ECO Lifestyle & LodgevsSandals Barbados
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Sea-U Guest House scores significantly better than Sandals Barbados. Sea-U Guest House ranks #9 in Barbados with endorsements from 7 reviews such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
ECO Lifestyle & Lodge
Tent Bay, St. Joseph, Bathsheba BB21054, Barbados
From $164/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Far from the south coast, this guesthouse is a retreat from the world. It's the lazy life here." Full review
Concierge
"The four rooms here and the three in an adjoining cottage are all simply outfitted with mahogany furniture, white bedcovers, and wicker chairs."
Fodor's
"The property, perched on a cliff overlooking the sea, is thick with palm trees and other tropical foliage." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"From the front, this hideaway on the island’s east coast doesn't look like much, but out back is a two-story plantation-style hotel." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Located in the small fishing village of Tent Bay, the hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the beautiful Bathsheba beach." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A wonderful wooden guesthouse with comfortable rooms and a very appealing porch looking out to sea from the hillside location." Full review
Frommer's
"This East Coast retreat of cool sea breezes and hammocks swinging from the palm trees on the grassy lawn overlooking the surf was built of whitewashed hardwood planks in an open, airy..." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This great-value little hotel is perched on a hillside just back from the sea on the undeveloped and breezy east coast of Barbados" Full review
Frommer's
"Ceiling fans and mosquito nettings twinned around the king-sized beds’ mahogany pencil posts in the six rooms of the main house are a hint that you are supposed to unplug and cool off the natural way" Full review
Independent
"For great value close to the surf spots on the island’s wild east coast, opt for a stay at the Eco Lifestyle and Lodge near Bathsheba"
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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