Atlantis Historic InnvsRadisson Aquatica Resort Barbados
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Atlantis Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados. The Atlantis Hotel ranks #7 in Barbados with approval from 9 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Star Service and Mr & Mrs Smith.
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.
Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados
Aquatica Gap, Bridgetown, Barbados
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"On a calm bay 2 kilometers outside of Bridgetown, this former independent lies on the calmest beach on the island, where every morning West Indian race horses from the nearby paddock come to bathe." Full review
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Staffers appear overworked and often have little time for special requests.
Fodor's
"Vacationers love the magnificent white-sand beach—and its crystal clear water and gentle waves—that stretches completely around the bay, as well as its proximity to the Garrison Historic Area." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Situated in the Aquatic Gap close to Bridgetown, the Radisson Aquatica Resort has a beautiful beachfront location – the water is calm, blue, and clear." Full review