
Janice is full of local knowledge, and she is a very warm hostess. I would definitely go back. |
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| This would be perfect second honeymoon - or first! Visited: February 2008 |
| Posted by patdenny |
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This was our first time back to Barbados since our honeymoon 28 years ago. It was a surprise for my loving wife. Little Arches exeeded all our expectations.
The hotel staff went out of their way to help with any questions or needs we had. They made us feel like we were staying with friends. The hotel itself was charming and the rooms were beautiful.
Cafe Luna Restaurant was beautiful and airy with wonderful ocean views. The food was delicious, and served magnificently by all staff members. The owners have every right to be proud of the hotel / restaurant and its employees.
The tree lined beach was a short walk - and well worth the trip. I would recommend renting a car to explore the island and take advantage of some of the great restaurants only four miles away at St. Lawrence Gap.
We cannot wait to return to the island, and to Little Arches, of course! Our special thanks to all, for making this long overdue vacation perfect! |
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Westshore, Barbados traveler review
| It is a little bit of paradise! Visited: November 1999 |
| Posted by junerose |
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Everything WhereToStay had told us about Westshore came true.
Juliana and Liana were outstanding. They were there when we
needed them, and disappeared when they were not needed.
The cooking was fabulous, and the care was greatly appreciated. My husband located his cousin, John Hunte, and that was wonderful.
It was an unforgettable trip, and I know where to go if we decide to return! |
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| 2 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. |
La Paloma, Barbados traveler review
| La Paloma is Heaven! Visited: May 2005 |
| Posted by baroneman |
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My family and some friends went to La Paloma in April of 2005. The house was amazing.
We felt like we were royalty. We received wonderful service from the maids. Also, there was a huge back yard.
In addition, we liked the waterfront location. I had the best time of my life at La Paloma. My kids keep asking me when we're going back. Soon, I hope! |
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| I have enjoyed beautiful, beautiful Barbados. Visited: March 2006 |
| Posted by ronoakley |
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Unfortunately, my wife just passed away unexpectedly, or I would be in Barbados again this coming March.
We started staying at the club when it was called the "Divi". You have to understand that most people who come here expect the same type of service you get at a stateside resort.
On the contrary, it is laid back here. We found the staff to be charming. If I wanted to have things happen immediately when I snapped my fingers, I could stay home and go to work. It is different here, and we found it to be very relaxing.
We owned a timeshare right next door to the club. We only ever stayed there for a week, and booked three more at the Almond Beach Club - foregoing our second week at the timeshare.
I intend to return to Almond Beach Club, and I'm sure it will be enjoyable. We both have high pressure jobs, so the commodity they sell (peace and quiet) will always attract me. I love the place. |
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| the Crystal Cove offers superb service and cuisine. Visited: October 2007 |
| Posted by newhipdad01@ |
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From the front desk to the kitchen, everyone was wonderfully cordial.
Am I allowed to give names? Well, I must name the front desk associates, Jillian and Latoya. And Christy Anne, in the dining room, was very helpful.
I was in Barbados to trace my family roots, and the staff here were very helpful.
I intend to return next year. |
| 7 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. |
| Dover Beach provides great service and a nice room. Visited: September 2007 |
| Posted by lerrie_guy |
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We stayed for three nights, and it was great. I was impressed with the service, the room, and the courteous staff. I will definitely stay here again. |
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| This is just a place to lay your head! Visited: August 2007 |
| Posted by abusinesstraveler |
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I stayed here for a total of three nights, and was not totally pleased.
The room needed to be exterminated for mosquitos. I believe it occured when they cleaned the rooms and left the doors wide open for flies, mosquitos, and other insects. |
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