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Sugar Cane Club Hotel & SpavsTamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Sugar Cane Club Hotel & Spa and Tamarind by Elegant Hotels are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Tamarind by Elegant Hotels ranks slightly better than Sugar Cane Club Hotel & Spa. Tamarind by Elegant Hotels scores 83 with endorsements from 6 reviews including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Sugar Cane Club Hotel & Spa
Oyster
Star Service
The Telegraph
Maynards, BB26011, Barbados
From $148/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpscale
"This Mediterranean-style hotel and spa is tucked away in the hills of northern Barbados." Full review
Star Service "Situated where pockets of housing encroach on the canefields, nearly 18 miles north of Bridgetown and three miles from Speightstown, the Sugar Cane Club is well off the beaten path." Full review
i
The staff is tough to reach for special requests.
The Telegraph7.0
"This civilised and peaceful adults-only getaway lies just inland from the coast in north-west Barbados." 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
i
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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