ECO Lifestyle & LodgevsDivi Southwinds Beach Resort
Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, Sea-U Guest House ranks slightly better than Divi Southwinds Beach Resort. Sea-U Guest House scores 84 with endorsements from 7 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
ECO Lifestyle & Lodge
Tent Bay, St. Joseph, Bathsheba BB21054, Barbados
From $164/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Far from the south coast, this guesthouse is a retreat from the world. It's the lazy life here." Full review
Concierge
"The four rooms here and the three in an adjoining cottage are all simply outfitted with mahogany furniture, white bedcovers, and wicker chairs."
Fodor's
"The property, perched on a cliff overlooking the sea, is thick with palm trees and other tropical foliage." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"From the front, this hideaway on the island’s east coast doesn't look like much, but out back is a two-story plantation-style hotel." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Located in the small fishing village of Tent Bay, the hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the beautiful Bathsheba beach." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A wonderful wooden guesthouse with comfortable rooms and a very appealing porch looking out to sea from the hillside location." Full review
Frommer's
"This East Coast retreat of cool sea breezes and hammocks swinging from the palm trees on the grassy lawn overlooking the surf was built of whitewashed hardwood planks in an open, airy..." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This great-value little hotel is perched on a hillside just back from the sea on the undeveloped and breezy east coast of Barbados" Full review
Frommer's
"Ceiling fans and mosquito nettings twinned around the king-sized beds’ mahogany pencil posts in the six rooms of the main house are a hint that you are supposed to unplug and cool off the natural way" Full review
Independent
"For great value close to the surf spots on the island’s wild east coast, opt for a stay at the Eco Lifestyle and Lodge near Bathsheba"
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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