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Southern Palms Beach ClubvsTamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Both Southern Palms and Tamarind by Elegant Hotels are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Tamarind by Elegant Hotels ranks slightly higher than Southern Palms. Tamarind by Elegant Hotels comes in at 83 with approval from 6 reviewers like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Southern Palms Beach Club
Frommer's
Star Service
Fodor's
St Lawrence Gap, Barbados
From $325/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "Southern Palms is a pink-and-white manor house built in the Dutch style, with a garden-level colonnade of arches." Full review
Star Service "The resident macaw continues to greet guests behind the open lobby, which opens to a classic fountain backed by the pool, beach and ocean." Full review
Fodor's "This resort is pretty in pink, you might say, with its (pink) plantation-style main building opening onto an inviting pool area and 1,000 feet of white sandy beach." 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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