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The Club, Barbados Resort & SpavsTamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Tamarind by Elegant Hotels ranks significantly higher than The Club, Barbados Resort & Spa. Tamarind by Elegant Hotels comes in at 83 with approval from 6 publications like Star Service, The Telegraph and Oyster.
The Club, Barbados Resort & Spa
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Star Service
The Telegraph
Saint James Beach, West Coast, Barbados, Barbados
From $540/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure "Located on the Platinum Coast, Almond Beach Club & Spa is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort built along 100 yards of shoreline." Full review
Fodor's "This is one of the island's few adults-only (age 16 and up), all-inclusive resorts and the only one on the west coast." Full review
Jetsetter "A sunny retreat to an all-inclusive Caribbean resort, including boat rides and non-motorized watersports." Full review
Star Service "This all-inclusive property, formerly the Almond Beach Club and now an Elite Islands property, is more tranquil than the lively mass-market Almond Casuarina Beach." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A low-key, adults-only all-inclusive with sunset views and four small but sufficient pools." 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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