Speightstown Hotels

I was so suprised and thrilled that we selectresd this hotel. It is a wonderful place and even has a Spa, the staff are exceptional, food excellent and unexpected for an all inlcusive. The room was tasteful, very comfy bed and the view of the blue water a treat....can't wait to go back. if you are unsure....pick Waves, you will not be dissappointed.

The room was huge (since it was an apartment) and well furnished. Full kitchen was great for quick breakfasts, which we ate out on on patio. Laundry was very welcome, so we could rinse and dry our bathing suits and beach towels (supplied by the hotel) every evening. Staff was very friendly and helpful, booking us excursions, dinners and a rental car. Highly recommend the Beachview.

The accommodations were like new. The kitchen had everything we needed. The view is great. The Beach View has two wonderful pools and a beautiful beach is just across the road. The Beach View is a little far from the airport (the hotel arranged for one of their preferred cab drivers to meet our late evening flight), but otherwise well located. It is on a main busy street and local buses ($1 US) are frequent and provide a memorable ride to Holetown or Bridgetown. The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. There are several very good restaurants within walking distance and others a short bus ride away. The staff happily made reservations (recommended) for us. I can't say enough good things about this place, and we are eager to get back to recapture that Barbados feeling.

Hotel is good for couples who are looking for a quiet place. Food was ok. Inclusive is not like I imagine it to be. They have set time for lunch and dinner and it is basically a sit down dinner and lunch is very limited food at the drifter resturant. Breakfast was a buffet, loved the breakfast. Beach water was too rough, definitely not for kids. One day the waters were calm when we were there. You need water shoes because of rocks. Nothing around the hotel as far as gift shops or local restaurant. But you will find the local “pharmacy” on the corner street if you know what I mean ;). AS I mention hotel ok for quiet couples. Free water sports for guest. Jet ski you have to rent. Many small sugar ants in bathroom but we lived with it. Water pressure was good. I will go back to Barbados but will stay at another hotel.

This is nice resort but I would rate it 3 stars and not more. The service was good but very very slow. Keep in mind that in Barbados there are no private beaches. Security guards were there all the time which makes you feel better. The locals didn’t bother us, they were trying to offer all kinds of stuff to buy. Very nice people, they make you feel very comfortable. The variety of food is very limited if you compare to other all-inclusive resorts, not impressed at all. Birds are eating your food at the restaurant all the time, so don’t leave your plate if you are not at the table. This is a huge discomfort, not to mention hygiene. Kid’s friendly resort I have to say. Yes, we had a nice time, but for that amount of money I would get much better service in other resorts or other islands. If you willing to dine outside of the resort and have a lovely, elegant evening, try “ Cliff” Restaurant ,not far from the resort. Probably 5 min drive by taxi. It is very expensive but you will absolutely enjoy it. If you see a monkey running around at the resort, especially early morning don’t be alarmed or surprised. They come to get mango's from the trees . Overall not bad, but I don’t think I would stay again, at least not for the money I paid. p.s. Locals love to get into water and eat mango while they cool off. As they said, the salty water gives a better flavor to sweet mango….Enjoy!

The hotel is very nice with a friendly staff. Nice and private! The rooms all open to the ocean and at night it feels like you are sleeping on the beach. Highly recommend this hotel. We enjoyed the afternoon 'high tea' (complimentary).

Given the opportunity to travel without our children we researched where to go and stay. People I spoke to always said that Barbados was their favorite island when cruising and the internet reviews of Fairmont Royal Pavilion were very high. It surpassed our expectations! The hotel was lovely. All rooms are entered off of courtyards on the east side of the building, so all of the rooms face west to the Caribbean Sea. Walls of your room extend to the end of your patio so the rooms/patios are very private. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was pretty and spacious, the patio is hot but lovely to lie out on at night. You will leave still hearing the lapping of the sea on the shore! Food at the Fairmont restaurants Palm Terrace and Cafe Taboras was excellent, loved all of the fish dishes. Palm Terrace has live nightly entertainment, go in for a drink and enjoy the music, all of the groups were terrific, it was so relaxing. Bring a magazine or a book to Cafe Taboras and enjoy tea from 3:30 - 5pm, my favorite time of the day, little sandwiches and scones delivered to your table with tea, coffee or iced tea with simple syrup (yummy!) Their rum punch was delicious.My husband loved the ice cold Banks beer $4 at Juju's next door.The beach was beautiful you have to swim out to the white raft and enjoy the breeze! We rode public/private buses & taxis, visited St. Nicholas Abbey, Crane Beach, went surfing at Zed's, ate in Holetown & St. Lawrence Gap, Jammin catamaran cruise (Tiami/Cool Runnings heard were good). The people on the island were very nice. The staff at the Fairmont was excellent. Everyone was pleasant, helpful and friendly. We loved everything! Truly relaxing & fun!

