Little Arches Boutique HotelvsSandals Barbados
Both Little Arches Boutique Hotel and Sandals Barbados are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Little Arches Boutique Hotel ranks significantly better than Sandals Barbados. Little Arches Boutique Hotel scores 89 with recommendations from 9 publications including Star Service, Concierge and Fodor's.
Little Arches Boutique Hotel
Enterprise Beach Rd, Barbados
From $220/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"A real discovery, this adults-only boutique hotel overlooks white-sand Enterprise Beach on the south coast. It's a charmer for those who seek out personalized hotels." Full review
Concierge
"Owners Jacinta and Mark Cathran transformed the space into the island's most darling retreat, and its residential location on Enterprise Beach gives it an off-the-beaten-path allure."
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Ask for an ocean-facing suite with a private patio.
Fodor's
"Just east of the fishing village of Oistins, this classy boutique hotel has a distinctly Mediterranean ambience and a perfect vantage point overlooking the sea." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located on the white-sand Enterprise Beach, Little Arches is a small, adults-only hotel just a mile outside the fishing village of Oistins." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Due to its small size, the hotel has a private, luxurious ambiance, and the rates are reasonable for this caliber of property." Full review
Star Service
"Situated across the road from a low cliff that slopes down to a wide, tree-lined "locals" beach, this Mediterranean, Capri-like hotel is accented by abstract murals made from locally crafted tiles." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This intimate, salmon-pink, hacienda-style hotel is popular with young-ish couples looking for romance, a chilled-out atmosphere." Full review
Jetsetter
"Mediterranean design meets the Caribbean beach at this romantic and intimate adults-only hideaway on Barbados's southern coast
." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Possibly the best boutique hotel on the south coast." Full review
Independent
"Little Arches is a charming, hacienda-style boutique hotel near Oistins. It is centred around its outdoor pool, surrounded by the pink-hued house and covered terrace areas."
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Sandals Barbados
St Lawrence Gap SN, St Lawrence Gap 0, Barbados
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"Set on a private stretch of Dover Beach on the island's southwest
coast, the lushly landscaped, couples-only Sandals Barbados is an upscale, all-inclusive resort." Full review
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As a bonus, guests have access to the other two Almond resorts to avoid all-inclusive monotony.
Fodor's
"Three distinct "villages" surrounding an 8-acre garden and lagoon. Crystal Lagoon Village offers swim-up suites on the first floor and upper-floor suites with soaking tubs on the balconies." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Sandals Barbados is the newest property in the Caribbean chain of upmarket, adult-only all-inclusives." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A tropical honeymoon island destination favourite - it is no surprise that couples return here to share memories and a hammock for two." Full review