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ECO Lifestyle & LodgevsSandy Lane
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Sandy Lane Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Sea-U Guest House. Sandy Lane Hotel scores 91 with positive reviews from 13 reviewers like Star Service, Forbes Travel Guide and Fodor's.
ECO Lifestyle & Lodge
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet Frommer's The Telegraph Frommer's
Independent
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 Telegraph8.0
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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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Sandy Lane Concierge Fodor's Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Sandy Lane, BB24024, Barbados
From $1,585/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The beach, let's not forget, is perfect, and swarming with attendants."
Fodor's "Few places on Earth can compare to Sandy Lane's luxurious facilities and ultrapampering service—or to its astronomical prices." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Long the chosen Caribbean retreat of the silk-cravat and shih tzu-in-a-satchel set, this hotel uses its house Bentley to transfer guests to and from the airport." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Favored by the rich and famous, this luxury resort is ideal for both a romantic retreat and a fun-packed family holiday."
Gayot "This 800-acre resort boasts a 7,000-square-foot pool and a 47,000-square-foot spa in a Romanesque building fronted by a waterfall."
Condé Nast Traveler "Three golf courses are set along a former stone quarry, and open only to guests of the resort." Full review
Star Service "This is now considered to be, if no longer the best, at least one of the most extravagant and expensive hotels in the Caribbean. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Combination of upscale amenities (beach attendants will serve you sorbet, clean your sunglasses and mist you with Evian) and stunning beach (white sand and crystal-clear blue water)." Full review
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Be sure to take advantage of Sandy Lane’s complimentary airport transfers in a Mercedes or BMW (or spring for an upgrade to be chauffeured in a Rolls-Royce).
Jetsetter "A white-sand Barbados resort where everything – oversized rooms, over-the-top luxury – is larger than life." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"It's all about conspicuous luxury, shameless pampering and glamour in what is arguably the Caribbean's most famous hotel." Full review