We stayed at the all inclusive for our honeymoon and could have been any happier.  The hotel's food, amenities and location were all great to the point that we look forward to staying there again.  You can pay more but that does not mean that you will get more.  Also, the staff and the facility managed well. As travelers we are always looking for places that allow us unwind and be tourist  and we do not quibble over small things.

The view, food and friendliness of staff

Bed comfortable but quality of the room poor. Furniture tired. We were able to open patio doors but there was no proper balcony which we had paid for. The bathroom needed a complete refurbishment. The best part was the location with wonderful sea views.

I liked how friendly staff was! I arrived 3 hours later than I was supposed to, 2 in the morning and I was still greeted with a warm welcome! Housekeeping was efficient each day. The bathroom is nice and spacious and the beds were warm and soft. The living room had a comfy couch and and kitchenette. It felt like a home away from home. Would definitely recommend!

I wish that we would have been able to use more than two devices on the internet connection. I could only connect my phone and my boyfriend's phone... wasn't able to add my laptop.

Beautiful doors leading from room lounge area to balcony.

Rooms are dingy. Stains on linens, mold in bathroom, stains on light switches.

Very basic: Perfect for those who don't require a lot of amenities. Quiet, no children under 16. Nice beach about five minute walk away. Can purchase meal package at Almond Beach (next door) or so self-catering. Close (almost walking distance) to shops and grocery stores. On bus line. Facilities need updating but an overall ideal location on west coast. Have stayed there MANY times.

We just got back from Tamarind after a 7 day stay.  Firstly, the grounds are amazing and the entire staff were very friendly.   I gave this a 4 because the room was nice , but the shower doors were a little funky and we would end up with a huge puddle on the floor.   The breakfast bar was great.  Lots to choose from.   Was not too crazy about the lunch menu,  not a lot of choices, plus had fish on two occasions and it was extremely salt .  Also lots off birds show up at breafast,  not a fan. Nice beach. Clean rooms.  The duvet was a nice touch and the bed was very comfortable .

Our stay was Sept 19-23 2012. We stayed in room 337. Upon pulling up to the property I was not impressed. From the outside it looks a little raggedy. The inside looks much better than the outside! Check-in was easy, they offer a welcome Rum punch and a cold towel to cool you down(mine smelled weird so I didnt use it). The room was wonderful. It looks as if the room was renovated but you can tell overall it is an older building. No elevator. The room was a nice size, nice size bed, large balcony overlooking the pool area. Great space to sit out. The bathroom was a decent size, I didnt really understand the tub/shower door (when you take a shower water goes everywhere.) The included water sports were a great addition! Water skiing was fun! The included breakfast was also great. Some of the food changed everyday but for the most part they always had the omelet station, fruit, pancakes, bacon/sausage and breads/pastries. Wonderful way to start the day off! I just wish breakfast started earlier and ended later. The business center and fitness facility were great and we did put those to use. The managers cocktail hour on Wednesday was fun, great finger foods and delicious drinks! Everyone on staff at this hotel is super friendly and always willing to help.(almost to the point of irritation). Overall very nice stay, very friendly staff, good food...and good fun!

The owners Delia and Alex were fantastic people and extremely helpful with all the arrangements for our wedding

Perfect out of the way charming little hotel

Friendly service. Clean rooms. Management upgraded our room but was reluctant to assist us in finding reservation for New Year's eve outside of the hotel which held its own event. With a little effort we secured a reservation at Champers on our own.

Friendly staff but not always the most competent. Clean rooms but the windows are missing mosquito screens which are absolutely necessary. Internet extremely slow and the signal rarely reached the room. In summary, 5 star prices for 3.5 star quality.

Excellent hotel for a quiet, relaxing stay. Good for reading and pool and a base for exploring the north end of the island. It is a long way from anything but not really remote. They have a shuttle service to the mile away beach and small town.

The Sugar Cane Club sits on a hill overlooking a grove of royal poinciana trees and the Atlantic Ocean. The beach and Speightstown are too far too walk, but there is a free shuttle every two hours during the day. The hour-glass shaped pool is long enough for lap swimming, and a kiddie pool keeps little children who want to splash out of the way of adults who want to swim The ''rooms'' are actually small apartments. They are newly and tastefully refinished. The kitchen is well laid out and has a full-size refrrigerator and both a range and a microwave. I thought the restaurant was overpriced, so we cooked all but 2 of our meals. The Sugar Cane Club's shuttle picked us and our groceries up at the super market in Speightstown. The weekly manager's cocktail party is a great time to get to know the owner/manager and one's fellow guests. Natalia, the daytime desk clerk, is patient, helpful, and knowledgeable. Fitness room is the best I have ever seen: everything works!