The Club Barbados Resort and Spa

Arrived on Friday evening (16/11/18) and had to change rooms, which was handled well. Booked for a 19:30 dinner, but then had to wait 50 minutes for the first course to arrive and were just about to leave before the 2nd course arrived after a further 25 minutes. We woke next morning to see a rat crossing our patio; we informed the Virgin rep about it. Next morning we found a dead rat on the patio; the Virgin rep doesn't visit on Sundays, otherwise we would have asked her to move us to another hotel. The receptionist couldn't book a table for us at Enid's, but told us to go there ourselves; we did, only to find that it was closed on Sunday; did she not know this or was it that she couldn't be bothered to tell us? None of the 3 receptionists next day (Monday) knew even roughly where Hunte's Garden was located, despite the fact that it is one of the main attractions on the island. We sent the GM an e mail about all this, so next morning we had a visit from the Food and Beverage Manager, who hadn't seen our e mail, but had been asked to talk to us about the poor service on the Friday night dinner. We commented that the food was OK, but not well presented at all and that the decoration in the bathroom was exceedingly slapdash with paint splatters all over the lavatory floor. We showed him our e mail to the GM and he offered us a special dinner on Thursday evening; this was very good. We received an general apology e mail from the GM, but no mention was made about any of our specific complaints; presumably it was a generic e mail. Altogether a poor hotel, which was particularly disappointing as we had booked this particular hotel as we had enjoyed our stay 3 years earlier. We would not go near The Club again, unless there were clear indications that they had mended their ways.

We certainly picked the best resort to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Stayed in an ocean loft room with breathtaking views. Thoroughly relaxing waking up and going to sleep with the sound of ocean waves. A must is to book cooking school at Enid’s on Thursday. Don’t forget to join in on Tuesdays at 4 at the rum bar for delicious rum tasting. So many beautiful fish can be seen when snorkeling in front of the resort and if you walk to the right on the beach there is another great snorkeling spot. Booked the Calabaza catamaran which only takes 12 tourists and feeding the turtles was fantastic. While snorkeling with the tour we were fortunate to have an eagle ray swim under us. All the staff were so personable and made our special occasion that much more special. On our last night the staff decorated our dining table at the Sunset restaurant with beautiful flowers. For an extra fee we dined on the surf and turf which was so delicious, compliments to the chef! We will definitely be returning. The staff needs to be commended for a job well done.

Baradean charm excellent food activities and music if you want to join in, or just RELAX! Manager Stephen really does listen to guests and his team to make your stay the most memorable. Stephen the super kep fit guru is a great motivator. Enjoy morning walks 08:15 from reception, water aerobics 11am gym work outs too. Free daily 20min water speed boat rides, hobbie cats, canoes Etc, book day in advance just past beach bar. The staff, Rhea, Carolin, Christina aka Melody, Heather the chef Fabian Elvis Mia Gemma you are all amazing can’t wait to come back. Ate flying fish, marlin King fish Tuna swordfish to name but a few. Vegan and veggies well catered for along with the usual chicken, lovely lamb curry. Lunchtime salads awesome good coffee. Ask for maple pecan ice cream at lunchtime have with some fresh fruit, delicious! Price competitive due to very small beach, you can walk 3mins north to next beach, no private beaches on Barbados. We did acalabaza day trip, best catamaran trip, awesome rum punch, take care! Sean, Sean and Emery, great crew - thank you! Walk to Holetown beach, along beach or road, before sunset, wade in you will see friendly stingray, four foot span, awesome, go pro good. Turtles in Carlisle Bay. Saving to go back. Some people weren’t happy with the small beach but if you research what you want this is a small price to pay. Three nice pools and plenty of beds, would recommend beach towels on sun beds early morning, grab two for the next day so you can secure the beds you want, very safe for leaving your books bags etc on beds. Piano Bar worth a visit after 11pm, good singing, music for the nightcap! You get what you pay for!