Atlantis Historic InnvsDivi Southwinds Beach Resort
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, The Atlantis Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Divi Southwinds Beach Resort. The Atlantis Hotel comes in at 86 with recommendations from 9 sources like Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Atlantis Historic Inn
Tent Bay, St. Joseph, Bathsheba, Barbados
From $278/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This scenic outpost is one of the best bets for those who'd like to avoid the hordes and hide out here in a sort of beachhouse atmosphere." Full review
Fodor's
"A fixture on the rugged east coast for more than a century and renowned for its spectacular oceanfront location." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"If the name “Atlantis” conjures up images of the megaresort in the Bahamas, then think again." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The first hotel on the rugged eastern shore, the Atlantis has been overhauled—the 10 airy suites have been expanded to 500 square feet and have large canopy beds." Full review
Star Service
"The staff brims with local knowledge and history and acts as a clearing house for the many excursions available along this windward coast. " Full review
Lonely Planet
"One cove south of Bathsheba, Atlantis was the original hotel in the area." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Atlantis Hotel is a rainbow-coloured ranch that’s been a hospitable Barbados hideaway for over a century: recently refurbished, it’s a stately slice of island history."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Colonial-chic decor, friendly service and renowned Bajan buffet lunches make the boutique Atlantis a dependable choice in the seaside hamlet of Tent Bay on the quiet east coast of Barbados." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Stay in a stately slice of Barbados history at the Atlantis Hotel, a brightly coloured ranch turned airy contemporary getaway." Full review
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Advised to avoid the riptides, Andrew suggests we wallow instead in the natural rockpools towards Barclay.
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