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Little Good HarbourvsTamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Both Little Good Harbour and Tamarind by Elegant Hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Tamarind by Elegant Hotels scores marginally higher than Little Good Harbour. Tamarind by Elegant Hotels scores 83 with accolades from 6 reviewers such as Frommer's, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Little Good Harbour
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Afar Magazine
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Shermans, Barbados
From $448/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "Since it opened in 2000, this 21-unit, family-run place on the northwest coast has had visitors raving about "Barbados how it used to be"."
Fodor's "This cluster of modern, spacious, self-catering cottages, built in updated chattel-house style with gingerbread balconies, overlooks a narrow strip of beach in far north Barbados." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed in one of the oldest structures on Barbados, the newly opened India Hicks-designed Little Good Harbour is a sweet Bali-meets-Barbados find." Full review
Star Service "Around the bend from a fishing village strewn with colorful beached boats, this delightful condo-style hotel rises up from inland from a beach road in typical modern, West Indian style." Full review
Afar Magazine "A scattering of whitewashed coral-stone cottages, the seaside hotel smacks of unpretentious luxury – the perfect in-the-know hidey-hole for Caribbean beach-bunnies."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Set on the secluded northwest coast of Barbados, Little Good Harbour is a 21-room, casually posh, upper-middle-range boutique hotel with a residential vibe and colonial Caribbean style." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This small, low-key, relaxed and out of the way property lies on Barbados' sleepy north-west coast." Full review
Lonely Planet "This fine hotel has 21 one- to three-bedroom villas in a little compound near the water." Full review
Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Frommer's Fodor's Oyster Star Service Lonely Planet The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Independent
PO Box 429, Paynes Bay, Barbados
From $599/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "On 240m (787 ft.) of prime beachfront, this hotel reopened in late 2010 after an extensive renovation, including the addition of an intimate spa." Full review
Fodor's "This sleek Mediterranean-style resort, which sprawls along 750 feet of prime west-coast beachfront, is large enough to cater to sophisticated couples and active families." Full review
OysterUpscale
"With three pools, a long but narrow beach, an on-site spa and salon, and both family and adult-only areas, the resort has wide appeal." Full review
Star Service "This sprawling, three-story Mediterranean-style complex sits back from one of the better west coast beaches, separated from the water by shady palms and emerald lawns." Full review
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For a room with a view, try 205, 232 or 305, and avoid 247-249, as they are among the options closest to the street.
Lonely Planet "Everything is discreet about this understated luxury resort, which has a hacienda motif, right on the beach at Paynes Bay." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Tamarind is one of the best bets for a smart but informal, and relatively affordable, west-coast stay – and its location is hard to beat." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 101-room resort features private outdoor space in each room, offering stunning views of the property’s gardens or sparkling waters. Numerous dining options include the Dine Around Programme"
Independent "Tamarind offers an informal yet high-quality all-inclusive stay on the Platinum Coast, backing onto the famed Paynes Bay"
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