Turtle Beach By Elegant HotelsvsBeach View
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels scores marginally better than Beach View. Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels is ranked #14 in Barbados with recommendations from 5 sources including Frommer's, Fodor's and Oyster.
Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels
Dover, Barbados
From $1,466/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Opening onto 450m (1,476 ft.) of white-sand beach, this posh south-coast resort opened in 1998 and was named after the turtles that sometimes nest on the nearby sands." Full review
Fodor's
"Families flock to Turtle Beach because it offers large, bright suites and enough all-included activities for everyone to enjoy." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The all-inclusive, upscale Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels has a great location on Dover Beach and the St. Lawrence Gap, and is close to entertainment and attractions." Full review
Star Service
"Seven kilometers southeast of Bridgetown, close to St. Lawrence Gap, this is probably the best all-inclusive resort along the plebian southeast coast. " Full review
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Don't miss the resort's signature baked macaroni pie for a decadent meal option.
The Telegraph
7.0
"If you want a good-quality all-inclusive with lots of facilities, this is probably one of the best bets on Barbados." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This family-friendly resort boasts spacious suites for families of all sizes and a variety of dining experiences...a stay includes all meals, non-motorized water sports, fitness classes, tennis lesson"
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.