Divi Southwinds Beach ResortvsThe House by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive, Adults Only
Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, The House by Elegant Hotels scores significantly better than Divi Southwinds Beach Resort. The House by Elegant Hotels scores 88 with accolades from 10 sources such as Frommer's, Concierge and Star Service.
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
The House by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive, Adults Only
Paynes Bay, Barbados
From $651/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This exclusive retreat, a sophisticated sanctuary of tranquillity and privacy strictly reserved for adults, calls itself not a hotel, but "a concept"." Full review
Concierge
"Although this Payne's Bay property has all of the hallmarks of a high-gloss boutique hotel... everything at The House is meant to make you feel, well, at home."
Fodor's
"Privacy, luxury, and service are hallmarks of this intimate adult sanctuary next door to sister resort Tamarind." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The crisp blues and whites are the perfect foil for the jungle of bougainvillea and other tropical flora outside. Despite the landscape, though, Paynes Bay's newest hotel somehow fits in." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A luxury, all-suite hotel that offers peace and serenity in a gorgeous beachside setting."
Afar Magazine
"From the moment I strolled onto the property, I had the pleasure of enjoying the height of hospitality with a distinctly Bajan, laid-back elegance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This adults-only boutique hotel on Barbados' platinum west coast, recently completed an extensive renovation to modernize its current ocean-inspired design." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A chic, small-scale, adults-only hotel with a chilled atmosphere, set directly behind one of the best beaches on Barbados' west coast." Full review
Star Service
"Service, sensuality and style are the hallmarks of this endearing Elegant Hotel, which is one of the few places oriented to younger professionals instead of the usual retirees." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The House by Elegant Hotels is a romantic escape with a spectacular beachfront setting overlooking the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea"