Atlantis Historic InnvsSandals Barbados
Both The Atlantis Hotel and Sandals Barbados are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, The Atlantis Hotel ranks significantly higher than Sandals Barbados. The Atlantis Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 86 with endorsements from 9 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Star Service and Afar Magazine.
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.
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