Divi Southwinds Beach ResortvsBeach View
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Beach View ranks marginally higher than Divi Southwinds Beach Resort. Beach View scores 81 with accolades from 4 reviews including Star Service, Frommer's and Oyster.
Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
St. Lawrence Main Road, BB15017, Barbados
From $195/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Midway between Bridgetown and Oistins on a .8km-long (1/2-mile) sandy beach, this resort was created when two distinctly different complexes were combined. The present resort consists of..." Full review
Fodor's
"The all-suites Divi Southwinds is situated on 20 acres of lawn and gardens bisected by action-packed St. Lawrence Gap." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This 133-suite property is a decent mid-range option in the heart of St. Lawrence Gap with close proximity to shops, dining, and nightlife." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This sprawling all-suite resort borders a great swimming beach and is a short walk from all the attractions of the Gap."
Star Service
"The fine beach, recreational options and decent grub—not to mention some of the lowest rates on the island—make this is an attractive retreat for families and budgeting couples." Full review
Beach View
Paynes Bay, BB24009, Barbados
From $325/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Upscale
"Built in 2009, this relatively modernized resort offers 36 spacious self-catering condos on the west coast of Barbados." Full review
Frommer's
"Opened in 2008 on three landscaped acres, the Beach View’s 36 large, airy, modern-tropical suites wrap around a grassy lawn centered on a peanut-shaped pool with separate family and adult sections." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"On the upmarket west coast of Barbados, this reasonably priced family-friendly hotel offers spacious apartments and a choice of swimming pools a short walk from Paynes Bay beach." Full review
Star Service
"This is not a beachfront hotel—it lies across the busy road—yet it compensates by offering large, moderately priced (for Barbados) all-suite accommodations and a big pool. " Full review
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Road noise is an issue in some accommodations closest to the road (for example, Carambola), but the entire property abuts the street, so occasional traffic can be hard to avoid.